Goonie

Hahahah that sucks to be advanced in that. I'm 11 weeks and still holding.

My nutritionist told me that I should be between 600-800 calories by 5 weeks...the most I've had is 712 & I keep my carbs under 30...but I'm not losing an ounce & am getting quite grumpy (that's a much nicer word than what I really am) about it...grrr!
Ive been the same weight for 3 weeks & to me it just seems to early to have such a stall.... Any suggestions? Anybody else stall this early for this long?
I'm really frustrated & just a few steps away from a pantry that contains an open bag of golden Oreos...(I just proofread my own post...that last part sounds like a wls patients equivalent of jumping off a bridge...dieting suicide, not dramatic at all)

Mmmm, sounds yummy! That's probably not what I'm supposed to say, right? Hope your craving passes quickly

May 9th was 5 months for me.
I am down 70 pounds!!! Had a few ups n downs, a few emotional moments but overall I'm doing great!!
I did my first 5K in March, my second in April, and just completed my first 10K on Saturday. I wanted to complete in under 1:30 but I did in 1:33.
But I didn't give up! And I wasn't last- ok next to last - but I finished!!!!
I am doing my first half marathon on September 28th and looking at a triathon in october maybe.
I had/have moments where I wanted to give up, moments where I want Taco Bell. I struggle with my diet daily. Getting the right combination of Protein and carbs for my exercise routine. But my dietician from where I had my surgery has been so helpful and has guided me along.
I still have 84 more to go but I am almost half way!!! I can do this!!

If you can get to a local health food or whole food store, check out the probiotic products in their refrigerated section. There are ones that have 30+ strains of Probiotics instead of the 1-2 strains in yogurt and at MUCH higher levels.

My FIL is a big Goonies fan. Has gone to some of the events they occasionally have.
I'm on the Beaverton/Portland border. I'm going to be organizing the BariatricPal local meetings for the Portland Metro, so hopefully you can join us. I have yet to nail down a location, but I will let you know when I do.

The subject of who to tell!!! I feel like I don't want to tell people cause I don't want to have to talk them into why this is a good option for me. I don't want criticism. It's like when I finally picked a name for my kids before they were born. I put a lot of thought into their name. Someone would ask what are u gonna name baby if it's a girl. I would tell them. And they would wrinkle up nose and say ohhh I don't know if I like it. Really at this point keep your comments to yourself!
Anyway sorry- guess I just needed to say that! Ha
Good luck to all your amazing people who are scheduled tomorrow. Please let us know how u are doing! I will be checking up on u all.

I had surgery on a monday and it was the following sunday before I had a BM.

Miralax, miralax mixed with prune juice , or warm prune juice alone.

Don't feel bad about asking. It's a very common question. I was worried a few times when it felt like it had been too long since the last trip to the bathroom. I had to resort to Milk of Magnesia a few times before I figured out how to get enough Fiber in my diet. But it was about 9 months post-op before I was semi-normal again.
Here's my first experience with MOM!
http://www.bariatricpal.com/blog/9018/entry-31570-constipation-and-milk-of-magnesia-or-how-fema-declared-my-bathroom-a-national-disaster/

Good luck! It's amazing how exciting it is to poop now a days. Haha. My doc also said to not go any longer than 2 days without a BM. I I don't always listen to that, but I try.

I personally find that I do not lose as well when I don't hit my Water minimums. I also need more than 64 oz a day because I live in the desert. Dehydration is bad stuff and I don't see why anyone would even consider risking it, but that's just my opinion, and I am not a doctor (I'm not even "in the medical field" teehee). If you want to go through all this effort, time and money for your sleeve to screw it up by not drinking enough Water, go for it. No judgement here.
Personally, if I'm going to screw up, it's going to be over something huge and wonderful and preferably involving alcohol and/or chocolate, not something lame like water LOL

Good luck to all who are joining the losers bench tomorrow!! I hope I'll be joining you all soon!????

Good luck tomorrow. It's my day also.. I'm excited!

I am also having my surgery tomorrow and have been on the liquids for two days. I basically have stayed away from everyone (they deserve to live) and been in my room waiting. I detest chicken broth and really have not found much else that is clear except Water, weak green tea and white grape juice. I finally took something to sleep about 10 minutes ago and counting down until I can fall asleep. Alarm set, bag packed and I am ready to roll in the morning at 5 am. I just want the hunger pains to stop.

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow!! I'm having surgery tomorrow morning as well. I'm saying I'm not feeling well so I can hide from the food!!

I'm the 21st & the nerves have just kicked in...eek!