Inner Surfer Girl

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

Unfortunately, he is a "he" and you are female. As a female, we store a lot of hormones in our fat and as we lose weight, we get to deal with wacky hormone fluctuations when we are rapidly losing weight. Believe me, things are not as dire as they may seem now. Please talk to your PCP and/or your surgeon's office about your concerns. If you do not have a therapist, see if the person who did your psych clearance can see you or recommend someone. Counseling can be invaluable for helping you learn to manage your feelings and emotions in a healthy way.

I personally think 800 calories is extremely low, especially if your activity level is high. My priority is protein (at least 100 grams a day) and fluids. I avoid, for the most part, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods. Eating too little can keep your metabolism artificially low.

I am over a year post-op and starting to eat more salads. I tried a half size of their new Mediterranean Chicken power salad and it was quite tasty.

600 calories may be too low. Have you talked to your NUT? One thing that can prolong stalls is not getting enough calories to support your activity level. What is your protein target? Are you reaching your protein target every day?

A stall at three weeks after surgery is very common. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. Everyone stalls, and just about everyone stalls about three weeks after surgery. Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight, you will experience stalls. Just follow your program. Make sure you are getting at least 64 oz of Fluid and reaching your Protein target every day. 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.

Who knows? A true stall can last several weeks. (Not losing for a few days is not really a stall.) Just follow your program. Focus on getting at least 64 oz of Fluid and ALL of your Protein. 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.

I carry most of my weight in my lower body and have severe lymph edema/lipoedema in my legs. I was surprised to see that I did start losing fat in my legs right away. I figured it would be the last to go. I have lost over 200 pounds and I definitely look like a melting snowman but I do continue to see changes in my butt, hips, thighs/legs. I also started physical therapy for my lymphedema after surgery which makes a big difference. @innersurfergirl thank you so much for your response. I had just recently read an article about lipodemea and wondered if I may have had this for some time and was just never diagnosed. I wonder if I may be able to send you a message to pick your brain about some things, I would love to get your direct input since it sounds like you know exactly where I am coming from. Thank you again! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Sure. I'd be glad to help. PM me anytime.

Congratulations on making the decision to change your life. You MAY be over optimistic about being able to have surgery this summer, but it MAY be possible. Are you using insurance? The biggest things that will influence your surgery date are: 1) insurance requirements, 2) pre-op clearances, and 3) your surgeon's program/availability. Some insurance companies require a pre-op supervised diet that can range from 3-months, to 6-months, or even more. Clearances can take time, especially if it takes time to schedule testing. You may also be required to take nutrition classes, etc. Be prepared to practice patience, polite persistence, and positivity.

I carry most of my weight in my lower body and have severe lymph edema/lipoedema in my legs. I was surprised to see that I did start losing fat in my legs right away. I figured it would be the last to go. I have lost over 200 pounds and I definitely look like a melting snowman but I do continue to see changes in my butt, hips, thighs/legs. I also started physical therapy for my lymphedema after surgery which makes a big difference.

What was your starting weight? 18 pounds could be great relative to how much you have to lose? What is your Protein target? 600 calories does not seem like enough, but again, it is relative to your protein target. Mine is 100 grams so 600 calories is extremely low. Just follow your program. Focus on getting at least 64 oz of Fluid and reaching your protein target every day. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

Yes.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you plan to lose a significant amount of weight, you will experience stalls. It's what you do when you experience a stall that makes a difference. If you let it derail you or send you into a tail spin, then stay off the scale. Just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. After that, they are less predictable. You may find you experience significant stalls around weights that you have maintained for a while pre-op. 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.

I was able to take tablets and pills pretty soon after surgery. Personally I would try the adult. Check the label but I know the children's liquid is full of high fructose corn syrup. I bet the children's chewable would be the same.

Just be careful. I LOVED liver cheese pre-op. Post-op it is a bit fatty for me. I don't specifically limit fatty foods but have found that foods with a higher fat content are not as appetizing as they once were and can make me a little woozie. Just go slow and see how well you handle it.If I recall, livercheese is by Oscar Mayer, right? Square piece with white fat around the edge? What I purchased is nothing like that. These are the ingredients: Ingredients: beef, beef liver, beef kidneys, beef heart, Water, sea salt, onion powder, white pepper, coriander, marjoram, all spice beefliverwurst12406.jpg With that being said, I absolutely plan on taking it slow, my new stomach may or may not like it. Was just excited to realize there is something else I can try during that stage that is healthy. Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App That isn't a lot of protein. You may want to try to find things with a bigger protein punch. I lived on/live on Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.

It gets better! Get out a pen and paper and make a schedule for the day for when to take your meds, supplements, etc. And set short-term fluid/protein targets throughout the day.

Just be careful. I LOVED liver cheese pre-op. Post-op it is a bit fatty for me. I don't specifically limit fatty foods but have found that foods with a higher fat content are not as appetizing as they once were and can make me a little woozie. Just go slow and see how well you handle it.

Your daughter can't clean up after her graduation party? You can't hire someone to clean up after the graduation party? Personally, if that is the only thing that is keeping you from having surgery that day I would put on my thinking cap to see if I could find a solution. There is nothing wrong with asking for help.

The easy way is to reread the thread. The people who liked each post is at the bottom of the post.

It is more lot kelt that it will be the he exact opposite. It is hard to explained. Initially, I really didn't want food, but you have to get in all of your Protein and fluids. Right out of surgery I was only allowed ice chips until the next morning when I had a leak test. After that I could have clear fluids: clear protein, Jello, Water. Plain water was the hardest thing to he down. I had to make sure I sipped something at all times in order to not get dehydrated and to get enough protein.

I didn't have a required amount to lose pre-op, so I focused on one new habit at a time.

MyFitnessPal is a free online app for your phone that helps you easily track your food (especially protein). It also works will with other apps (for instance if you have a fitness tracker).

My surgeon made sure that anyone who had to travel more than 30 minutes had a plan to stop and walk every 30 minutes or so on the way home. So, yes, you absolutely need to stop and walk frequently. Talk to your surgeon about what he suggests. I also brought a pillow to put across my abdomen to help with the jarring and bumps in the road. My mom drove me home in her SUV and I had trouble getting in and out of it before surgery so we devised a step with a wooden pallet that would help me to step in. It helped pre-op and was a lifesaver post-op. Best of luck with your surgery!

I am so sorry you are struggling. A change in routine can throw us for a loop, especially if we don't take the time to plan. First, do you have a therapist and/or have you been attending support group meetings? Have you ever considered attending recover meetings like Overeater's Anonymous (OA.org)? It is a worldwide organization so you may be able to find support meetings when you travel. Second, I suggest you go back to basics. Track your food, eat protein first, make sure you are reaching your protein target every day, avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods, drink AT LEAST 74 oz of Fluid a day, take your Vitamins and supplements, as directed, and exercise. A red flag to me is that nowhere on your post do you mention how much protein you are getting. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

It is great that you are addressing your food addiction issues. The surgery is only a tool, we still need to do the mental and emotional work to be healthy. Do you have a therapist? A good eating disorders therapist can be invaluable. You may also want to consider attending some Overeaters Anonymous (OA.org) or similar recovery meetings. There are resources, like literature and podcasts, and meeting schedules on the OA.org website.