Inner Surfer Girl

Excellent article. Thanks for the information. I hadn't really thought about fat it my tongue before. I went to the dentist yesterday and asked the hygienist if she noticed any fat loss on my gums. She said she noticed some shrinkage -- whatever that means!

If you are like me, eating starches (toast and bread) will make me crave more starches.

Congratulations on the weight loss. I am sorry you are disappointed and frustrated. Have you talked to your NUT about your challenges and goals lately? That would be my first phone call. Are you attending support group meetings? Are you seeing a therapist? Have you considered attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings (OA.org)? You don't have to do this alone. In the meantime, go back to basics. Track your food. Focus on getting in all of your Protein. What is your protein target? Stay hydrated. Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day? Exercise. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

It may be due to the anesthesia.

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How do you know if it is for you? Ask questions and do your research. Make a list. List what benefits there are to not having surgery. List what benefits there are to having surgery. List the drawbacks/risks of not having surgery. List the drawbacks/risk of having surgery. List what your life is like now. List what you want your life to be like. Compare those lists.

No problems? Is that how you see it? No problems? Is that how you see it?

My post-op diet was: 1 week Clear liquids (with a couple of exceptions) 1 week full liquids 1 week soft 1 week soft mechanical 1 week solid, and so on. Just follow your surgeon's program. You will have post-op follow-ups along the way and your surgeon can assess your progress and make adjustments to your post-op diet as necessary. The biggest cause of leaks lost-op leaks is actually steroid use, so the best thing to do to avoid leaks is to: 1) follow your post-op diet, and) 2) don't take any new medications without talking to your surgeon first. Follow your program. Focus on getting 64 oz of Fluid. Make sure you reach your protein target. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall. Best of luck with your surgery! Don't forget to walk and sip, sip, sip.

Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise when cleared. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

You mention calories but not Protein. What is your protein target? Protein is critical for healing and weight loss. Eating enough protein helps keep your metabolism stoked. My target is at least 100 grams. At 100 grams, 700-800 calories would be extremely low, especially if you are exercising intensely. It sounds like you aren't eating enough. What does your NUT advise? Ways to keep your metabolism revved: Eat frequent small meals and Snacks of protein Exercise and move your body Stay hydrated Get enough restful sleep Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate and we all experience stalls. Follow your program. Track your food. Get at least 64 oz of Fluid a day. Reach your protein target every day. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

Why such a difference? What is your Protein target. Mine is 100 grams a day. That means at least 100 grams a day. 60 is very low, especially for a guy.

I am really surprised they specified low fat Peanut Butter. If you read labels, most peanut butter that is "low fat" or "reduced fat", has high fructose corn syrup in it. They basically dilute it with sugar to lower the fat ratio. PB2 would be what I would consider a real low fat option. Or, natural peanut butter with the fat skimmed off the top (but that would make it less creamy and harder to eat during the soft phase). Just my opinion.

Hey, @Babbs. Good to see you. I've been wondering where you were.

What protein target were you given initially? Mine is 100 grams.

I don't think sunlight and exercise are bro science: they do help with brain chemistry.

I'll miss you. You have been so helpful and inspirational to me.

I agree about the exercise. My exercise of choice is swimming. I always feel so much better after a swim. Plus, sunlight also helps me, so swimming outside is doubly pleasurable.

I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. Are you being treated for your depression? If not, I highly recommend that first thing tomorrow you call and make an appointment with your PCP and call your surgeon's office to see if you can get a referral to a good therapist who works with bariatric patients. You do not have to go through this without help. In the meantime, try taking a warm shower or bath, and get a good nights sleep. Be gentle with yourself. We are here to help. I take two antidepressants, have been since 2011. My depression only got worse after the surgery, the antidepressants are hardly helping. I didn't know there were therapist that work with bariatric patients only, I'll call my surgeon tomorrow and see what can be done. Thank you so much. Sent from my SM-G360T1 using the BariatricPal App You may need to have your meds adjusted if they aren't helping. There are therapists who work with bariatric/WLS patients but there aren't many. Your surgeon's office would be where I would start to see if you can find someone.

By definition, a stall is longer than a week. The "three week stall" is called that because it usually happens about three weeks after surgery, not because it lasts three weeks. The three week stall is where your body replenishes the energy/fluid that is stored in your liver that was depleted during the pre-op diet and post-op. It is possible that your body is doing the same thing now. It is also possible that your body just needs to take a break to rearrange, rebalance, etc. It has to do that periodically. As it dismantles the larger structure, there are going to be periods where you won't see changes on the scale. You still may see changes in your body, though. Please read this link: Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall There is a reason I posted it above.

I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. Are you being treated for your depression? If not, I highly recommend that first thing tomorrow you call and make an appointment with your PCP and call your surgeon's office to see if you can get a referral to a good therapist who works with bariatric patients. You do not have to go through this without help. In the meantime, try taking a warm shower or bath, and get a good nights sleep. Be gentle with yourself. We are here to help.

I didn't have a puree phase. I went from full liquids to soft foods. I ate a lot of: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, turkey, tuna, soft fish, refried beans, chili, etc. Did your NUT give you a list of foods for this phase?

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you are concerned, I would suggest you talk to your NUT. But, as long as you are following your program, getting in all of your fluids and Protein, and exercising, you should be fine. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Welcome! I started at the same age but at a much higher weight than you. I have lost over 200 pounds and still have a ways to go but I have absolutely no regrets.

Edited to add: take the adult. The children's liquid Tylenol has high fructose corn syrup in it.

Try liquid Tylenol.