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@@Hertsukfem31, I think many people answered this but I would just reaffirm that you are right, if you stuck to eating per the plan 3 meals a day with no Snacks the restriction from your surgery would probably help you to lose weight and maintain that weight. The reality is you can eat around your tool by grazing all day long and putting the wrong things in your new stomach. Logging your food helps you remain accountable to what you are eating and helps you to recognize when you have gone off plan. It is very easy to go off plan once you are healed, some of those habits creep back in. I don't measure everything, I have the most success when I eat 2 bites of Protein for every one bite of good carbs (fruits/vegetables). If I choose to have something in between I usually choose healthy protein heavy snacks. When I have gone off plan (usually vacation), I find myself either losing slower or even gain a pound for that week. It is very easy to get out of control if u let yourself. WLS is very hard work and clearly a lifelong commitment. Anyone that says it is easy and the weight falls off and remains off is full of it. Let them live a month in our shoes and they will get a taste of reality. Good luck to you on your journey, I am sure you will do great as you are still doing your homework!

I have to say that it is all well worth in and before you know it it will be over. Then you get to enter the phase of trying foods one at a time and realizing your tastes have changed dramatically. I promise it will be over soon!

The hot flashes have been happening to me several times a day ever since surgery. I don't feel nauseous though. I thought maybe I was going through menopause.

I would just give them a call just to be on the safe side. Have you been walking a lot or spending more time in bed? And getting enough fluids in? I do know your muscles can get very cramps if you are dehydrated. Not sure if this is the feeling you are getting. I did not experience that at all, it does not sound normal. I would definately give them a call and see what they tell you. Would you keep us posted? Please take care!

Hi! Here is the other thing I will add to this thread. food choices definately matter. If you eat good Proteins and some good carbs which your brain needs, you will remain fuller for longer periods of time and will likely avoid too much snacking in between. My nut suggested 2 bites of Protein to 1 bite of good carbs. ( good carbs are vegetables and some fruit). The funny thing is, once you get used to this it is what you crave when you are hungry. For snacking I focus on cheese, nuts, beef jerkey and lunch meat. After speaking with my nut, she tells me excellent choices for snacking. I have tried whole grain breads, I no longer like bread of any kind. It just doesn't stay with you very long and then you are hungry again in no time. Every once in an hike I will eat one or two bites of rice with my protein. Because I eat my protein first, I really can only take a bite of two. It satisfys my need for that starch without going overboard, same thing with potatoes. I steer clear of Pasta, I just do not like it anymore and I am Italian. My last meal was spaghetti and meatballs! It is very strange but I am ecstatic about it. I do believe it is about changing your mindset. I eat 3 meals per day and 2 Snacks if I feel like it. Total calories average between 1000 and 1100. I don't feel comfortable going above that and I make sure those calories are heavy protein and good carbs. Good luck to you guys!

I have become a picky eater as well. I crave good Proteins and good carbs. I don't eat fast food crap of any kind. My Snacks are rich in Protein. I am no longer a Slave to food and I got this way by 1. Having weight loss surgery and purging my old behaviors before hand. 2. Sticking to the plan provided to me until I was released to eat regular food. And then stick sticking to the basic rules. Of getting my liquids in, protein Vitamins and staying active 3. I don't eat anything I don't like, I find healty options I do like 4. I have told my brain and stomach that sugar and crappy food tastes horrible and it has worked for me. By the way, I don't dump so I could eat absolutely anything I want This is all about getting right in the head. If you can do this it will be successful. If you are not ready for life to change for you, you will not succeed. WLS really is only a tool to help you get to your goal. The other 90 percent is totally up to you. Now, I am about to go get on a cruise to Puerto Rico and Haiti for 9 days. My last cruise I lost 2.5lbs that week. I plan to do similarly on this one by living my new lifestyle. Lots of exercise and making sure I get good proteins, lots of Water and take my vitamins. Bon voyage!!

I appreciate the frozen ideas. I usually steer clear of all processed foods but in a pinch a few of these might do. I totally agree with prepackaging left overs and freezing the. I invested in a food storage vacumn system and I do this all the time. Unfortunately I am moving in mid April to another state so I have depleted my stash. Many days I just grab some cottage cheese and fruit for lunch. It's quick, healthy and keeps me full for hours. I will get sick of it very soon though.LOL

I have been on the lowest possible setting for 12 months now. On occasion I will fall lasses on the couch or bed for a couple hours and not put it on. My husband tells me (very excitedly I might add) that I no longer snore even without the machine. I was wondering how one simply stops using it, I slept with it religiously since the day I got it. I am tempted to simply stop using it and see what happens. I too hate sleep studies and in fact have never actually slept in one. I simply dose once in a while.

This is really so true! Thanks for sharing!

@@losing_the_band, WOW! I would report them to your insurance company.

Welcome & congratulations! It sounds like you are over the recovery hump and well on your way.

@@recordsmom, I am so sorry to hear you have a delay in your surgery. It is good news that they found this issue now though. I hope all goes well with your cath and things get back on track for you. Once you get through this and then have your WLS, your diet will change and hopefully keep you from having further heart issues. I will say a prayer that everything goes well and you get to move on with your surgery. Keep us posted!

Welcome and good luck to you! When you start your liquid diet keep your eye on the prize. The first 3 days are the worst, on the 4th you get used to it. Just take it one day at a time. If you need anything or have questions feel free to reach out. Get ready to enjoy the rest of your life!

I would call your insurance company and ask them for a bariatric center of excellence. My insurance would not cover it unless I went to one. I had an absolutely fantastic experience with mine. This might help you get a better outcome. I am so sorry you are going through this. In member feeling very emotional and any small thing that delayed me would get me so upset because I was so ready to do this! I was excited for surgey, you certainly don't want to be dealing with incompetence. And you want excellent follow up post surgery. Good luck to you, I really hope you find a doctor you are comfortable with soon.

I remember being so stressed out because they give you a list of what you are supposed to eat and drink every hour there was something. I simply could not do it, my new tummy was swollen. I would get do full after just a few bites. When I had my check in, they told me even though I was not able to get it all in, that it was normal and I was doing great. At about 8 weeks I was finally able to truly get in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food at one sitting. I promise it will get better in the coming weeks. Just make sure you are staying hydrated and you make what you are eating Protein rich. Those vegetables will get in there down the road a little. Good luck, you are doing fantastic!

@@cmblackmon35, congratulations on your loss so far, you are really doing great! I would be very careful about putting a goal out there like losing 25 lbs per month. The reality is you are likely not going to lose that much per month after the first month. It slows down after you get back on regular foods. I have been losing on average 2 lbs per week and that means some weeks I will lose absolutely nothing and other weeks I will lose 5 lbs. If you put that much pressure on yourself you might find yourself really dissappointed which can be demotivating. I think I have seen other revision folks on here as well and they have said with revision, you sometimes lose at a slower rate. I would follow the plan and enjoy life a bit, if you do that the weight loss will simply happen for you. You really are doing fantastic!

And this is why the only thing I drink is water! Besides having that little bit of actual fruit once in a while tastes so much better than a glass of juice.

You look positively fantastic! Great job getting to this point and welcome!

I would definately go back to the endocrinologist and make them double check. That is an awful big drop in your dose. I have had hypothyroidism since I was in my early 20s. After dropping my first 30lbs I had to go from 150 to 137. I just had it rechecked last week to rule out if I was still getting too much because I am losing a lot of hair. We confirmed twice now that my dose is right. My endocrinologist is checking me about every 8 weeks now.

@@eal098, hi there! I believe you would be very thin given your height. I am wondering how many grams of Protein you are getting in now? Getting 85 should not be hard. I use Premier Protein ready made shakes which have 30grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar each. I drink one right when I get up in the am. I then eat yogurt with high protein granola for Breakfast a couple hours later. I then make sure I have protein & good carbs (vegetables or a little fruit) for lunch and dinner. If I snack I choose protein Snacks such as: cheese, nuts, beef jerkey or lunch meat. If I find myself short on protein ( I use fitness pal to track) I will then grab a second protein shake later in the evening. I would definately track your food if you are not already doing that. Good luck gaining a bit of weight! (That sounds very strange saying too!)

Walking is absolutely critical to move that gas out of your tummy. When lying down use a heating pad, it really helps. Als gas x chewables or strips will do you a lot of good. Like someone else said, try to back off pain meds, the do not help the gas pain and they make you very sleepy. This is your first big hurdle, you have to push yourself hard. Last but not least, you must sip sip sip all day long to stay hydrated. That can also cause you to feel sleepy, lightheaded and nauseous. Good luck to you!

I had RNY and can eat anything I want without getting sick. Just because I can doesn't mean I should. I would not worry about whether or not they actually performed the bypass however I would call your surgeon to find out what is going on with the reflux. I had one of the most severe cases my enterologist has seen and I am now post op almost 6 months. I have not had one incident where I have reflux. It cured for me and I take no medication to prevent it either. I would definately ask what the heck is going on with that situation. I am guessing you had the revision because of the reflux.

Yes. I definately have periods where my body rests in between losing. The longest was 3 weeks. If you stay the course and follow the plan your body will start releasing weight again. Also I think the closer we get to a good weight the more things simply slow down. At least that is what I hear others saying. The key is to stay on the plan and follow the rules, if we do that I am certain the scale will start to move. I just finished a 10 day stall and in the last couple days the scale has started to move. Good luck!

Yes, my tastes for a lot of foods have changed. For me this is good news as I eat to live now instead of live to eat. I have noticed as time has gone on that some of the foods I had in the first couple of months now taste good to me but it is a small list. It seems all the things that are bad for me, taste bad. I believe it has a lot to do with what you eat most of. When I am hungry or need to eat, I look forward to fish, chicken, turkey, beef and vegetables and some fruits. I used to hate yogurt now I love it and eat it for Breakfast almost every day. I love cheese and lunch meat. I don't eat bread, Pasta or sweets. I just don't like how they taste. I will eat a forkful of rice or potatoes once or twice a week but mostly I cooks a Protein and vegetables for my meals and that is always what I look forward to. When I am with others and they want to go out to eat, I cringe. I hate fast food now. It feels like wasted calories that I don't need. For some reason my tummy does not tolerate too much lettuce so salads are not something I can eat. Anyway, tastes keep changing and I do think it gets better over time.

I went through the six month monitored program before I had my RNY in sept. My six months actually went 9 total months due to the calendar of the surgeon, phsycologist and the time needed to get the clinic to file paperwork. I could hardly wait to get through it and move on with my life. RNY has been one of the best things I have ever done in my life, I now eat to live instead of live to eat. I had diabetes type 2, severe acid reflux/Gerd, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and stage 3 kidney disease when I started. All of these issues have been resolved. Many of them in the first 3 months post op. I can eat what I want, I have not had any dumping syndrome. I eat healthy because healthy food is what my body is asking for.you crave what you eat. I used to be a sugaholic. Now, I don't like the taste of things that are too sweet. I had the bypass because of the severe reflux. I was told the band and sleeve could make that problem much worse and then I would be looking at a revision to RNY anyway. I have never regretted having this surgery. Not for one second. I only wish I had it done 15 years ago. Good luck to you!