Inner Surfer Girl

Are you on a pre-op diet? I know when I first get "clean" from sugar, etc., my emotions are very raw. Also, as we rapidly lose weight, our hormones get wacky and we can experience a lot of emotional ups and downs (we store a lot of hormones in our fat). Be gentle with yourself and realize that it will pass and things will get better. Crying is ok. Journaling is a great way to "dump" all of your uncomfortable feelings and emotions. Take a walk. Take a bath. Just try really hard not to take it out on your loved ones. When we remove our usual coping mechanism (food), we need to learn healthier ways to cope with stress, and uncomfortable feelings and emotions. This is where a good therapist, support group, and even a 12-step recovery group like OA (OA.org), can be invaluable.

Allow me to disagree. You can't expect somebody who's just had surgery to have 80-100gr a Protein daily. That's just not possible. I am three days out and my new stomac can't handle more than 3 table spoons of yogurt at a time if not less. We all do it at our own pase, as are all different. Weight loss is not a race and we all do it differently. My surgeon in fact dos expect it. He said there was no physical reason someone couldn't drink 3 premier Protein drinks in one day (33 oz of fluid/90 grams of protein) and expected us to do it. It can be done. It may take all day, but it can be done.

I had crushed ice, jello, ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, and water in the hospital.

I don't know why one day you are satisfied and another you aren't. It could have to do with what you are eating (especially if you are eating carbs/sugars), it could be head/emotional hunger, it could be stomach acid, or, you could actually be hungry. I recommend that you make an appointment with your NUT and talk about it. Share your food logs. Also, journal about when you are hungry and when you are not. Maybe your NUT can see a pattern.

I am glad you shared this. It is interesting to note the very first item is at least 50 grams of Protein. I know the last time we talked about it you were nowhere near that amount. How are you doing at getting at least 50 grams of protein and 64 oz of Water a day? Did you call and make an appointment with your NUT and therapist?

I haven't done it, nor have I reached goal, but I don't know any reason you couldn't do it as long as you are able to get in all of your protein and fluids.

You really have to read labels to make sure they are bariatric friendly. Some Protein shakes are marketed to body builders and have high carbs, some are marketed to the elderly (also high carb), and still others are marketed to the general public (high carb). Anything you see advertised on tv or through multilevel marketing probably has high carb.

Welcome! Just going through the process will change you. But, from my experience, it is for the better. If you take this process seriously, keep an open mind, learn as much as you can, use all of your resources, and follow your program guidelines, you will experience a transformation. It is like an intense boot camp for personal growth. Wouldn't you rather become a better version of yourself than stay stuck? One book I recommend frequently is: Eat it Up! by Connie Stapleton. It is very helpful. So is journaling, meditation, spiritual practice, etc. One key to success is learning how to manage stress and emotions without using food. I also recommend that you use all of the resources available to you: your bariatric team, NUT, a counselor or therapist, support group meetings, and 12-step recover groups (like OA -- OA.org). I am considerably older than you and have been obese for many more years. Pre-op, losing weight was a near impossibility for me. It was a struggle just not to gain. Post-op, it is like a night and day difference. If I follow the program, I lose weight. I still experience periodic stalls. Anyone who wants to lose a large amount of weight will. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate, we all experience periodic stalls and slowdowns. The key is how you react to those stalls. To succeed in this process you will do well if you practice patience, polite persistence, perseverance, and positivity. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall P.S., I am writing this with my legs in compression boots as I am doing my twice daily physical therapy for my lymphedema. Getting treatment for my lymphedema is another important thing that has resulted from my journey so far. Keep us posted on how you are doing!

Welcome! All I can suggest is that you just keep sipping. You probably will be sipping constantly until the swelling goes down and you can consume more liquids at once. Are you just drinking Water?

Those recommended menus are seriously low in Protein. Wow.

You CANNOT compare your progress with anyone else. This is not a contest.

Wow, I am surprised you didn't wind up with herniated incisions.

Welcome to both of you. I HIGHLY recommend you read this site. There is a ton of information here. Once you have read a good bit, feel free to post specific questions. It usually helps to start a thread with a title for your specific question so it is easy to find. You will get more answers that way. I also recommend you write everything down (if you memory is anything like mine, it helps to record everything). Keep a running list of questions for your surgeon and bariatric team. They will also probably give you a notebook or binder. If not, you will want to get one to keep all of the paperwork handy. Be prepared to practice polite persistence, patience, perseverance, and positivity. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

I'm an academic advisor and this is one of the topics that I speak to my students about. You need to understand time management skills. Planners are great for that, as are wall calendars for the daily visual reminder of due dates. I agree. Be sure and schedule EVERYTHING: sleep, meals, exercise, work, classes, homework, exams, assignments, study time, project milestones, fun, social time, church/spiritual practice, family obligations, etc., etc., etc.

Below the "End", mine has a reply box with a plus sign to the left and "send" to the right.

This is a great question for your bariatric team. It will vary based on your surgeon and your insurance requirements.

Ahhh that's great to know .. But I still need to know, does your daily protein requirement reduces as you come down in weight? I know for sure someone weighing 70kg needs much less protein that someone weighing 120kg! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No, your protein requirement does not decrease. I was told my protein target is for life.But why? That doesn't make sense to me. Plus the daily recommended protein intake for an average healthy woman is 46g per day. Prior to the surgery I don't think anyone really counted their daily intake of protein. Yet most of us had never had a problem. Protein shakes really made me sick and triggered what seemed like dumping syndrome for me although I made sure they have 0 carbs and 0 sugar. So my doctor advised me to stop all protein shakes and concentrate of food source of protein instead. I now I'm feeling much better though I'm not really able to meet my daily target of protein yet. He said I will get there gradually. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Why? According to my understanding from my surgeon's explanation it is that my body's set point needs 100 grams of protein to understand that I am not starving. If my body does not get that much protein it will panic and do everything it can to prepare for famine. If it is getting enough protein then "life is good" and my metabolism will run at its optimal level. We don't store protein, so if our bodies think that protein is scarce then it assumes that we are experiencing a famine and shifts into crisis mode --- which includes storing extra fat.

This looks like my scale: Camry 11lb / 5kg Precision Digital Mixing Bowl Kitchen scale Stainless Steel Five Measuring Modes (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ZSQV34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NfPoxbBF3N5F3

Best of luck! See you on the other side.

I have something similar (but not as extreme) on my right thigh. I mostly notice it mostly at night. I am not taking any medication for it though. It seems to be getting better.

Ahhh that's great to know .. But I still need to know, does your daily protein requirement reduces as you come down in weight? I know for sure someone weighing 70kg needs much less protein that someone weighing 120kg! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No, your protein requirement does not decrease. I was told my protein target is for life.

I am so glad to hear you are doing better getting in your fluids and protein. I am concerned. I just don't want you to wind up in the hospital from something that can be avoided.

When I was on soft foods I ate refried Beans with cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, tuna, grilled salmon, etc. I didn't have room for much more than the Protein. I did start having some green beans on occasion, but I certainly wouldn't have had room for mashed potatoes (plus, I avoid starches). The World According To Eggface blog has some recipe ideas for the soft phase.

This surgeon sounds like someone who doesn't understand bariatric patients.

One good book that I often recommend is: Eat it Up! by Connie Stapleton.