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Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Yeah I've had bread, in extremely small amounts. I believe I have the same philosophy as @TXMissy. I was allowed 1/4-1/2 piece of toast in week 3 post op. I can taste something and the craving is definitely fulfilled. What I love now is that it's just a taste, not a couple of servings

Congratulations! Mommyhood is one THE best things in this entire world. Please enjoy every single second, it goes by so very quickly. ????

I had my surgery on 10/12. I'm almost 8 weeks post op. My daughter has food allergies so our foods within our home are lil different to begin with. However she eats brown rice Pasta, it's delicious. I no longer buy anything else. I have no pain or discomfort when I eat it.
I can drink with no problems. However, I've lost the taste for crystal light and Mio.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Thank you so much everyone. I guess I better take a 2nd look at my fitness pal

Good luck@Ski66. I'm sending you good wishes, surgery with no complications and a speedy recovery.
I had RNY on 10/12 @ Fair Oaks as well. Dr. Fitzer is my surgeon. The hospital is great! They took goo care of me. Please keep us posted.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Wow you look amazing! YOU ROCK!!! I hope to have results like that in a year.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

Thank you so much. I've received so much support, encouragement, and advice in these forums. My stall has been broken. I'm now 218.6, for the past two weeks, it's been 222. I'm so excited. ????
I focused on my Protein. My doctor's office said focus on your fluids and worry about Protein in time. They were more concerned with portions, how long you're eating, and fluids. I added protein to my focus and looked what happened. I made sure my protein intake was at least 50g. I know that's low compared to others, but it was better than I was getting. The scale was acting all wonky all morning, so I wasn't so sure if I should believe it. But after about 11 times, I figured it must be true.
Not that it's dictating how I feel, I just feel better that the stall us broken. I won't look at the scale until next Monday. ????
So with 3 meals a day, 1 snack. What do you do to get your protein in? My surgeon says no Protein shakes after week 3, this is the beginning of my week 7. I'm getting in 2-3 oz per meal. I can't drink Isopure or Protein H20 because I'm allergic to whey protein.
This week for meals I'm eating
Breakfast: crustless quiche recipe from the website theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com
Lunch: egg salad
Dinner: cod fish fillet or mojo by Goya with butter Beans.
I would love your ideas on how to get in more protein.
Everyone, thank you again!

@Inner Surfer Girl, thank you so much! I said the same thing to myself, "stay off the scale!"
I've been eating Protein 1st. I've been taking my Vitamins. I just started taking my Calcium as on instructed. I'll also start taking Biotin next week.
I'm excited for this journey. I understand that I'll experience stalls throughout my weight loss journey, I'm just frustrated. But I will try to embrace the stall. Thank you again!

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Hi @ELF36. I'm in the same boat. I had my RNY on 10/12. I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks and 1 lb on the 3rd week. I haven't lost a lbs in almost 3 weeks.
But this will work! I posted my frustration a few days ago. I received some very helpful and supportive feedback. I was told to embrace the stall and stay off the scale if dictates how I'm going to feel. At least you're getting your Protein and fluids in. My surgeon's practice is to not have a protein minimum or maximum just yet. I don't even have a caloric intake amount I should be consuming. I had to stop drinking Protein shakes in week 3. I do have to have a minimum of 64 oz. Of fluids. I do need to follow what's on my meal plan. However it doesn't take the frustration away.
Embrace the stall. Continue to do what you're doing and it the weight will come off. From our reading and research these stall will be apart of our journey.

Yes, I experience some discomfort, pain from gas, and a very rapid heartbeat. I experienced this 1 week after surgery. I was going to head to the gym and do some walking. However, by the time I got to my car from walking up 5 stairs and then down 5 stairs, I was extremely winded. It was difficult to catch my breath. My surgeon's office sent me to the ER immediately. Wanted to make sure it wasn't a blood clot or pneumonia. However, I was mildly dehydrated. The rapid heartbeat was gone by the end of the week.

I stalled only one week after surgery and the stall lasted a little over 3 weeks. It was frustrating to say the least. I am a patient person, but it was really trying.
I went to my nutritionist yesterday and even though I have been getting in my 60 grams Protein she wants me to try to get in 75 to 80 per day. She also wants me to get in more calories - even if that means eating 6 2oz meals a day. She told me that some people's insides take longer to heal (hence the need for added protein) and that some people go into a starvation mode at only 600 calories.
I worked hard yesterday - got in 75 grams Protein - almost 800 calories. This morning I woke up and had lost 4 lbs. Hoping it is the beginning of a new trend for me - I've only lost 11 lbs since my surgery but I'll take it with renewed optimism!