Traci J.

I agree. Thanks for sharing.

Good luck. Wishing you a quick and smooth recovery.

Can you up your carbs to where you start gaining and then hold it there? That is what I worry about to, my Dr. wants me at 150 but honestly I think I'd look sickly at that weight. I'd be happy with 180.

If you drink beforehand, it takes up space in your stomach so you can't eat as much. If you drink during or right after it'll help wash the food out of your stomach so you're not "full" as long and will tend to eat more often....that is if you're hungry at all. I'm never hungry anyway, so I don't have to worry about that.... yet.

Congratulations, and we'll see you on the losers bench soon. Good luck!

If your Dr. and/or Nut tells you it is. Follow their advise, just because others can eat more at this point than you doesn't mean they have the same issues you may have. Your starting weight, medical conditions, etc..all play a role. Just hang in there, once you're past the liquid phase it'll be a distant memory. It's all part of the process to the new, improved you. Good luck!

Good luck to you and I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Keep your focus on the end goal, not the little sucky things in the middle.

You should be getting 8 oz. an hour, 2 oz. every 15 minutes. Good luck.

I'm surprised you're at 1200-1500 calories a day at 21 days out. My nut told me to stay at 600-700 calories and I'm one month out tomorrow. At 3 months out, depending on my weight loss, she said she may increase me to 900 calories a day. I know every Dr. has their own rules, but 1200 calories is more what you'd do for maintenance. And as the earlier poster said, take measurements because you will lose inches while you're in a stall.

Have you tried warm, cold and room temp drinks? Maybe you just need to find the right one you can tolerate and drink as much as possible. I find decaf iced tea is much easier for me to drink alot of then plain water. I'm a month out tomorrow and still only getting in about 32 oz. a day of liquids...but no dehydration yet (knock on wood). Hope things improve for you. Great job on the weight loss. I hope to see that same number tomorrow

Good for you for having that ah hah moment. At least it didn't take you 6 months to realize you have to make a new normal. Glad you're back on the wagon and hope your loss picks up. Good luck!

Congratulations. Hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Keep smiling

How exciting is that? WTG TD, keep it up and you'll be at goal in no time.

I found those to and the carbs were too high for me, according to my Dr.

Try not to think too much about it because you may not have any problems. I've been on mushy foods and have never had any vomiting, sliming or anything. I agree with Karen on not trying new things unless you're at home, just in case you do get sick. Just pay attention to your tell. I get a little pain in my sternum and then I will start to burp....so I stop eating. Measure your foods, no more than 1/4c. at a time, even if you can handle more, until you get used to what your tell will be. Good luck....it's nice getting to eat some protein instead of drink it all the time. Good luck!

Thanks love, but I have had no problem with milk. I've used in my protein shakes, eggs, and in my decaf coffee. I honestly haven't had any problems with any foods yet, although I haven't tried any meats other than lunch meat yet. But I'm hoping I do well with chicken, tuna, shrimp and hamburger.

Congratulations! You sound like you're work'n that sleeve and are loving it. I am 2 weeks out and am already loving it to. I like that you named your new tummy....makes me want to name mine. Keep up the good work and have a fantastic year.

Does your current weight still put you in the overweight/obese area of the BMI chart? He may be wanting you to get your BMI down to the normal range is all. If you're happy with where you are, then don't worry about what he wants. It's not like he can force you to do it. Enjoy your sleeve.

I can relate to everything you were saying. I am a carbaholic and knew I'd never lose the weight on my own, considering I've been trying for 10+ years without the scale moving. I was sleeved exactly 2 weeks ago today, and as of Monday, 12 days post-op I was 15 lbs. down and 7" smaller. I already sleep better, have no numbness upon waking and my clothes are much looser. I'm loving my sleeve, and I'm sure you will to. The hassle you have to go through to get it, and the pain and liquid diet following are a pain, but are well worth it. Just keep your eyes on the prize and you'll be fine. Good luck on your journey to a new you!

I see my nut on the 31st. I get pain and burp when I'm full, that is my tell....and maybe yours to. Congrats on the 20 lbs. weight loss! Enjoy your manicotti, slowly

That is a great story, and it's great that you will be doing it together. You both will do great and be all the healthier and happier for it. Good luck on your journey's to a new improved you.

My surgeon told me no bending, twisting or lifting/pushing/pulling more than 7 lbs. for 3 weeks; I will be sure and follow his directions now. Thanks!

I'm 2 days away and I totally understand. Good luck and hope you have a speedy recovery.

I feel ya girl, I have 2 days left and am soooo excited and a bit nervous. It'll all be worth it in the end Good luck and hope you have a quick and smooth recovery.

That is great news! You'll be dancing on the tables at next year's Christmas party! lol Good job and keep up the good work...you look fabulous!