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Losing 74 lbs in 4 months is behind? That sounds like pretty good progress to me actually. It seems like if your doctor thinks you are behind he would have referred you to the nutritionist for a solution. But I think I agree with previous poster - you don't seem to be eating enough to match your activity level.

Losing 74 lbs in 4 months is behind? That sounds like pretty good progress to me actually. It seems like if your doctor thinks you are behind he would have referred you to the nutritionist for a solution. But I think I agree with previous poster - you don't seem to be eating enough to match your activity level.

Losing 74 lbs in 4 months is behind? That sounds like pretty good progress to me actually. It seems like if your doctor thinks you are behind he would have referred you to the nutritionist for a solution. But I think I agree with previous poster - you don't seem to be eating enough to match your activity level.

Losing 74 lbs in 4 months is behind? That sounds like pretty good progress to me actually. It seems like if your doctor thinks you are behind he would have referred you to the nutritionist for a solution. But I think I agree with previous poster - you don't seem to be eating enough to match your activity level.

I one MAJOR regret! I soooooo wish I would have been able to do this 20 years ago!
There are challenges and you'll learn a tonne about yourself. But this is the best thing I've done for myself.
good luck!

Losing 74 lbs in 4 months is behind? That sounds like pretty good progress to me actually. It seems like if your doctor thinks you are behind he would have referred you to the nutritionist for a solution. But I think I agree with previous poster - you don't seem to be eating enough to match your activity level.

Ouch - so sorry to hear about your injury! But glad you are recovering well.

Tacky tacky tacky

So funny - Duck Tape and Spanx is my plan. However - I have a drag queen friend who says he is going to give me some tips on how to pull it all together and look fabulous. I can't wait to hear the tips.

At 5 weeks I am pretty sure I could have done 20 ounces in 30 minutes. I certainly can now at 9 weeks. I think your body will let you know if you are drinking too much or too fast. I (fortunately) have only gotten sick a few times - and twice it was from drinking too fast because I let myself get way too thirsty. If you sip sip sip and are comfortable - no big deal. Now if you were only a few days out I would say that the nerves of the pouch just have not developed yet too tell you STOP - but at 5 weeks you would know.

Tacky tacky tacky

So funny - Duck Tape and Spanx is my plan. However - I have a drag queen friend who says he is going to give me some tips on how to pull it all together and look fabulous. I can't wait to hear the tips.

So funny - Duck Tape and Spanx is my plan. However - I have a drag queen friend who says he is going to give me some tips on how to pull it all together and look fabulous. I can't wait to hear the tips.

I know right I'm thinking duct tape n good Spanx lol till I can afford it haha

FYI leftover chicken is pretty evil...it's tough for a lot of us to handle. Even if I don't reheat it, it gives me a little trouble if it's not freshly cooked and I can eat darn near anything.
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

Wow - very impressive. It is amazing to be that different in 1 year! Inspiring to me 6 weeks out. I can see to the other side! I was a 26/28 - now I am a 24 on the verge of a 22. Never in my adult life have I been smaller than a 16 - so the idea of getting out of plus sizes just seems like a dream to me. You make it look possible!

Jogged 3.51 miles.

Well calm down that is your first step!! Now let's look at this logically you gained 2lbs - so what!! Does it mean you have failed at post op living - NOPE
Does it mean you are done losing weight - NOPE
Does it mean you have done something wrong - NOPE
More than likely this is either Water weight - or monthly visitor weight. However most people gain a little weight when you advance and add new foods.
Our weight ebbs and flows during this journey. We gain, we lose, we stall. You will lose weight and eventually learn the great art of patience. Our bodies are on their own schedules and trust me they never match up with our minds schedule.
As for things you can eat of purée stage. I had yogurt, Beans, mashed potatoes, cheese, Jello. You want to advance your diet so that you can get to eating normal foods. Check with your NUT and see if they have ideas. You mainly want to make sure when you swallow the food it is finely chewed up.
Finally stay off the scale for a few days and you will be amazed that the silly number has gone back down. Good luck!!

Tell me how it works for you - sounds good!

I am in mushy food stage and was having a major craving for Mexican food. So - I mixed up a few ingredients that totally satusfied my craving - with lots of Protein and minus the carbs.
Fat free refried Beans
Lean ground beef
sprinkling of reduced fat cheese (I was out of my laughing cow queso flavor wedges)
Taco Sauce
a few shakes of chipolte tabasco sauce
Yummy.

Oh this post makes me so sad I am only a week out and am so scared about the skin and stuff. But my friend said that he still thinks it was worth it - just wears Spanx all the time. I suggested that we start a line of post baraiatric surgery lingere that is SPANX like.

Oh this post makes me so sad I am only a week out and am so scared about the skin and stuff. But my friend said that he still thinks it was worth it - just wears Spanx all the time. I suggested that we start a line of post baraiatric surgery lingere that is SPANX like.

You will not feel full for awhile post op because the stomach nerves havent healed! I was able to eat at first and thought the surgery didnt work but give it time and once you are healed you will feel full! Dont overdo it or eat things that arent allowed while you are healing. You should weigh out the portions and stick to that until your body is back to normal. Be patient! It is a process but will be worth it. Best of luck.