nursie026

I'm averaging 4 cups of decaf a day.. Is anyone else? I figure I'm ok with decaf.. Is this ok? I haven't got a straight answer from nut.. Just limit caffeine

This is to tough.. I'm beginning to feel as maybe I am in over my head. The rate I'm going I will be one of those that regain weight after surgery. I was horrible today.. 2 chocolate chip cookies and a ice cream sundae. What is wrong with me?!?? I'm tired of making excuses if thinking my pouch is malfunctioning.. I simply need a support group here in Pittsburgh. I have an addiction with sweets and goods.. Now that I am comfortable and at goal weight. My mind has taken A total turn in believing my pouch can handle anything.. So far it has. I'm down and worried.. Does anyone know of any support groups in Pittsburgh? I have to get a grip on this eating.. I feel like I'm fat all over again..

Is this for post-op patients? How do I register? I need the support too

Please add me .... Nursie026.. You'll see how bad I've been this past month

Yes, I dump.. But only on occasions.. Some are better than others.. That's why I keep doing it.. I feel my body is getting used to this again! I'm so scared of being fat again..

Feels wonderful to have stuck to my calories and ate healthy today! I truly ask for prayers to continue to have the will power to say NO to unhealthy choices!

Oh dear Lord.. I thought I was going to faint when I ate regular chocolate ice cream and a chocolate chip cookie.. I've been slowly experimenting with sugar .. Why I don't know. I try to stay sugar free, but ice cream is my weakness!! Anyone recommended a easier way to enjoy some yummy ice cream.. Minus the dumping.

Love this thread!! I'm 104 lbs down.. I've seen Bones I've never seen before! My collar bones and hip bones are my fav.. I also check mine in the mirror LOL! .. Tailbone issue is a issue for me too.. But I'll take it! I love the new me

I like that idea! Work out buddies and share stories

Hey all.. I know everyone is different and out nuts recommend different amounts. I'm trying to find a baseline for calories for peeps that are 8 months post op..I average around 1200-1500 calories a day and surprisingly have been tolerating. I'm a bit nervous about that much.. Is anyone else tolerating this amount too?

Hey all! I'm from Bethel Park.. Had surgery on November 1, 2012 by Dr. Courcoulas at UPMC Magee. I'm down 100lbs and hit a stall for the past month... I'm trying to keep the weight loss going..

I am 3 weeks of going over my calorie goals.. I have it set for 900 calories . I'm averaging about 1300 calories a day and I'm 8 months post op out.. So many people talk on here how they can't tolerate certain foods or go over a certain amount of calories. . I seem to never have that issue.. I swear i can eat all day..I Never having dumping syndrome etc.. Is something wrong?? I don't know. I just keep logging away on myfitness pal.. Even on the bad days.

First time in 6 months since surgery.. I've gained 2 lbs. I'm so upset ..

Thank you! Needed this encouragement!

I've been holding at the same weight for over a month. Talked to my nut and she said my pouch should be restricting me and it may not be... What?!?? Am I easy here? Yes i go per my calories about 1000 a day. I do 2 protein shakes a day and a meal. I don't do sugar etc. so why a stall? She said I still should be losing up to 12 Months post op and I'm only 6.. And i should be on solider foods... What am I doing wrong?

Side note...I are a whole 4-6 oz cheeseburger..and didn't get sick! Now I'm really worried my pouch is malfunctioning

I'm living in hell.. Literally.. The burning is so intense. I take my Pepcid twice daily. My nut said to slow down in eating and space out my meals. Still no relief.. Any suggestions?? What to eat or avoid?

I take Pepcid twice daily.. It's the same basically.. But not helping

Starting :247 Current: 147 Surgery : 11/1/12

I've officially hit goal weight.. I was 146 last week. I felt wonderful. Lately I've been getting a case of the worries. I've come so far to get here.. I don't want to go back. Ive maintained under a 1000 calories, until yesterday and today.. What is wrong with me? I had a whole Slice of pizza today.. 565 calories worth and i paid For it with nausea all say.. That's more than half my intake. I don't know if I'm being tested, but I'm so worried. I try to follow pouch protocol. I don't drink with meals and wait till after. I don't eat sugar and I really have been up with my protein.. But one bad week has me feeling like I'm back in the fat track again. Please help.. Has anyone else felt this way or completely fell off the wagon..

Thank you all so much! Truly amazing advice!