nancynew

Today is first time I've weighed myself and didn't have a loss.

I'm 4 months post op and have lost every week since surgery. But not this week. Uh-oh is what I'm thinking, and panic is setting in.

Why didn't I lose ? What did I do different? Is this it , now back to the old struggles? Of course I am not able to eat large amounts of food but my appetite is slowly returning and that really scares the you know what out of me.

This thread has been really quiet , hope everyone is well.

Congrats on 60! My nutritionist did not give a Protein requirement but recommends protein first and very little slider foods. I have been using myfitnesspal and know that I am around 35-50 G protein per day, sometimes in the 60s-which I know is lower than most are expected to do.

I'm 3.5 months post op. Down 60 lbs from highest weight. I'm averaging about a 2 lb weight loss each week.

As long as scale continues to go down I'm ok with 2 lb a week.

Continue to struggle with getting Protein and Water in each day. Even with some says being a struggle, no regrets here.

Yesterday was my 3 mo anniversary! Down 65 lbs! Happy with my progress! Frustrated with my moving and my surgeon not wanting to do anything for me from afar, but hopefully things will work out soon!

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The picture says it all. You look great.

Okay, I am late to joining the party, but I just recently found Bariatricpal! I was sleeved on May 11th, putting me 3 months post-op. So far I am down almost 77lbs., but have hit the "3 month stall" this past week.

I just walked my very first 5K race last night! I am very fortunate to have a huge support system, but it is nice to know that I now have those of you who "get it" because you have been there!!

My biggest dilemma right now is what to do about clothes. I have purged my closet of TONS of things ... I went from a 26/28 to now being in a 14/16. I start back to work in a few weeks and although I cannot fit in any of my old clothes, I cannot afford a new wardrobe either. SUGGESTIONS????

I fortunately had many different sizes in closet due to my constant yo-yo dieting. I did donate 5 large bags full of clothes to goodwill. So I'm limited as to what clothes I have left.

I say go ahead and shop a little. Just shop on the cheap , consignment shops , stores like old navy and places that carry things for $10

So I had my 3 month check up with surgeon last week. Had blood work done a week before seeing doctor

Results of blood work were perfect with the exception being my prealbumin levels ( this is Protein levels, for those who may not know )

Doctor says this is a little low. No surprise, I expected my protein to be low Still a struggle to get in all in

But , a little low is better then TOO low.

Total weight lose 54.8lbs.

So I had my 3 month check up with surgeon last week. Had blood work done a week before seeing doctor

Results of blood work were perfect with the exception being my prealbumin levels ( this is protein levels, for those who may not know )

Doctor says this is a little low. No surprise, I expected my protein to be low Still a struggle to get in all in

But , a little low is better then TOO low.

Total weight lose 54.8lbs.

This is my favorite thread!!! It is good to hear the going ons of you that are at the same stage of this huge event in all of our lives! Thank you to all who contribute and share what is going on in your journeys.

Keep sharing! I learn so much from each and every one of you ❤️

When I started this thread I was so wanting others to reach out to, and now we've got this awesome group of people coming together, sharing their stories. The good bad and the ugly lol... I love reading what everyone posts here!! I'm glad it's so popular ????????❤️

I'm starting to wonder, how much have I really even changed, habits wise! I mean, I know I don't eat pizza, chips and all that other crap, but just the moments I need something, I want it fast, and my options are so limited, partly due to laziness and also convenience, which really are both in the same!!! I'm exercising 3-4 times a week, and I really do love that part! I'm seeing the changes in my body for sure! But I see how the 4 people I know, who've had RNY, have all put back on the pounds. Some more than others!! And I don't want to be that person! I guess the planning ahead part hasn't been going the way it should on my part! I guess I kinda know why I'm not feeling successful in that part of the change... Hey 91lbs in 3 months isn't bad so I'll just move on from here and start planning ahead again like I did in the beginning!!!

I wish you all well and happiness on your journeys!!!

Ur doing so much better then OK , 90 lbs. amazing !!!

U can and will achieve ur goals.

Good days and bad, hang in.

I am still figuring out what I want. I still love shrimp, steak (but it hurts me to eat it) chicken, eggs are ok. I am sort of boring with my meals. I really only get hungry once a day and that is at dinner time. One biggie that I used to love but now don't is Water. I used to guzzle water right out of the faucet. Now, the minute amount I have to swallow to take my meds repulses me. I am ok with add-ins. Just no plain water. Sigh. I love the Protein drinks. I think I would be fine just drinking them forever (or at least a very long time.) I don't really want to eat most days. I know I should be eating more solids but I just don't want to. I would probably lose faster, huh?

My sugar addiction is gone. I don't want most fried foods. (Chips still scream my name but I can walk away.) I am down 70 lbs from my highest weight. My surgery was May 6th. I have tons of energy and don't need as much sleep. I will work until midnight then be ready to get up by 5 or 6 am. Sooo unlike me!!!

Congrats on your loss!!!! My sugar addiction is gone to, and chips still do the same to me!! I've been doing Veggie Sticks.. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1438688968.575938.jpg 

I still need to speak with my NUT about them. I use as a quick snack at work, when eating isn't optimal..

Kay's Naturals is a line of protein Snacks , pretzels etc. taste pretty good. From Amazon

I'll have to check them out!!! Thanks!! I just hope these snack type products aren't my trigger for bad stuff, creeping back in one day.. ????

We do have to be careful. Past experience has shown bad habits creep back in easily.

I am still figuring out what I want. I still love shrimp, steak (but it hurts me to eat it) chicken, eggs are ok. I am sort of boring with my meals. I really only get hungry once a day and that is at dinner time. One biggie that I used to love but now don't is Water. I used to guzzle water right out of the faucet. Now, the minute amount I have to swallow to take my meds repulses me. I am ok with add-ins. Just no plain water. Sigh. I love the Protein Drinks. I think I would be fine just drinking them forever (or at least a very long time.) I don't really want to eat most days. I know I should be eating more solids but I just don't want to. I would probably lose faster, huh?

My sugar addiction is gone. I don't want most fried foods. (Chips still scream my name but I can walk away.) I am down 70 lbs from my highest weight. My surgery was May 6th. I have tons of energy and don't need as much sleep. I will work until midnight then be ready to get up by 5 or 6 am. Sooo unlike me!!!

Congrats on your loss!!!! My sugar addiction is gone to, and chips still do the same to me!! I've been doing Veggie Sticks.. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1438688968.575938.jpg 

I still need to speak with my NUT about them. I use as a quick snack at work, when eating isn't optimal..

I was dropping the weight much faster, 5 to 7 lbs a week. Now about 12 weeks after surgery dropping about 2lbs a week. Which I am fine with , as long as scale goes down , I'm good. I think to myself , no more yo-yo dieting. No more dieting period, it's a life style change.

Feeling so fortunate. ????

Nancy mine tastes have changed alot too stuff that I hated before I now like and vice versa. My appetite is still gone I have to force myself to eat I just don't get hungry at all.

Otherwise I'm doing good. So far I've lost 105lbs. Since may 11th. Wish everyone the best.

Hey wow , wondered where you've been. So funny, to not have an appetite. I too have to force myself to eat. Some days I actually forget that I haven't eaten.

105lbs that's incredible. I remember you went through a lot after surgery with your leak and everything. Nice to know things are going well for you now.

When I was told pre op that my taste for some things may change ,I thought , ok maybe a little. Well my taste has changed a lot. Certain foods make me nauseous just thinking about them , like eggs.

I've been eating mostly Soups , salads, and fruit. Which isn't horrible. I make my own soups to control sodium

I'm 11 weeks post op and down a total of 50.6 lbs.

I've rambled enough. Hope everyone is doing great.

Hello everyone.

I weighed myself this morning, I am now in onederland. Feeling great.

Went though closets over the weekend and have a ton of clothes I'm getting rid of, too big for me now. ????. And no going back so bigger sizes are out of here!!!!

It's some of the little things I'm appreciating, like I can sit and cross my legs more easily.

YAY!!! I am 11 lbs away and can't wait to be there ????

I went through close this weekend. I am taking the nice stuff to a consignment shop today at lunch. Hopefully I can fund some future shopping trips!

Hello everyone.

I weighed myself this morning, I am now in onederland. Feeling great.

Went though closets over the weekend and have a ton of clothes I'm getting rid of, too big for me now. ????. And no going back so bigger sizes are out of here!!!!

It's some of the little things I'm appreciating, like I can sit and cross my legs more easily.

So I had appt with my NUT last week and while there I asked her about GENEPRO Protein powder. And I am happy to say it's in her list of top 5 protein powders.< /p>

Awesome news!!

I'm not recommending it for anyone, just sharing. ????

So I had appt with my NUT last week and while there I asked her about GENEPRO Protein Powder. And I am happy to say it's in her list of top 5 Protein powders.

Has anyone tried the grilled chicken nuggets from Chic-fil-A yet? I had them for lunch yesterday (forgot my packed food on the counter) a 4 piece is just a little too much for me but can't beat 70 calories and 11 grams of Protein packed goodness! For me the icing on the cake is getting the Diet Lemonade for later!!!

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I've been inspired to share as well. The left picture is yesterday at just over 8 weeks post op, and the right was taken on my birthday 01/17 just about my high weight! Feeling so much better!

I know you feel amazing. Congrats

The before and after pictures are so inspiring.

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Time to show my progress ???? the top left is April 21st first day of pre-op diet and the top right is two months after surgery July 5th. The bottom left is one month post-op and bottom right is two month post-op ???? so far I've lost 70lbs since April 21st ????

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July !!!!!

Happy Fourth Everyone!!!!!!!!!!????

I want to know how each and everyone of you is doing!

I will start!

I go for my two month post-op appointment on the 6th even though my two months won't be until the 11th of July! I have gone from 330 to 274 and I couldn't be happier!

I can wear a size 16-18 jeans/shorts, XL in my scrub buttons and 1x in my shirts now! I am no longer afraid to wear shorts either! I will attach a few photos for fun! ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1436043757.127051.jpg ImageUploadedyBariatricPal1436043766.798203.jpg

Hopefully you can all tell which is before and which is after! Looking forward to hearing from each and every one of you!! ) ❤️❤️❤️

Hi Jenn

Of course I can tell, you look amazing. And wow girl, the wright is really coming off. Clothes sizes shrinking is the best feeling.

Can you believe it's been couple months since your surgery, it sure does fly by. Wishing you continued success. ????????

Hey you! How is everything with you?!

Thank you for your kind words!

Time honestly is just flying by!

I'm down 41lbs from my highest weight. Clothes / scrubs big on me.

I really don't want to buy any clothes just yet, so I'm putting a pin in my pants waist. Lol.

No regrets here. Making it work.

Happy Fourth Everyone!!!!!!!!!!????

I want to know how each and everyone of you is doing!

I will start!

I go for my two month post-op appointment on the 6th even though my two months won't be until the 11th of July! I have gone from 330 to 274 and I couldn't be happier!

I can wear a size 16-18 jeans/shorts, XL in my scrub buttons and 1x in my shirts now! I am no longer afraid to wear shorts either! I will attach a few photos for fun! ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1436043757.127051.jpg ImageUploadedyBariatricPal1436043766.798203.jpg

Hopefully you can all tell which is before and which is after! Looking forward to hearing from each and every one of you!! ) ❤️❤️❤️

Of course I can tell, you look amazing. And wow girl, the wright is really coming off. Clothes sizes shrinking is the best feeling.

Can you believe it's been couple months since your surgery, it sure does fly by. Wishing you continued success. ????????

8 weeks post op (well 8 weeks and a day lol). Feeling pretty good. Down 41 lbs from highest weight. Eating better, getting all my Protein and Water in continues to be difficult but getting better. I have tried at least 10 different Protein drink mixes and still haven't found one I can drink, they are all too sweet or just taste awful. Will keep trying to find the one I can tolerate but it's been a battle for sure. I'm working with a personal trainer at local gym 2 days a week and cardio on my own the other days. It was a rough start after my bypass but it does get easier.

@@nancynew have you tried GENEPRO? It is a "tasteless" powder that has 30g of protein for just 1 tbsp. I start my day off with it mixed with Decaf coffee and a little SF creamer

Hello Rosemary

So I put GENEPRO in my decaf coffee this morning. Along with my creamer and it was so good. Blended well , didn't even know it was in there. Have you tried putting Genepro in other things ?

I was wondering if it blends well in cold or room temperature foods / drinks. I drink v8 juice , gonna try it in that later today.

My NUT said should be whey isolate Proteins. I don't think Genepro is an isolate. I'm going to take it with me to my NUT appt on Monday. She what she thinks.

I've read that their claims on product information isn't what it really claims to be. But that's just what I've heard and read. Definitely don't take my word. Research it and show to your dr... That's why I didn't even bother with buying it....

I told my NUT that I was using it every morning and she said that she knew of it. I didn't really get the impression that she had a negative view on it. But, I may have to do more research.

At least getting protein. I appreciate you sharing. ????????

8 weeks post op (well 8 weeks and a day lol). Feeling pretty good. Down 41 lbs from highest weight. Eating better, getting all my Protein and Water in continues to be difficult but getting better. I have tried at least 10 different Protein Drink mixes and still haven't found one I can drink, they are all too sweet or just taste awful. Will keep trying to find the one I can tolerate but it's been a battle for sure. I'm working with a personal trainer at local gym 2 days a week and cardio on my own the other days. It was a rough start after my bypass but it does get easier.

@@nancynew have you tried GENEPRO? It is a "tasteless" powder that has 30g of Protein for just 1 tbsp. I start my day off with it mixed with Decaf coffee and a little SF creamer

So I put GENEPRO in my decaf coffee this morning. Along with my creamer and it was so good. Blended well , didn't even know it was in there. Have you tried putting Genepro in other things ?

I was wondering if it blends well in cold or room temperature foods / drinks. I drink v8 juice , gonna try it in that later today.

My NUT said should be whey isolate Proteins. I don't think Genepro is an isolate. I'm going to take it with me to my NUT appt on Monday. She what she thinks.

8 weeks post op (well 8 weeks and a day lol). Feeling pretty good. Down 41 lbs from highest weight. Eating better, getting all my Protein and Water in continues to be difficult but getting better. I have tried at least 10 different protein drink mixes and still haven't found one I can drink, they are all too sweet or just taste awful. Will keep trying to find the one I can tolerate but it's been a battle for sure. I'm working with a personal trainer at local gym 2 days a week and cardio on my own the other days. It was a rough start after my bypass but it does get easier.

Congrats on the loss!!!! And hey you are still trying to get the protein and water in and that counts ???? and how awesome on the trainer and working out!!! We need pictures to see that progress ???? my next set of pics is on the 5th since that'll be my 2 month surgaversary. It hit the 69lbs mark this morning ❤️❤️❤️❤️???? but that includes my 16lbs I lost pre-op as well... So from 349lbs to 280 is an amazing feeling. I'm working out 5-6 times a week and doing a total body workout every time. Circuit type training, that way I'm not over doing any one part at a time. It takes me 2 hours each time, because I stretch on my exercise ball in between each set and set timer for 2 minute rest period for my muscles.. I've always been an exerciser, and have always loved the endorphin rush ya get, and I love it even more, because I've actually got the surgery making me lose weight and have the exercise part going all at the same time. Usually I only have one or the other going, but not both at same time. So yay us ❤️❤️❤️❤️ keep up the hard work my friends, and I miss everyone talking as much, but hey we are all living our new lives and that's what is to be expected, including myself lol. Happy 4th of July to all of my May Peeps ❤️

Exercise for is a chore. Once I'm at the gym and working out I like it but oh boy to get there. Exactly why I have personal trainer. Someone to hold me accountable.

I have appt with my NUT this Monday morning. Touch base with her and be sure I'm on the right track.

And hey weight off is weight off , doesn't matter if it's pre surgery or after its pounds down.

Happy 4th to all. I'm working all weekend but hope you all have a great 4th.