Mini_Me_23

Hi Starting weight 103kg (227pounds) Surgery date 7th march 2013 Current weight 84kg (185) I'm struggling with staying away from junk food I know it's from the stress I have due to my exams coming up and it's killing me that I've been the same weight for four weeks now. I do try to walk/run daily but due to the weather it's been hard I'm thinking about joining a gym. What are some ways you guys cope with stress and how do you stop yourselves form eating unhealthily.

I was sleeved 7th march and I'm on the soft foods phase. I hate eating, because when I do I feel sick and nauseated and drinking water feels so heavy in my stomach. so I'm still struggling to get in my protein and water.

Thank you for the offer kelliv but I'm happy with my dietician. But I will take your advice and will email my dietician.

Thanks puppyphat and sueoco for the support, you guys have helped me a lot throughout my journey and I really appreciate it. I have some cup of soups in the cupboard so ill try having some tomorrow.

I'm really struggling with the purée phase. I honestly do not know what I can eat or can't eat. I'm so confused as to when I should start looking at the nutritional info such as the sugar, fat and carb content so I'm thinking about getting some fresh veggies and steaming them then turning them into mash as I too grossed out on the idea of blending chicken.

It's probably not gas but acid build up I had the same problem the first couple days after I was discharged but once I started taking my anti reflux meds which helps eliminate the acid from building up, I felt fine. Go get it checked out just incase, Goodluck Hun hopefully it can be resolved soon

I also saw my dr today and I get to start my purée stage which I'm not looking forward too!! I'm also allowed to start exercising but no swimming or running!

I can't always keep a pillow around as I'm back to attending University. Coughing is okay as I don't have any discomfort or pain. And thankfully I had no drains but I can imagine the discomfort with that and the movement and force caused by sneezing.

I'm a week and four days out of surgery and my incision sites are extremely itchy and I get so scared to sneeze because its so painful and I feel like my stomach is going to burst.

I've given up on the Protein Shakes as it made me full after drinking a couple of sips and I couldn't fit any thing else for a long while afterwards and I could tell I was becoming more dehydrated So my plan of action is to keep myself hydrated and hopefully during the purée phase I'll up the protein intake Btw I used the Optifast protein bottle shaker for my protein shake. And I've already made plans for my clothing I'm just going to keep taking them in, as my sister can alter them for me, that way I can save more to spend on when I reach goal.

Hey puppyphat Here is the link to find places the event is being held at. http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/mothers-day-classic-new-south-wales/ There is one being done at parramatta park Goodluck