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My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

I'm about 3 months post op and I never puréed
Anything that easy supposed to be liquid
My dr called that select soft foods (about 5-6 pseudo-solids to choose from) to just soft foods. Nothing with a crunch or that needs a knife to cut. I was primarily on Protein shakes along with those but never had any intention of blending "real" food.

Tell us about yourself. Are you male or female? How old are you? Personally, I don't lose weight at 1200 and would certainly plateau or maybe even gain at 1500 calories. But if you are a 23 year old male, that may not be a problem for you at all. What sort of exercise are you getting? Do you get in a minimum of 64 oz of Water daily?
I am not a nutritionist, but just from what I have seen for many people here I would make the following changes. This is just my opinion. I do think that a diet with 50% carbs is not very good for weight loss or even long term maintenance, but I'm a low carber. I also think higher fats from good fat sources (nuts, vegetables, oils) are very healthy and helpful for weight loss.
Keep your Protein where it is or even increase it to 80-90 grams Drop the fat to 30-40 grams Drop the carbs to 40-60 grams (net grams) Drop the sugars to 15-25 grams Get a minimum of 10-15 grams of Fiber in every day (I'm a Fiber fan) Go back to 1200 calories max since that worked for you until you changed it Let us know what happens. Good luck.

I never felt full until I started getting real food. Truth be told, I still don't really get full.. that is, feeling full has changed. It's not the same feeling, now it just kind of hurts in my esophagus when I eat too much vs feeling full in my stomach. It's definitely a learning curve

So I haven't tested it yet, but maybe my surgeon didn't remove enough belly because I am not having any trouble swallowing fluids and I don't have that overly full feeling I expected. Could I have has a surgeon that didn't do the work? Anyone else feeling like their belly hasn't changed?

I recovered better than I thought.
Didn't think I would ever feel hunger and post op five weeks I do.
It hasn't been as easy as I thought it would be.
I've been able to eat food I didn't think I would ever be able to eat again.
Thought my joints and knees wouldn't hurt once I started loosing weight...they do.

Hi Ya'll,
I just had surgery last Wed Jan 29th. Today was a rough day for me. I broke down and cried to my husband feeling a sense of regret and hunger. I was off schedule and went back to bed 2x today exhausted from still recovering and juggling 2 small kids. I tried getting my Protein Shakes in and only got one in, instead of 3. Im fighting back the urge to nibble on the little Snacks like cheezits, Cookies, toast, etc. It's tempting but it's only stronger urge because I'm not doing what I'm supposed to. I need to be on top of my meals and Vitamins and I wouldn't feel so tempted.
At this point I'm able to have soft foods. I pureed some cauliflower with garlic, pinch of cheese and a lil dollop of sour cream. Wasn't hungry and put it away for later and read that it could be to gassy.
I microwaved a yam tonight for dinner. Not going to lie I put a couple pinches of brown sugar.
I need help on sof food ideas! Next week I can introduce soft lean meats...looking forward to chewing some more items of food.

I had my VSG 10/24/13 and I have no cravings for sugar, carbs, or anything.
It could happen to you as well.
Why eat something when you literally do not crave it at all?

I am 5 weeks too. Everyones plans are so different. What are you allowed to eat and what have you tried?
If you allowed denser foods??? I have found that has helped me and I am down to only 1 shake a day to boost Protein up from 34-40 grams from food to the additional 30 or so I need. It is also more satisfying, allows me to actually start to learn and feel what full is for me and keeps me full longer.
Its the water/liquids I struggle with. I feel like I am drinking all day and I only top out around 40 oz or so....

You have lost 45 lbs...27 of which it looks like you lost since surgery which was one month ago. Focus on that! Unless you were accustomed to losing 27 lbs a month pre-surgery, I would say you are a success. Keep up your hard work....it will pay off. Not only on the scale but the habits you are forming.
I am almost 5 weeks out. I was having an issue with my hip pre-surgery and it is still very painful so I haven't really adopted a regular exercise routine and I NEED to. Good for you for doing it. There are things I can do but I'm letting the hip win.
I have lost about 33 lbs and I am thrilled. As a past professional dieter, I was so fed up with myself and everything pre-surgery, I hadn't lost more than 12-15 lbs in the last few years with any short-lived attempt.
I say congrats!

That seems really high...especially the grams of carbs and fat.
My NUT works in my surgeons practice as part of the bariatric center so I am glad for that. I am on soft foods as well.
My average calories is around 500, sometimes 600 depending on what I've eaten but her guideline was 65-75 grams Protein, no more than 90 grams carb and 30 grams fat per day.
I have heard a lot of ppl who are post op 6 months or more on this site say they are around 800-1000 while still losing then close to 1200 to maintain.
I would follow up with the surgeon office, especially if they recommended her.
Best of luck

You endured a stressful time. I think the most important and positive thing (regardless of the scale) is your behavior. You recognized it and got back on track.
I know that my previous pattern of "dieting" pre-surgery is that I'd be motivated and focused until a slip up occurred. Then it was the downward spiral which became the typical norm until the next attempt.
You recognized what happened and Your snapping back right away. To add, go ahead and give yourself the same kindness you would to anyone else telling you your same story. What would you say to them?
Great job and best of luck
Ps. I had my surgery in December too.

That seems really high...especially the grams of carbs and fat.
My NUT works in my surgeons practice as part of the bariatric center so I am glad for that. I am on soft foods as well.
My average calories is around 500, sometimes 600 depending on what I've eaten but her guideline was 65-75 grams Protein, no more than 90 grams carb and 30 grams fat per day.
I have heard a lot of ppl who are post op 6 months or more on this site say they are around 800-1000 while still losing then close to 1200 to maintain.
I would follow up with the surgeon office, especially if they recommended her.
Best of luck

Am 31/2 weeks post op and have been in soft foods for 3 days. Went out to eat! Ordered white fish with citrus salsa (hold the salsa). Ditched the rice in exchange for plain baked potato and steamed veggies.
Eyeballed about an ounce of the fish, tablespoon or so of potato which I mashed. And set the rest to the side.I skipped the veggies as they weren't properly overcooked ( most restaurants wouldn't WANT to do that). It was really good. I ate slow and I'm so happy it all agreed with me. Even better..I could have continued eating and probably would have been within plan to have a little but more but didn't want to push my luck.
I brought the rest home and for kicks, portioned out a similar amount to what I ate to weigh at home. Weighed in at 1.25 ounces...pretty good. And I have a few more meals out if my leftovers and I can now overcook my veggies to try.

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This is in no way meant to taunt or bother those that are struggling with challenges post surgery but...
From day one, I have had no problems with drinking and eating post surgery. I am almost 4 weeks post op and from liquids to now soft foods, I have yet to eat or drink anything that didn't agree with me.
While I am not hungry, I don't get that FULL feeling either. I have been eating by measurements and weight and not by body cues because I am not sure if I have them and I know I don't trust them.
I usually do 1 oz of a food the 1st time to make sure it goes ok. So far everything has and I have done everything from yogurt and cottage cheese to egg whites, Beans and most recently, fish, ground turkey, shredded chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, squash and potato. When I up it to 2oz. I don't feel any different. For my meals, now that I have some variety to work with, I never exceed a total of 3 oz which is usually 1-2 oz of Protein and 1 oz of some side. I really feel like I could eat more and it's making me worry.
I don't want to complain about feeling good and I will take the tolerance to foods but I am concerned as to why I feel like I have a larger capacity that I read others describing. I feel crazy saying this, but I have been tempted to keep eating just to see if I will feel something that would tell me "enough".
I have no interest in being sick, I just don't know where my limit is. So I continue to weigh and measure and log to stay in check but without the limited capacity of a smaller stomach, this could be me doing another "diet" or "change in eating habits" and I know that my track record with the longevity of this is not good.
Has anyone experienced this only to have the full feeling kick in at a later date? I'm afraid if I don't get that signal I will test boundaries especially as the newness of surgery wears off. Long term, the food plan won't keep me where I need to be but I am hopeful that the WLS tool will.

This is in no way meant to taunt or bother those that are struggling with challenges post surgery but...
From day one, I have had no problems with drinking and eating post surgery. I am almost 4 weeks post op and from liquids to now soft foods, I have yet to eat or drink anything that didn't agree with me.
While I am not hungry, I don't get that FULL feeling either. I have been eating by measurements and weight and not by body cues because I am not sure if I have them and I know I don't trust them.
I usually do 1 oz of a food the 1st time to make sure it goes ok. So far everything has and I have done everything from yogurt and cottage cheese to egg whites, Beans and most recently, fish, ground turkey, shredded chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, squash and potato. When I up it to 2oz. I don't feel any different. For my meals, now that I have some variety to work with, I never exceed a total of 3 oz which is usually 1-2 oz of Protein and 1 oz of some side. I really feel like I could eat more and it's making me worry.
I don't want to complain about feeling good and I will take the tolerance to foods but I am concerned as to why I feel like I have a larger capacity that I read others describing. I feel crazy saying this, but I have been tempted to keep eating just to see if I will feel something that would tell me "enough".
I have no interest in being sick, I just don't know where my limit is. So I continue to weigh and measure and log to stay in check but without the limited capacity of a smaller stomach, this could be me doing another "diet" or "change in eating habits" and I know that my track record with the longevity of this is not good.
Has anyone experienced this only to have the full feeling kick in at a later date? I'm afraid if I don't get that signal I will test boundaries especially as the newness of surgery wears off. Long term, the food plan won't keep me where I need to be but I am hopeful that the WLS tool will.

This is in no way meant to taunt or bother those that are struggling with challenges post surgery but...
From day one, I have had no problems with drinking and eating post surgery. I am almost 4 weeks post op and from liquids to now soft foods, I have yet to eat or drink anything that didn't agree with me.
While I am not hungry, I don't get that FULL feeling either. I have been eating by measurements and weight and not by body cues because I am not sure if I have them and I know I don't trust them.
I usually do 1 oz of a food the 1st time to make sure it goes ok. So far everything has and I have done everything from yogurt and cottage cheese to egg whites, Beans and most recently, fish, ground turkey, shredded chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, squash and potato. When I up it to 2oz. I don't feel any different. For my meals, now that I have some variety to work with, I never exceed a total of 3 oz which is usually 1-2 oz of Protein and 1 oz of some side. I really feel like I could eat more and it's making me worry.
I don't want to complain about feeling good and I will take the tolerance to foods but I am concerned as to why I feel like I have a larger capacity that I read others describing. I feel crazy saying this, but I have been tempted to keep eating just to see if I will feel something that would tell me "enough".
I have no interest in being sick, I just don't know where my limit is. So I continue to weigh and measure and log to stay in check but without the limited capacity of a smaller stomach, this could be me doing another "diet" or "change in eating habits" and I know that my track record with the longevity of this is not good.
Has anyone experienced this only to have the full feeling kick in at a later date? I'm afraid if I don't get that signal I will test boundaries especially as the newness of surgery wears off. Long term, the food plan won't keep me where I need to be but I am hopeful that the WLS tool will.

Am 31/2 weeks post op and have been in soft foods for 3 days. Went out to eat! Ordered white fish with citrus salsa (hold the salsa). Ditched the rice in exchange for plain baked potato and steamed veggies.
Eyeballed about an ounce of the fish, tablespoon or so of potato which I mashed. And set the rest to the side.I skipped the veggies as they weren't properly overcooked ( most restaurants wouldn't WANT to do that). It was really good. I ate slow and I'm so happy it all agreed with me. Even better..I could have continued eating and probably would have been within plan to have a little but more but didn't want to push my luck.
I brought the rest home and for kicks, portioned out a similar amount to what I ate to weigh at home. Weighed in at 1.25 ounces...pretty good. And I have a few more meals out if my leftovers and I can now overcook my veggies to try.