MsUjima

I keep my weight on http://myfitnesspal.com/ (which is free) and they do the chart.

I get plenty of Protein. I drink a Protein shake every morning made up of unflavored Isopure 2 scoops (52 grams) and pure protein (35 grams). Then I eat regularly doing the day.

I drink a protein shake for breakfat. I use two scoops of unflavored Isopure power (52 grams) and 1 can of pure protein (35 grams) with stevia sweetner and ice. I then eat whatever protein I feel like during the day without worrying about my protein intake.

I regularly experience plateaus any where from a couple of weeks to a month long. I start taking body measurements once a month which shows that even when I seem to stall I have lost body fat in inches. Here is a copy of my past 180 days weight loss Which shows the frequency and length of some of plateau. Once I recognized it as a pattern - I stopped worrying about it. Just stay on the program and trust the process.

I am taking general multi-vitamin; calcium, d-3(?) and B12.

I have severe hot flashes. that started in the last month. Some of it is "dumping" and I think the culprit is "fatty foods". Unfortunately, doesn't seem to take much, I cooked greens with neckbones and bacon for flavoring. I ate the greens and neckbones and had a hot flash. But I also get them throughout the day unrelated to eating. I check my blood sugar and it is not hypoglycemic. anyone have a suggestion I would be happy to hear them.

I have watched all three seasons. From what I can tell only two out of 30 had little weight loss. Both became immediately resistant to following the diet. I looked up Penny (the one who lost only five lbs) had a "weight fetish" she had been on several shows claiming she was trying to lose weight: Dr. Phil, a british show. She got her self labeled as the heaviest woman in the world (in Guniness) and she claimed that she had lost weight by having sex 4 or times a day. I came away thinking that she didn't want to lose weight she just wanted to be on TV. I like the show because generally the people are quite successful -- but not without a struggle. What I don't like about it is it is overly scripted. The people always seems as if they are reading to me and also I would like to seem them followed for more than a year. because many don't have the surgery until the 3rd or 4th month which means that we only see a few months of surgical weight loss.

I have been about 700 calories

I use All ONe Senior powder Vitamin- I buy it from Amazon.

There is also evidence of higher incidence of alcoholism post surgery. Some of that may be due addiction transfer (food to alcohol) but some is also due to different methablising alcohol . QUOTE: "Among RYGB patients, there was a significant decrease in alcohol consumption in the first year after surgery, compared to the year before surgery, but not in the second year. Thus, the increase in alcohol use disorder symptoms following RYGB surgery was likely a result of an increase in alcohol sensitivity following surgery combined with resumption of higher levels of alcohol consumption in the second post-operative year ... This is concerning, given the negative impact heavy drinking may have on Vitamin and mineral status, liver function and weight loss." See, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246775.php

I am 10 weeks post-surgery. Been on solid foods for about 2 weeks. I had everything but the crust last week it went well. My concern is whether the crust would cause dumping syndrome and also making sure I keep my carb intake low to maximize weight lost.

Yes, he is getting over 120 grams of protein. His issue is getting enough calories

My son had the surgery almost a month ago. He is a big man 6'6' /500 lbs and he is very active. He hasn't been feeling well and he thinks it is because he is not getting enough calories. Any suggestions?

Personally I would only have bacon/cheese quiche and sausage