Inner Surfer Girl

Have you talked to your NUT about your goals? Are you still following your program? Getting in all of your Protein and fluids every day? Avoiding starches? Taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Exercising? Without knowing what you are doing its hard to make suggestions other than to go back to basics and talk to your NUT. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I am so sorry you are feeling like this. It must be scary for you to find a lump in your breast but aren't you glad it has been found so it can be tested and treated if need be? You are at the beginning of this journey and will be undergoing a whole barrage of medical tests. If you haven't been to the doctor for a while and/or have been ignoring your health it is entirely possible that they will find other things that you need to address. You can't fix something if you don't know about it. I found for me, it was important to approach this process from a place of fearless honesty about myself, my healthy, and my obesity. Is it uncomfortable? Yes, absolutely. But, if I want to be healthy and get my life back its absolutely vital. It sounds like you use food to numb your feelings. Most of us do or did to various extents. This process is about learning healthy ways to handle stress, uncertainty, and other uncomfortable feelings. Numbing them with food is what is killing us. Since you have been to your first class, have you found a counselor or therapist already? Is there one on staff at your bariatric program? I would suggest you consider talking to a counselor or therapist. You may also want to attend a bariatric support group and/or a twelve-step recovery group like Overeater's Anonymous (OA.org). In the meantime, why not pour the pop down the drain and throw away the junk food? Eating junk won't solve your problem and won't help you feel better in the long run. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

I broke my caffeine/carbonation addiction on two phases. Like you, I was addicted to Diet Coke. I started gradually cutting back on diet cokes and substituting iced tea. Once I was able to break the Diet Coke habit I cut back on the tea and added more Water and decaf tea to gradually decrease my caffeine. In addition to tea, try crystal light, Mio drops, diet lemonade, etc. For me it really helped to do it gradually. You can do this and will really be glad when you successfully break the habit. I know I was and am.

If you are in a stall, have stopped losing, or have gained back some weight, why not make an appointment with your NUT? They are an important part of your bariatric team and can help. I would suggest that if anyone is unhappy with their progress that they go back to basics and make an appointment. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Congratulations on your 80 pound loss. Without knowing what you are doing it is hard to give you tips. If you aren't happy with where you are why not make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals? Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Check with your surgeon's office or the hospital. I was able to get a living will form from the hospital where I had my surgery.

I am praying it's nothing major either but am glad you are getting it checked out.

Definitely learn as much as you can and talk to your surgeon about what is best for you. You mention that you take steroids. That is definitely something you need to discuss with your surgeon. Best of luck in making your decision. Keep reading and asking questions.

Congratulations! This is awesome.

Have you had a good exam with your PCP lately? How is your blood pressure? Blood sugar?

I would suggest you read labels and call your surgeon's office to ask them since you are still healing from surgery.

It's great. I also like it in my dark chocolate protein pudding.

@@bellabloom, I have been following your journey with concern for a while and know you have been seeking help. Just a couple of questions/observations. Can you drink Boost? Rather than bariatric-friendly Protein shakes it sounds like you need something with higher carbs. The anorexics I know who have been in treatment use Boost to get their weight up. Have you found a good eating-disorders therapist or are you still looking?

I want to get a bracelet or necklace with this quote. I've been looking for just the right one on Etsy. I might get it when I hit my half-way to goal milestone.

Have you tried different temperatures? Have you tried adding Water enhancers like Mio drops or crystal light? Have you tried Herb tea (mint or camomile might be good, soothing options? Have you talked to your NUT? Plain water was probably the hardest thing for me to drink for a long time. All I can suggest is to keep trying different variations and talk to your NUT. It does get better.

I don't know a whole lot about this but I THINK that for me the Sleeve is helping me boost my metabolism by: 1) making it possible for me to exercise regularly; and 2) teaching me to eat in a way that elevates my metabolism rather than depresses it. I truly believe that many of our pre-surgery dieting habits are what have wrecked our metabolisms. (Eating infrequently, eating the wrong foods, not being able to move and be active, etc.) For me, the sleeve has been the only way I have been able to lose any weight in years. I am still early in the process (I was sleeved April 20, 2015) and have a long way to go, but I am thrilled with my experience and results so far.

No. But I have heard of a doctor prescribing exercise. Our local wellness center (affiliated with a hospital) has reduced rates for people who are referred through their doctor either with a prescription or a form they provide to doctors.

Just make sure you are cleared to get in the pool before you do so. I had to wait until my incisions were healed which was about 4 weeks post-op.

What they said. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all stall periodically and most of us experience our first stall about three weeks after surgery. What are you doing wrong? I don't know. Are you: Following your program? Tracking your food? Getting in all of your Protein and at least 64 oz. of Fluid? Taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Exercising moderately? Weighing infrequently? If you are doing all of these things then you should be fine. If not, why not? Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

How do you set up MyFitnessPal so that it isn't constantly telling you that you are undereating? You either: 1) Don't "complete" your entry at the end of the day; or 2) Ignore the message. It will stop giving you that message when you are able to eat more calories.

How far out are you from surgery? I was given a whole list of meds I could and couldn't get take and still called and asked my surgeon's office. I am experiencing my first full-blown head cold post surgery. Since I was sleeved in April she said I could take anything. I've been taking Tylenol cold with no problems so far.

How long ago did you have surgery? If you are newly sleeved you m Ed to be gentle with yourself for a while. You are recovering from major surgery. Until you are recovered and able to get in more nutrition, I wouldn't do anything too strenuous. What are your post-op instructions? Also, are you following your program? Staying hydrated and getting in all of your program? Have you started taking Vitamins? Have you been cleared for strenuous exercise?

I am so sorry to hear about your complications and difficulties. I know you are having a very rough time but it sounds like you are receiving good care. Sending prayers and hugs your way.

What does your NUT advise? What is your Protein target? Frankly, you may not be eating enough. My protein target is 100 grams a day and 900 calories seems low as far out after surgery as you are. Focus on following your program. Track your food and make healthy choices (I avoid starches for the most part). Focus on getting in all of your protein and fluids every day. For me that means at least 100 grams of protein and 64 oz. of Fluid. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. And, exercise. If you doing all of these things and aren't happy with your progress, why not give your NUT a call and make an appointment? Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall