BLERDgirl

I go by my aquafit swimsuits. When I had surgery my suit was a Plus size 30. I just bought a straight size 16. It's a little tight but another 5 lbs and it will fit perfectly. I cannot tell you how happy I get when my suit becomes too big.

Like everything regarding diets and weight loss, ask here and get a million different answers. I wasn't given a carb limit or number. I was given a calorie range. Along with my protein and fluid goals that is the only limitation my nutritionist gave me. I do not eat low carb and my NUT doesn't push it. However I do pay close attention to the source of my carbs. Plant based carbs I don't worry about. I avoid "white carbs", like those found in breads, pastas, white rice and refined sugar. I try to eat as cleanly as possible. No "diet" food . On the occasions I use butter, I use real butter. However those occasions are few and far between. I buy plain yogurt and add my own fruit. I eat whole plants and grains. I am never constipated and have been losing steadily.

I have found that NUTs will often shorthand the reasons for not wanting people to use certain things or straight out not allow them because they can be a slider or trigger for misuse. The other posters have given you good examples of that. I would go up to her after class or if you have a 1: 1 session with her and ask her to explain why. When meeting with my NUT I found that once she realized that I read labels and did my homework, her responses to me were much different. BTW: I use raw cacao powder that I buy from the produce market. Taste the same but not as refined.

Points for using the word Grok! Haven't heard that in years.

NO, drink your 64 ounces. A year out you should be able to eat and drink fairly normally.

It's probably just scar tissue. If it becomes warm to the touch or oozes, call the doctor ASAP. Otherwise just have him check it at your next follow up appointment.

Initially fluids are the most important. Get that water in! Work at it every day. Follow your NUT's guidelines. Get things in writing and consult them if you forget.

Not for one single minute. I had a really pleasant and pain free surgical experience. I knew the moment I woke up this was the right thing to do. This was confirmed when I got home 2 days later and saw my feet were not swollen for the first time in years and reconfirmed when I went for my 2 week follow up and had lost 26lbs.

Congrats!

Yes I ate a ¼ at a time for quite a while. Even now I only eat ½ - 1 cup of anything a time.

Have you checked with your NUT? Do you exercise? You may need to up your calories. You may also need to lower your expectations a bit. If you can up your calories and still lose, even slowly, what does it matter as long as the weight is going down?

Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit, eggs ( I like mine scrambled w/ a tiny bit of cheese and salsa), Black beans with a sunny side egg & avocado, I also like steel cut oats w brown sugar & cinnamon. If I go out I get a vegetable omelet. On days when I'm not super hungry I'll have a cup of miso soup with small diced tofu.

Yes it's head hunger. More of a mental thing than anything else. Like most things mental, once you relearn new eating habits you will learn how to manage it better.

I got a free sample. I'm okay with swallowing so I probably won't buy them but they didn't taste bad.

Call the doctor, get a script for a PPI. Don't eat too late and watch highly acidic foods like lemons, coffee, and tomato based products. A PPI takes 5 -7 days to really kick in and work well, so you may want to sleep slightly elevated until then.

First make sure you get in ALL your protein. It's essential to your healing and recovery. If you are feeling so tired, I would cut the water jogging down to taking a walk for 30 minutes. It's counter productive to work out super hard if you are so fatigued.

Go to the search box and type in Protein powders. There are a million different brands. There are powders, RTD and clear drinks. It's honestly a matter of taste. What one person likes another will hate. Check out the online stores, the health food stores, Whole Foods and drugs stores. Have a taste testing and find out what you like.

It must be awesome not to have to battle hunger every day. I've been dieting since I was 12, and spent much of my life within normal weight limits, but hungry because of the calorie restriction it really is because it allows me the space to think before I eat. I can decide to drink water, or do something else besides mindless snacking. I plan my meals & Snacks, then go out and enjoy life.

Different surgeries, different procedure. I knew how much of a tool I needed. I didn't want to be rewired & I disliked the idea of malabsorption & dumping.

Blueberry muffin and scrambled eggs is not a bad thing unless you go nuts with it. Have 1 muffin or depending on the size, have half. Don't slather it with butter, just put a bit on. Eggs I say go for it. It's a god source of healthy Protein and fat. Then eat sensibly the rest of the day. In other words, partake of the meal, but in moderate doses.

I had an easy time of it. My doctor keeps his patients 2 days. No pain/nausea/vomitting, walked about slowly but easily. Spent my day sipping water/tea/ProSource NoCarb protein/veg broth. Peed a LOT. Day 2 got them to unhook IV fluids since I was drinking well by mouth. Talked on the phone, played on my iPad, did breathing into spirometer to clear lungs, watched tv and slept. I felt a little achy & sore but otherwise fine. I didn't take any pain meds either orally or via pump. I could get in and out of bed unassisted.

Agreed. Sometimes as a treat for myself I mix a scoop of protein powder into my FAGE and pop in the freezer. Left long enough it will take on the consistency of soft serve.

You'll gets lots of different responses because everyone's post op life is different. Mine was really easy. No pain, gas, or nausea. I went home after 2 days. Day 1 - I woke up in recovery. Had to pee. Was able to get out of the bed independently. Was wheeled to the bathroom door and walked in on my own. I had a bit of a wait for my room so I was in recovery for another hour. I peed 2 more times while there. Told the nurses as long as I had the IV I would pee. Asked & started on ice chips. Finally up in my room. Walked in and got in bed unassisted. Peed some more. Made phone calls. Doctor's came around. Declined pain pump. Was given tea, Water, ProSoruce nocarb Protein supplement and Jello. Refused jello. (I think it's disgusting). Day 2. - Walked around the floor. More peeing. food was tea, veg broth, more ProSource. Watched tv, played on iPad, made phone calls. Day 3 - Finally went home. Walking, drinking, peeing, Napped in my own bed propped up on pillows. Played with my cat. Day 4 - Same as day 3. Lots of flatulence. No pain, just tooting. Took a walk outside this time. Really short walk to the corner of my street and back.

I started using MFP 3 or 4 years ago as a ways to track my eating not only for fitness, but also to help with my allergies. My goal prior to WLS was 50gms of protein. I actually hit between 40 -50 fairly consistently.

What's you NUT say? I was cleared for all foods as tolerated at 6 weeks. By that point you are just looking at whatever high protein foods you like.