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I'm 7 weeks out and I've only lost 33 pounds. Would you mind telling me what your diet is like? I find that I can eat so much more than others. Probably about a cup of chili, 5oz of chicken, and other foods all in excess. How much food do you eat? You seem to have great weight loss results!

I haven't updated in a while because there isn't much news to share. I've been hitting the gym about 4x a week. I do the bike for 45mins, 10 miles, 80+ rpm with resistance, 500+ calories. I hop on the elliptical for 20-30 mins and burn anywhere from 200-400 calories. I also walk on the treadmill for about 15 mins as a cool down. About 60-80 calories. I also use hand weights, 10 pounds and resistance bands every other day. I do squats and raise myself up on my toes to tone my calves. I'm freaking out because I find that I can eat a whole cup of food. I can eat a whole cup of chili with cheese melted on it. A whole cup of cottage cheese. I can chug my water now (several big gulps at a time). I can eat 5oz of chicken. I feel like I have no restriction or control. I can also eat pretty fast and no issues with that either. I'm still having issues not drinking 30 after eating, and I don't get discomfort if it's before then. I've only slimed once and that was because I knew I was splurging too much one night. I don't get discomfort with anything to be honest. No nausea, nothing. I feel like I've stretched my sleeve somehow, or my sleeve wasn't small enough. My weight loss has been so slow and I'm 7 weeks post-op. I read people can only eat a 1/4 of a cup, but I can eat so much more without feeling full. I wonder if part of it's in my head. Like I don't need to eat a cup of food, but I do it anyway because I don't feel satisfied with 1/4 cup of food. No way. I know I'm getting under my BMR, but I think the weight should be coming off. I see some people lose 5 pounds in a week, while I'm lucky if I can get one or two. I just feel so frustrated, which I assume is normal. I'm still feeling miserable at school and I'm more tired than I was right after surgery. I just feel so trapped at school, I wish it was May!

Same goes for me! I'm 7 weeks post and I'm only losing about 2lbs a week. And I was stalled for about half of them. It's slow, and frustrating, but I'm upping my gym workouts to 4x a week instead of 3.

I started riding the bike 4 weeks post op. I just can't do stuff like sit-ups or heavy lifting (even though i started weights too)

I'm almost 7 weeks post op. I exercise for about 2 hours 3-4x a week and I burn about 900 calories while doing so. I just started lifting weights too. I eat about 1,000 calories a day and I drink Water. I take Vitamins, and B12 sublingual helps a lot. Surprisingly, I've only felt really tired twice after moving to soft foods. I think it all depends on the person. I feel normal, almost like I did pre-op. Just take it slow and increase your exercise slowly to see how you feel

I'm coming up on 7 weeks post op. usually I eat: -Trader Joe's turkey burger with a slice of cheese on it. About 28 grams of Protein. Takes about 15-20 mins to eat it. -1/2 cup of homemade chili with 1/4 of melted cheese with chia seeds mixed in -Oatmeal - 1 can of tuna fish - 3 eggs whites with melted cheese and salsa - 3 Trader Joe's turkey meat balls about 18g of protein and 150 cals -Shelly's ricotta bake -Cheese wedges -Egg salad -black Beans and cheese with salsa and sour cream I find I can eat much more than just 1/4 cup like I could on pureed stage. I wonder if some of the swelling has gone down. As for exercise: 45 mins on the bike about 10 miles 500+ calories with 30 mins on the elliptical 400 calories. I do that 3x a week. scale has been slow moving though. Just started to add in weights too.

chilli was on my soft foods list, as well as tuna fish salad, egg salad, cottage cheese, soft cheeses. thin sliced deli meat was also on my list (but i found ham and roast beef a no go at first). baked chicken and fish were also on my soft foods list. it all depends on what your NUT or surgeon told you is okay. i'm still kind of eating the same foods to be honest and I'm on week 6 right now. My dietician said this is what i'll be eating for the next few months. I've also ventured into turkey burgers and meat balls. I've had lobster tail, mahi mahi, and shrimp. Take it easy, and don't push your sleeve. Remember to chew chew chew!

It's hard to believe I'm 6 weeks post-op. Surgery day feels ages ago. I'm down 31 pounds. I started to get my butt into gear and into the gym! Unfortunately, I got a little too excited tonight and ate some beef followed crackers with pb&j. I kept eating, not being conscious about how much I was actually consuming, and before you knew it I had immense fullness and my mouth started filling up with saliva. I tried to throw up, but nothing would come out, just saliva pooling into my mouth. At least now I know how much it would actually take to make me feel ill. I even had heart pains for a few mins. I feel horrible, yuck! NEVER AGAIN! I didn't need to sabotage my great 6-week progress by not paying attention and slowing down. But it was a tough lesson learned.

I just bought some from whole foods and I'm eating them right now! They're amazing. Yes they smell, but you have to rinse them and put them in the microwave for a minute. I made a butter garlic parmesan sauce and pan fried up some precooked shrimp. Mixed noodles, shrimp, and sauce together. It's awesome. I bought both fettuccine and spaghetti noodles. They don't taste like anything, although when you chew them, they have a different texture (a little more bite than super soft Pasta noodles). They're a little "slimy" but I don't mind it at all. If they're covered in sauce you won't notice much at all. Plus, I'm used to tofu anyway. I'm excited to add these to my diet because I was missing pasta so much, and now it's like I have it back again and can only eat a tiny bit anyway :]

you look lovely!

I experienced this the past week. I just didn't have the urge nor want to feed myself or drink. But then this weekend, I went to The Melting Pot, and at first I started to panic because this was my first time really eating out, I thought I was going to cry if my server asked me why I wasn't eating. (Thankfully I gave my leftovers to my father) But the serving sizes were perfect and I was elated and felt so normal, that I could fully enjoy a bit of everything (EVEN DESSERT!) With time, it does get better, or at least, that's what everyone says :]

Awww I'm sorry! If it makes you feel better, my dad lost 100 pounds in the last two years and is in the best shape of his life! He runs 5ks, lifts weights, and bikes. He even quit smoking. I hope to join him in all his athletic endeavors :] So just think, even past 45 it's not always too late to change your life and your health.

Khol's, JC Penny, Belk, Macy's. You could even try out Ross or T.J. Maxx. My father is 45 and shops at Old Navy for their jeans. And sometimes they have good shirts too.

I'm almost 6 weeks post-up and I discussed this with my surgeon today. Only this past week have I been very emotional. I cried once for no reason at all, felt so tired, one day I didn't even want to get out of bed nor care to eat or drink anything. I asked about hormones (especially since I have PCOS) but he says hormonal issues occur after a more massive weight loss like 70+ pounds. So I don't know. He said I'm having a hard time parting with food. But although I enjoyed food so much before surgery, I was a volume eater, it didn't matter what it was and I always ate convenient food since caring about eating was a hassle for me. I don't miss food so much. Sure I miss pizza and soda, but it's totally manageable. I've also looked into becoming more grumpy/depressed after being on a high protein/low carb diet like Atkins. It's possible for some, that low carb diets can cause mood swings and depression. And I think that pertains to me. My surgeon said that if it continues, it will fall on me to make sure I go see a psychiatrist or my GP to see if I need antidepressants. I just hope I will never need to and things will get better with time. I hope your moods improve, and maybe it would help to talk to someone if you can!

I put one up on the back of my door so I'll see it every time I step outside :] I hope it'll keep me motivated!

Awesome! Best of luck to you as well :]

I find that my stomach gurgles when I'm hungry. I have to eat like every 3 hours to get it to stop

You look wonderful! So much progress in only 5mos. I hope you feel amazing too!

No I'm not on birth control. I'm thinking maybe I should check that out or ask my surgeon if I could do blood tests for hormones. Today I'm feeling better, but just not as happy as I was pre-surgery. Today is one of the first days where I feel physically tired and I just want to nap and nap

It won't ruin your diet and all your progress, but you have to be extra vigilant these next few days because even one little treat might tempt you to try more things right before surgery!

Thank you! I wish you well with meeting your goals too!

Things to be Excited for When I get FIT Register for a cycling class in March Bike with my Dad in May from my university to home! (60 miles) Getting away with wearing only ONE sports bra (not 2 or 3) Buying any clothes that I want Wearing normal width boots Having a regular towel fit around me Run a 5K with my dad RunDinsey 10k 2014 with my dad Sit on an airplane comfortably People actually don't mind sitting next to me in class or on the bus (if I get into grad school) To not be fetishized on dating websites Actually making eye contact with people instead of wishing I was invisible Not be afraid to smile in photos because it makes my face look even fatter Taking the stairs instead of dreading them Not being hot all the time (although my hands and feet are like ice now) GET TO ONDERLAND be able to do at least 5 real pull-ups and 20 push ups And finally, to try to love myself even though everyday is a struggle. In other news, I went to my school's gym on Friday to get used to everything. I brought my friend with me Monday night, and I went tonight, too. Unfortunately, I got such bad blisters on Monday, I could only stick to the bike tonight. I'm doing really lousy getting in all my fluids. I think I might get in about 40oz? I'm not really keeping track of my protein, but I estimate it's somewhere around 40g-50g. I think working out helps deplete any carbs I do consume. I've been in a stall for a while now, but the scale finally moved tonight. Although every scale is different, I have a doctor's appointment on Friday so hopefully my new nutritionist will be okay will my weightloss.

Ah this too! I can't wait to buy a super nice expensive pair of boots next fall and not have them be wide width calves or made cheaply

I'm also looking to take spin classes! I'm riding the bike on my own right now and my school offers a second session in march so I'm doing to sign up then. My uncle cycles and teaches lessons too, and he just told me, NO MATTER WHAT, KEEP GOING. even if you have to sit down and slow your pace, in a few classes you'll get better with it! Glad you had a great time!

Do you know the calories? (cream cheese has a lot doesn't it?)