Inner Surfer Girl

I didn't do the calculations for you. How much protein are you actually consuming? Just make sure you are getting at least 64 oz of Fluid (I am not sure what that is in liters) and are meeting your protein target. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

What you are experiencing is perfectly normal. If you feel like you must do something, then focus on getting in ALL of your water (not most) and getting in all of your protein.

I try not to focus on results, but on inputs. But, I do reward myself when I hit milestones. One of my favorite rewards is getting a massage. Another is a mani/pedi.

This is definitely something you need to talk to your surgeon about.

Swim!

Get a box of sugar-free Popsicles. They are great to munch on and will give you some Fluid. Both pre and post-op sugar free Popsicles and sugar free Jello are great.

This site is full of advice. Do you have specific questions? What are you challenges? The best advice I can give is to: Follow your program. Track your food. Make sure you drink at least 64 oz Fluid a day. Make sure you reach your Protein target daily. Avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods. Practice eating mindfully: eat slowly, take small bites, and chew thoroughly. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise. Stay off the scale. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

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This sounds like something you need to discuss with your surgeon and various physicians. Coming up with a pain management plan is something your healthcare team has the expertise to do.

I was fortunate in that my surgeon didn't require weight loss for my pre-op diet.

Protein and Water are really the best ways to curb your appetite. Why not make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your concerns? Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

This sounds like something you might want to talk with a therapist about. Did you talk about these issues with your dietician?

Your surgeon just needs to watch his back. I have a super soaker and I'm not afraid to use it!

This sounds like s great question for your NUT. When I was on full liquids, I would have had to have strained out the beans and chunks.

I like the caramel, chocolate, and raspberry best.

This really is s conversation you need to have with your surgeon. You should be fine as long as you are following your program. Weight loss is such an individual thing and there are so many variables, I really can't predict what your surgeon expects. Good luck.

Focus on what you can control: following your program. Not what you can't control: the numbers on the scale. Follow your program. Track your food. Make sure you get at least 64 oz of Fluid every day. Make sure you reach your Protein target every day. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Avoid starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods. Exercise when cleared. And, stay off the scale.

None of us lose weight at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and slow downs. Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. We all stall and just about everyone stalls about three weeks after surgery. I highly recommend that if you are going to obsess about the numbers on the scale that you plan to weigh infrequently. Early out, I chose to weigh only at my doctors appointments. Now, weigh no more frequently than once a week. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Before I checked out of the hospital, I had an occupational therapist stop by to see what I might need. This is something appropriate to bring up with an occupational therapist or even the nursing staff.

I guess it depends on what it is marinated in. Did you make it? If you know the individual ingredients then you can calculate each ingredient separately. Sometimes, especially for restaurant food, I just do a search in MyFitnessPal to see what similar things come up. As a rule of thumb, when estimating, I try to underestimate my Protein and overestimate carbs and fats.

I agree. I suggest that you make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your concerns.

I agree. Also, other than some slight pain in my shoulder due to gas, I wouldn't really even describe what I felt as painful. It was more discomfort than anything.

Because clothes have mass.

Can you plan a meal, snack, or at least a protein shake or bar during your practice time. That is an awful long time to go without some protein when you are having a challenge getting it all in. I hope you are at least sipping fluid/water during that time.@innersurfergirl- I do manage to get in liquids as we are outside in Florida and I would die if I didn't! I take a poweraide zero around and add water to the bottle so I am constantly drinking as I go and we water break the players frequently so I drink then too. My NUT thought that was too long to go to so I am looking at sneaking in a couple of ounces of chicken or turkey jerkey around 5-5:30 hopefully that will help and then I wont eat after 8PM. I am not getting in 1000 calories a day though a lot of days I am closer to 500-600 a good day would be 800 calories If you are working out intensely then you definitely need to up your calories. I am surprised you have been cleared for intense exercise before being able to do so. ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates have 15 grams of protein and you can add them to your water bottle. You could also add Syntrax nectar. Why won't you eat after 8 pm? Especially if you are low on protein.

Can you plan a meal, snack, or at least a Protein shake or bar during your practice time. That is an awful long time to go without some protein when you are having a challenge getting it all in. I hope you are at least sipping fluid/water during that time.