irishkat

Are we allowed to drink out of straws?... I know we couldn't at first, but is like to use one to suck down Protein Drinks. It'll go faster!!

Thank you everyone. I keep comparing myself to other "losers" & I need to b proud of where I am

I'm getting so discouraged. I'm 3 months post op this week & I'm only down 42lbs. I've always "held onto weight", being PCOS, but I'm so frustrated. I suffered an ankle injury a month out & still can't exercise or walk a distance.

I know I'm not meeting my Protein or Water goals, but I do try. I'm just losing hope.

I truly believe you look amazing. I call it "fat chick mentality"... We will always see ourselves as overweight. It's something we need to fix. Years ago I lost a bunch of weight & always saw myself as obese. I was FAR from obese. I'm only 2 months post & 49 lbs down, but this fat chick mentality is something I will have to work on. I wish u the best.

I'm 2 months out today. I stall ALL the time. I'm down 32lbs. It's fantastic but from what I use to eat, to now... It's a drastic difference. I thought the weight would fall off. The scale will stay the same for a couple weeks, then...boom 5 lbs will b gone. I've been told to meet your Protein & it'll help.

Thank u... I'm going to try my best & take control!!

I am such a food addict. I'm 7 weeks out & it's finally becoming an issue. I'm "hungry" all the time. I know it's just head hunger, but its bothersome. I hope I can combat this. I just don't know how.

I use to be addicted to Ferraro Rocher candy. Adkins has a daybreak bar that is chocolate hazelnut & omg are they good!!! Tastes just like that candy I miss.

Just met with my NUT...crackers sit well with all of us' date=' and it's a common thing for RNY people to over do b/c they disintegrate in your mouth and slide right through the old pouchy! Which is why I just had to get rid of them all. Just throw them out. Only 'bread' in the house is Ezekiel sprouted grain bread, 7 gr Protein per slice and delicious toasted. Filling, wont slide out of pouchy either.

Forgive yourself, crackers are sneaky.[/quote']

Thank you... Makes a lot of sense.

Irishkat' date='

dont be so down on yourself. you have reconized that you still have some eating issues. Im proud of you! for admitting it, but also you should realize what a big step this is, your more focused on achiving your goal than being driven to snack.< /p>

i had a similar thing happen 2 weeks ago with " flatbread" aka big expensive ohhh so tastey crackers. bought a box on Friday ....GONE by Sunday at noon.

I , much like you realize that i will more than likly have food issies for the near future. my short term solution is to 1. remove / dont have " trigger" foods in my home 2. identify the reason. I have determined that "snacky" = boredom

I try to be busy all of the time. while it can be exhausting :-) it seems to be working. I limit my TV time just until im ready for bed and only have a popicicle ( sugar-fee) to combat head hunger.

Hope this helps. we all have similar issues so you not alone. and i know your going to be sucessful! your awesome !!!!!!!

RJ[/quote']

Thank you so much RJ.... I needed those words.

I've screwed up

I will be 7 weeks post op tomorrow & I messed up. Crackers have been one of the only things that sit well in my pouch lately. I sat in front if the t.v. tonight & ate half a roll of Ritz.

Has anyone else screwed up like me? I'm so disgusted w myself

I hope I don't fail @ this. I obviously don't have my eating disorder combated.

Today marked 9 weeks out for me. Down 39 lbs but not even two pants sizes. Makes me wonder where I lost the weight from. It's like I'm failing at this too. Everyone else gets to break up with Lane Bryant and Avenue. I feel like I'm stuck forever.

Me too!!

Garlic triskets & horseradish cheese

I tried crystal light but it burns my throat. Always has. I have to drink Water extra cold now.

Wow 45!!! Yay you!!! Yea Water doesn't sit we'll w me either. I was thinking of doing Soups too.

I'm 6 weeks out & for the past week I'm unable to tolerate anything. Nothing sits well in my pouch. I don't vomit or dump. It just doesn't feel as if it sits well. Has anyone else had this happen?

I had a KILLER headache after surgery. It lasted days. I also get headaches from narcotics. It's terrible

I'm 6 weeks out today.

Heres a few happenings:

-I have trouble meeting my Water & Protein goals but I'm finally down 31lbs!! I'm so happy.

-I've tried to up my physical activity but am laid up w a sprained ankle from hiking. ( I swear I can never win lol)

-Today I hobbled to the shower & Hair loss is starting. It looked like Sasquatch was murdered in my shower. Lol

-I'm going to keep on keeping on!!!

I'm right with you. I'm a slow loser 5 weeks out & I've lost 22lbs. I'm getting frustrated. I know mines from not making my Protein goal nor my Water intake. I've got to try better.

I need some advice' date=' had surgery June 21st and I still don't have a lot of energy. I don't know how I'm suppose to exercise when vacuuming one room exhausts me.[/quote']

RJ's right... I'm 5 weeks post op & too pooped to pop. My NUT said its bc I need to up my Protein. I'm in starvation mode & feeding off my muscle

Thank you. I will

Is it ok to drink while taking chewable vitamins, or do we still follow the 30/30 rule?

Irishkat819

That first shower at home was unreal. I felt so much better afterwards.

Also' date=' i have swelling about the size of a lemon above one of my incisions still. Any guess on how long it will be till that goes down.[/quote']

Keep an eye on the swelling. Mine got bigger & pronounced. It was a hematoma. It went away on its own. Many other swellings can b seromas.

How much Protein are y'all being told to consume daily? My rny team is saying 80-100 gms. That seems crazy high.

Preop weight 389 current weight 342 lost to date 47 lbs 152 to goal rny 6/11/23

Mine says 60-80