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I don't like bananas or pancakes, so I wont try these, but thought I would share the recipe. http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/breakfastbrunch/pancakeswaffles/2-ingredient-banana-pancakes/

I'm 7 months post op, and have lost 98 pounds. I want so badly to hit that 100 pound mark, but I just cant seem to get there. I've been bouncing the same 2 pounds back and forth since early December. I know most of it was Christmas. I ate more than I should, and ate things I shouldn't have. But for the last 2 weeks I have really been back on track, and still nothing! I got down to 1 tenth away from my goal, then will gain a pound again. I went back to the basics, and started tracking all my food intake. I am staying between 900-1100 calories per day, drinking lots of Water, at least 80 grams of Protein per day, staying under my limits for carbs and sugar. I just don't know what I am doing wrong? I know my exercise specialist said this was to be expected at this stage, and it happens to everyone. He said you wont see a loss for awhile, but you are still losing inches. And it will cycle back and forth every month. He said to only worry if I don't see a loss for 2 months in a row. But I'm getting close to that 2 month mark, and still no loss. Any ideas on how to break a massive stall? Here's my food for the last 2 days, any advice? Breakfast: 2 envelopes sugar free hot cocoa 1 dannon light and fit greek yogurt Lunch: 1/2 cup raw carrots 1/4 cup raw snap peas 1/4 cup hummus Snack: Isopure Protein shake Dinner: 4 ritz crackers 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter 1/4 cup cottage cheese Totals: Calories: 927 Carbs 32 Fat 32 Protein 93 Sugar 30 Breakfast: Sugar free Cappuccino Tomato juice Dannon light and fit greek yogurt Snack: Isopure protein shake Lunch: Grilled shrimp greek olives and feta Dinner: Grilled Mahi Mahi cooked carrots and snow peas Calories: 959 Carbs 66 Fat 23 Protein 120 Sugar 40

Thanks Amy. That is what is so frustrating! I really feel my food is on track. I don't normally eat crackers, it's a once in awhile treat. The only thing I can see is to cut the sugars? I am over on my sugars, but most of it comes from the 1% milk I mix in with my Protein powder. I could do better about drinking more Water. I am usually on track, but could use more. And I know I need to increase my exercise. I have a 3xweek aerobics class that starts Monday, so I've slacked the last month on exercise, knowing that class is coming up. It was just so easy the first 6 months, and now its so much more work. And nothing I do seems to make a difference.

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Thank you! I love their Quest bars, and I need some. This will save me a ton! Thanks for sharing!

So funny how all Dr's are different. I just have my 5 month post op appt, and mine said to continue with the protein shakes, twice a day, as a snack, not a meal replacement.

I was the same way, I was able to drink normally within a few days post op. I could drink large amounts, and didn't have to sip. I was worried, but my NUT said it was fine. She said everyone is different, and we all have different anatomy. Just do what feels right for your body.

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea 1 1/2 years before surgery. I used a CPAP every night for 18 months. Within 4 months post op I wasn't sleeping well. I went in for a repeat sleep study, and had gone from "moderate sleep apnea" to mild. My dr reduced the pressure on my cpap, but told me to still use it. I cant. When I try to sleep with the cpap I don't sleep well, but when I sleep without it, I sleep great. Right now I alternate between using it and not, depending on how tired I am. The dr said to come back and see him when I have lost another 50 pounds. I am at 260 now, and we would talk about me not needing it anymore. I'm hoping!

I'm almost 5 months post op, and never had a issue with my vitamins. Until now. I switched to a new flavor, same brand, but berry instead of orange, and they are making me sick. Not everytime, but twice in the last week. Within 10 minutes of taking them I am throwing up. Any advice? I hate to go get new ones, because they were $40 for the bottle. Would it help to take them with food, without food, night, day? Anything? So far the two times they made me sick, once was on an empty stomach, the other was about 30 minutes after eating some soup. Both in the morning.

Dannon light and fit greek yogurt (coconut vanilla, vanilla, pineapple and black cherry), Isopure low carb dutch chocolate protein powder, string cheese, mixed nuts (cashews, peanuts, almonds and pistachio), sugar free fudgecicles, trop 50 juice, crystal light lemonade, frozen turkey meatballs.

My Nutritionist said not to use them, that they are not a source of good protein, because they contain the wrong kind of protein, and most of what they contain isn't absorbed into the body. She said only to use protein sources with whey protein isolate. I use Isopure low carb, and they are 25g of protein for 6 ounces, 30g if you mix it with milk instead of water.

I had surgery June 11th. I didn't have any issues staying hydrated at all. I constantly carried water or crystal lite everywhere I went. I didn't have any problems after surgery drinking, even fast, large amounts. I could drink the same way that I did pre surgery. Some people are not like that tho, so it all depends on your body. The only issues I had was finding sugar free drinks on the go. I just made sure I always had sugar free drink mixes with me, and made my own, or just had water. And I couldn't swim for the first 6-8 weeks after surgery. So that was hard for me to stay out of the water for my kids.

I don't think its "common". The majority of Dr's require a pre-op for at least a week or two. But certainly some Drs don't. I just think they are more in the minority. I interviewed several Drs, and one of them didn't require a pre-op diet, just the 24 hours liquid before. Every Dr is different.

Nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios:, celery dipped in PB, cottage cheese, low sugar greek yogurt, string cheese, carrots dipped in hummus, refried beans, a few turkey meatballs.

Also, remember that our weight will fluxuate. One week I will lose good, the next not at all, or a gain. But at the end of the month, it all evens out as a good loss. Also, our periods will make us retain water weight, so that can account for some of the loss. My NUT also cautioned that eating too little in calories will cause your body to "hold onto the weight", so we need to make sure we don't eat too little.

I'm 4 months post op, and this is the info my NUT gave me for what I should aim for as far as nutrition. I am usually right within these numbers. Calories: between 800-1000 calories per day Carbs: recommendations are 90 grams per day for patients 6 months post-op and 130 grams per day for patients greater than 1 year post-op. So I would say between 60 and 90 grams per day for you. Fat: between 25 and 30 grams per day (mostly from healthy fats) Protein: goal is a minimum of 65-70 grams per day Sodium: less than 2000 mg per day Sugar: less than 6 grams of sugar per serving (so if you are eating 3 meals per day, then you want to keep total sugars below 18 grams)

I had my sleeve in June of 2013, and I had parathyroid surgery 10 years ago. In my experience my parathyroid sugery recovery was 10x worse than my sleeve recovery. You will do great! I did this for many many reasons. But the most being my family. I want to grow old, be there for my kids, and my husband, and I was afraid if I didn't lose weight, I wouldn't be around much longer. My husband and kids rely a lot on me. I am the backbone of the family, and I was afraid of what would happen if they had to go on without me. The other part was I just didn't fit in the world anymore. Physically I mean. I was getting to the point where I didn't fit, anywhere. Airplane seats were too small, restaurant booths were to small, seatbelts in cars were too tight, I couldn't find clothes in stores to fit me, I just didn't fit anywhere anymore.

Liquid Tylenol, chewable Gas-x (works great for getting gas bubbles to come out. chicken broth, crystal light, protein shakes. My NUT allowed yogurt the first week, so plain low sugar yogurt, sugar free popcicles, sugar free fudgecicles, sugar free jello and pudding. sugar free hard candies (they are nice to suck on when you want to taste something).

Dannon Light and fit greek yogurt. It comes in a lot of yummy flavors, and fixes that sweet need. It's 12g of protein, and only 7g of sugar. If you can find the Dannon Light and Fit blends, they come in amazing flavors. Key Lime, vanilla coconut, banana cream. They seriously taste like dessert. I can find them at my local super walmart.

Your Dr will tell you what meds you should continue, or discontinue for a few days. Mine said if they are smaller than a pinky nail you could swallow them. But I chose to crush mine just to be safe. I crushed them and put in a spoonful of pudding or yogurt.

Call your surgeon, or hospital. Anything with a fever after surgery should be reported.

I went to the Johns Hopkins surgery center at Bayview. They have an amazing weight loss center there. I didn't have surgery there, insurance issues, and then we moved to VA, so I had my surgery in VA. But I went thru the whole approval process, all the way up to the surgery, and I loved their program. They have amazing support staff, and walk you thru the whole process. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_bayview/medical_services/specialty_care/bariatrics/

I had surgery on June 11th, and my start weight, prior to the pre-op diet was 366. I lost about 18 pounds prior to surgery on the pre-op diet, and 54 since surgery. I really think, for me, the protein shakes have been key. I have been able to get in my protein since a few days after surgery, and they have helped so much.The Isopure ones are not ready made, they are a powder. You can mix them with milk or water. I do milk, since it ups the protein. What I like the most is that they are 25g of protein (31 if you use milk) for just 6 ounces! I drink 2 per day. They are a bit more expensive, but worth it to me. I'm drinking one right now. They taste NOTHING like the isopure fruit drinks, I HATED those. If you use the GNC customer rewards card, and watch their sales, its not bad. I just bought two big tubs for buy one, get one half off. They have those sales often. I've heard the costo ones are good too, just never tried them.

I had the same problem with the funny smell from the protein shakes. I tried several different brands, and they all were horrible. Not the taste, but the smell. I finally found one I love. It has no funny smell, or taste. I use Isopure Low Carb. I get it at GNC. I've only tried the dutch chocolate flavor, but I am sure the others are good too. I'm 3 months out and still do 2 shakes a day. I swear the protein shakes are the key to how fast I have lost. I'm down 72 pounds at 3 months. I think the protein keeps me full, and keeps me from craving other foods.

I can tolerate salads easily. I'm 3 months post op. I do like the others, and add protein to it, so I get mostly protein, and some lettuce.