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Bekki, I know I was able to go on my iphone but dang if I can remember how I did it, but you can change your settings under goals. I changed my goal for Protein amounts and I changed my goal for total calories. I set my goal 100 over my amount so I can still get that "you are under your goal amount" but that is just me LOL. But I set mine at 900 and strive for 700-800 a day. You could easily set it for whatever number you wish. Plus I was happy when I realized I could change portion size to anything that I actually eat too, not stuck with 1 serving etc since we all know we rarely eat 1 serving at this point. Anyway maybe I can look at how I did it and let you know, but I think it was under goals and settings. Dont give up!

My birthday is on the 10th of August and my kids really want to make me a cake for my birthday. I honestly am not really that interested but what do you say to your kids when they want to treat you on your birthday and are even asking what they can make that I will be able to eat. So I need some ideas on a simple cake that everyone will enjoy but I can eat a small piece without being sick or way too many calories. I don't want to tell them no, there must be a way I can let them do this without there being any real consequences. A treat for one day is doable I think. Thanks for your help.

I hope your surgery is going well. Please keep us posted and remember there are pain pills for a reason and don't wait for the pain to use them and get up and walk as much as possible. Congrats

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I have the same bowls from Target LOL. BTW make sure your sugar and carb are low on any of your Protein bars and shakes, well actually any food you buy. What kind of sugar is in those bolthouse ones, those look interesting. Don't forget to get small baggies (snack size) and sealable bowls because soon you will always leftovers of everything you eat, pretty much. That's great because I always eat my last night dinner for lunch the next day. This will help you not throw away so much excess food. You will need a good blender for your shakes, maybe a food scale (I know I wish I had one but really don't need it until you are a few weeks post-op). How about sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding and sugar free popsicles that you can eat the week after surgery? What about Soups to eat right after, try to avoid cream soups? It was overwhelming the amount of stuff I had to buy in preparation for surgery and I did not eat everything, so get small quantities until you know you will need them. I got one box of all the sugar free items and only rebought those that I liked to eat, because remember your tastes change after surgery. For example I loved muscle milk before (Ok love is too strong of a word but liked it well enough) but after surgery I could not gag it down. So buy samples of the different protein options until you see what your new body will tolerate and like. I will be tossing a big container of Syntrax Protein powder but it is HORRIBLE to me and every sample I have tried is disgusting, but other people swear how awesome it is...LOL. Anyway good luck!! I am sure there are items I totally forgot.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and don't forget to get up and walk and walk!! And your journey takes the next step... Whooohoooo

Congrats!

That's smart and the most important is to do it the same time everyday because your weight can fluctuate by a couple pounds depending on time of the day

So you heard that nioxin is helpful too?

I am taking biotin and silica and my hair stylist suggested Mane and Tail as well, but I was also told to take Nioxin which is meant for thinning hair. I mentioned it to my hair stylist and she was like yes, that works well, just a bit pricey. So I ordered a starter pack and see what I think about it, the pack was 26$. What is a good hair and nail supplement? (besides those I mentioned above)

Yes it is totally normal. I am 7 weeks post op. I lost 30 pounds from the week before surgery to 2 weeks post op, but in the last 5 weeks I have lost maybe 12 pounds, including some gaining weight back up and then losing again. But as everyone told me just make sure Protein is over 75, that you are exercising, taking Vitamins,drinking enough Water and eating at least 600 calories (I upped mine to 700-900 a day) and you will start losing again. Even without doing it you will start losing again, but you still might want to examine how you are doing in all areas mentioned above. I have started losing again, just hoping I do this for at least a week before I hit another stall. Recently I lose a couple pounds over the week, gain 1back then stall for a week, so hoping all the changes I made will break through that wall and let me have a week or two of losing. Lost 2 pounds this week so far since friday, which is better then anytime in the past 5 weeks, I started at 250 day of surgery (261 the week prior) and today I am at 219. I was stalled pretty much at 221 for the past while. Good luck and don't get too disheartened. You will succeed and you will meet your goals if you are follow all the guidelines. Keep us posted!! Ellie

I think mine is like 2-3 hours

Thanks so much- what a miracle that i actually like a picture of me... I knows it's silly but I keep opening it up and looking at me!!'. ROFL. I just wish my body matched my face but I know it's coming and I'm excited!!

Hopefully the photos work. The one is of me last December and the on of me in black is today after my new haircut. First picture I weighed 265 or so and today I weigh 219.

We love the Brits! (well I do anyway) I gave birth to two of my kids in Harrogate so I love that place!!

John. I will do that. He was not able to eat or drink much and coukdnt keep it down. He has a stricture (too small opening) and a pin hole somewhere. I will text Kelly and ask today. Thanks I'm sue he will appreciate the support

I think you mean my sister in laws sweetie Ray. I have not talked to him this week but he had the scope done and were waiting (I think) a couple weeks to do it again. I keep meaning to text him and find out how he is doing. I did hear he was able to keep down some form of liquid after the first procedure which is an improvement. He should get his butt (albeit a shrinking fast butt) in here and update all of us. LOL

Beautiful ladies!!

Preop weight 261 Surgery weight 6/7 250 Last week 221 Today 221. No loss

I am in Fresno and also used Dr. Ghiassi! Small world!! I'm about 7 weeks post op, surgery was 6/7.

Way to go congrats!'

Ugh not summary but home - sorry

Yes click on summary (the one you click on to see everyone's posts and progress) then on the top click on daily and it shows you all of your protein etc breakdown for that day! Of course this is using the iPhone not sure on the PC

Welcome Louise!!