carolinafan

I am on week 2 of the 3rd week stall...I understand how crazy it can make you!! I have been frustrated and feel like a failure. But it is encouraging to read that others go through the same thing and it will eventually break. Hang in there a up and keep your head up! We will be "losers" in no time

Tried the Ricotta cheese Bake on the Eggface website. I am in the soft puréed stage. Was awesome, tastes like lasagna. Try it, like homemade... ESP for this phase of eating.
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html?m=1
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My advice is to look at your loses at one month out - I gained 20 lbs in the hospital with all of the shenanigans i went through with complications. don't worry - you dont have much of a choice but to lose once the post-surgery madness settles down.
I am appoaching 5 months out - stalled the entire month of September and am still meeting my own personal WL goals this month. Your sleeve is a permanent tool, it doesnt go away

neil
the drinking rules are hard to follow, but important
i never drink 1/2 hour before i eat
don't drink with food
don't drink 45 minutes after i eat
can't tell you what to do - this is my world, and welcome to it, for life
that being said, if i have a little Water right after a meal or during, on a rare rare occasion, i am only human - i doubt i'll die hmmmm, i don't think i will anyways

my go-to foods are turkey meatballs and marinara, crock pot pot roast, turkey bacon and eggs, tacos(no shell) or taco salad, tuna on Wasa crackers, crab cakes (baked not fried), cajun fish (grilled), grilled flank steaks, shrimp cocktail....
I say go-to because I can make most of these in under 30 minutes or keep them in the fridge or freezer ready to eat.
Check out theworldaccordingtoeggface.com for some awesome WLS ideas.

Here's what helped me.
I started eating foods with big flavours! And I mean big!
Indian Curries, Spanish Seasonings, Carribean, Creole, And I also incorporated:Shrimp, Crab, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Goat, All cooked low and slow, so that i could handle them.
I'm at the point now, if my food doesn't have "big flavor" I'm not going to bother eating!
Too the cookbooks for you. There are tons, and tons of recipes that incorporate Chillis, Ginger, Garlic, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, Etc. Etc. Etc.
Or you can pick up a bottle of sauce and start there.
Boy, I've been where you are at, but i am no longer bored with my food.< /p>
Hugs,
Diane NY

It's the VST version of going postal.

LOL I'm sorry but that made me laugh. What a way to go out with a bang!

You can start calling people fatso and make ugly references about obese people and your account will disappear real quick. It's already happened once today.

Rubbermaid makes some 1/2 cup capacity containers. I LOVE them for packing my lunch! Easy to make sure I'm controlling my portions and I don't have to measure with a separate measuring cup.

Dessertmom is totally correct. It's time to go back to basics for 5 days by following LilMissDiva's Basic Bootcamp. Let me know how it works for you...
The BASICS BOOTCAMP:
For 5 STRICT DAYS I will eat only...
Proteins: Seafoods, Poultry and eggs, Dairies, nuts/seeds including Peanut Butter.
Veggies: Green only.
Fruits: None.
Breads/Cereals/Other Carbs: None.
Fluids: One gallon of Water (128 oz.) or Protein Drinks.
Avoid: Sugar and Sodium
Once the 5 days are over, I am pretty much over the Sugar Carb Demon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate carbs! I do need them to live a healthy life and since I workout a lot it is important I have them. However, I need GOOD carbs. Whole grains, fruits, veggies... But I don't need processed sugars. White carbs, in cereals, breads, rice... etc.

If you have bad stuff in the house, get rid of it!!! This was my biggest problem pre-op, I was still thinking that I could resist temptation. Now, when my family brings home bad stuff, they hide it, lol. Works for me.

You need to go back to the basics, Cut carbs out completely and stick to Protein and vegetables also when you are about to slip, think about the reason that you had the surgery. Remember that you only fail when you give up. Stay strong and stay positive.

Smoked turkey leg & collard greens.
If that ain't good eatin' I don't know what is.
Pre-op it would have also had Mac-n-cheese & a couple rolls. And it would have all been 1 meal.
(after lunch & dinner somebodies dog will likely get a bone with about 1/3 of the meat left on it.

I'm sure everyone who posts here is going to tell you something different...
Now, for me and my NUT, I had to do a two hour nutrition class pre-op and this is what they went over:
Protein: 60-80g/day (which can be a challenge, at 2 weeks post-op they said it's good if I can get 40-50)
I've never heard anyone mention this on here but it may not be anything new... they refer to 1 oz of lean meat, 1 slice of cheese and 1 egg as "exchanges," because they are each 7g of Protein. They said to try for 4-6 meals with 14-16g of Protein at each, recommending two "exchanges" with each meal.
Carbs: 45-60g/day but can vary if needed, stay away from anything that has ANY form of sugar as one of the top 3 ingredients. Go for complex carbs over simple carbs.
Fat: Try for <5g per serving and <25g/day, mostly from mono- and poly-unsaturated fats
Calories: my dr and NUT says not to count calories too much because if you are staying in line with the above categories then your calorie count will be fine. The protein and carbs are the most important.

Hi all! Sleeved Sept 17th. Surgery day weight 283 today 265 down 18lbs. I stalled week 3 so was happy to see that 2.5 lb loss today!
Everyone says they can tell I'm losing but I can't see it yet. Anyone else in the same boat?
I'm also in fitness pal: abstractlass

I was sleeved on 9/17 , I started at 230 , Lost 10 pre-op and 10 post -op and nothing since .... It is frustrating however I have to admit I see a change as far as inches ... I am trying to see the positive aspect ... We are all experiencing the same issues ... Good luck to us all ....

wow... you guys have totally described everything that I have been experiencing.....No loss in over a week... down 20 pounds total. Sleeved on Sept. 17th....lost 10 pounds prior to surgery and 10 pounds after. Praying to see that scale start moving down. Working on increasing my Water intake; for some reason I am finding this hard to do. I wish you all well. Thankful to have found others who were sleeved the same day that I was and to know that I am not alone with this "stall" thing.

I'm 5'1.5" Don't skimp on the 1/2 inch! I'm down almost 100 pounds!

The Isopure is pretty flavorful. I had to do 1/2 Water 1/2 drink. Still 20 grams of Protein and it lasts a tad longer.

I just started week 5, and my surgeon gave me a book that is very specific about the stages of eating. Did you not receive anything like that? My plan at week five allows any lean meat you'd like to try, that is moist. You can start adding small dark green salads, but eat Protein first. Chili is good and could give you the spicy you seek. Fruits and veggies are added at this stage, even with skins, if you can tolerate them... but only (as always) after you've had your protein. You are to progressively grow to 3 oz of protein and 2 oz of veggie or fruit at each meal (4 x daily), and are allowed only one serving of complex carb per day (like quinoa). This is the plan from 5 weeks to 6 months, per my surgeon... but they are all different. Wishing you well!

I get lots of questions regarding how to get back on track. This journey is tough, and one thing I've learned is that I'm not perfect - but if I'm going to move past that I have to figure out how to forgive myself. For me, the main factor in my obesity was my inability to overcome this. So I would give up and gain all my weight back, and even more. I cannot do this to myself!!! I have to pick myself back up and keep it moving. I didn't go through 2 torturous painful weight loss surgeries to just keep giving up. Heck no!!!
So, along my Sleeve Journey, when I noticed I wasn't doing well and needed to get back on track this is what I did:
The BASICS BOOTCAMP:
For 5 STRICT DAYS I will eat only...
Proteins: Seafoods, Poultry and eggs, Dairies, nuts/seeds including Peanut Butter.< /strong>
Veggies: Green only.
Fruits: None.
Breads/Cereals/Other Carbs: None.
Fluids: One gallon of Water (128 oz.)
Protein Drinks (RTD or Powder).
Avoid: Sugar and Sodium
Once the 5 days are over, I am pretty much over the Sugar Carb Demon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate carbs! I do need them to live a healthy life and since I workout a lot it is important I have them. However, I need GOOD carbs. Whole grains, fruits, veggies... But I don't need processed sugars. White carbs, in cereals, breads, rice... etc.
Lots will do the 5 day pouch test. liquids only is simply from being threatened with my life (post op) or if I'm just feeling sick and to let my Sleevie rest. That's it.
Good luck everyone! This journey is tough, but nothing worth doing is ever easy. Xoxo

Here is an example GNC or i think Walmart even has them. I start mine the 7th and im trying to figure out the preop diet too

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My fav way to get Protein post op:
Vanilla Protein Powder, 1/2 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup Water and a packet of Starbucks Via Instant Decaf, shaken so it doesn't get frothy.
Vanilla protein powder, 1 cup soy milk, shaken so it doesn't get frothy.
Unjury chicken Protein Powder: Not my fav taste, but easy to travel with and the only thing I could tolerate immediately post-op.
Greek Yogurt: The Fage 0 has 23 grams of protein per cup. Thin it with water and blend with a little orange juice ( about 1/8 cup) a couple of frozen berries, and some Splenda. I could do about 1/2 cup of yogurt like that within a week of surgery.

Others like the fruit flavored, plain, and clear protein options, but I didn't care for any of them myself.
Best wishes on your journey.
Lynda