Inner Surfer Girl

I haven't but, I would think a good behavioral therapist who works with bariatric patients would be much more valuable and helpful than hypnotherapy.

What to do? Stop panicking! Take a deep breath and assess what you are doing. Are you tracking your food? Are you reaching your Protein target? Are you getting in enough protein? Are you getting your fluids? Are you avoiding added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods? Are you avoiding packaged, processed, high sodium foods? Are you practicing mindful eating? Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Are you exercising? Have you talked with your NUT lately? What does he or she suggest? Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

You definitely need much more water, especially if you are exercising and constipated. 64 oz should be a bare minimum.

I am not, but I wanted to welcome you! Best of luck with your surgery.

You mention calories (without specifics) but not protein. The most important numbers are fluids and protein. What is your protein target? Are you consuming at least that amount of protein every day? Are you getting AT LEAST 64 oz of Fluid every day? Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. We all experience stalls. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight then you need to be prepared to experience stalls. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

It really depends on your surgeon's requirements. Mine was high protein, no starches or sugars, and low carb.

Try the ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates over crushed ice. I used them a lot, especially during my clear phase, to get in my Protein.

Good riddance to bad rubbish. How do you move on and date? In my opinion, very carefully and very slowly. It sounds like you need to grieve and recover from your marriage before jumping back into the dating world. Do you have a good therapist? Have you considered attending a 12 step recovery group like Overeaters Anonymous? Are you attending bariatric support group meetings? Take the time to get to know yourself, recover and heal (physically and emotionally), learn how strong and resilient you are, and focus on health and wellness. Another relationship can wait until you are steady in your own feet.

"They don't have any protein." You should check your facts...3g protein. 3 grams protein to 150 calories is a lousy protein to calorie ratio ratio. 35 servings is 100 grams of protein. 35 x 150 = 5250 calories. I stand by my statement.

You need AT LEAST 64 oz of Fluid and to reach your protein target every day. My protein target is 100 grams. I can count all (non carbonated, non caffeinated) fluids toward my daily goal. So, in your case the milk would count toward both your protein and fluid goals. But, it doesn't sound like you are getting nearly enough of each. Why type of post-op nutrition guidance were you given?

Therapy. Support Groups. Going back to basics. Make an appointment with your NUT. Overeaters Anonymous. Track your food and focus on protein and fluids.

Probably. Getting enough protein is critical for healing and for weight loss. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

They don't have any Protein. You should be doing everything you can to get in your protein. I am guessing if you are only eating 300 calories you aren't yet reaching your protein target.

The only issue that relates to your concern that I noticed immediately post-op was a bit of mental fuzziness. Probably due to recovering from surgery, anesthesia, and really low carbs.

Thanks for your response! At this point, 2 years out...I am not even sure what my caloric intake should be and how it should be broken out in terms of how much protein to consume etc...any advice on this? Sent from my SM-G925W8 using the BariatricPal App My advice? Make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your specific needs.

I had a great experience. I was a little sore, uncomfortable, and fatigued initially but was't miserable.

I agree that absolutes and generalizations like: never, always, all, everyone, only, etc., can be dangerous, especially for self-talk.

My tips are just to make sure you take advantage of everything you are allowed to consume. Now is not the time to restrict and deprive yourself. Crushed ice and sugar-free Popsicles can give you crunch.

I couldn't get all of my protein (100 grams) without eating protein-rich snacks and meals.

You don't mention what you are doing. Are you: Tracking your food?Consuming all of your Protein and fluids (at least 64 oz) every day? What is your protein target? Avoiding starches, added sugars, and fried foods? Practicing mindful eating? Taking your Vitamins and supplements as instructed? Since your injury have you looked for other forms of exercise? Have you talked to your NUT about your challenges and goals? If so, what does he or she advise? What does your surgeon say? Without more information it is hard to offer specific suggestions. You may be eating too much or may not be eating enough. Either of those can cause slower weight loss. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

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Anything in extreme can be a problem. There is such a thing as exercise bulimia. Talking with a counselor or therapist sounds like a great idea.

If you are already short staffed, how is firing you going to improve matters? I think the whole world is going insane.

That would be a good place to start.