Inner Surfer Girl

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Almost everyone e experiences periodic stalls and slow downs, and just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

No, I have never had those gel Bites. I did eat sugar free jello. No, I didn't drink vitamin water zero. No, I didn't use unflavored protein but was prepared to. But, I was getting enough protein through other means.

I don't know. You didn't provide any context or details. What was your starting weight? Current weight? What is your goal weight? What does your food look like? Are you tracking your food? Are you getting in all of your Protein? Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid every day? Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods? 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

Welcome. I was fortunate in that my PCP referred me to an outstanding surgeon at a Bariatric Center of Excellence. I highly recommend that you put together a notebook (if your surgeon's office doesn't give you one), to keep up with all of the paperwork, educational information, and appointments. Write everything down!

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.

The first vegetables I ate were the single serve green Beans you put in the microwave (green giant?). The first vegetables I ate were the single serve green beans you put in the microwave (green giant?).

Welcome back! You can get lots of support on this site. Congratulations on recognizing you need help. Have you made an appointment with your NUT to talk about your challenges and goals? Do you have a therapist? Have you attended any support group meetings? If not, I would suggest you get on the phone tomorrow and start making some appointments. In the meantime, go back to basics: Follow your program. Track your food. Make sure you are getting at least 64 oz of Fluid, every day. What is your Protein target? Eat protein first and make sure you are reaching your protein target daily. Avoid starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I agree. Stick to sample packets of things early out. Don't buy a case or tub of anything until you know you can eat it post-op. I am over a year out and I am still working through a stash of things pre-op. (Some things have expiration dates so you need to be careful.)

Sounds delicious. When can I come over?

I have periodic pain in my right thigh. Usually at night. I am not taking anything for it.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. We all experience stalls, and just about everyone stalls about three weeks post-op. If you intend to lose a lot of weight, you will experience periodic stalls. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I wasn't told to limit fats on my pre-op diet. Just starches and carbs.

I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and couldn't be happier with my surgery, recovery, and progress so far.

I'm not sure why there's so much negativity about checking the scale often... I'm pre-op but I know every time I'm trying to lose weight I check the scale... As pre-op I don't expect to see daily changes, anytime I step on and it goes down it motivates me to keep up the good work... If it goes up often as it often does it tell me I need to try harder.I do understand the weight loss process after surgery is somewhat different . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Part of the issue is that there is not a direct relationship between what you do in the short term and the numbers on the scale. If you follow your program, you will see results on the scale in the medium and long term, but the short term -- not so much. Some people see the number on the scale as permission to indulge (I ate a box of donuts, but when I got on the scale the ne to say, I lost a pound), or as reason to restrict (I ate the required Protein yesterday and gained a pound, so tomorrow I am going to starve myself). There really isn't anything inherently wrong with weighing frequently if you can keep it in perspective. If, like many people, you let the numbers on the scale influence your mood or how you respond emotionally, then it may be a good idea to weigh infrequently.

Get some Water enhancers line: Mio drops/crystal light. There are generic versions. Decaf tea/Herb teas I liked ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates better than the Isopure during my clear phase.

I would think so. What does your surgeon say?

If you are being sleeved, and you have a skilled/experienced surgeon, you really don't have any reason to worry about this. When you are sleeved, your entire digestive system remains intact. The only thing that is removed is the stretchy part of the stomach. Malnutrition should only be a danger if you do not follow your post-op program. As long as you get enough Protein and fluids and take your Vitamins and supplements as directed post-op you will be fine. Long-term, you just need to eat nutritiously.

Glad to hear. Thanks for the update.

I am so sorry for your loss. I was able to be with one of my grandmother's the last week of her life. I was at her bedside with my mom and it was one of the most bittersweet experiences I have ever had. Sending hugs. I hope you will make an appointment with your doctor to talk about your meds and depression. You may also want to find some grief counseling. That can be another life changing experience. Unfortunately, we all experience grief at different times throughout our lives. There is a great benefit to learning how to grieve in healthy ways.

This is interesting. But, it shows how flawed it is to do this kind of research without complete information. It would be helpful information to know which users were following a supervised doctor's diet, were bariatric patients, and/or weight loss surgery patients. http://www.fastcoexist.com/3056448/want-to-lose-weight-eat-like-these-people-more-fiber-more-fat?utm_content=bufferfd76c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

I am enjoying doing the little things: Being able to stop and run into a drugstore on the way to an appointment, going back inside when I forgot something, taking flowers to my mom on Mother's Day rather than having them delivered, etc. I have started gardening in pots on my patio this year and am planning some flower beds.

Stick with the proteins and vegetables and avoid the starches (rice, chips, tortilla's), etc.

I have been mixing things into my cottage cheese. So, for instance, I have been making a Greek salad with cottage cheese. A bit of feta, a tbsp of tzatziki, some Kalamata olives, pickled peppers, and tomato makes a feast. Yesterday, I mixed in a tbsp of Mediterranean goat cheese spread in my scrambled egg.

I wouldn't use anything with high fructose corn syrup. As to oil, it depends on the kind of oil.

I use a MisfitShine and it synchs with MyFitnessPal, too.