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Bob Evans beefy veg soup ( leave out the corn) Wendy's chili, jr Arby's ( I only eat half the bun) grilled nuggets from Chickfil-o. I live on shrimp cocktails ... My go to at many dinners out! But I am 4 months out now. It would be hard every meal on vacation. If u have access to an oven... Break up a GNC quest bar and broil it for a minute! Taste awesome! Drink an Isopure daily ( 40 grams of protein.). The apple melon is good.. My favorite "out" fast food is Boston Market.. Not shown on the menu but ask to purchase only the 1/4 white meat for $4.59 .. Gives us 49 grams of protein.. Good luck and enjoy the vacation!

Love post from our November crew! My RNY was on the 18th. I am down 70 #'s and feel better than I have in years! At almost 65 years Old I am working towards walking a 5K with my daughters in a few months! I stall for weeks at a time and the scales have certainly slowed way down but my surgeons team says that is going to happen since I am 26 pounds from goal. Sticking to my plan and realizing how much the fat hide my wrinkles! Lol alimarie... I send you hugs on your paypal account! That was funny!

Found if u take your protein bar and pinch off small pieces and roll them ...place onto an oven proof plate.. Turn on broiler for about 2.30 to 3 minutes .. Then remove! It leaves you with a mild crunch on the outside with a warm gooey center! Apple pie, almond crunch quest bars are my favorites ???? Let's pretend this is our spring girls count cookies that we gave up for this. Amazing new life! # 70 pounds in 4 months and feeling great! ENJOY

I eat a Quest bar for lunch , if I am on the run... But it is really yummy if you stick it in the microwave for 8 seconds! My blood sugars don't raise after having one but will if I eat more than that amount of carbs!

Heidi... Many of us did that! You will lose some surgery weight in early days.. Then it will come off and stay off as long as you stay on the exact plan from your surgery team! Trust the process.. I am 4 months out, down 66 but became so crazy about the numbers on my scale that I actually had to have it hidden from me! Lol Much less stress when you just enjoy all the simple new adventures your headed for! Join our Friday weight in threads.. Measure on your monthly anniversary only and enjoy the new clothes!! Congratulations.. It just gets better everyday from here on.... Dyan from Ohio

HW 252 SW 245 CW 186 4 month post RNY .. 32.5 inches off. HELLO SPRING SOON!

I am a 64 year old grandma to 10 wonderful kids! I am pretty mild going but when I began my journey .. For myself ... I went an had a small tattoo ( word) done on the inside of my wrist! Shocked everyone but I am so glad I did it! It remains me daily what my real hunt is for in my life.. The need for " BALANCE "

HW 252 SW 245 CW 190 35 until goal .... Stalls lasting as long as 3 weeks! " Gotta keep on Keeping on" as Bob Dylan so wisely reminds me in song

Way to drop it Ken! See you Monday...stalls suck but I finally ( after 3 weeks ), dropped two

GNC carries a clear protein drink called Isopure. I drink one each day! 40 grams in a 20 oz bottle... My favorite is the apple melon flavor! Try one ...

Sometimes I think I have been in a stall longer then the few days here and there that I lose! It does get discouraging but I feel better, look better and at 64 now know fat fills out wrinkles! Lol I am down 60#s but have only lost a few pounds in the last month .. I must trust the process and believe it will move down at some point as I track everything on Myfitnesspal and my FitBit band! Head hunger is tough but I am learning! I stay under 700 calories, get 70 grams protein and 64ozs of fluids.... 3 months post RNY

Great thread to the site! I am three months post RNY... Feeling great and my three month labs were excellent , so says my bariatric nurses. Daily: 2 Flintstones complete ( has iron) Calcium citrate wafers 1,000 units ( Bariatric support) Twice weekly....Vitamin D 50,000 Twice monthly... Vitamin B12 subQ injection , 1,000u GNC chewable Probiotic complex with fiber GNC chewable Beauty Burst with biotin, collagen and vitamin C

Elizabeth... I can eat more but then my pouch just sends it back up much like an infant! Lol Most comfortable keeping it at 1/2 cup! My surgeon says that I will never drink half hour prior, 1/2 hour to eat and still no liquids for 1/2 hour post meal.... Warns that If you do , your proteins will not be absorbed for nourishment but will be flushed right through your pouch... Causing hunger and malnourishment issues! No thanks! I cannot tolerate chicken either.. But fish, shrimp, turkey, refried beans and ham all work ok... Eggs not so much now.. I don't eat red meat as I don't like it.. Don't like fat free cheeses either ( I eat small piece of reduced fat cheese ). Love Targets Simply Balanced rice crackers with a laughing cow cheese wedge! My big treat.. Haha Glad to hear your moving past the liquids... I bet you are ready for some cottage cheese and cinnamon..! Best wishes to you. Dyan from frozen over Ohio!

Yes your shake counts into your total daily liquids ..... Walk as much as you can.. Speeds up everything! Try mio drops into your water... Many cannot get all the fluids and proteins in the first few weeks.. It will get better! Best of luck and welcome to the LOSERS bench!!

Thank you Alex!

My daughter and I came up with an amzingly yummy morning muffin.. so easy and quick AND the best part is .. It's legal :-) Assemble in a small dish: 1.5 egg whites 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 cup pumpkin puree pumpkin pie spices 1 scoop Protein powder ( we like Protizeme Peanut Butter Cookie) available in samples @ MyBariactricPantry.com 1/4 banana Mix well and microwave for 2.5 minutes "ENJOY" a warm muffin loaded with protein, low fat and no sugar! Might also be good with sugar free low fat chocolate or whatever sounds good to you.. I am waiting to add rasberries when I am ok'd to have them.. vanilla cake batter protein ppowder was great also with some fruit

Good to see November newbies are now becoming expert members! Look how far we've come! I am loving this journey and have no regrets! Down 60 pounds but have had to deal with only losing 5 pounds in the last month! Stalls are a tough mental issue but I try to remember that my success is not just a number on my scale! Thankful for no issues like dumping or real bowel issues... Almost am beginning to enjoy the YMCA for more than the warm therapy pool..LOL MY POUCH LETS ME KNOW WHEN IT IS DONE BUT KICKING OFF A RUNNY NOSE! Guess it is less crazy then many , who get those loud hi-cups I read about here Keep doing our surgeons plan.. Share your stories.. It supports us all.. Dyan from Ohio

He is no different than any of us! You MUST focus on the success not the failures! 100 pounds didn't come without sacrificies of foods we all love.... Attitude Attitude here! Positive please?

I often just order a shrimp cocktail... your two fish choices sound like smart ones... Just only eat 1/4 cup total. Fish is always a great go to.. I always ask them to prepare it with miniumal fats and if you need to fake it... just say it is not to your likeing... take it home and have dinner all week from the leftovers.. Your now a cheap date! LOL Smart patient to plan ahead... Enjoy your family first!

SherriB.. I had my surgery RNY on Nov 18th also.. I think the Holidays would of been harder if I had been further out! I am glad they are past us now! Hope everyone is moving through this journey well and learning to find excitement in each new discovery.. Not just the # on the scale! I am down 60# but my stalls can last for weeks... My NUT says since I only have 37 to goal , they want it to slow now. Just have to stick to the plan daily! I would of liked to of had warmer weather to be out in for increased activities instead of indoors at the health club but this terrible winter in Ohio surely can't go on forever!

HW 252 SW 245 CW 192 Still in my 2 week stall but learning it is a part of the journey !

Ok. .. Same pattern for the 3 months post RNY ! Everytime I go even a tiny bit past full, I must be tickling that Vagas nerve! My nose will just run for 10 -15 minutes! How crazy is this?? Anyone else have this one?

My stalls can last up to 2-3 weeks.. Locked my scale in my cars trunk! Stay on plan and trust the process! I keep thinking I am doing something wrong but eventually I will lose a pound... ( down 60 today at my 3 month post RnY date... )

Thanks Jen for your truths! The stalls certainly set off so many feelings! I will remember your words! Sticking to my plan!! 3 months out today.. No issues and down 60#s.!