Inner Surfer Girl

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Not everyone has the same experience post-op, and from what I can tell, a lot has changed in the last few years. Maybe you could invite your mom to attend some of the pre-op nutrition classes or support group meetings with you as a refresher.

You are swollen and still recovering from major surgery. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all lose at different rates and just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. 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.

Everything you talk about when it comes to clothes is because we have such a reliance on industrial production of clothing. Especially an industrial standard that was in many ways developed in the 18th and 19th centuries. Why is a bolt of cloth the size it is? I bet it had something to do with the average size of human beings in England during the industrial revolution. What was "standard" is no longer standard. There is a diversity in body sizes and shapes that do not fit in a "standard", small range of industrial sizing. We still want to standardize human bodies to fit our machines since it is "easier" and "cheaper" for those who control the world's wealth/capital. I know I am rambling but it struck a cord. There is a new book out about the dangers of big data that I want to read. I heard the author interviewed yesterday but can't remember the name. Math is in the title. One of the arguments about big data is when we base our models on shaky underlying assumptions be tend to perpetrate biases.

Welcome! I agree. What do you want to do?

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I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and couldn't be happier with my decision, surgery, recovery, and progress so far. It has changed my life. I will echo the recommendation about caffeine and carbonation. Weaning myself off of carbonation and caffeine slowly pre-op was much easier and better than going cold-turkey for surgery. I can't imagine having to deal with caffeine withdrawal along with everything else.

Glad to hear you ate doing better. A good Protein hot chocolate is ProtiDiet hot chocolate. I also liked the ProtiDiet tomato basil and creamy chicken protein Soups.

Tylenol is fine.

I wasn't working during my soft food stage, but I ate a lot of Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna, turkey, etc. You could also take things that you had during your liquid phases: soup, protein shakes, etc.

I liked the ProtiDiet creamy chicken and tomato basil soups post-op. Unjury chicken soup is also good. They are great ways to get in protein, especially if you want something savory.

I assume they were normal enough. Nothing was postponed due to my blood work. I had a final blood test the week before surgery.

Instead of making a sandwich, I just eat the sandwich insides with a fork (or my fingers).

I was low pre-op and took an extra iron supplement on the instruction of my surgeon.

I don't usually eat chips and salsa (although I have had a few in the past year). I have eaten lots of salsa. I eat it on everything: eggs, cottage cheese, black Beans, refried beans, etc. If you are craving something like salsa, then think about ways you can have it on a healthy way. Maybe you could eat it plain with a spoon or use it with a high Protein dip. Try dipping something other than chips or just eat it by itself.

Take a deep breath. It will work out. Some things that helped me with the process: Stay in touch with your bariatric practice. If you have questions, call. Keep asking questions until you understand the answer and what you need to do. Write everything down. Keep a notebook or binder so that you have everything in one place. Practice polite persistence. But, also be patient.

Yes, early out I was much better able to drink room temperature water. I am over a year out now and can drink ice water, but still usually prefer room temperature.

Welcome!

Our bodies are complex systems, not simple machines. @@Babbs has a great explanation of the technical/biological reason for the three week stall.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight, you will experience stalls. Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, 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

I am sorry to hear you are struggling. It would help to know more details. Are you pre-or post-op? What phase/stage are you on? What is your Protein target? Are you tracking your food? What exactly are you struggling with?

I drank V8 during my full liquid phase but not my clear liquid phase.

Small utensils (I like appetizer spoons and forks --- some people use toddler utensils) Appetizer/salad plates and small bowls

Shaker bottle Food scale Measuring cups/spoons Small food storage containers Food Strainer Blender (although I rarely use mine) Decaf tea and herb tea Crystal light, Mio drops, etc

I am not a fitness guru, but I am a huge fan of swimming: laps, water aerobics classes, water weights, water walking, etc. There is something for all levels of fitness.