BLERDgirl

@@Karenlrn - Choose a Protein powder that uses soy isolates instead of milk or whey. Drink unsweetened almond, rice, cashew, soy, hemp or coconut milk instead. So Delicious makes a non dairy yogurt, so does Rice Dreams or Almond Breeze (I forget which one). These are the kinds of discussions to have with your nutritionist. They will offer suggestions if you make them aware.

I was allowed yogurt and soup when I was on full liquids. From my handbook: Milk & Milk Products skim milk,1%milk, or lactose free alternative light, lowfat yogurt powdered non-fat milk Non-Dairy Milk Substitutes Almond milk (unsweetened) Rice milk (unsweetened) Soy milk (unsweetened) Fruit & Vegetable juice 100% fruit juice with no sugar added, dilute w/ Water (¼ water ¼ juice) Light vegetable juice Vegetable juice Broths and Soups broth or bouillon (beef, chicken, vegetable) Cream soups made with skim or 1%milk Other liquids Sugar - free beverages (crystal lite,Sobel, Fruit20, etc...) Decaf. unsweetened tea, herbal teas Sugar substitutes, (Splenda, Equal, Truvia or Nutrasweet) Sugar free Gelatin Sugar free popsicles

I'm vegetarian so I can't help you with the chicken/fish recipes. As for exercise, I got some light handweights 2, 3, 5 lbs. and did arm reps while sitting down. You want to start light and be mindful of your incision sites. I have poor upper body strength and it's one of my goals to improve that.

I got to the point where I had to avoid cooking shows and simply turned from certain commercials. A word of caution. If you think you need it get counseling for your food addiction. Don't think you need to rely on willpower alone.

Nope to many carbs and not enough protein to be worth it for me.

You need to follow your nutritionist plan. If you need to put that on a calender then that's a good idea. Mine was relatively simple. 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks purees, 2 weeks soft foods then regular food as tolerated. Every program has a different protocol.

@@mduffield Agreed. I don't eat anything from a box or a package and rarely used can goods.

Yes Water is that important. Water helps you feel full, and water also helps your body digest foods better. I also agree that it important watch those macro-nutrients. What's your sodium level? Instead of watching the scale take your measurements (neck/boobs/waist/hips). Sometimes when the scale doesn't move, the body is reshaping itself.

Perfectly normal. food has been a comfort to us for so long and now we have to go cold turkey. That's a big adjustment.

I don't eat ANY diet foods. The closest I come is eating 0% greek yogurt. I also don't eat any artificial sugars or food dyes. Today I actually had butter! Not a lot and it's not something I eat daily, but yes I eat real butter. You don't have to eat those things. You just to do a little research and learn enough about carbs/proteins/fats/etc... I am vegetarian. The only dairy I get is greek yogurt and cheese if I eat an egg. I drink almond milk and other plant based Proteins. Early on I used whey Protein for my Protein shakes. You have to work it out with your nutritionist. It was one of my main concerns when I looked into WLS. I am happy to have a nutritionist who worked with me.

Either the food is disagreeing with your or you're eating too fast.

I think it was about a month before I stopped "feeling" it when I swallowed. I just filled my waster bottle in the morning and sipped whenever I wasn't drinking a protein shake or trying to eat.

So far nothing. I haven't tried alcohol or strangely enough ice cream, but I also haven't had a desire for them yet.

You were a band to sleeve revision? I would call the doctor. No matter what the procedure you should not still be having pain 3 weeks out.

Yes you are given meds as needed.

I didn't do a manual setting. I just put in my basic info and activity level. It won't make a difference. Anything under 1000 calories is still going to give you a warning when you close your diary for the day because there is no setting for bariatric diets. I'm on and accept friends as long as they share their diaries. My username is Milaxx if you want to add me.

@@lapier Talk to your doctor. You should be at least walking for a minimum of 30 minutes a day from day 1. More strenuous exercise is at your doctor's discretion. I resumed Water aerobics at week 3 once my incisions scabbed. I currently work out 4 -5 days a week. Most of that is water aerobics, but I also walk, use the treadmill, and use light hand weights. At 2 months my calorie goal was 600 - 800. Anything over 1,000 calories is maintenance level and far too many calories for those of us still losing. Not meeting your Protein and Fluid goals will impede your weight loss as well. Some people are told to keep their carbs at around 40/50 if they are eating 800 calories. I track my food at myfitnesspal. I also watch to make sure my sodium is not too high and that most of my sugar is from natural sources.

I use my food diary to keep myself accountable. I'm sure most people don't review their food diary like I do, but I started my food diary because I wanted to be healthier, not just skinnier. I can look at my calories count and my macro-nutrients and know whether or not the scale will move. Initially it took time, but now it's a few seconds typically once in the morning and once at night. I learned how to balance my sodium, sugars and carbs and how it would effect my body. I was also able to identify food allergies and intolerances that were showing up on allergy testing. Once I figured out how to balance these things I felt better, had fewer allergy attacks and tons more energy. Like @@Kindle said NSV's mean so much more than the numbers on the scale for me.

@ - I must have overlooked it. I follow them on twitter/facebook/IG. Probably just a brain fart on my part. I was just at the Callowhill store on Monday. Pennsy it part of the UPenn family where I had my surgery done. I did see the free yogurt at ACME but it's for yoplait and I don't care for that brand.

Yes we have several in the area. I'm a city gal and the pick your own has no appeal to me at all. I've made jellies/jam although it's probably more a compote. I just cooked fruit with raw honey and reduced it until it was thick. We also have quite a few food coops. They are just hard to manage for a single person. I did one a few years back and had to split the single person's portion with a friend. Even then I was constantly giving stuff away.

I use multiple things to save money. Some of this may or may not work for you depending on where you live. I am in a big city so I have multiple venues to shop. Farmer's market or produce stores for fresh produce. I can buy a bag of oranges for $1 and they used to sell eggs 3/$4.Last time I was there they were 2/$3.75. Clip coupons. I don't mean extreme couponing, but I pick up the weekly circulars for coupons. I also check the manufacturer's website for products I buy regularly and sign up for coupon sites like Saving Start & Coupon.com Phone Apps. I use Ibotta, Checkout 51, Berrycart, Shopminum and Target Cartwheel . With Ibotta, Checkout 51, Berrycart, Shopminum you get cashback on purchases, Target Cartwheel gives you additional savings back on purchases at Target. Buy in season and freeze. In the summer blueberries can be a low as $1 a pint. All summer long I buy double. One to eat and one to freeze. I never have to buy frozen frui over the winter because I have a freezer stash.

Googling the ingredients list it appears to be an energy drink. Since most of us are already on a Vitamin and supplement regimen I would suggest taking this into the nutritionist and discussing it with them to make sure it won't interfere. Caffeine is already debatable because of the potential to aggravate the stomach and increase the change of acid production. However, some sleevers have been able to drink it.

I hope this works for you. Fingers crossed.

@@alyce20 Non Scale Victory

Foaming, frothing, the slimes. You ate a little faster than your tummy could handle. It can't contain the saliva and is pushing it back up. I've heard of it and been rel careful to avoid it. It sounds unpleasant. Maybe some tums will help?