Inner Surfer Girl

Yes, you are freaking out for no reason. If the numbers on the scale are going to freak you out, then please stay off the scale. You are still healing and adjusting. Your body is in fluctuation and your hormones are wacky right now. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. And stay off the scale. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. Most of us experience weight fluctuations and stalls along the way. Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op (and women have the added bonus of menstrual cycles). Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Initially after surgery as I was healing I was tired. After that I think the extra energy come from being lighter and also from getting enough nutrition and eating healthier. Compared to my pre-WLS life I have: cut out carbonation, diet cokes, etc.; drink more water; limit my caffeine; eat more whole, healthy foods; avoid starches, added sugars, and fried foods; eat more protein; and eat frequent small meals and Snacks. I also exercise more (because I can) and I sleep much better and don't oversleep like I used to. As to what part of the stomach the surgeon removes. It is my understanding that they don't go in and measure the stomach and remove a specific percentage, they remove the fundus which is the stretchy part of your stomach. Depending on how big your stomach is or how much it has stretched the percentage is going to vary since it is relative. But, the goal is to have a stomach about the size of a small banana that won't stretch.

Don't hide in the house! Going back to basics sounds like a great strategy. How much protein are you eating? One thing I have noticed is that folks who had WLS a few years ago may be eating less protein Most surgeon's and NUTS are recommending more protein than they used to based on recent research. Have you talked to your NUT lately to discuss your goals and challenges? It wouldn't hurt to make an appointment with your NUT and even a counselor or therapist to discuss strategies for reaching your goals. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Thank you! I couldn't have had such a great experience without the folks on BariatricPal.

Here is one explanation of how fat is metabolized: https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/what-happens-when-fat-is-burned.html

Happy one year Surgiversary to all the April 2015 Sleevers! Today is my one year Surgiversary. This year has absolutely flown by and my life has changed so much for the better. This next year is going to be awesome!

Fat cells are full of water. When we are no longer storing fat in those cells then we lose the water in those cells. As we lose weight our bodies have to rearrange and dismantle the structure that supports all that fat: blood vessels, skin, and other tissue. That is why we do not lose weight in a smooth and steady manner. This is also one of the reasons we need to stay hydrated. I definitely notice that I pee a lot around the times I show a significant loss on the scale. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone experiences stalls and slow downs in weight loss. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Avoid starches, added sugars, and fried food. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. Stay off the scale if you let it bother you. And, embrace the stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Actually not. There are quite of few options these days. I don't know if anyone has mentioned H2O but that catalog has a lot of different options. If you look at surfing clothes and suites there are all kinds of lengths and variations, too.

How does having your family care for you keep you from eating healthy? Do they not know how to help you? Have you considered having your caregivers learn about your food plan and nutritional requirements? I bet your NUT would be glad to provide support in educating your family. Have you tried physical therapy for exercise?

You have got to get in your water and protein. Dehydration and malnutrition will not help and can be extremely harmful. I agree that you need to talk to someone. Please call your surgeon's 24-hour hotline and explain exactly what you are experiencing. They can help you find the help you need.

Congratulations your success so far. Why not find another NUT since your original NUT retired? See if your surgeon can refer you to someone. In the meantime, I would suggest you go back to basics. Are you still: tracking your food; getting in all of your Protein and fluids; avoiding starches, added sugars, and fried foods; taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed; and exercising as you are able? Why can't you eat right or exercise? What are your limitations?

I agree. Talking with a counselor or therapist sounds like a good idea. You might also want to consider attending support group meetings and/or 12-step recovery program like (OA.org). You have had a lot of success so far, there is no reason you can't continue to make progress.

Happy Surgiversary! I am doing great. I have lost just over 200 and pounds and have about that much more to go. I feel great and am regaining my mobility and getting my life back. This year has flown by!

You probably won't feel "full" eating soft foods and liquids like cottage cheese and yogurt. Post-op, rather than feeling full, I aim for satisfied. It is easy to go from satisfied to one bite too many so slow down, take small bites, chew thoroughly (when you get to denser foods) and you will get a better sense of when you have eaten enough.

I don't know. What does your NUT advise? How much protein are you getting in? Are you getting in at least 64 oz + of fluid? Are you exercising?

Another book I recommend is Eat it Up! by Connie Stapleton.

I am not very good at giving smacks upside the head. Sorry. How far out are you? Have you considered making an appointment with your NUT to talk about your struggles? Do you have a therapist or counselor? Do you attend support group meetings?

You can mix it into shakes, puddings, yogurt, etc. You can also reconstitute it with water to make a paste (peanut butter).

I'm not sure I have anything else to cut. I literally have nothing left that I could cut unless it's the salad which isn't providing much, because I need the Protein. You DO NOT NEED TO CUT anything. You need to be eating more protein and good carbs.

I made an appointment with my sleep doctor about a month post -op because my pressure was too high. He switched me to an automatically adjustable machine. It is very possible for your sleep apnea to improve or change as you lose weight.

Tomorrow, April 20, is my one year Surgiversary. I got a mani/pedi yesterday as part of my reward.

Cutting calories arbitrarily is not the solution for "breaking a stall". Restricting can be very counterproductive. We need to keep our metabolism burning, not keep dousing the fire.

I'm pureed right now. I try to incorporate different foods. Hummus is my thing. But chick peas havery alot of carbs. Next week is soft food. That is when I think it will get better for me. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I don't avoid carbs, I avoid starches (refined carbs, sugars, white rice, etc.). I don't eat a lot of them, but I do eat complex carbs.

I have a bad knee and mobility issues so I didn't do any serious exercise until I was cleared to get in the water. I walked some but not very intensely or very far.