Inner Surfer Girl

Mine is 100 grams. My surgeon recommends at least 80 for women with a starting BMI under 50 and at least 100 grams for all men and women with a starting BMI over 50.

I liked ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates. My program also allowed premier protein during my clear liquid phase.

The most important number is your Protein target. All of the other numbers are relative to that. What is your protein target? Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

What does your pre-op plan say?

Although I wouldn't count oatmeal as a starch. It is a complex carb. Quinoa

Oatmeal

I agree. Also, don't forget that it was a team that made your surgery a success both in and out of the operating room. I used to work for lawyers and there was nothing worse than seeing them get all the rewards/recognition when we knew who actually did all the work.

It really depends on why you have swelling. Have you been diagnosed with lymphoedema? Are you premenstrual? Are you drinking enough Water? I have severe lymphedema and lipoedema. Weight loss and exercise have really helped, but I still get more noticeable swelling when it is really hot and when I sit for a long time (like driving on a road trip). My favorite exercise is swimming. Staying hydrated is critical.

Do what you can to increase your Protein as soon as possible. The sooner you can get your protein and calorie numbers up the better you will feel, the faster you will heal, and the better your weight loss will be.

Wow. Normally I would advise listening to your NUT, but from everything I have learned through this process both the calories and protein recommended seem extremely low.

Welcome! Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight, you will experience stalls. Just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. As you are doing, weighing infrequently is a great strategy if you allow the numbers on the scale dictate how you feel. The best thing to do in my experience is to: Follow your program. Track your food. Make sure you are getting at least 64 oz of fluid every day. Make sure you are reaching your protein target every day. (What is your protein target? Mine is 100 grams.) Avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods. Take your vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. Please keep in mind that not eating enough can be just as "bad" as eating too much when it comes to optimizing your weight loss. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I ate the little single-serve green Beans at that stage.

I have been reading your story and am so sorry you are experiencing difficulties. I pray you get the care and treatment you need. You and your family are in my prayers. By WLS do you mean the sleeve? WLS is the general acronym we use for weigh loss surgery.

When you are on liquids you aren't eating "meals". In my opinion it is much, much more important that you get enough Fluid and Protein. Your pouch should empty pretty rapidly during your liquid phases anyway since you no longer have a pyloric valve. Once you start eating solid foods then you can worry about not eating and drinking at the same time.

Why are you waiting 30 minutes? You need to be sipping all day until you get it all in. Protein and fluid are critical for healing. You definitely don't need to get dehydrated.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Your thesis is flawed in that anyone who intends to lose a significant amount of weight WILL experience stalls. Your premise that "If WLS candidates are stalling..." they must work out is flawed. Working out and building muscle is a good idea and helpful, but it will never make anyone immune from stalls.

Are you sure that a teaspoon has 30 grams of Protein? Most powdered Proteins I have used have a serving size of a scoop or two and the scoops are larger than a teaspoon. Do they taste like chalk? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App No, they are fruity flavors. One is a green tea.

Im a big fan of pedicures, especially for us big folk who cant really reach down well for toe maintenance. I even had my husband come with me and get one as part of our "epic date weekend" in April. I am getting my hair recolored, eye brows waxed, my nails done (gel polish) and a pedicure the weekend before my surgery. I figure I should look as good as possible for the "before" pics... plus I prob wont be up for it for several of weeks after. Double-check with your surgeon's office about the nail polish but some surgeon's have you remove nail polish before surgery.

It's not a powder, but ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates are clear.

This reminds me I have some sugar scrub I made at a herb group meeting. I'll have to use it this week.

Every surgeon is different. Fortunately. even though I was almost 600 pounds to start with I wasn't required to lose any weight pre-op. It was a challenge for me just not gaining.

Beautiful!

My surgeon's office gave me a recommended schedule. I would just make sure you don't take the Iron with the calcium (or with calcium rich foods) and vice versa. You probably want to make sure you take most of your Vitamins with food.

You absolutely need more water/fluid. 64 oz is a minimum for me. Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Yes, I experienced the same thing. I had to get my pressure adjusted soon after surgery. My sleep doctor gave me a new automatically adjustable machine.