Inner Surfer Girl

Getting in enough Protein and fluids and taking your Vitamins and supplements are critical for healing, healthy, and weight loss. What do you mean you cannot take any vitamins? Are you physically unable? What have you tried? Are you trying to take high potency vitamins on an empty stomach?

Out of context, who knows. Short-term weight fluctuations are usually related to Water retention, constipation, hydration/dehydration etc. Another excellent reason not to weigh frequently. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I'm taking in about 700 -800 calories a day. My activity level is still quite low too because I fatigue easily. Right now I get my protein from chicken noodle soup blended with some chicken, egg white (I ate it twice & gave me a tummy upset all day so I stopped eating it) and light cheese. I do not live in the United States so I don't have the protein shakes u do. This week I'm supposed to start on a larger variety of food so hopefully my protein sources will be more Sent from my SM-N910C using the BariatricPal App Do you have sprite in target? 700-800 calories seems low to me but I have a protein target of 100 grams a day. Getting in more protein and calories along with enough fluids will help with healing, fatigue, and weight loss. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

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It sounds to me like your body is happy at the current weight. The numbers on the scale are just that, numbers. Is there a particular reason you are so focused on that particular number?

I wasn't cleared to get into the pool until my incisions had completely closed with no holes.

I am back. I was offline most of last week because I was in the mountains of eastern Kentucky attending a writing workshop. It was an awesome experience and not something I could have even attempted a year ago (I was sleeved April 20, 2015). After over a year with my sleeve, I am over half-way to goal. Last week showed me how far I have progressed and also how much further I still have to go. It was a tiring week but I made it. One of my big concerns was my endurance. In addition, the physical accommodations were not exactly 21st century ADA compliant or bariatric friendly. I still survived. I was able to participate in almost everything with two major exceptions. I am looking forward to attending next year so that I can do the things I was physically unable to do this summer and more.

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I don't, but I am much farther out than you.

As to Ketchup, like everything else, read the label. My surgeon wants me to avoid high fructose corn syrup like the plague. Most prepared ketchups have high fructose corn syrup. I use ketchup every once in a blue moo. (I prefer salsa) so have one that doesn't have high fructose corn syrup.

I got in the pool as soon as I was cleared to get in the Water. I started with deep water aerobics, water walking/running, calisthenics, and weights. I worked my way up to lap swimming.

I am an introvert (with extrovert skills --- it's my super power!). Even introverts need friends and social interaction. I say that to encourage you to at least consider eventually trying a class someday. You may find that you actually like it!

It's about texture. My question would be pickled what? (I love anything pickled: cucumbers, veggies, kraut, etc.) Pickle juice is probably ok during liquids. A very soft inside of a pickled cucumber is probably ok on soft foods. I would save crunchier, denser pickled vegetables for once you are on mechanical foods.

They need you to be healthy, too! You don't get bonus points for going back too early, especially if you have complications or just need more time to recover.

It depends. I usually go by volume unless it's something solid.

By the way, since most gyms and fitness centers have personalities and cultures, and you have several to choose from, why not visit a variety before joining so you can get a flavor of the place?

It's up to you. I joined our local wellness center because I swim and they have an indoor pool. I have an outdoor pool at home but needed somewhere to swim in the winter or when the weather is bad.

One thing that can help me if I don't seem very self motivated is to sign up for a class. Maybe try a dance class, yoga class, or other activity that will get you moving. In addition to fitness centers, gyms, or YMCAs, I have seen exercise classes at churches, public libraries, senior centers, and even county extension offices.

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Yes, stalls are common. Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone experiences stalls 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.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. We all experience stalls and just about everyone 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, and exercise when cleared. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

It depends on your specific program and the kind of baby food. It is also very important to read labels carefully. Some baby food has a lot of sugar/carbs. Personally, I found real, adult food was much more palatable.

Yes, unfortunately. Her story, actions, behaviors, and attitude are a great example if only of how to not be successful. I would love to sit down with Whitney Thore from My Big Fat Fabulous Life and watch it together. It is very sobering (both the original episode and the follow-up).

No, but probably only because I had been diagnosed and was being treated for severe sleep apnea.

Whether you are trying to lose weight in order to be approved for surgery, on your pre-op diet, recovering from surgery, or in maintenance, it can really help to find things to do to keep you from overeating. Here is an nice article with some great ideas. What are your favorites? Are there any that you would add? http://toomuchonherplate.com/25-ways-for-better-care-instead-of-eating/