Inner Surfer Girl

Not at all.

Yes, I was pretty fuzzy for a while post-op. It should get better, especially when you are able to get your calories up and get In some good carbs.

You can get all of that in but it won't be easy, especially at first. You will need to sip, sip, sip all day.

Hiccups are one signal of overeating. Eat slowly and mindfully and you will start to learn to stop eating before you get to that point.

Hi we should be buddies had my procedure May 26th also, my highest weight was 268 my surgery weight was 250 and I am only at 232 so I have lost only 18 pounds since surgery. I too feel it should be coming off much faster and don't know why everyone else seems to be losing a pound or more a day and I am less than a half a pound a day. I feel I am taking in very few calories and for a whole week I didn't lose anything was feeling quite discouraged myself. I'm sure it's got to come off considering I'm only consuming a fraction of what I used to and my energy level is starting to increase. Was wondering if being post-menopausal has anything to do with me losing weight slower??? But that's a whole nother topic :-) Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App If I had to hazard a guess it is more likely due to your low Protein intake more than anything. It sounds counterintuitive, but you need protein in order to heal and to lose weight. Protein also keeps your metabolism running.

Have you tried just taking a tablet?

Totally agree with this advice. Some more questions you should ask yourself: - How long have you been struggling with the weight? - How many times have you tried to lose it? - Have you previously had success with a diet/exercise/lifestyle change that you think will give you the results you want if you put your mind to it? - What is keeping you from making lifestyle changes to getting healthier (no judgment! this is just a point worth being honest with yourself about) Personally, I never thought I'd have WLS. I don't know anyone who's had it and always thought it was for 'other people'. I spent 10 years going on and off diets and exercise programs while the result was my actually getting heavier every single year. WLS sounded really drastic and at 34 years old and 244lbs, I thought I was just the right diet away from losing the weight and keeping it off. Finally earlier this year, I decided to stop kidding myself and take the step. I'm only 2+ weeks out but truly feel it's the best thing I could have ever done for myself. (Apologies if this sounds like I'm advocating for WLS (well, I am, but only based on my own personal experience). Ultimately it's about you being honest with yourself and exploring other options before you decide to go down this road. I appreciate your response! These are all very good questions that im currently asking myself. I've got a little journal going and everything. Its been difficult for me to be completely honest with myself. I'm my own worst critic. I have tried to diet and lose weight so many times but I have no discipline. I get obsessed with it for no longer than a week or two, then i end up binge eating and feel like my progress has been sabotaged. I also get frustrated because I know I have medical conditions that aren't on my side when it comes to weight loss. Its a lifestyle change that I just can't seem to grasp. For 30 years food has been a major part of my life; when I'm happy, sad, bored, anxious...I've always eaten. I know this weight didn't creep up over night and I know I won't be able to lose it overnight, so I worry that in my mind I think that's what surgery will do, be my fix all...I'm just scared to take the leap of faith I guess. Everyone has been so kind and insightful. Congrats on your progress; I hope your journey continues pleasantly for you! Thanks again. One key to my success so far is that I finally decided to be rigorously ho eat with myself and my medical team. I don't have to share all of my business with anyone else, but being honest with myself and those I want to help me is critical.

Quest has a banana flavored protein powder.

Are you taking a PPI? It might be acid. Are you drinking enough? It might be dehydration. Are you eating enough/getting enough Protein? You might be hungry.

If I had a passport and extra money I'd come see you!

One thing that helped me pre-op was to load up on non-starchy vegetables. Add extra broccoli or cauliflower to your meals. Get the microwave veggie steamer packets. That makes it easy to add extra veggies. Get raw peppers, celery, etc to munch on if you get the nibbles. Drink a lot of Water. If in doubt, drink more water. Are you tracking your food? Have you given up caffeine and carbonation?

I pray that with the gallbladder surgery they will be able to see what is wrong and treat it. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

I agree. It costs more to eat healthy if you are still buying junk, too. I am saving money just on breaking the Diet Coke habit alone.

Wow, 40 grams of protein and 300 grams carbs is way out of whack. You have got to increase your protein: it is critical for healing and weight loss. Your carbs need to come after you are reaching your protein target. You can live for a while without carbs, not protein.

I eat bananas. Yes, they are relatively high in sugar and carbs but they are also nutritious. Stick to a small banana (or half of a larger banana) if you are overly concerned about carbs. Just make sure you eat it with Protein and track it.

I am so sorry to hear about your difficulties. You are in my prayers. Can your surgeon's office prescribe a visiting nurse or someone to check on you? Can you let a local church know that you are isolated so that at least someone can stop by occasionally to make sure you are ok? I hate that you are so isolated and have to go through this alone. Where are you located?

I have gotten not Adult liquid Tylenol and adult generic at CVS. You may have to ask for help at the pharmacy if you can't find it.

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. Everyone stalls and just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery (give or take a few days). Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your fluids and Protein. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

Love! You go girl!

I think I heard this mentioned but am not really familiar with the game. How does it work?

Without knowing what you are doing it is hard to offer suggestions. What food phase are you on? Are you tracking your food? Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Fluid a day? What is your Protein target? Are you eating at least that much every day? Are you eating enough? Are you eating mindfully: taking small bites, chewing thoroughly, and eating slowly? Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup) and fried foods? Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Are you exercising? Have you talked to your NUT about your concerns? 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 experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. Just follow your program. Drink at least 64 oz of Fluid. Make sure you are getting in all of your Protein. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

You made perfect sense to me and this is great advice!

Oh, goody! This sounds like it could be entertaining.