Inner Surfer Girl

My advice? Make an appointment with your NUT today and go back to basics. Are you following your program? Are you tracking your food? Are you getting in all of your Protein and fluids every day? Are you taking all of your Vitamins and supplements as recommended? Are you exercising? Whether you are entering a maintenance phase or still want to lose more weight, talk to your NUT about healthy strategies for reaching your goal. And, Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Focus on what you CAN have and do and not what you can't. What is allowed on your program? Drink more Water. Drink hot tea. Drink an extra Protein shake if allowed. Eat leafy green veggies if allowed. Find something to do with your hands (knitting, crocheting, etc.) Take a walk. Take a nap. Call a friend. Write in your journal. Write a letter. You can do this!

Best of luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.

Seriously, if I were you I would be more nervous about blood clots (one of the biggest risks of any surgery) than any shots to prevent them. I didn't have shits (I took a blood thinner orally instead) but from what I hear from those who had the injections, it's a piece of cake. Do whatever you are asked to do post-io, even if you don't want to or think you can't. Everything you are asked to do is for your benefit and to keep you alive and healthy.

I wasn't interested in the bypass and my surgeon recommended the sleeve for me anyway. I couldn't be happier with my choice of surgeon and procedure. My recovery and progress have been better than I could have ever imagined.

As far as I am concerned, pantyhose are always a mistake.

It was my first surgery ever and had no idea what to expect. It really went well and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

I like double chocolate chunk and s'mores.

What do fast losers do differently? Start from a higher weight. Have a higher metabolism. Any other number of things can contribute to rate of weight loss. Comparison is the thief of joy. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise. None of us lose at a constant, steady, or predictable rate. This is not a race. And, Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

One of the many things I am looking into being able to do is to go into a vintage or resale shop and try on cool clothes. Even trying on clothes in a regular boutique or department store without frustration would be fun.

My first guess is that you are dehydrated. Try crushed ice and sugar free Popsicles. Keep sipping but you got to get more fluid. Talk to your surgeon, you may need pedialyte.

You always have a reason: "Because I want to wear an evening dress." Your assignment: Wear an evening dress or at least a cocktail dress the next time you have leftovers for dinner and stay in to watch TV. After than, take your show on the road. If you watch the Oscars, dress for the red carpet. I mean it. And take pictures!

How are doing in getting in your fluids? I would suggest you give your surgeon or PCP a call about the shaking. I know a lot of people ate regular soups, but I liked the ProtiDiet soups because they have a lot of Protein. I like the cream chicken and tomato basil.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the weight loss process. Other than a stall at about three weeks post-op, I am not aware of a particular pattern that applies to everyone. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I am over 6 months out and I don't rely on it, but it is a convenient and easy way to bump up my protein if I am short.

I went to subway yesterday for the first time post surgery and got tuna salad and cheese in a cup. I got another cup with toppings: tomato, cucumber, peppers, olives. It was delicious. At other places, like Arby's, I just get a sandwich without the bread (for instance turkey club).

I am not aware of a pill form of Protein. There is unflavored protein but not non-flavored protein. You can try

I haven't but many years ago, when I was in college, I had the assessment where you get in a tank of water. I wish I would have kept the results. It would be interesting to see.

i have been going to planet fitness since I was three weeks out of surgery. I used the treadmill until I felt comfortable doing more. I was going as my hubbies guest. Three weeks ago I joined so I could start working with the personal trainer(free with black card) I start my actually training Wednesday of this week. He will help me to figure out the settings on each machine so I am using it correctly. Also he will figure out the weighs that I need to be using so that I am not over doing it. I am going to stick with the trainer and use him as much as possible to get toned and to my goal weigh and maintain the weigh for awhile before I change anything up. Then I will consider the y because I will be able to use the pool and not feel like everyone in the place is starring at me. Also by working with the trainer and having him check me every so often I will know I am lifting the correct weight and doing the correct form. After about 6-8 months of working with him a believe that I will know every machine in the gym and how to use it correctly. I have met him the trainer twice and told him he was going to be stuck with my for awhile. So hopefully my plan works and then by the middle of the summer I will be ready for the pool!! BTW, my stats are HW-Jan 2015(seminar Jan 8) 265 SW-June 15-240 Today-187 So I have loss and hopefully the personal trainer can help get the last 22 pounds off as my goal weigh is 165. This sounds like a great plan except for the part about putting off getting into the pool because you are afraid of everyone staring at you. Believe me, no one will be staring at you. If you think they are it's probably because they don't have on their glasses and can't see (like me).

Great news! Welcome to the loser's bench.

Have you taken your measurements or noticed a change in how your clothes fit?

I'll never know because I will never test your theory. If it weren't for dairy products I would starve.

I didn't have a purer phase but I ate (and still eat) a lot of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.

Congratulations! I knew what you meant, I am pretty good at fill-in-the blank...

I "decided" to follow my program as instructed. I had a great recovery. Why risk a setback?