BLERDgirl

THIS! I weigh once a month, preferably at the doctor's. Worrying about the scale will make you crazy.

Agreed. Until you get closer to goal and want to start spot training for body shaping just focus on doing something you like that gets you moving.

One of the things my nutritionist suggested was getting an ice tray. When you make a post of Soup freeze it in the ice tray. Pop out 1 or 2 for soup. each regular ice cube is approximately 1 ounce. Buy the covered ice trays if you are worried about freezer burn or put them in a ziplock freezer bag once they set.

Perhaps the doctor is trying a work around that your insurance will cover. I've most commonly heard of these being used in premies with chronic reflux issues. (Not that it can't be done on adults with severe reflux, but I worked with premies and chronically ill children). So maybe your surgeon is looking to plication but bill it as this since the procedures are similar. Have you exhausted all appeals for the sleeve?

Cool down song - Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder. Perfect for the slow jog Work Out, high intensity - Titanium Club Mix by Sia featuring David Guetta. Yoga or Pilates - Anything New Age-y like Enya Those are just a few.

That's fine. My nutritionist has my protein goal set at 60+ if you are hitting 70, you're doing good. Also it's fluids not water. While it is important to drink water if you are drinking 36 ounces of protein drinks, plus 11 ounces of V8 (just watch your sodium & sugars) plus another 32 ounce of water on top of that you're getting 79 ounces of fluids each day. That's actually really good. Rule number one. Do not compare. There are so many factors at play: genetics, hormones, co-morbs, age, etc... Everyone losing at their own pace. That woman who works at the hospital lab is probably more active in her job than the person who sits at a desk job all day. as I mentioned upthread some people are slow but steady losers and some are fast losers. My pattern seems to be one month a big loss, the next month a small loss. I also know from previous history that I don't lose unless I eat right and exercise. That is how my body works. I'm also wearing an activity tracker and the one thing I have noticed is that I am much more active now than I was a year ago, so even my non gym days are more active than previously. The bottom line is you have to work the program. That's getting your protein, then veg. Getting adequate fluids and getting in some form of activity for at least 30 minutes a day.

Why just egg whites? Most of the nutrients are in the yolk. Eat the egg. 2 large eggs would have given you 12 gms of protein and you'll stay fuller longer eating the yolks.

@@aclinton16 - Try dipping apples in your PB instead. As for veg I would go for chopped spinach instead of broccoli or green Beans. Spinach has more Iron and Protein and is not as fiborous as broccoli or green beans. Fiborous veg can produce gas and be harder to digest. Your nutritionist should be able to give you a list of recommended foods. I also eat a lot of soft scrambled eggs or finely chopped hard boiled eggs. In my egg salad I use half plain greek yogurt and half mayo or skip the mayo altogether and use a bit of avocado which is a healthier fat.

@@Foreverblessedx3 - keep in mind that you need to hit that minimum of 60 gms of Protein to really see those numbers move. Also your body is trying to adjust to all the recent changes to it. WLS is part of a multi-pronged attack at the fat that your body is holding onto. The surgery is but one part, the protein, Fluid and exercising is just as important. ETA: Keep in mind everyone is different. There are fast losers and there are slow and steady losers. Do not compare your loss to anyone else.

Yes you feel hunger but the point is you now only have limited space. Your job is to make goof nutritious food choices to fill that space. I'm not sure Pasta and crackers even though allowed should be a big part of that. They are sliders foods, food that the sleeve will tolerate but provide little nutritious benefit. Remember your eating goal should always be Protein first then veg and get in your fluids. It is also possible that part of what you are feeling is acid. They are difficult to differentiate at first.

Please confirm with your doctor, but IMO NO. The Vitamins are to make up for any potential malabsorption issues as a result of the surgery. Your doctor will monitor your blood levels. That's why you get bloodwork done pre-op. Postop you get repeat bloodwork every 3 months for the first year and then annually after that. Any deficiencies would be caught and addressed by increasing or decreasing vitamins and supplements as needed. Worse come to worse you'll get tired, or feel sick well before you are on death's door. Follow your surgeon's instructions and you should be fine. If you are a forgetful pill taker set up an alarm on your phone.

@@JerseyJules - To be honest. I would suggest you take a break from this board for a while. I think reading these post feeds into all your worse fears toward surgery. Perhaps taking a break at least until after you speak with your doctor regarding whatever you want the next step to be might be a good idea.

@@Mavic - You won't hit that number your first week post op. You shouldn't even count calories at that point.Those first 2 - 4 weeks just focus on hitting 60 + gms of protein and 64+ ounces of fluids. As you move onto purees and soft foods then you can worry about calories per your nutritionist instructions. Those first weeks it's just protein and fluids.

@@LaTerica Musa - You haven't failed. If you read the forums you'll see that it's common to only be able to eat small amounts. You probably need to eat 4 or 5 small meals a day instead of 3 bigger ones. Plan for it. 63 lbs is not failing.

Eat slooooooww. one teeny tiny bite. wait 2 minutes. Yes 2 whole minutes. all is well take another tiny bite. Wait 2 minutes. That first meal may take an hour. Also remember to leave a 30 minute window of eating and drinking on both sides of your meal. If you stop drinking at 8 am. You do not eat until 8:30. If you finish eating at 9:30, you do not drink until 10am.

Everyone is different. I didn't have a catheter. My surgery was easy. No pain, no gas, no nausea, no vomiting, no dizziness, no constipation no problems at all. I was walking in recovery. Tolerated fluids in the hospital and have not had any problems post-op.

I'm buying as little as possible. I had a wadrobe that spanned size 18 - 30 so I'm digging into the stuff I haven't worn in years, but I'm also wearing some things a little baggy. My swimsuits for water aerobics needs to be replaced. I'm going to buy one and just deal with it. I have 3 sports bras on heavy rotation. My winter dress coat drags the floor, but my casual coats still work. I foresee a lot of making do, wearing belts and thrift shop purchases in my future.

Not much to to but grin and bear it. Thankfully I wasn't on a clear liquid diet. I went straight to all liquids, but each doctor has his own protocol. You need to follow orders.

Why are you trying to avoid colace? I was put on it for the forst 30 days post op. Had my first BM 3 days after I was discharged from the hospital and have been regular ever since. How many mgs of omeprazole are you taking? Once I hit 6 weeks and was back on regular food I need to increase mine to 40mg. I also had to change when I took it. I tended to get heartburn in the evenings so taking it around 2-3 ish solved my problems. No more acid pain.

If you had surgery over a year ago and still haven't changed you eating habits, you probably need counseling more than a support group. Check you insurance carrier and find a good addictions counselor who specializes in food addictions or seek out a dietician familiar with bariatrics patients.

She needs to wait and ask at her check up. We're the internet. Not doctors.

Her nutritionist should have given a list of what is acceptable on a full liquid diet. It's pretty much soups and shakes. If she is unsure, she should call her nutritionist. Remember it's protein and fluids first. Food will come later. Her tummy is still healing. rushing things may make her sick.

This is why it's best to check with one's doctor.I was to walk at least 3 minutes a day immediately and was cleared to resume water aerobics at 3 weeks. It would have been 2 but I had to wait for my last incision to scab over before getting in the pool

I used kefir during my all liquid stage. It was helpful in breaking up those days when I couldn't stand another sweet protein shake.

You won't know until you try. Go Slow. Perhaps 2 shakes a day and one bit of soft food like a soft scrambled egg or cream of wheat. Here's hoping the best to your wife from an 8 year uterine cancer survivor.