BLERDgirl

Nope! You're done for the day. Drink more water or do something to distract you. Do you use a food diary? It's helpful in meal planning. If you really want that KFC bowl plan for it so you stay within your calorie/protein guidelines.

2 days. No other surgeries. Sleeve done laparoscopically.

When you say you've eaten your required food to you mean yo're at your suggested calorie limit? If so No. Otherwise, plan for it. I've never had a KFC bowl, but I'm pretty sure it would be enough for 2 -3 meals. Be mindful that it's Protein first so you should go easy on the mashed potato portion. Also be aware that fast food has a LOT of sodium. That KFC bowl may be equal to a days requirement of sodium. Sodium can lead to Fluid retention which will show as weight on the scale. Part of this process is learning new eating habits. Ask yourself is it worth it.

Yes you can. I couldn't find the centrium chewables and I needed a Vitamin without dyes or food coloring in them. I bought vitamins from Whole Foods and crushed them with a mortar & pestle. I then mixed it in a tiny bit of almond butter which almost disguised the taste and took them that way.

No one's weight loss matters but your own. Comparing yourself will only make you crazy. If your doctors have not expressed concern over your progress, don't worry about it. Stay the course and work the program. Eat your protein, drink your water and exercise.

Keep us posted! In the meantime I don't think it would hurt to take your multi 2 x's a day. Maybe it will give you a bit more energy.

Leave the scale alone. It will drive you nuts. I only get weighed when I go to the doctor. I am not living for the scale. I'm living for a healthier life. At the very least try not to weigh yourself more than once a week. Throughout the day your body fluctuates so it's not unusual that you got 2 different weights between AM & PM. Focus on eating your Proteins, drinking your Water and exercise. The weight will fall off before you know it.

Before I started the process with the doctor I did my research. Attending the seminar prior to meeting the surgeon answered my few remaining questions. I can't say I was jumping at the bit or overly excited. I just knew I was making the right choice for me. I guess the best way to describe it was that I was at peace. This is life changing. Unless you are 100% sure this is what you want to do, I don't think you should go through with it. Pre-surgical jitters are one thing, questioning whether you want to do this may be an indication to slow down and reconsider. You want to be in the most optimal head space you can be in when you embark on this journey.

Milaxx - just leave me a note if you're from here so I know to add. Especially seeking vegetarian sleevers

Your doctor and medical team will provide you with info on caloric intake and food. That seems to vary a bit from doctor to doctor. In general you are either liquids or full liquids the first 2 weeks, then add pureed food then soft foods. Protein is always the first priority. Carbs, fats, etc.. are secondary. Drinking between 48 and 64 oz of Water daily is also important. This may be something you have to slowly build up to. In my opinion the type of exercise doesn't matter, but it is important to get some form of exercise in regularly. I'd again like to emphasis that every medical team has a slightly different type of protocols and you should check with them first.

I don't think that's a realistic goal. While it might be possible, it's also setting yourself up for failure if you don't meet that goal. This is a life style change, a tool. It took you 27 years to gain it and even with surgical assistance it feels a bit like magical thinking to wish it away in such a short period of time. Focus on working your program, eating right and exercise.

I prefer larabars. Nine ingredients or less, no artificial sweeteners the sugar is from dates. No GMO's, sugar free, dairy and many are gluten & vegan as well. Qwest bars have stevia in them and I'm allergic to stevia. If you feel creative you can make your own using your choice of nut butter, and your own Protein powder. You can then add in your choice of mix ins such as dried fruit, coconut, oats, or nuts. Check pinterest for recipes.

You're weighing yourself too much. You were just sleeved like 5 minutes ago. Your body is still adjusting. I would focus on eating right, drinking Water and leave the scale alone. Seriously don't even look at it until you go back to the doctors. You're only going to make yourself crazy.

Not by itself. Water is good because it helps the plumbing, but you still need to eat a balance diet. Whether you strive for the 6-8 eight ounce glasses, or 64 ounces a day water is good for weight loss, better skin & hair. There is such a thing as water toxicity but that's an extreme condition that requires much more water than any of us who have had WLS could possibly drink.

Most people are Vitamin D deficient. It's more a "3rd world" issue than anything else. For the most part we work in offices and rarely get enough natural sunlight because we no longer live in hunter- gatherer societies. Unless it's at dangerously low levels I wouldn't worry about it. However, most people will be asked to take the supplements. I've noticed recently this has become an issue with people who have had sleeve surgery. According to what I've read on American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery *Scroll down to table 5 vitamins and supplements are necessary. However I'm learning that my doctor tends to be more on the cautious side than other people's. Personally I'm okay with that as I have a virtually carefree surgical course and post op. I will ask them when I see them next month. It may indeed be a case of the sleeve surgery being too new to truly know.

Please talk you doctor and make him explain it step by step. Do not let any doctor pressure you into anything unless you fully understand the procedure.

AMEN!!! When I started trying to live a healthier lifestyle 3 years ago the first thing I did was stop weighing myself. It would make me crazy and I found myself living only for the scale. Instead I stopped drinking sodas, gave up processed foods and focused on eating better, drinking Water and exercise. I use Myfitnesspal and track my eating. I look at things like sodium, carbs, fat and sugar. It helped me see that it's not just calorie in and calorie out. You really need a healthy diet to make a difference. I can tell how I am doing by how my body feels. I only get weighed at the doctor's once a month. I am slowly but steadily losing and I feel great!

Milaxx on MFP *really* looking for vegetarian friends BTW - if you send a friend request please include a note letting me know you are from here.

I have arthritis in my left knee due to a meniscus repair and an unrepaired torn ACL in my right. I started water aerobics and it has made the world of difference. It has helped with flexibility and strength in both knees. My ortho feels that as long I keep losing weight and keep active that further surgery may not be necessary.

I definitely think exercising helped not only with my recovery but also the surgery in general. My doctor did a scan on legs because he wanted to do a IVC filter due to my size. I think they were surprised that my veins clear. However I had been taking water aerobics regularly for over 3 years prior to my surgery. My surgery itself was breeze. I was up and walking in recovery and had no pain in the hospital or at discharge. It's less of a challenge to exercise when you already are used to working out. I too, could care less about what people think at the gym. I wear my bathing suit to the pool and could care less what anyone thinks.

It depends on the person. I joined a gym because I needed water aerobics due to arthritis in my left knee. My knee doesn't bother me as much anymore, but I find I prefer taking classes versus solo exercises. I do have hand weights at home and will work out using On Demand feature on tv. However if you cannot afford a gym membership, it's not a necessity. The point is to figure out how to get exercise in whether it's walking regularly or anything else. What I do recommend is an activity tracker. Especially one that reminds you if you have been inactive too long.

I had the polar loop. LOVED it. I do Water aerobics as my primary exercise so it was important that any activity tracker I got be water proof. The only downside to the loop was the battery life. I felt like I need to recharge it every night or risk low battery the next day. I also disliked that little toggle being the only way to recharge it. I thought I had lost mine and when I looked at how much it was to replace it, I was not happy. ( Fortunately I found it.) In the end for some reason my loop bricked on me after 6 mnths of use and I returned it. I will be purchasing the Garmin vivofit next. As for heart rate monitors, it depends on what you want. Initially I was just interested in being more active so I didn't bother with one. Additionally the polar loop heart rate monitor and most heart rate monitors I have looked at do not work under water. However I like that both the loop and the vivofit have the option of purchasing heart rate monitors. As I progress with my fitness goals (cycling and possibly running), I will be purchasing one.

I'm more or less where you are. I didn't have a preop diet and was only 2 lbs lighter the day of surgery. However at my 2 week follow up I was 24lbs lighter. At my 6 week follow up I had lost another 6 lbs but I chalked that up to reintroducing food after being on a liquid diet for 2 weeks straight. At this point I'm not overly concerned. I was told that it was a slower weight loss than GPB and honestly, I'm okay with that. I'm not one of those that weighs myself constantly. It makes me crazy and then I only focus on the scale. Instead I focus on mindful eating, getting my Water in and exercising regularly. I won't get weighed again until I go back to the doctors net month. One thing that I find helpful is keeping a food diary. I use myfitnesspal. I'm not focusing as much on calories. At this point my doctor says I should still be at around 800 calories. I look at the other micros like carbs, fat, sodium and sugars. Sodium especially because if you are eating high sodium foods, even if you are eating low cal you can gain weight. Sounds to me like your are right on track. Just focus on proper nutrition and exercise. You'll be fine.

Have you gone to any seminars about the procedure? Did they explain what the surgery entails? Discuss what eating will be like post op and going forward? My advice is read through the forums here. Seek out a support group in your area. If you have any questions, write them down and ask your doctor BEFORE your surgery.

How often are you weighing yourself? I'm not a scale person at all. It makes me crazy and I start living for the scale. I only get weighed when I go to the doctor. So I won't get weighed again until I go back next month. Instead I focus on eating well, drinking water and exercise. 2 weeks could be anything from water weight to hormones. Especially if it's just a pound.