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I haven't eaten crackers, and I wont given my prior cracker-craziness. However, my doctors office has whole grain crackers on the allowed food list starting at the three week mark. They do say to still eat Protein first- for example, don't eat tuna on the crackers, eat the tuna first and then the crackers.

My first stall was 10-14 long days. It was the 3-week stall. I hope my next stall holds off for quite a while because they are very unpleasant. It can really mess with your head some days if you let it. Just remember that if you stick to the plan, the weight will come off.... eventually.

I really want some cherry tomatoes w some ranch dressing. I wont eat it bc Protein first and i never have room for more than that, but its a new craving to me.

I just want to Celebrate my first sleeved Valentines day with you all. It has never been a big holiday for my husband and I, in fact, we decided to celebrate next Friday when we can get seated at a restaurant without the hour and over wait times. Here are a few things that I was happy about this weekend so far: The principals at my school bought all the teachers a little 5-piece chocolate box and I didn't feel the need to eat it. I gave it to my husband, but probably won't be eaten by either of us. I officially fit in even the smallest high school desks now. When I first started I couldn't even fit in the biggest model we had (at least comfortably), and now I fit them all I had to help out with a tournament at my school last night, and I preplanned and packed myself appropriate food. They offered to let me and the other teachers eat in the coaches room where they promised pizza and subs, but I didn't even go back there since I had my shake with me. This morning I was able to exercise, shop, and make a waffle/sausage/orange juice Breakfast for my husband, enjoy the smell, but didn't feel weird or deprived from not eating it with him. I made myself some veggie sausage for breakfast- lots of Protein and much less fat than the other stuff. I'm just really thankful for the surgery and for the results I've seen so far and for this group because even when I'm not posting myself, I get so much from reading all the collective knowledge and can-do attitudes on these boards. Happy February 14th Anybody else have things they're thankful for or proud of today?

I can't wait! I'm losing in my back, butt, and legs, but my belly doesn't seem to be moving much. You have definition and look great. I'm so hopeful that I will be able to lose some of this extra in front- even if it does come with some loose skin.

How did you choose a goal weight? I have been going back and forth. During high school I was in the 160-175 range, but a normal bmi would be 150 and below for me. My surgeon set the 60% of excess weight goal, but I definitely want to do more than that... Any pointers? I don't want to be too wishy washy with myself and do less than I should, but I also don't want to set an unattainable goal. How did you handle your goals? Right now I have my surgeon's goal (207), a personal goal (175) and then a couple of stretch goals (160, 145). I feel like I need to set some kind of goal for personal accountability, but I really don't want to feel like a failure if I don't make it... How did you end up deciding on goals? were they Fluid or set?

Congrats!! You look fantastic!

So I'm almost 2 months out (Feb. 11) and I had posted pretty soon after surgery about not being sure that I had very much restriction (I was still on liquids at the time). Anyway, I've been carefully weighing and measuring, so although I would sometimes start to feel full, I had never had an "old normal" portion of food on my plate since surgery. Today I forgot to bring my Protein shake for lunch As a teacher, I decided to look at the lunch menu to see if anything would fit in with what I needed. They did have a cheeseburger option (trust me, it's not worthy of the name), but I decided to eat the meat without the bun. I COULDN'T EVEN FINISH IT :) I put it in mfp and I'm so happy because I didn't go off track and eat bread or breaded items that were available; I got really full off a partial hamburger patty; I'm still on track with my nutrition tracking and my protein goals for the day. I feel lucky!!

Premier Protein bars. Lately I've been using them to help boost my protein intake. I have a shake and a bar almost every day. Between the two it's 60 grams of protein quick, but I want to make time for myself to eat more real food.

I'd say drink a ton of Water (at least the 8 cups a day). If you can, drink it plain since some sweetners in crystal light/mio can make it seem even harder to give up carbs for some people. Then, if you can get a good balanced Protein shake mix like Bariatric Advantage, drink those for 2 meals and then about 3 oz of meat and some veggies for dinner. If you need the 2 Snacks between meals stick to high protein/low carb ones like cheese sticks, nuts, or maybe a carefully selected yogurt. You can do this!

My favorites were Passion Fruit and the Alpine Punch flavors.

I have a whole new appreciation for getting to poop! Congrats on your big one!

I could smell everything too post op, the one that drove me the most crazy was smelling other people's breath all the time. Thankfully it has subsided since. I would say by about the end of week 3 it seemed to be pretty much back to normal. I hope that it gets better for you, too!

Jasminew, you may go back and forth between being hungry/looking forward to eating, and then have periods of time where you could take it or leave it. I'm almost 7 weeks out and it goes back and forth for me. When I was on full liquids, I got so sick of them that it was a chore. Then when I was just starting out on semi-solids/soft foods I was always looking forward to it, but the last maybe week or two I mainly eat cuz I have to to hit Protein targets. I've heard it can go back and forth like that. Good luck to you!

I need that shirt lol

Oh my gosh, you look beautiful! Congrats on all the hard work paying off! Thanks for posting, it's very motivational.

I took a week before Christmas break for a total of three weeks. It was nice to have the time, but I think I'd have been ok after 2- I was feeling awesome within a couple days, but it is a big job to get Protein and fluids in for that first couple weeks after surgery. I have worked out before school ever since going back and I feel really good. I do tend to fall asleep around 830 or. 9 each night, but I am getting up at 4 or 430 every day to exercise. Good luck!

I had saved some ham from Christmas, and I ate that. It wasn't until the next day I found out that it's on the "do not attempt" list for the soft diet... It turned out fine. I haven't had a food that I haven't tolerated. I've eaten chicken, pot roast, cheese, turkey meatballs, and lots of fish. It's all been quite good. I tried a Protein bar last night, and I think that was the most difficult thing I've tried so far, it didn't hurt, but it didn't feel normal, so I will wait a while before I try that again. Whatever you pick chew lots and eat slow. Enjoy!

I just had one of those days yesterday! I was super stressed out and I kept looking at my cheese stick (which I hadn't been able to get down since the morning) and my Protein shake (supposed to be lunch) and I just couldn't bring myself to eat or drink it. I didn't get all my Water or my protein yesterday for the first time since 3 days post op (i'm 6 weeks out today). It sucked. All day I had like 230 calories and 36 g of protein. It was a bad day for me.

@@rhya2k I was freaking out that I would develop some kind of hemorrhoid or a rectal prolapse or some other kind of stuff that I read could happen with constipation because I was scared of having to have someone check it out. I was also nervous about calling my surgeon's office to talk about my lack of poop because, as we know, it feels like a very personal issue. However- I started thinking- that's what they're there for and what they're trained to deal with/treat. After talking to them about it, they were clearly used to talking all about this kind of stuff. Don't let your feelings on the topic keep you from getting help from people who just want to help you feel better! I know it's easier said than done, good luck!

water with mio or crystal light!

@@kclessofme I would say my swelling seemed to stick around for about 5-10 days total. It really started going down during that range, and I'd say it was pretty much down by day 10. I would say to walk as much as you can tolerate to keep that blood flowing and get rid of any excess gas you may have as well. You have plenty of time before your new job. Congrats, btw on the surgery and the new job! Best of luck to you!

I had a major backup last week/weekend. I had to call my doctor because I was getting nowhere for all the trying I was doing. I had even taken laxatives without any results. They suggested I try an enema since I just couldn't do it on my own. I picked up the Fleet Mineral Oil one and was able to do it at home pretty easily. I would definitely do it again if I got to that point of just constant pressure and discomfort. Since then I've been really hitting the Fiber hard- like you, I do the benefiber a few times a day and since the blockage was removed things have been moving along pretty well.

I've been wearing as many dresses and skirts as possible because they look so much better than my huge pants. The crotch in most of my pants comes a good way down my thigh, and they are still pulled up to my waist. They are just looking really sloppy. Isn't it a nicer problem to have than too tight clothes??

I'm 5 weeks out today. I eat 2 cheese sticks for Breakfast, one between working out and leaving for work (5:30 or so), the second around 9:30 or 10 in the morning. lunch is a premier Protein shake. I eat around 4:30-5 and again between 7:30-8. Those are my two times where I eat some meat. I always measure out 3 oz of meat (chicken, turkey, fish, etc.). Typically in MFP I come out between 62-72 g of protein and between 475-550 calories.