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I'm on MyFitnessPal too - feel free to add me "Dc822d".

There are LOTS of great pieces of info I get from that app. I log my food, my Vitamins, and I keep track of my inches lost by using the "check in" feature. This week I was feeling down because I've gained weight, but I've also started a new fitness routine over the past 3 wks. I was all bummed out, until I saw that my inches lost measurements were moving AND my % body fat was going down (I use a FitBit Aria scale).

So, the fitness app helped bring me out of a frustrating situation, by showing me that my hard work is really, really paying off. I just have to keep going.

Wow, I'm blown away. You guys are doing so great... I'm way behind where you are and feeling like I've missed the boat. I've lost

JeanZ-RN - thank you just for posting so I can see your ticker #'s I am so stressed about having stalled this past month - I'm just at the end of month 5 and I've lost 0 lbs this month. It's killing me. However, I'm looking at your stats and thinking... just gotta stick with it. So, here I'm, feeling better. Thanks for that.

Wondering what you guys know about those quinoa chips... anyone else tried them? They look too good to be true.

Yeah, all seems to be going ok, just trying to understand my new world

Well poo - the table from My Fitness Pal didn't translate well.

Hey guys! I had a new product to post about... Has anyone seen/tried these?

Quinoa Chips:

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/simply-7-quinoa-chips-sea-salt-3-5-oz-pkg?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=530002460000055074&mkwid=voV6Ly7m&pcrid=59192791447&gclid=CjwKEAjw5ZKiBRDhqa-Yjcml9kYSJABia-RnnBw6FEqj-ticchUm5DcM-CDl7w3fn0DN0qTBWX9tDBoCtMbw_wcB

They are crazy-high in Protein, and they have enough crunch and salt to make you feel satisfied. I just had these for my lunch along with Ikea meatballs (no sauce). I tried to copy in the My Fitness Pal data for lunch. I also had just a touch of BBQ sauce that is low-carb, only for a hint of flavor on the meatballs.

Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Lunch Ikea - Frozen Swedish Meatballs, 7 meatballs 266 6 20 15 518 1 Simply 7 - Quinoa chips Sea Salt, 14 g/about 20 chips 70 6 3 5 130 0 Add food 336 12 23 20 648 1 Quick Tools

I DID IT!!!! Onederland!!!!

Feeling great today - feelin' like it's all been worth it. Yeah.

Hey All, just checking in. I'm just shy of my 1st big goal - Onederland. I'm soooooo close! I am at 200.3 lbs today!

I'm trying to stay focused today... and am drinking my Water. I'm staying away from any borderline Snacks, and come to think of it I need to get in my Protein Drink today. I started off with an egg sandwich for Breakfast (on lite bread), am having a portion of chicken/ham/cheese with a serving of spinach souffle for lunch, and I've made some egg salad for dinner.

Here's the thing that's killing me... I'd have already met my goal if I'd just eaten right over the long weekend. I ate mostly high Protein Snacks, but I didn't get in enough Protein. I let the amusement park's guidelines re: coolers keep me from staying on track and eating as I normally would. Now, I'm not saying I ate amusement park food - but I did not have the ability to bring in items that had to be chilled. So, no yogurt, no Protein Drinks, no cheese sticks or lean meat cut into snack sizes. I ate protein, and I didn't go hungry, but I ate things like nuts and a few high-calorie foods, like pizza. Ugh. I hadn't had pizza since May, and let me tell you my sleeve let me know eating it now was a bad plan on my part.

Oh, and the poo problem... still there. I've been mighty uncomfortable lately - to the point of really hurting and not wanting to eat anymore. About the time I think I'm going to call the Dr. for help my body decides to cooperate. So, maybe I just need to threaten it more, huh?

I figure I might have some fun, fun Onederland news tomorrow!! Or not. Heh.

Roll call!!

Where did everyone go? I haven't seen a new post from anyone in a while. You guys still out there and kicking??

Wonderful! So glad to hear you got your food sorted out. I was wondering, when I saw your food list, kinda thought you might be starving...but you never know, since everyone's plan is different.

I found your too late about the conference, was wishing I'd been able to go.

Today - is my first day of being depressed... I stepped on the scale today after several days of not weighing in - and not only have I not lost any weight in almost 3 weeks - but Ive gained 6 ounces... I was trying to keep a good attitude... but I dont have a good attitude today at all.... So I would like to do a diet comparison here on this page.... any of you with surgeries right around mine on the 26th of August.... what are you eating each day? This is my typical day....

Breakfast – Decaf coffee, 1 scrambled egg

Mid morning – premier Protein drink

lunch – 6 boiled peanuts – ¼ cup tuna salad with light mayo

Mid afternoon – premier Protein Drink

dinner – ½ cup homemade cream of chicken Soup – made light

5 ounce plain yogurt

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Sandi, I've been experiencing the same thing this week. No loss, and actually a bit of regain. I am certain though that I'm eating more than you... I'm just trying to strike a balance between need for food (belly hurts if I don't eat every so often), energy (need to play T ball 3 times a week with the kids), and boredom (I'm tired of most of the foods I've been eating).

Breakfast

1 Premier Protein

lunch

3oz of soft meat (cold cuts, rotisserie chicken, tuna, egg salad) + something to add interest like a cracker or two

1 oz of cheese

snack

1 Fage or Light n Fit yogurt

dinner

Usually a small portion of what I made for my family (minus the carbs, breads, or starchy veggies)

Evening Snack

I stay up really, really late, so I typically have some yogurt or something in the evening.

Not sure this is helpful, but there is it.

My worst issue is with Constipation. I'm pretty convinced that the weight gain has to do with food in/nothing out. Gross, but there it is. I'm taking steps to solve the issue. Sigh.

I'm having pretty bad issues now too. Ugh. Just made aann expensive run to CVS for some assistance

Question time: Do you guys have any pages on Facebook or other sites (like blogs or Youtube) that you frequent for additional support/conversation about WLS? I hear people talk about hearing from this or that person on Facebook, etc but I don't know where the party is.

I have been doing a video log on Youtube, as that is how I found out about this surgery. I can't remember who I viewed first, but I follow a number of veteran WLS people on there. Can you believe it? Youtube changed my life (and not just because it eats my brain with the unlimited kitten and FAIL compilation videos).

You guys are welcome to drop by - but I'm hoping you'll post your OWN videos so I can get to keep up with you there too!

View my youtube channel here: https://www.youtube....DYphc-Q/videos�

Thanks deelavi, I guess just paranoid since I've spent more than half my life loosing then gaining just paranoid I guess.

@@soniaJ - I TOTALLY know what you mean. I have the hardest time believing that anymore weight will come off. I feel like this willl be like it has always been - down up down up. I am making myself keep following the rules so that I change my reality. I WANT THIS to work, and I'm working hard to make it happen.

I have some 1X and 2X scrubs that I'm able to free up. I'm in Atlanta, so they'd have to be shipped to you, but we could make that work.

Odd, I'm not having any issues with my incisions on the surface. Mine don't have scabs now. I have hard knotts on the inside of my skin, and they itch a bit, but otherwise they look good. Everyone scars differently, but red rimmed and dark doesn't sound good.

Thanks guys for the support. We sleevers got to stick together. Hard to discuss issues with people who discriminate or people who just don't understand. ????

Karen, while I totally agree with the others, I'm wondering if you want to say what kind of food/liquid/protein you are getting. Do you keep a good food journal?

I found that my weight and my energy level improved when I really, really tracked all my intake and the small amount of exercise I'm getting in. If you want to share we might have ideas for you on how to make things better. It's worth a shot anyway...

Even if you don't want to share, we are all here for you, rooting for you. Hugs.

Oh, and what kind of protein/calories are you guys coming up with daily?

What food trackers/methods are you guys using? I'm using My Fitness Pal.

I told people at work that I was having surgery, just not what kind. People haven't really asked and I haven't offered. Those that did ask... I just said, on my abdomen.

I was in the 15th lost 18lbs the first week. Then it slowed to mere ounces a day. Now it's 12 oz to a lb again in my 3rd week. At one week out the Dr ordered me to eat soft foods and that's what caused it for me. I wasn't getting enough calories and blacking out. I started at 220 now today I'm at 195

Wow! Good loss numbers. Mine is coming off slow, but I'm happy the scale is moving. I haven't had any kind of loss like yours... 18 lbs is mind boggling.

Hi everyone, I'm just arriving here on this forum. I too am an August 26er. I've read all your back threads. Sounds like everyone's doing very well so far. I started off very rocky. I was in so much pain when I woke up. Stayed in pain for about 2 1/2 days. I was not expecting that part at all. I feel like I'm alone on that part though. It sounds like all of you did real well on that part. I'm a chronic painer from before ( interstitial cystitis & back issues), so maybe I'm just sensative or something. Anyhow, slowly but surely the pain is fading. I went to Sam's club with my hubby yesterday. I thought that would be good since everyone consistently says 'walk, walk, walk'. We were there about an hour and half way into it I started hurting. I was down for the rest of the evening. Again I'm feeling alone in the pain issues. I guess that's just par for the coarse, I've dealt with the lonely pain issues for years. That was one of the big reasons I decided to have this surgery. I want to sleep better, be healthy, get off some of these meds and feel better.

Hope I didn't go on for to long.

Would love to hear from any of you. You ladies seem great.

Welcome to the thread! Keep up the walking, it will make you stronger everyday. I know my first few trips were very tough, I went out on last Friday and I could barely walk around the inside of Bed Bath and Beyond. After 2 more days of really getting out and walking I felt up to doing lite housework.

I'm thinking if you've been laid low this long then you are going to have to build yourself up again, just like if you'd been really sick in bed. Take it head on Chicka and walk, walk.

I've gotten several sugar free syrups and flavoring and have been adding them to my yogurt (chocolate, caramel, strawberry, cocoa powder, and a blueberry spread that is kinda like a jelly). I also add 1tsp of splenda. If it seems too thick I thin it with soy milk. I've also been making some to freeze... yum. I nuke it for 10 seconds, then eat.

As to getting my liquid in... I sip on a bottle of Water constantly. Just little tiny sips. I'm also drinking those Pure Protein drinks from Costco/Sams (the ones in the red and white boxes). I just sip on these too. For right now I'm not watching the clock too much, just focusing on getting them down. I only delay my water/shakes if I've had yogurt or Soup, as I want to be sure I don't wash away my only real food.

I've had the cold feeling too. I went shopping for a smaller-size light jacket last night. I'm not sure if this is a short term or long term thing.

I had no-fat yogurt as an option on my full liquid diet, do you?