taylormomto6

Woohoooo!!!

Congrats @sheribear68 !! 😊

Not only would it save me a ton of calories, but also a ton of money! I don't realise how expensive these coffees are... until I add it up my weekly coffee spend! Ouch! Bye bye starbucks.

This!!!
Omg, this!

One good/bad thing the “house” psychologist did was to instill in each of us the paranoia that this honeymoon period is a one-time only reboot to the metabolism so don’t mess it up.

Overall it’s good, because I don’t want to fall into the trap that I can still “cheat” and lose and I also don’t want to fall into the “other skinny people can eat like this” trap either.

Kind of like recovering alcoholics, ex-smokers, or drug abusers, I am a fat person no matter what my current weight/size is.
My brain and body will NEVER be able to handle food like many other people can.
Having this surgery and the resultant weight-loss doesn’t change any of those facts just like a recovering alcoholic staying sober for years upon end doesn’t change the fact that one drink could put them back on the road to hell.

Even though previous failures weren’t necessarily my “fault”, they are the reality of my past. It’s what my body does with food and i realize now that I’ve got to be as diligent as possible and still find a balance that I can live with for the rest of my life.

It’s never going to be easy. I can never forget—even after I hit goal weight— that this will be a lifetime of daily choices to either keep me on track or derail me.

Yes, I definitely agree it's not the best carb and salt wise. I am thinking that it's probably putting me in that cycle of craving those things - I'm probably giving myself some sugar spikes and then lows once they wear off. I've just been so hungry/snacky lately... not sure if it's hormones, or if it's my fatbrain. I am in a cycle right now of thinking of food all the time. I went to bed hungry last night and it was rough. I'll try to swap those things out for better items and see if it helps.

Froufrou I think I’d drop the Starbucks for 200 calories and try to keep carbs under 30 and see how that goes.

I think many people lose just fine in the 900 calorie range, but I’ve read many that have kept them lower while trying to lose, so I guess it depends on the individual. Personally I’m trying to keep mine lower because I’m terrified of wasting this first few months after surgery. I’m sure my mindset is coming from my feelings of failure from not getting to goal/regaining with my sleeve, so honestly I don’t know, lol. You could just be in a normal stall or 900 could be too high. Maybe drop them for a couple of days and see how your body responds?

My understanding is that most say we don’t have to wait since it’s a Fluid and goes right through as a liquid does, but I like to wait at least 10 minutes because it does feel like it goes slower than thinner liquids.< /p>

@Recidivist I don't think I can increase the amount (though it's definitely gone up), but I can increase the calories with the types of food. Because of my vomiting, I've been eating slider foods I guess.
@taylormomto6 - Thank you for the pep talk and reminder of what I need to be doing. The head piece of this journey has really just hit me and I'm struggling. I feel like such a whingey crybaby! But I guess this is going to happen and I just have to work through it instead of doing what I normally do, which is say f*** it.
Today I have pledged to note everything I am eating down.

I know I would be able to increase the amount I can eat. I have to be vigilant making sure I keep portions low or I don’t lose. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a revision or some other stupid reason.

Froufrou- I seem to have to keep calories low, between 600-700 to lose well. I may do better if I were even lower, but I can’t seem to get it lower and get 50-60g of Protein. I think I’m going to buy the unflavored genpro powder since I hear it has 30g of protein and only 60 calories for about a tablespoon and is nearly tasteless.

As far a what you’re supposed to be eating...protein first, then veggies and they say carbs last, but I don’t do a starch on my plate as a rule. I have however had the tiny corn tortillas in street tacos a couple of times. I think they have 7 carbs in each one. Street tacos come with 2 tortillas and I have tossed one, so only eating one of them but honestly they are a waste of calories/carbs without much nutritional benefit. We are supposed to only be eating things that have good nutritional benefits at this point. I am finding that I have to stay focused or I will push the boundaries far enough to just maintain my weight. I have a hard time with my fat brain at night, urging me to eat something, never bad stuff, just yogurt or cheese and almonds, but still calories I don’t need because I’m not hungry and definitely don’t need to eat before going to sleep. It’s an ongoing struggle for sure.

I know I would be able to increase the amount I can eat. I have to be vigilant making sure I keep portions low or I don’t lose. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a revision or some other stupid reason.

Froufrou- I seem to have to keep calories low, between 600-700 to lose well. I may do better if I were even lower, but I can’t seem to get it lower and get 50-60g of Protein. I think I’m going to buy the unflavored genpro powder since I hear it has 30g of protein and only 60 calories for about a tablespoon and is nearly tasteless.

As far a what you’re supposed to be eating...protein first, then veggies and they say carbs last, but I don’t do a starch on my plate as a rule. I have however had the tiny corn tortillas in street tacos a couple of times. I think they have 7 carbs in each one. Street tacos come with 2 tortillas and I have tossed one, so only eating one of them but honestly they are a waste of calories/carbs without much nutritional benefit. We are supposed to only be eating things that have good nutritional benefits at this point. I am finding that I have to stay focused or I will push the boundaries far enough to just maintain my weight. I have a hard time with my fat brain at night, urging me to eat something, never bad stuff, just yogurt or cheese and almonds, but still calories I don’t need because I’m not hungry and definitely don’t need to eat before going to sleep. It’s an ongoing struggle for sure.

Been a while since I updated, and today was a milestone day for me.
I weighed in at 199 today. 56 lbs down in 9 weeks. I’m averaging about 3-4 lbs a weeks still. A lot of that is diet and exercise, a couple weeks back I moved out of the “slowly working my muscles to prevent injury” to “ higher intensity super sets of multiple muscle groups” this type of weight training is what I enjoy the most and was what I was doing until I had significant life/career changes. It’s interesting that when you have substantial positive changes in one area of your life, things that were important change (like my fitness level) which leaves you exposed to more unhappiness. Through al this I’ve learned a valuable lesson, and I can sum it up by the below quote:
“Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.”
-Andy Grove

As you all strive to succeed in your wls endeavors, don’t allow the satisfaction you are gaining replace the satisfaction that you have in other areas of your life, only add to it. Finally, if the results you are having with wls are allowing for other greater opportunities for happiness/success in your life, don’t forget what you have had to do to get you to this point. I made that mistake, I’ve learned and now I will stay paranoid.

Slim fast advantage is low carb only 2 sugars and high Protein without looking I know they are 20 gm protein or more

I was revised 2/12/19. I was released from the hospital the evening of the day, mostly because I pushed to be released. When I woke up after surgery I was nauseous and dry heaving, but after a couple of hours it passed and I was walking 3 hours later. I was not allowed any liquids or anything until around noon the next day after they did the barium swallow test to make sure there were no leaks. After that they had me slowly introduce Water, gradually adding a bit more each hour and by around 4 they brought me a tray with broth, iced tea and sf Jello. If I could keep a few bites down I was good to go.

I never had narcotic pain meds, just IV tylenol. I really didn’t have much pain but I did get a headache that wouldn’t go away. When I came home I was good, not exhausted like many. I’m not normally a napper and didn’t even nap when lounging around the days after surgery. By 2-3 days home I slept on my side and tummy, was getting in 40oz of Fluid and about 30-40 g of Protein in shakes. I have felt great. Surgery day weight was 230lbs, today I’m at 196.7. I’m getting about 600-700 calories a day in, 50-70g of protein and about 25 carbs. Because I’m a revision I am extra careful about what I’m eating and am on guard about making sure I’m not grazing. I’m determined not to fail this surgery!

I was revised 2/12/19. I was released from the hospital the evening of the day, mostly because I pushed to be released. When I woke up after surgery I was nauseous and dry heaving, but after a couple of hours it passed and I was walking 3 hours later. I was not allowed any liquids or anything until around noon the next day after they did the barium swallow test to make sure there were no leaks. After that they had me slowly introduce Water, gradually adding a bit more each hour and by around 4 they brought me a tray with broth, iced tea and sf Jello. If I could keep a few bites down I was good to go.

I never had narcotic pain meds, just IV tylenol. I really didn’t have much pain but I did get a headache that wouldn’t go away. When I came home I was good, not exhausted like many. I’m not normally a napper and didn’t even nap when lounging around the days after surgery. By 2-3 days home I slept on my side and tummy, was getting in 40oz of Fluid and about 30-40 g of Protein in shakes. I have felt great. Surgery day weight was 230lbs, today I’m at 196.7. I’m getting about 600-700 calories a day in, 50-70g of protein and about 25 carbs. Because I’m a revision I am extra careful about what I’m eating and am on guard about making sure I’m not grazing. I’m determined not to fail this surgery!

I was revised 2/12/19. I was released from the hospital the evening of the day, mostly because I pushed to be released. When I woke up after surgery I was nauseous and dry heaving, but after a couple of hours it passed and I was walking 3 hours later. I was not allowed any liquids or anything until around noon the next day after they did the barium swallow test to make sure there were no leaks. After that they had me slowly introduce Water, gradually adding a bit more each hour and by around 4 they brought me a tray with broth, iced tea and sf Jello. If I could keep a few bites down I was good to go.

I never had narcotic pain meds, just IV tylenol. I really didn’t have much pain but I did get a headache that wouldn’t go away. When I came home I was good, not exhausted like many. I’m not normally a napper and didn’t even nap when lounging around the days after surgery. By 2-3 days home I slept on my side and tummy, was getting in 40oz of Fluid and about 30-40 g of Protein in shakes. I have felt great. Surgery day weight was 230lbs, today I’m at 196.7. I’m getting about 600-700 calories a day in, 50-70g of protein and about 25 carbs. Because I’m a revision I am extra careful about what I’m eating and am on guard about making sure I’m not grazing. I’m determined not to fail this surgery!

I was revised 2/12/19. I was released from the hospital the evening of the day, mostly because I pushed to be released. When I woke up after surgery I was nauseous and dry heaving, but after a couple of hours it passed and I was walking 3 hours later. I was not allowed any liquids or anything until around noon the next day after they did the barium swallow test to make sure there were no leaks. After that they had me slowly introduce Water, gradually adding a bit more each hour and by around 4 they brought me a tray with broth, iced tea and sf Jello. If I could keep a few bites down I was good to go.

I never had narcotic pain meds, just IV tylenol. I really didn’t have much pain but I did get a headache that wouldn’t go away. When I came home I was good, not exhausted like many. I’m not normally a napper and didn’t even nap when lounging around the days after surgery. By 2-3 days home I slept on my side and tummy, was getting in 40oz of Fluid and about 30-40 g of Protein in shakes. I have felt great. Surgery day weight was 230lbs, today I’m at 196.7. I’m getting about 600-700 calories a day in, 50-70g of protein and about 25 carbs. Because I’m a revision I am extra careful about what I’m eating and am on guard about making sure I’m not grazing. I’m determined not to fail this surgery!

Once you're past the liquids phase and the soft foods phase post-op, my nutritionist recommended I stay in the range of 600-800 calories per day for regular solid foods while in the losing phase for a year or so. I just saw her two weeks ago for my 3-month post-op visit and she reiterated this calorie range to me.

I finally hit 199.8 after 5 days stuck at 200.1, so I’m happy about that. Only 54.2lbs till goal, lol.

Me

I’m 9 weeks out. I try to keep my calories in the 600-700 range but have gone in the 800s a couple of times a week. No problems with any foods, getting Protein or getting fluids in.

Typical menu for me would be a scrambled egg with tsp of butter for Breakfast or protein coffee. lunch is usually baby spinach, spring mix with 1 1/2 oz chicken breast strips topped with T sour cream and salsa. dinner has lately been 1/3-1/2 c homemade chili Beans or 2oz meat with broccoli or Brussels sprouts. At night I usually want a snack so I’ve had sf Greek yogurt, sf Jello with a dollop of yogurt on top or some cheese and smokehouse almonds, but I can get carried away with the almonds so have pretty much cut them out. Often I’ll add a Premier Protein somewhere, but when I do my calories are closer to the 800 range. I am still having to resist the urge to graze, especially at night. I’m going to try doing the premier protein around 9pm to see if that will help with the grazing/snacking urge because it seems if I eat a snack it just starts up my “fat brain” and even though I’ve not had anything “bad” I can still slow weight loss with grazing on allowed foods.

I finally hit 199.8 after 5 days stuck at 200.1, so I’m happy about that. Only 54.2lbs till goal, lol.

I finally hit 199.8 after 5 days stuck at 200.1, so I’m happy about that. Only 54.2lbs till goal, lol.

Awesome isn't it??? Hitting a milestone whether it be 299 or 199 is something to really Celebrate.

Sheribear, let me join the chorus of those saying how great you look. The difference is quite obvious!
I'm traveling to see family for Easter (none of whom know I had surgery). I know that I'm just "passing through" this weight on my weight to my goal weight, but I thought a few new items were in order. I was wearing a 40 (very tight) or 42 (comfortable) pants before surgery, and I fit relatively easily into a 36 today. Woo-hoo! I was also able to look at "large" shirts, which has far more selection that XL or XXL. This means more to me than the number on the scale!