Inner Surfer Girl

Welcome! I live in Danville and was sleeved by Dr. Weiss at Georgetown.

This is sort of funny in a sad way. If someone wasn't a big drinker before surgery then they probably don't care one way or another. But, I bet all the heavy drinkers latch onto these guidelines and swear they weren't heavy drinkers so they can have permission to start drinking after one month. How is this policy working out?

Sorry you feel that way. If someone is allowing themselves to turn to food because they are frustrated by a stall, which is a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight, then I think it is applicable. I am not being dismissive, I am just tired.

It's never too late to go back to basics. Why not make an appointment with your NUT (or a new NUT if your previous NUT is not available) to talk about your goals. Also, research on nutrition has brought quite a few changes in the last few years. In the meantime: track your food focus on getting in at least 64 oz fluids make sure you are getting in enough Protein (my protein target is 100 grams, do you have a protein target?) avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup, starches, and fried foods and, exercise

Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Double-check, but if you dilute some of the Syntrax Nectars they are clear. Getting in enough protein is critical for healing so my surgeon encouraged using protein starting day one. I was even allowed Premier Protein as a clear liquid since it isn't very thick. I like ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates better than Isopure. I was given those in the hospital and my surgeon's office sells them. You can also get them online.

The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients Eat it Up! by Connie Stapleton OA literature Eating disorder literature (Geneen Roth, Melody Beattie, etc) Other book I often recommend: The One Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud

Without more information it is really hard to tell. Have you talked to your doctor? Are you staying hydrated? Are you getting enough protein/eating enough? Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Are you exercising? Are you getting enough restful sleep? Are you managing your stress?

I like it too, but I usually make it with Water. I have also mixed it into my oatmeal. It sounds like an excellent choice for your liquid phase. Your priority is Protein and fluids, and it has both. Nothing to be worried about as far as I can tell.

The video makes sense for people with a bypass. Just keep in mind that Sleevers still have a pyloric valve that is functional.

I agree with the above posters. I hope you love your new dog. It is not the best idea to get a pet for someone else. That is a personal decision that someone needs to make on their own and be responsible for themselves. I am not at all surprised that it worked out the way it did. Boundaries are very powerful tools. I know from decades of working in a variety of office environments how challenging it can be to work in close quarters with difficult people. Learning to set an enforce your own boundaries would be a tremendously helpful skill for you to learn and practice. It will also be valuable in your WLS journey. One book you might find helpful is The One Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud.

If you are only eating 200 calories a day you are definitely not eating enough. What is your protein target?

Yes, there is a scientific reason almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op. Remember that pre-op diet to shrink your liver? About three weeks post-op is when your body decides to replenish the glucose in your liver. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Your sister only wants you to experience pain and miserable parts of the surgery? How messed up is that? Best of luck with your surgery. Since you don't have support at home you will have to build your own support network. Your bariatric team and BariatricPal are great places to start. You may also want to attend bariatric support group meetings. See if your surgeon's office or the person who does your psych clearance can suggest a good therapist. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Here is an article about tips for addressing emotional eating. Nothing new, but it is a good reminder. http://www.mysouthernhealth.com/food-stressed-food-happy-manage-emotional-eating/

Best of luck with your surgery. As to food, no, Inwas required to be on clear liquids 24 hours before surgery and nothing by mouth after midnight the day before surgery.

Rest, some walking, getting enough fluids and protein, and time will go a long way to getting your energy back.

Congratulations!

Since you are 5 days out, are you still in clear liquids? If so, you could probably have the chicken noodle soup of you strained out the chicken and noodles and just drank the broth. What does your post-op food plan specify for this stage?

Since you have a good support team (medical and therapist) and consider yourself a spiritual person, have you considered attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings, too? OA can be a tremendous help with food addiction with tools and resources to help you deal with many of the challenges you are facing. You can find meeting lists (in person and via phone, all over the world), podcasts, literature, and other resources online at OA.org.

Have you talked to your doctor about your issues?

Why would it have been rude not to drink champagne? You could have put water in your glass. Or, just lifted your glass. Or, any number of things. No one, not a pregnant woman, recovering alcoholic, someone recovering from surgery, teatotaler, Baptist, etc., etc., should EVER be forced to drink alcohol or anything else because of politeness or for any other reason. It is possible to politely and tactfully set boundaries for ourselves. Learning to do so is an invaluable skill and seems like it would be a great topic for a pre-op workshop or bariatric support group meeting.

You should definitely be consuming protein. What is your protein target? Protein is critical for healing and weight loss.

Why only eat 2 meals a day? To me, that is a sure way to wreck your metabolism. My protein target is 100 grams a day. So, I have to eat frequent small meals and Snacks. 60 grams of protein is on the low side. Protein is critical for healing and weight loss. It also keeps our metabolism stoked. I highly recommend you do everything you can to get your fluids up. You definitely don't want to wind up in the ER due to dehydration. 48 oz is low, especially if you are exercising. I also recommend that instead of focusing on a number on the scale, you focus on getting in all of your fluids and protein. In my opinion, not getting enough Fluid and not eating more often is going to negatively impact your weight loss. Staying off the scale can be a good strategy if you let the numbers on the scale influence your emotions. Also, please keep in mind that none of us lose at a constant or steady rate. Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone stalls, and just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op. I don't know when you had surgery. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Welcome and best of luck with your surgery. I lived in SE Michigan over 30 years ago!