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My surgery is scheduled for 7/31 but seems like my NUT told me no berries for 6 months because of the seeds.

No skipping! You can do two more It better than getting a blood clot. You can do it!

I would also add that you should keep a food journal if you don't already do it. Also, I use My Fitness Pal to keep track of my calories, Protein, carbs, etc. I also wear a Fitbit to keep track of my liquids & steps. My daughter is tied to my Fitbit on line so she sees what I'm doing & she fusses at me for not walking enough. I think the mother/daughter relationship has been reversed. LOL

Most surgeons want you to not drink any liquids 30 mins before & after you finish your meal. By drinking liquids with your meal you wash your food down before you get all of the nutrients. Hope this helps.

Premier Protein has already made shakes with 30gms of Protein and they taste good! sugar free Popsicles are still something I really enjoy!

Not sure if this will help but I did my measurements yesterday and in 2 weeks I only lost 4 pounds but lost a total of 4 inches (added up from neck, arm, waist, hips, thigh and calf).

I would also add to take your measurements if you haven't already. Even when we are stalled inches are coming off. We focus so much on the scale and it frustrates us. I am thankful I took my measurements before surgery because when I stall I can still see changes. Good luck!!

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!! EVERYTHING, that you messaged me makes soooo much sense, and is going to help me a ton!! I feel so encouraged and enpowered by your response to my post. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!!!

My 1st reaction is that you've hit the famous 3rd week stall that most of us have gone through.
I can give you the guidelines I had for my diet and you can compare them to yours.
Eat no more than 800 calories/day.
Eat 75% Protein and 25% carbs.
No processed foods or foods that have added sugar.
Eat lean Protein sources - chicken, pork loin, protein shakes/powder
Eat only carbs that come from vegetables.
And walk at least 30 mins. a day.
That was the plan I received from my doctor. I went through stalls - almost 1 every 6 weeks. I learned the hard way to stick with my diet and exercise and the weight will start dropping again.
A couple of things I learned.
*processed foods will cause me to stall
*fruit will cause me to stall and have head hunger.
So I stick to meat and vegetables as much as possible.
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Hi this is what my doc has me doing
Day 1-2. Clear liquids
Day 3 thru week 2 full liquid
Week 3-8 pureed diet
Week 9-12 soft solid food
Month 4 after surgery regular diet
I think all surgeon might b not b the same but this is mine.
Good luck

I eat out frequently (mostly breakfast) & have had only one restaurant that wouldn't let me order off the kid's menu. I have struck that restaurant from the places I go. I live in Dallas & most wait staff have heard of WLS & are curious how I am doing. I also eat at the same restaurants & I have gotten to know the wait staff so I don't have to explain myself. People have been really good about suggesting foods and/or making substitutions for me.

I am so sorry for your loss. Years ago Iost my husband & 10 months later I lost my Mom. It took me 2 years to get into a grief support group. I recommend finding a grief support ASAP. I should have done it sooner. They helped me a lot. My support group was run by a church & for me that was important. It still took some time to get my act together but I hate to think of what would have happened if I never started going to this group. Ask your surgeon about this & hopefully he/she will have a suggestion for you. Or even someone in the office might know of a group. It's so important for you to take better care of yourself. I wish you well in your journey.

Also maybe get into therapy to deal with your loss

I'm so very sorry for your loss. There are no adequate words that I could share that would even touch the type of heartache you must be suffering. Grief is a lonely solitary and very painful journey. My only hope is that you come through it as quickly as possible.
Your mom always put you first throughout your entire life. She wanted nothing more than your well being. The best way to honor her memory and love for you is by taking care of yourself. One day, one step, one second at a time.
My deepest condolences.

I would certainly recommend speaking with your surgeon or nutritionist regarding the issues you are having with the bowel movements and difficulty with food. Grief is a difficult thing! It is probably important for you to find someone you can talk to whether professionally or friends and family who can give you support!

UGH ... I'm so sorry ... that's annoying in the extreme!
Today I'm 2 weeks out -- and just stepping into the puree/blended phase. I was in three grocery stores today and felt overwhelmed by all the things I couldn't eat/buy.
It's hard to live in a "food normative" world. Those of us who are different for whatever reason (WLS, gluten free, vegan) are made to feel like outcasts. Thank goodness we can come to a safe space online and vent.
By the way: what did the manager say when you mentioned that you've never been so disappointed? Just curious. I wish you'd gotten some satisfaction from her...

My surgeon requires an echo also. In my case i'm on oxygen 24/7 & I use a CPAP. I also have Afib so it was important to make sure I didn't have any blockages. My cardiologist & pulmonologist both signed off on my surgery. My breathing has already improved. So glad I had this surgery.

I had that, and then with full liquids it switched IMMEDIATELY to the opposite problem now I'm wishing I had the runs back.

I wouldn't want to drink a beer or coke that was flat. I want my sleeve to last quite a while.

What does your surgeon and your nutritionist say?

Hi Lindsey,I am also band to sleeve and have found that I have to accept that my loss of weight is slower than many others.Surgeon said that top of my pouch was stretched from the slipped band.The thing is not to weigh to often, I weigh once a month and can honestly say that I have never failed to lose weight any month.I have lost 63lbs in 7 months which compared to some people is slow,but I know that this is a marathon not a sprint and I could happily eat as I do now for the rest of my life.I am free of the grip that food had over me,and I still lose steadily every month.I have taken up nordic walking and go cycling and aquafit a couple of times a week I am 66years old and feel on top of the world.Pippinleicester.

Dr Scott Stowers at My Bariatric Solutions. Had an appointment with him 2 years ago to talk about Lap Band (which I chose not to do eventually). I loved how I was treated by everyone there. Never once did I feel like an insurance check walking in the door - and I expected to be looked at like just another fat person on a conveyor belt. They are wonderful there. I felt like I was the only patient they had.
Another thing I really like that they do: all your appointments are in one day. You meet with Dr Stowers, the dietician, the exercise specialist, the patient coordinator...etc. You can expect your consultation to take 4 hours. They have this streamlined to amazing perfection - which I prefer so that I don't have to keep making appointments and taking additional time off work.
I have an appointment with him tomorrow to discuss Gastric Sleeve and this time I'm ready for the change that surgery requires.
(Called Dr Kim 3 years ago...the guy who always advertises on tv. Got cold feet and cancelled the appt. His office staff phone-stalked me for weeks before I called and told them to leave me alone. Also had a friend who went to him and when she said "Well, I'll certainly think about it...thank you..." he had her in tears. She said he got nasty and was pointing out all the ways in which she'd failed herself...and she's not a super sensitive person. She's a tough cookie. This is why I went looking elsewhere when I was ready.)

I exfoliate my belly in the shower, then rub almond oil into after I dry off. I am probably too old - 63 - to completely recover a flat belly, but I tell you what......the skin on my belly is as soft as butter.

I think a lot of people lose weight that way, in big chunks and then stall out for a bit, then lose another big chunk. And seriously, complaining about "only" losing 47 pounds in three months will get you smacked around here! I've "only" lost 60 pounds in NINE months!

Stalls are like lovers. Your first will probably not be your last.