Inner Surfer Girl

What phase are you on? At 7 days I was on full liquids. I didn't have salsa until I was on soft foods. Maybe try some V8 in the meantime.

You didn't answer the previous poster's question. Are you taking a PPI?

You just need to try a variety to see what you like. Everyone's tastes are different. I like: Premier Protein (chocolate is my favorite, but I also like the strawberry and vanilla) GNC Lean 25 (my favorite is orange cream) Syntrax nectar (my favorite is fuzzy navel) Quest (salted caramel) Carnation no sugar added Breakfast essentials ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates (these were great when I was on clears, now they are an easy way to boost my protein by adding them to my Water bottle)

I have been reading with alarm several posts from people lately who have recently had surgery and don't seem to have gotten the message about how important Protein is to their healing and their weight loss. It is as if a whole group have completely skipped any nutrition education and think that it is ok to starve themselves. Protein is critical (a minimum of 80-100 grams, depending on your surgeon's recommendation for your specific needs) Fluid is critical (at least 64 oz.). You do not get bonus points for not reaching those goals. In fact, it will slow your weight loss and healing. (Climbing down off of my soap box for now.)

I would be concerned, especially if this is the only thing you are eating. At 7 weeks out, raw vegetables don't sound like the best use of the small volume you have for Protein. If you are eating your protein first, you may still have a little room for some soft cooked vegetables. I cannot imagine at seven weeks having much room for more.

Why in the world would you not be honest with your psychologist? 500 calories a day for someone who runs is INSANE. I cannot imagine any health professional condoning that. Have you ever been assessed for anorexia and/or bulimia? I am not a mental health professional but from what you describe I wouldn't be surprised if some of that might be at play here.

You need to be sipping Fluid or protein or eating something with protein all day. You CANNOT wait until you are hungry or thirsty or happen to remember. You need to treat getting in ALL of your fluids and protein like it is your job. It sounds like you don't seem to realize how serious this is. You also seem to think that you are helping things by starving yourself. It is counterintuitive, but the worst thing you can do for weight loss is to not get enough protein and fluids. You are actually being counterproductive. I hate to see you wind up in the ER or worse because of dehydration and malnutrition.

Protein and fluids. Your first and foremost priority every day, no matter what phase you are on, should be getting at least 64 oz of Fluid and meeting your protein target. Every day. Both fluids and protein are critical for healing and for weight loss.

Please see if you can find a counselor to talk to. This is all very concerning. Please see if the psych who did your clearance can see you or recommend someone to you.

500 calories a day is NOT HEALTHY. I am surprised you have a functioning metabolism. Did this come up when you had your psych clearance?

Do you not have a NUT? Did you not receive any nutrition counseling? Were you not given any post-op nutrition instructions? My Protein target is 100 grams of protein every day. With one exception, I was within +/- 5 grams of 100 grams every day once I got home from the hospital in the first few weeks. It took longer for me to get 64 oz of Fluid every day, but I was close. You cannot heal, let alone lose weight, on 8 oz of fluid and less than 8 oz of Protein shake. I HIGHLY recommend you make an appointment with your NUT.

I am sure it is healthy, it just doesn't sound like enough Protein. Unless you are drinking a couple of gallons in a day then it can't possibly have enough protein.

MyFitnessPal is free app that you can download to your phone. 1) if you drink a partial Protein shake then you count what you drank. 2) But, you should be drinking more than one protein shake in a day. According to my surgeon there is no physical reason you shouldn't be able to drink 3 premier Proteins (33 oz liquid/90 grams protein) the day after surgery. I am really concerned that you aren't getting nearly enough liquids and protein.

I never crushed any of mine.

I like Palmer's cocoa butter and cocoa oil. They both have vitamin E and smell great.

A slim fast and a bowl of soup does not sound like a healthy way to lose the weight. I am surprised that they congratulated you for losing too much in such an unhealthy way.

I highly recommend that you track your food so that you KNOW how much protein you are getting. Otherwise, how will you know whether or not you are hitting your protein target? I use MyFitnessPal and it is a lifesaver since I can't remember what I did 10 minutes ago.

Today was the first time I got in our pool at home since the fall. I have been regularly swimming laps at our local wellness center because they have an indoor pool. Not only am I wearing a smaller bathing suit, I was able to walk over an uneven stone path without having to hold onto anything. Plus, I was able to squeeze between the hand-rail and the fence to go get the skimmer. That is a first. Edited: spelling

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

If you can. I think it really depends on your physical capacity. I couldn't have walked 30 min 3 weeks post-op, but then again, I couldn't do it pre-op either. I didn't start any intense exercise until I was cleared to get on the pool.

P.S., you don't have to make every meal decision for a lifetime today. You get to eat three or more times a day for the rest of your life.

I guess it depends on what you mean about foods you are used to versus healthy foods. For instance, I still eat Peanut Butter every once in a while --- just not very often because the Protein to calorie ratio isn't great. I am a year out and make almost all of my food choices based on the protein content. Pre-op, I lived on carbs. Now, I don't. It hasn't felt like a burden or that I am deprived. As a matter of fact, most of the flavor in food is in the Proteins (probably the fats). I choose small quantities of delicious, nutritious foods most of the time now because I want to. Breads, rice, Pasta, etc. are pretty much just filler that I don't need or really want any more for that matter. If I do choose something with healthy carbs (like oatmeal), I just do my best to add protein to it.

How much Protein does that give you?

I do some lowfat dairy products, but most everything else I choose full fat (because fake fat and added sugar are not healthy trade offs in my opinion). I have found that post-op, a little goes a long way.

So, it sounds like you are not getting your protein either. I cannot stress enough that you HAVE to get in your water/fluids and protein if you want to heal.