BLERDgirl

Sit yourself down and come up with a list of things to do instead of turning to food. Call it 'When I miss dad I will..." or something like that. remind yourself that doing these things is the best way to honor your father. I am so sorry for your lost. Hopefully the doctor can connect you with some good help. If you still find yourself struggling, don;t wait for that 9 mth appointment. Call the doctor and request that referral ASAP.

You will pretty much everything you ate before but in much smaller portions. I have the tummy made of steel. I can eat bread and white carbs, I choose not to until I hit goal.

Editing your profile can only be done from desktop. As others have mentioned you likely need a PPI. Start with 20 mgs and if you don't feel relief in a week up that to 40mgs. The other thing is try to take it before the acid hits. I used to get that feeling in the late afternoon.early evenings. I started taking my PPI around 2 - 3pm. It takes a 3 - 4 days to get into your system so you should know within a week if the PPI is working.

Work out, moisturize and wear compression pants and tops whenever possible. There are no guarantees but that the best you can do. Trust me, a little loose skin is far better than pounds of extra weight.

I was over that and my surgery was a breeze. In fact from reading the forums my surgery was easier than some who were half my weight. I didn't have one single complication, no pain, no gas, didn't need pain meds, walked in recovery, you name it. I've been losing steadily.

I recall the post that @@Kindle is referring to. However I have also seen many more successful sleevers who are at goal and maintaining. The key is to switching to a maintenance diet.

I was one of the ones full on liquids, but even more so once I moved to purees and soft foods. However I caution you not to rely on that full feeling. Eat the amount recommended by your nutritionist or doctor and stop. For some that full feeling can be a bridge too far and lead to feeling very uncomfortable. For others it can be a slippery slope to once again over eating. We're trying to learn new eating behaviors, this is a golden opportunity to start anew.

She's not talking about a vegetarian or vegan diet. OP is talking about some extreme "fruit & veg diet".

@@Boogirl6 - It will be a challenge. Your choices are either whey isolate or soy isolate for Protein powder. If you do no dairy at all you'll end up relying pretty much on Beans for food based Proteins. Do your research before committing to this. I like almond milk but it's a bit carb heavy and you only get I think 9 gms of protein per cup. Hemp milk reportedly has more protein but I haven't tasted it. I'm not doing a lot of non dairy milk these days since the carb/protein ration doesn't make it worth it for me. I don't like drinking cow's milk, but I'm okay with 0% greek yogurt since it's a bigger protein payoff for the carbs.

@@Mom0f3inOC - YAY! so happy for you. This is why I always advise people to appeal.

I can't get my Unjury to blend for the life of me!! Spoon, magic bullet, shaker bottle, warm Water, cold water, room temp--it stays clumpy no matter what! I do. Same thing with Syntrax! (I've only tried fruity ones so far.) I think I'm Protein cursed. I really had high hopes for those, but unless I'm doing it wrong, I can't recommend either brand. I like premier and for pre-op, I'm using GNC lean shakes. I don't use it. It has too many additives & artificial ingredients for my taste, but the best way to mix powdered ingredients is to take a scoop of whatever powder & add maybe a half of a tbsp of water or liquid and whisk that together then slowly add more if the liquid.

There is no best. There are some brands more popular than others, but in the end the "best" powder is the one that works for you. I've tried several: Premiere Protein - sickly sweet Orgain Organics - I like the RTD but find it carb heavy. The powder can be gritty unless you have a nutra bullet or similar. Prosource NoCarb liquid - Good for those early post-op days but very sweet & thick. Needs to be diluted. However it will also work with hot beverages like tea. CVS Whey - Pretty good for a low price. They also have a sunfiber variety but that can be a bit sweet. Isopure Unflavored -My personal favorite. Mixes with hot or cold. Also mixes with yogurt, cottage cheese or Soup. Minimal ingredients - 100% pure whey isolate. Personally I think it's a matter of trial and error to find one that best suits you. Buy single serving or sample sizes of as many as possible and taste them for yourself.

You said it. Eff em'! I went through 3 ½ mths of testing, surgery to place an IVC filter and another to remove it. I work out 5 - 6 days a week and keep a food diary to monitor everything I eat. If that's easy I must be living in bizarro land.

I take the following: multi am/pm D3 am/pm calcium citrate +D am/pm B12 sublingual - once a week I was also taking ompreazole 40mgs 1x a day, but the acid issue seems to have resolved itself. I have't taken a pill for week now. I resumed Water aerobics at week 3, but I was walking 30 minutes a day from day 1. Added weight lifting around week 5. Workout now 5 - 6 days a week.

What type of sweetener is in your protein shake? Try diluting it with skim milk instead. Also it the dark green veg that pack the most nutritious punch. Oatmeal can sometimes help as well. If you can start taking a 30 minute walk each day. Remember your surgeon is not trying to punish you. He's trying to ensure you have a positive surgery. Hang in there and fight to get the numbers down.

I'd have to double check but I believe apples and bananas have the highest amount of sugar. Its a balancing act though. With fruit you also get fiber, which typically keep us regular. It's just with these fussy sleeves sometimes it can make you a little too regular.

I stick to my program and have from day 1. I exercise more than required but I feel better when I work out so I work out 5 -6 days a week for at least an hour.

It may be the brands you are using. I don't particularly care for the flavored kind. Too much stuff in them. I prefer Isopure unflavored that I can add to regular food. However, 3 weeks out is still early. Your primary goal should be to stay hydrated. What are you eating now?

Lucky you! I've never gotten a pre surgery cocktail. I always end up walking into the OR. This time the had to start a PICC line because they couldn't find a vein for the IV. I've never made it past 97 though.

I agree it's likely a combo of the Fiber and sugar. It may just be a phase. I would give the fruits that are causing problems a break for now and try them again in a month or 2. I can eat any fruit I like no problem. I have fruit several times a week. The only fruit I haven't tried are bananas and that's only because I hate them.

I had a drain. I didn't feel it at all while it was in. Mine was pulled the day I was discharged from the hospital and it didn't hurt, but it was an odd feeling having it pulled. I also had one years ago when I had my hysterectomy. That one didn't hurt either and I felt nothing when it was pulled. It's nothing to be afraid of.

There's no race or prescribed amount you are supposed to have lost. Everyone loses at different rates. Some are fast losers and some are slow losers. When is the last time you lost 37lbs in 2½mths? Don't compare yourself to others. Continue to follow your program and you should be fine.

Just measure out the amount recommended by your doctor or nutritionist and eat that and then stop. We're eating such small amounts it's nearly impossible to overeat.

Yes it happens. Sometimes it's water weight from the IV fluids and sometimes it's your body trying to adjust to the changes. Give it time. Continue to follow your doctor's instructions. The weight will come off.

I don't understand doctors that tell patients they aren't losing enough. It does nothing for the self esteem. Some patients are slow but steady losers. You haven't gained so that's a big plus. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! Counting calories isn't that difficult. Did he give you a calorie guideline he wanted you to fall in? I use MyFitnessPal. My basic rules are 700 - 850 calories per day, Try to keep carbs under 50, Protein at least 70gm and get my 64 ounces of fluids in each day. I also try to keep my carbs to Breakfast or lunch because those are the hours of the day I am most active. So take a deep breath, and get back to work. You can do this!