Blondiee

Yes indeed...fluid trumps your protein intake during the first few weeks.

I think that is your "full" signal. I tend to get the hiccups when I'm at or near capacity. Many people here have the same signals...burping, hiccups and even sneezing.

Wishing a a pain free recovery!

I agree with Mel...your doctor should give you some sort of guideline for supplements. I chose Celebrate ..multi vitamin w/iron, B-50 Complex and calcium chews.

I didn't tell anyone at work either and when I get those type of comments I just say " I feel wonderful, thanks!"

Love your hair and dress in your profile picture! Going to check you out on Instagram and congratulations on your weight loss!!!

I've found that following a high protein/low carb the hunger really disappears. Seriously...the hunger is gone and I have to remind myself to eat. Maybe give that a try. Of course that means no potatoes, rice, flour, sugar...

Dare I say that 1 cup of food is too much right now?? You had your surgery this month right? Your stomach is still swollen and healing. I wouldn't strive to eat and be satisfied/full at this stage.

There are a couple of threads floating around here with before and after pictures.

I'm 2 1/2 months post op and haven't had anything with carbonation.

I comfortably wore high heels at 250 pounds and 7 1/2 months pregnant...I'm a shortie. I'm sure you'll get there Belladonna!

Cute.

One night stay in the hospital for me. I had surgery around noon and went home the following day at 3pm.

shakes, creamed Soups, scrambled eggs, refried Beans with 2% Fage (sour cream substitute) and lot's of egg drop soup. During Stage 2 I really couldn't eat much. The effort it took to cook was not worth it...I could only eat about 2 tablespoons at most. HTH

Every day when I get on the scale I simply don't believe it! I swear I weigh myself at least 3 times in a row. I'm just so surprised at the number there. Life is good. Yes, I weigh every day...stalls and all.

I'm currently using GB's free 30 day subscription. It's nice to get free clothes weekly.

70 pounds in 3 months is AWESOME!

Try some refried beans with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Good for you and congratulations on being under your goal weight!!!

My newest obsession is Syntrax Matrix 5.0 cookies and cream! I mix it with 12 ounces of FF lactose free milk and start my day off with 35 grams of protein!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Happy Valentine's Day!!

I have a desk job and was off for 6 glorious weeks! I took FMLA and my employer has short term disability at 100%. I was quite fatigued the first couple of weeks; glad I could nap at my leisure.

Tina131- I started keeping a supply of calcium chews in my desk drawer at work and that has helped me remember. It's like a nice little chocolate snack during the day.

What stage are you in at 6 weeks out? It varies from doctor to doctor what they allow you to eat.

That is AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work!!!