Inner Surfer Girl

Welcome. You have come to the right place. This is a great site for support, information and encouragement. It sounds like you are well on your way.

I actually had jello in the hospital. For me, if I took tiny bites it slipped right down.

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. We all experience stalls and just about everyone e experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and at least 64 oz of Fluid, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, exercise when cleared, stay off the scale, and Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

Protein is critical for healing and weight loss, as well as for general health. If you are not able to eat enough protein then you will need to eat more often. It is a challenge but is doable.

All I can suggest is that you try it and see how it goes. I have never had issues with spicy foods. Some people do, some people don't.

You have not failed. None of us lose at a co start or steady rate. Stalls and weight fluctuations are common. If you are eating only 700 calories, you actually may not be eating enough. What is your Protein target? Are you consuming at least that amount every day? Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day. Staying off the scale early out can be a great strategy of you are going to let the numbers on the scale dictate how you feel. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Are you on soft phase? If so, just mash them up really well.

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Welcome!

I was. It is very common. Most of the blood from out extremities is being diverted to help with healing.

Actually, it depends on your starting weight and your ideal weight. I anticipate that it will take me two or more years. I am over a year post-surgery and over half way to goal.

I am reentering the job force right now. I was on disability when I had my surgery and recovery. I don't know your specific situation, but my advise is not to put off your job searching but be very realistic about what time you may need. You can start working on your resume and applying for jobs and continue to work toward your surgery date. You can think about start dates, etc when you get a job offer. Until then, it is all speculation.

Another thing I would recommend for both the depression and general health and weight loss is exercise. Are you able to exercise? My favorite form of exercise is swimming. For me, getting in the water is good for both my body and soul.

I agree that fasting doesn't sound like a very good strategy. I just posted this to another thread: If you are not clear on your post-op program, make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals and strategies for reaching those goals and your post-op food plan. I don't consider this a diet. What works for me: Follow my program. Track my food. Consume at least 64 oz of Fluid a day. Make sure I reach my Protein target every day (for me that is at least 100 grams). Avoid starches (bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes, etc), added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods. Take my Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise. Get enough restful sleep.

Is this what your NUT suggests?

I agree. Depending on your surgeon's requirements (with or without insurance) you may have to have a pre-op diet to lose a certain amount of weight, a liver-shrinking pre-op diet (usually 2 weeks) to prepare for surgery, a variety of tests (like an EGD, pulmonary tests, blood tests, etc) and clearances (caridiologist, etc). There may also be other requirements, for instance if you are a smoker you may have to be smoke free for a certain period of time. As to recovery, even with an easy recovery and no complications, you may need/want to take more than a week or two. Even if you have cash in hand, if your surgeon is good, you can expect that a busy bariatric practice will need more lead time to schedule your surgery. Have you even had your initial consultation?

I am so sorry to hear you are still struggling. The only thing I could suggest are to: make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals and strategies for reaching those goals and go back to basics. I don't consider this a diet. What works for me: Track my food. Consume at least 64 oz of Fluid a day. Make sure I reach my Protein target every day (for me that is at least 100 grams). Avoid starches (bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes, etc), added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods. Take my Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise. Get enough restful sleep.

I swim.

Protein is critical for healing. Definitely talk to your team about other options for getting in your protein and keep trying. Have you tried Isopure clear or another clear protein like ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates. Bone broth is another good source of clear protein.

I agree. The only thing I think that may impact your recovery is blood clots and gas. For many of us, walking was helpful for helping to dissipate the gas after surgery. Talk to your surgeon, he or she may have some ideas of what may help. My guess is that stretching (arms over head) or even laying down and bending may help. As to the blood clot issue, your surgeon will be aware of what you need to do to avoid blood clots (which you may already be doing now).

Either. If it were me, eating them as Snacks while traveling, I would eat them raw. If at home, I love them roasted.

Swimming

Half of the contents of my refrigerator is cheese or yogurt. About 1/4 is leftovers and the rest is condiments and pickles.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/347198-list-of-cruciferous-vegetables/