Stacy_wls

Thank you. I know this is crazy thoughts. I'm just not sure how to get past it. But I guess it will just be practice.

Hi everyone! I have been working out more and more - cardio as approved by my doctor. Yesterday I was super exhausted from it and was hungry. It was a different kind of hunger, not the I want crap food and want to eat everything, but just I am drained and need something. I have been consistently around 700 calories per day and have the intention of getting it up to 1200 over the next few months per my nutritionists suggestion. Yesterday I ended up having two dinners separated by a couple of hours because of my hunger. I ended the day at 850 calories with 66 grams of carb, which is significantly more than usual. I feel like I should be ok with this, but I am feeling guilty and like I did something wrong yesterday. I ended up losing .8 lbs this morning, but I guess I am just terrified of increasing my calories. Have any of you faced this? How did you get past it? Thanks!

CW: 249.7 Moving in the right direction

I'm at 4 weeks. I'm averaging about 700 now. Probably was at 600 or a bit more a week ago. I'm trying to keep things below 800, but will be increasing in the next couple of. Months to get closer to 1200.

Maybe try up ping your calories a bit. 500-600 a couple months out seems really low. I'm a month out and eating 600-800. I'm hoping to slowly g up to 1200 so my metabolism doesn't shut down. This is how my doctors office suggest. For sure make surgery you are getting your Water and Protein in. If you are working out, try switching up your workouts. Good luck!

Well I finally made it home and the scale was not as kind as I hoped. My weight today is 251.8. I think I need to adjust my goal / expectations to 235. Thanks!

Hey! How neat. Do you go to any of the support groups? I have been to a couple, the people seem really nice. When was your surgery date? Mine was 12/12/13. It's nice to meets you . I hope you are staying inside and warm out there. I can't believe how crazy it has been out there.

Great articles. The size discrimination really bothers me. My sister is 6' and typically ~ 180 and super fit ( she is pregnant right now, so a bit more). She lifts, runs and does yoga constantly, and still because she is a 10/12 she can't fit into some of these clothes. It is absurd! Arg. I do think I am feeling the feelings and it is tough. It is harder because I have been away from home for almost two weeks, so I haven't been to my therapist or support groups in a while. I'm hoping the weather in Chicago calms down so I can get home tomorrow. It is a double edge sword, I get so much support from my family, but am feeling like I need some me / alone time. Thank you everyone for being here Oh and yes the system - definitely the cause of all my problems.

Yesterday I had a lot of feelings of anger. I am almost 4 weeks out and am wondering if this is me getting frustrated with my lack of control. Or almost me being in the angry stages of morning the good bye to binges. My anger started at an under armor outlet with my family. My mom a fit 5'8 woman size 12/14 did not fit into their XL clothes, but my overweight father 42 inch wisest had no problem finding his size. It really upsets me how this country/ world is seeming so much more ok with overweight men than woman. Arg! I got really frustrated with myself because as the day went on I could tell I was being very short with my son. My flight home was cancelled, so I was missing my OA meeting which I find very helpful. I ended up going to a local meeting by my parents house. If was different, but I still think it helped. I don't know the point of this post, but maybe I'm wondering if anyone else has had these anger issues come up? Maybe I am just feeling it more because I can't drug myself with food.

My flight home to Chicago was cancelled, so I will be away from my scale for at least a few extra days. Sw: 256.5 (this is about 10 days old, so I will update it when I get home) Gw: 225 (this is slightly a shot in the dark - I am hoping I am closer to 245 already, but still very close out from surgery so not use how quickly things will move.) Thank you for organizing this!

I get them. Often if I am bending over then stand up quickly. I also got them about two years ago after losing about 50 lbs. my blood pressure was pretty low from the weight loss. The doctor said it wasn't a big deal.

I started the fiber gummies. They have been helping.

I would not eat passed satisfaction, but ensure you are meeting your protein goals. For me this means one yo two protein shakes a day.

I am at 700- 800 calories per day. So 10% of my calories going to these pills is weird. I tried Metamucil and it wasn't working as well. All of the fiber supplements have calories. What is surprising is how high in carbs the calcium chews and multi Vitamins are. I guess once you move to pills they don't have as many calories.

Congrats & good luck!

I love this thread. Once my food isn't puréed, I will definitely contribute! The pizza looks great.

Hi everyone, I have a question about your Vitamins and supplements. I have been tracking in myfitnesspal and am kind of shocked / annoyed atop many calories there are in my vitamins. I'm three weeks out so not cleared to swallow pills yet. This is what I am taking daily: Calcium chews - 30 calories (NUT recommend twice as much) Fiber gummies - 30 calories Multi Vitamin chewable - 20 calories So 80 calories sunk on just vitamins. Is everyone else doing the same thing?

I won't be home until the 6th. I'm really trying to just weigh at home and at the doctors. Is It ok if I record my weight on the 6th and just start a couple of days late?

I'm almost three weeks out and averaging just under 800 / day. The number has been slowly coming up - right after surgery 300 was tough. Yesterday I had a Protein shake in the morning, yogurt for snack, puréed chili for lunch and puréed chicken and snow peas for dinner, along with Fiber tummies, chewable Calcium and multi which put me at about 720. I was going to be done there, but was feeling weak bc I ran at the gym, so I added another Protein Shake which put me at 830. My nutritionist has not given me a calorie goal, she just wants me to focus on protein and eat until I'm satisfied, but listen to my body. I have been light headed a lot with the lower calorie intake. I keep thinking I should keep it low to lose more weight, but am trying not to let myself get in to any disordered thinking. I'm trying to focus on protein and make sure my body is nourished. It is interesting to see how there are so many different programs out there.

I'd love to join. I'm only 2 weeks out so my goal will be a bit of a guess. Thanks!

I'm 14 days out and on purée. I agree getting my nutrition from food alone is just not possible. I still am having 2 Protein shakes a day giving me 40 grams of protein strait out of the bat. The foods that have worked best for me are Greek yogurt, tomato Soup, and puréed chili. But with those I only get between 50 to 100 calories per meal. My favorite Protein Shakes a

I'm 14 days out and my skin all over is wicked dry. Like I scratch it and get a rash it. Is so dry. This everywhere, legs, arms etc. is this from my nutrients change? Has anyone else experienced this post op? Did you find a solution? Thanks!

My surgeon said cardio is fine - just to use pain as your guide. I did some running at 10 days out. I am cleared to play ice hockey at 4 weeks out. No lifting until 6 weeks, but can do body weight exercises like squats, yoga etc. right now.

Really try not to stress about it. Do you best, but don't beat yourself up over it. I would recommend being as diligent as you can as the date comes closer. Best of luck. The hunger goes away for the most part after surgery!

Omg. I would be angry too! I have stalled just the past two days, but a gain eek! Is it your TOM? I'd call you NUT and review your diet with them. Good luck!