unbesleevable1

P.M. me your address and I'll send you a bunch of clothes. I started at a size 24 so I have some pants from 18-24 I'm happy to send you.

I took 2 weeks. I felt ok but I should have taken 3. I had a really easy, no-complications recovery. still, I was a little to tired for my commute and long days.

Personally about 8 months. Check with your doc, but when you've been doing good with solids for a while, it's probably fine.

as long as the scale is trending down over time, there is no need for worry. do not fret about a pound or 2 up from a day ago or whatever minutia has got your head in a spin. the body loses weight in a stair step pattern. lose a little, level out, lose more, level out, etc. i dont believe in a 'stall' or a 'slow loser'. i think these terms just lead to people labeling themselves and getting into negative headspace. just keep doing what you're doing, as it appears to be working, right? don't compare to other people and their loss pace. each is different. remember that slow, steady weightloss is better for your body overall. we tend to lose the most in the first few months, and then we slow down a bit. losing 1-2 lbs a week is a reasonable goal. this is not an instant thing. remember to look at the overall picture.

I use an app called libra. i like the graph.

I drank a ton of herbalife Protein drink mix. it is clear and has about 25 gm Protein / 20 oz. It comes in a powder. (i got it on ebay or amazon). two flavors, berry or mango something. kill 2 birds with one drink. win win. p.s. Isopure tastes like catass.

I would go back to closely monitoring your intake, like with mfp or some other cal counter app. Maybe work in a Meal Replacement shake for a meal or so per day. cut your carbs like mad.

Eff them! Not their body, or their journey. Tell them, thanks for sharing, and shut the eff up. ok you can tell them the last part quietly to yourself. or not. they're probably fat also.

if a seed could get through your staples, the food and gastric juices would be getting through too. Therefore you would have a leak. There is no more risk of seeds going through your staples as any other food. It's not like the staples you put in paper. there are three rows usually and they are very close together. Plus, after you are healed, your stomach is a whole organ again, like it was before, only smaller.

Chia is my new thing. I love them and they help keep me regular. they wont get stuck or anything. they will fill you up and help add Fiber to your diet. also great for energy.

chia seeds. im serious. incorporate them into one or 2 things a day. they are high in fiber and Protein so it's a win-win.

You can take anything over the counter except NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, alleve etc). Check ingredients. If you take anything with sudafed, be extra sure to stay well hydrated.

The Chia Seed.

The humble chia seed!!

If you're struggling with Constipation, try incorporating chia, either in a pre made drink (love grape chia kombucha by Synergy), greek yogurt with chia on the bottom (17g protein), or make your own chia pudding (many recipes online).

My bf works at one of those hippy grocery stores and just brought home some chia yogurt one day. HOly Crap---literally.

Check it out. Chia is high in Protein, Fiber, Essential fatty acids, and many many Vitamins and minerals etc etc. Do your own research. I'm amazed.

-unbe

i am still struggling with this 7 months post. You have to keep the fluids up and I also take colace and senna every day. This will sound funny but indian food is really helpful. It's the only complication I've had, so I'm pretty ok with it.

yep no problem with pills. even day after surgery.

"fat burn" is bs. Go hard or go home!

This person is batshit. Lose her "friendship" gratefully.

They are good for Protein. Watch the CARBS! Their claim of 'net carbs' is not truthful. I love them and was eating about 2 a day, but my weight loss slowed. When I cut them out, I sarted losing again. Just my experience.

Yes, I agree with above poster. Quest Bars may not have the correct "net carbs" that they claim. I cut them out when my weight loss slowed around 4 1/2 months. I also started exercising, which I hadn't been doing. The other ingredient, if you're doing every thing else right, is patience. I have an app called Libra that tracks my projected loss, and it showed that I had actually lost more faster than it predicted, so was ahead of the projection. That's where I stalled. My body just was catching up. So be patient, it's really hard to screw this up if you're reasonably following the plan.

Find a more skilled surgeon.

bypass is better for people with type 2 diabetes, or have 100+ lbs to lose. The sleeve also doesn't have the same complications with absorption (iron/ vitamins) that you see with RNY/ bypass. I think its a huge personal choice, along with your doctor's guidance and education.

Having been through it, there is no way I could have hid it from those close to me. I think that would have added such a level of stress that I could not have dealt with. I know there are a lot of ppl that have concealed the surgery, by telling little white lies... I just don't see that there's anything shameful about having this surgery. My scars are just now starting to fade, but still noticeable. I know this is not what you wanted to hear. I know you are set on keeping it from everyone. For me, it is my secrets that keep me sick.

Take a breath. It's not going to be instant. Took a long time to put on the weight and takes a while to take it off. Patience, patience.

Hi guys,

I I am down 70 lbs from my highest last Feb and about 50 since surgery. Another 30 or so to go to get to goal of 175. I'm 5'7 and very happy so far.

If you decide to use a different Protein than the one recommended by your doctor, just be sure to check the carbs and sugar and Protein grams. They can vary greatly. you can take your current powder to Vitamin shoppe and they can help find one that is comparable. I had great luck with one made by OH YEAH. I loved it pre op, and after surgery I couldnt stand it anymore.