Carrie's Journey

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I am in complete shock that I'm surviving (and doing well) at 400 calories a day. The loss of hunger is freakin awesome! But if my husband brings home a burger (bastatd), I still kinda want a bite. Lol I'll save that experience for when I'm allowed solids...

I have their credit card and looks like I'll be canceling it soon! In 14s now.

It's not so much about the calories...it's getting enough protein and fluid. Try getting 70-90 grams of protein with just food (and a tiny stomach)...pretty much impossible without protein drinks. At least in the beginning. I am content with having at least one protein drink in a day for the rest of my life. But introducing food back into my diet is definitely fun!

Have you heard of Health Wise drinks? They have yummy hot chocolates that have 15 g protein. I would have one every morning (maybe with a little instant coffee), but they're a little pricey. I also like their protein drinks...they taste like crystal lite way more than a protein shake. But the soups were gross.

I know. The nectar protein powders are about 100 calories for 23 g protein and my surgeon's office sells Health Wise drinks, which are 70 calories and 15 g protein. I'm having a double one right now to get the rest of my protein and Fluid in for the day. Tastes like a crystal lite drink. Right now I'm pretty much drinking 3 Protein shakes a day and Water...with an occasional bite of creamy Soup or pudding or a fudgsicle. Not too exciting but I get to eat a little more on Tuesday!

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I'm not sure. I think it's just for as long as you're still losing...not yet at goal. Once you're at goal and want to maintain it's 800-1200 and you have to play around with calories to figure out how much your body needs.

My Nut says 400 calories first 2 weeks then 600 for the rest of the weight loss phase. Then I imagine maintenance is 800-1200.

I'm sorry. It does get better! My dr gave me 2 prescriptions for nausea but I didn't use them. Do you have something to take or can he prescribe you something?

Thanks! I'll check that forum out.

Mine didn't fall off... It needed a little help. It didn't hurt and my incisions were healed underneath. Feels so much better.

This is a long shot. Anyone go to Dr.Cirangle's monthly support groups? I'm thinking of going to the Walnut Creek ones...I know he does others in San Jose and San Francisco but WC is closest to me.

1 night...not even 24 hrs. A breeze

My Nut said only 400 for the first 2 wks and then 600 for the rest of the weight loss phase.