Shellbell333

Is it a clear liquid diet or an all liquid diet? I know I was on a clear liquid diet in the hospital but was on a full liquid when I went home.

Hang in there! I was sleeved 7/15. I feel your pain. I'm so ready for pureed foods. LoL. I cant do broth either. I get to start cream Soups tomorrow. That might also help depending on your liguid regimen.

I HOPE SO! ((Hugs))

sugar free Popsicles are a lifesaver!

Keep sipping ALL day. I found that to help me that I was at least doing something. I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling your hunger is in your head more than anything, and we all totally get that. Are you also driving Protein drinks (Isopure or Syntrax nectar - clear liquids) if not the Protein in them will at least help you with energy. It's only a week - that is what I told myself. I also gave myself permission to nap a lot (which helped the time pass LOL)
Don't think any of my suggestions are very good, but just wanted to try to encourage you. Keep on keepin' on. You'll be okay. {{hugs}}

I'm speechless. Your loved one get mad if you DON't cook their meal. Now I was a little different. After my surgery I was alway cooking for my husband and 33 year old son. Not because I had to but because I felt empowered cooking and not eating, don't ask my why, I just did. But I only cook healthy foods. My husband loves his eggs, bacon and grits in small portions in the AM. Almost every morning. But he loves to cook. I got up to cook because I looked at it as a chance to move around. I hated walking at first. I think, I would sit down with your husband and really talk about the life style change you have made and need, and how you want him on board as well. Maybe look thu some recipes and see what you both can agree on. I would hate to see your family break up because of NOT COOKING. Life is to short. You did the RIGHT thing by having the surgery. I was 199lbs when I had my surgery. I now weigh 175. We want to be healthy and happy. And being overweight is NOT THE WAY. GOOD LUCK. Counseling is good.

I enjoyed the info. I'm like you and expect/ WANT to see more weight loss in 2 months........BUT, I really think it will stay off if it comes off slower. Some of your info surprised me like the Protein and fluids numbers thats good for him. All n all, you're doing great. Loss and not gain is alway good. Do you know how many calories you are getting? If you are eating less than 500cals still, your body may be holding on to the fat thinking you are starving it. One post I looked at today said they increased there cal intake just a little and dropped 5 pounds in 1 week. The body.....a strange thing. GOOD LUCK

Thanks for posting this. It sounds like some good information and I like his way of thinking. I will keep the healthy fats in mind more, I don't have any hair to spare.

today was my 2 month follow up with my surgeon...it was supposed to be two weeks ago, but his office had to reschedule...therefore, I guess it's my 2 month + 2 week follow up here are a few things that surprised and/or intrigued me
--I was concerned that I had only lost 34 pounds, but he seemed pleased with that...he had never given me any kind of goal weight or expected weight loss, so I asked him about that--he told me that he doesn't set goals for his patients and that he just goes with a goal of obtaining a weight you feel comfortable and healthy at...that wasn't the answer I expected
--I expressed concern that I wasn't getting enough fluids in; i.e., the 64 oz minimum my NUT suggested...he said that he thought that was too high of a goal and that I would be fine getting in 48 oz...that will still be difficult for me
--as for Protein, I told him some days I had problems getting in the minimum 60 g my NUT recommended...again, he said that was too high of a goal and that I would be fine getting in 50 g...as for daily calorie intake, I told him I was averaging 800, and he thought that sounded on the high end for me at two months out--he was suggesting more like 500 to 600
--I haven't started losing any hair yet, but he said most of his patients think that their Hair loss is caused by Vitamin deficiency, and he thinks it is caused more by a lack of fat intake when dieting--not the "bad" fat but the "good" type of fat...he briefly explained the role these good fats played and how a lack of them could lead to hair loss...the whole reason he even brought this up is that I had told him that sometimes my snack is a couple of tablespoons of Peanut Butter, which has about 190 calories--he thought that peanut butter was a beneficial snack because it contained the necessary "good" type of fat
--he asked me what my hunger level was like and I told him I still sometimes experienced true hunger...I had already told him that I have been able to successfully exclude all starches (bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes, corn, crackers, Cereal, sweets, etc) from my diet...and he was genuinely puzzled at how I could be experiencing hunger and despite that still not eat the carbs and have been able to lose what he thinks is an impressive weight loss so far...he said I must be truly motivated, so that made me feel good
--finally, when I was telling him that the main thing I missed (maybe more than I missed carbs) was my Diet Coke, he actually said he saw no problem with my drinking carbonated beverages as long as they didn't cause me discomfort (they make some people burp)...I asked him about the carbonation damaging or expanding the sleeve, and he said there is no plausible evidence whatsoever that this is possible...he is one of the most well-respected and experienced bariatric surgeons in my area, so I feel like he knows what he's talking about...and that just surprised me based on everything I seem to read and hear
thanks for listening to my little report and some of my surprising findings

Awesome! I just learned to that your body will hold on to the fat if it thinks you are not going to feed it. I think, I know you did the right thing by upping you calories. I haven't been counting my calories yet just Proteins. I think I will start.

I wouldn't have believed it either. The decision to add more calories was a big one for me. After having little control over calories for so long, and now reveling in taking care of myself it was a big deal adding them in (really I was afraid to loose control again). Previously I kept them about 600-700. The scale was hardly moving for the past 2 months. I have read on here, and my trainer told me the body will not let it go (not easily anyway) if it thinks your not going to feed it. So I moved my cals up to 900-1000 per day. I said to myself just for this week to see what happens. 5lb in a week! That hasnt happened for me since week 2. I'm upping mostly with some extra fruit (has helped energy), sometimes Peanut Butter, and sometimes the occasional small treat! Yay me!

My hubby, my dad, my family members, AND my coworkers!!!! Yes I'm still far from skinny but its amazing
I was starting to get depressed because I was stalled for almost 4 wks them boom I started loosing again:)
Sorry, just had to share this with u guys.
Sleeved 5/28
Starting weight: 271
Surgery weight: 258
Current weight: 223
Woot woot!

That is awesome! I have also been called that and I am around the same as you. I know I'm not skinny but after 7 weeks it feels good. Makes me excited for 6 months.
SW 276
CW 238

I'm speechless. Your loved one get mad if you DON't cook their meal. Now I was a little different. After my surgery I was alway cooking for my husband and 33 year old son. Not because I had to but because I felt empowered cooking and not eating, don't ask my why, I just did. But I only cook healthy foods. My husband loves his eggs, bacon and grits in small portions in the AM. Almost every morning. But he loves to cook. I got up to cook because I looked at it as a chance to move around. I hated walking at first. I think, I would sit down with your husband and really talk about the life style change you have made and need, and how you want him on board as well. Maybe look thu some recipes and see what you both can agree on. I would hate to see your family break up because of NOT COOKING. Life is to short. You did the RIGHT thing by having the surgery. I was 199lbs when I had my surgery. I now weigh 175. We want to be healthy and happy. And being overweight is NOT THE WAY. GOOD LUCK. Counseling is good.

The day I came home from the hospital he expected me to cook him a full meal. It became so stressful for me that I started to smoke again because it was the only vice I had. The second day home he called me selfish because I refused to stand in the kitchen for 2 hours frying chicken for 8 people. I understand that I am a wife and a mother and that I do have some responsibilities, but damn is there a common ground somewhere?

So sorry you're going through this. If you two can't work it out yourselves, try to seek out counseling if you can.....good luck.
In May I told DH the first week following WLS, while I'm on Clear liquids, he's on his own....he thinks I was kidding..... ...I think he's in for a rude awakening

Congrats!! I gots me last Wednesday and seem to be having a smooth transition period so far. Good luck!!

Awesome! I can't wait for my day to get here. I wish you well and get in your Proteins and liquids. Get plenty of exercise but, don't over do it.

Walk walk walk sip sip sip GOD BLESS PRAYERS!!!

I was sleeved about 6 hours ago and I'm actually feeling pretty good so far. Dr.Alvarez and all the staff have been absolutely wonderful. I have met some new people while walking the halls.
When I booked the surgery in the middle May this year I weighed 334
This morning before surgery I stepped on the scale at 306!!!!! Wow 28 pounds already!!!
I'm very proud of myself
So cheers to everyone's journey.... So far no regrets, ask me tomorrow and it might be different HAHA no gas pains yet.