BLERDgirl

You need to follow YOUR doctor's instructions. Are you on a PPI. You may be experience acid which often masquerades as hunger. Regardless of what anyone on here does, do not advance yourself without talking to your nutritionist or doctor first. Considering your hospital course, adding anything without your doctor's instructions does not seem like a wise choice to me.

1. Step away from the scale. You should weigh yourself no more than once a week. Personally I only weigh myself once a month or when I go to the doctor's whichever come first. Weighing yourself everyday will make you crazy. Instead take your measurements. Neck, breast, waist and hips. Every 2 -3 months or so take your measurements again. Even when the scale does not move, comparing your measurements will show how your body is changing and adjusting. 2. Make sure you are following your program. That means getting at least 60 gms of Protein, plus your water/fluids and you are following the basic rule of protein first then veg. Also add in some form of exercise for at least 30 minute a day.

My favorite thing is to mix it with soup. You still get the protein but you don't get that sweet taste.

Call the doctor back. Tell them you think she needs to be admitted so they can run test for a blockage. If they hem and haw, ask to speak to the program chef. It sounds like the ER is treating the symptoms. You need to find out the source of the problems. I'd rather get her checked out to be on the safe side. If everything checks out then you can try tough love and explain she's going to have to help herself by trying to work through some of this pain. She needs to take the pain meds so she can start to get better.

WLS is still a tool. It's a very valuable tool, but you have to work it. You cannot think it will do it all for you. There are some people who do indeed regain because they return to those same bad habits. There are others still who never deal with the mental part of it, especially those who are emotional eaters. I think those who have the most success view this as a true lifestyle change. That means not only changing your eating habits, but your views on food in general. That is a lot harder than is sounds. If you work with it WLS can truly be a life changing event. If you go into it thinking you'll get to goal and then eat whatever you want, chances are you'll regain. I would recommend calling around your area and inquiring if there are seminars available. Go, and ask questions. It may be helpful in determining if WLS is for you and what specific type of surgery would be best for you.

Skinny people get colds too. You could try adding extra vitamin C to your routine during the winter flu season, but colds happen to everybody.

Call your doctor and explain how you are feeling. You may need your meds adjusted. There is no reason to feel bad every day.

You need to call you nutritionist back and have her walk you through this. You should have been given instructions on what to look for in a Protein powder or shake and at least an over view of what to look for in a Protein Powder. I was told at least 15 gms of protien and no more than 6 gms of sugar. I was also instructed on what Vitamins to take. Everyone's program is different. What is okay by my doctor, may not be what your doctor wants you to do. If you are unclear you need to make them explain it to you so you understand. One thing I would recommend is not buying more than 2 weeks worth of whatever protein you decided on. Sometimes your taste changes after surgery and what your thought you liked now taste absolutely disgusting. My program provides us a handbook that outlines the process from start to finish. It had recommends brands of protein as well as vitamins. I taste tested Proteins for a good 2 weeks prior to surgery before choosing the ones I used.

Stomach of steel here. NOTHING I've tried has disagreed with me. However I tend to burp when I'm getting full. I also noticed I would get full with 1 - 2 bites left. Forcing those 2 more bites would leave me uncomfortably full. Like belly extremely tight. I also think that's why I had a little trouble with acid for a while. I stopped forcing those extra bites and now I'm fine. If are not yet feeling restriction, stick to the ¼ or ½ cup portion. I find for most people by the time you wait 30 mins - 1 hour and then drink Water, there's no more room to eat more anyway.

I also keep nuts and Protein bars in the glove compartment. Another option might be deli's and supermarket salad bars.

Were you an anxious person pre-op. What are you anxious about? Call your doctor. You may need something for your nerves. It's not uncommon for people to have anxiety post-op. I was put on xanax for a short period after I had my hysterectomy. The surgery and removal of internal body parts can sometimes throw your hormones out of whack.

THIS! I think I tried/sampled 10 -15 different Proteins until I got what I liked. My current favorite is Isopure unflavored. I can mix it with anything. Water, tea, coffee, Soup, yogurt, etc.... Protein powder mixed in 0% greek yogurt is a terrific protein punch. That doesn't make any sense.

None. They are too high in sodium for me. Why not get an insulated bento instead? I used one when I did community base social services. I used to even make a miso Soup that all I had to do was buy some hot Water to add to it. Other than Dunkin Donuts coffee, fast food are a very rare occurrence for me even in small portions.

I often add unflavored powder to my coffee. I used Isopure but others have had success with GENEPRO and

Exactly what we should be doing. Like you, I have a fairly active social life. Learning how to eat in those situations is key to losing and in your case maintaining an idea weight.

Yes eating breakfast makes you hungrier. If you think of your tummy as a fuel burning furnace, you are turning the furnace on by eating breakfast. The key is to plan meals that keep that fat burning furnace going at an even level. For some that means a mid morning snack, for others that meals a sensible lunch. For me personally, lunch tend to be my biggest meal. It helps with recovery from any morning workouts I may have done and holds me until dinner. As long as I plan my daily menu, eating breakfast works best for me.

1. I have no idea about the water thing. My guess is to both keep you hydrated and to aid with digestion since our diets put us into ketosis. 2. Most people have to supplement, hence the reason so many have issues with constipation. Thankfully my nutritionist has no problem with complex carbs so green leafy veg, Beans and fruit are okay for me.

I always eat breakfast even if it's just a Protein drink. For me part of my issue was not overeating. My issue was disordered eating. I'd skip breakfast and then not bother to slow down and eat until 8 or 9pm, sometimes even later. My body held onto every calorie because it never knew when another one was coming, or whether I was in a healthy eating mood or a pizza mood. Eating breakfast jumpstarts my metabolism and yes I am hungry during the day, but at long as I provide meals at regular intervals, I don't overeat. Breakfast is rarely a big heavy meal, I make it a point to never skip it.

Unless you have a truly active lifestyle, something beyond an office job or shuttling the kids around, we need to exercise. For most of us city folks that means we need to workout. I do traditional exercise, but I also enjoy finding the fun workouts. Check you local community center or Groupon for belly dancing, tap dancing, rock climbing, trampolining or any other outrageous thing you never imagined trying!You'll be surprised how much you can enjoy it. I don't want any of this to be drudgery for me.

You might want to get one of those backpack for cyclist so that you can drink as you ride. Fill it up with water or a water/gatorade combo (Personally I prefer coconut water over gatorade) so you can stay hydrated during the ride.

That doesn't hold true for all carbs. My carbs are often over 40 but they are from plant based sources not potatoes, pastas or breads. 6mths out and I have yet to experience a stall.

I was given a handbook that outlined everything from day 1 to a year out. I meet with the nutritionist at every f/u appointment. I can also contact my team via phone if it's a emergency or email for non urgent issues.

No need for guilt. My calories are always higher on a more active day. (not that high, but still..) I've heard this a well.

Are you on all liquids or full liquids? You should be fine, just watch your sugar. If you use artificial sweeteners you may want to use that instead of regular sugar.

I was on liquids for a total of 34 days. I came up with a couple dozen different Protein shake flavors. In fact, at 15 months post I still have one every day. You can also add Protein powder to broths and dilute/pureed/strained cream Soups....chicken, beef, spinach, French onion, mushroom, potato leek, lobster bisque, butternut squash, Mexican tortilla, wonton, hot and sour, etc, etc. There's no need to get bored. I use Isopure unflavored. Like @@Kindle I dissolve it in a little bit of Water before adding it in.