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My mom has invited me over for dinner, then ordered pizza. Wtf. It's as if she's trying to rub it in my face. I also get frustrated when my bf wants to go out to eat, which is totally fine, but wants to go to places that have nothing I can eat. Or decides we shouldn't cook, he wants takeout. Come on. Get take out or go to grease ball restaurants with your friends. I think it's a little insensitive to do that in front of me, especially because I'm only 2 months out. It's going to be tough forever, but eventually we need to get used to being around food we can't eat or social events that aren't ideal for us. But I think it's reasonable to expect the first few months my family and close friends try to think about me when making plans. I feel selfish saying this, but this year is about me and I need to do everything I can to get the results I want. Sometimes it would be nice for a little more support

I think people say that when they don't know what else to say. It's basically their nice way of saying 'why don't you just diet and exercise'. I heard this multiple times too, and I was not a low bmi patient, my high weight was over 300. Ugh. It seems we will always be fighting the battle to prove that surgery is not the 'easy way'

My pants don't fit anymore!!! I have ran through all the sizes of dress pants I had in my closet. I didn't think I'd need to go shopping already only 2 months out!

You look fabulous!!!! Congrats on your success. the closer to goal, and lighter we are, the slower the weight loss. Stupid science, making it tough for all of us! You will make it there!!! Only 24 lbs away

Actually what the OP said is 100% correct. I was going to get sleeved or mini bypass. They wanted me to go on Medifast but luckily for me my PT (was rehabilitating a knee injury) talked me out of it. When my knee was better I joined a gym that had a weight loss program. They taught me all about metabolism. All any type off weight loss surgery does is restrict how much you can eat and/or causes mal-absorption of nutrients. They gave me the immutable facts of nutrition and how to safely restrict calories. At over 300 pounds is was eating. These were my numbers: Resting (basal) metabolic rate: 3502 calories per day Typical daily activities: 1576 calories per day Total calories burned: 5078 per day I was taking in 5000 calories per day when I should have been eating a whole lot less Resting (basal) metabolic rate: 2026 calories per day Typical daily activities: 1208 calories per day Total calories burned: 3235 per day I increased my activity but mostly I stopped eating the typical American diet and now I will never go back to that vulgar lifestyle. I safely lost weight and my perfectly healthy digestive system is still intact. I'm now eat responsibly because it is the right thing to do for me, my loved ones and society at large. The fact is, like most people I was a glutton. When I admitted that I knew what I needed to do so I did it. It was actually quite easy. ummm.... last I checked this is a weight loss surgery SUPPORT group... not a 'tell us to just diet and exercise' group. That's great that it was quite easy for you, but I'm told enough in society that surgery was the 'easy way'. I certainly don't need to hear it when I'm looking for support.

Yeah fish is my favorite. Thank goodness I like it! Lol chicken works good too. Just seems everything else gives me a stomach ache.

What meat can you eat? I'm around 2 months out. I've been trying to introduce new foods. Beef and pork don't work for me still. I tried turkey sausage and chicken sausage too and both of those bothered me as well. What can you eat? What about from someone farther out than me? Do you eat beef, pork etc?

Don't get me wrong, I understand we all make mistakes, I've made plenty already. No one said this journey is easy. But we are all here for support. There's a fine line between venting because you're having a hard time, and trying to get people to change their mind about surgery, in anger and a poor attitude. It's misleading to those new to the process looking for guidance. I apologize if I offended you, but reading this post was very disappointing to me.

I'm with you! I'm getting a bit discouraged. My scale said 2 lbs higher than last week's weigh in. I know we fluctuate through the week, it's just frustrating don't get me wrong, I see a difference from a couple months ago, but I thought it would be a little faster... eating really good, working out alot, I don't know what I'm doing wrong

To all of you reading this who have not yet had surgery, please make sure one post like this doesn't sway your opinion. I know before surgery I searched for posts and articles of people who regretted it. I wanted to see all sides of wls. But one post is not enough to make the call. If anything, this is a great example of why wls is a huge decision and shouldn't be taken lightly. For the one person who regrets it, there are hundreds more who are happier than they've ever been. I have no issue with people sharing their feelings here, both good and bad. But we are all here for support and reading bad attitudes like this, with clearly little understanding of what lifestyle changes are needed post surgery, are ignorant and misleading. Surgery was the best decision I ever made (and I still have a VERY long way to go). I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't feel the same. You must be doing it wrong.. lol

we were around the same time, I had surgery June 8th. How have you been doing?

Mandynette that's fabulous, good for you! Life is great, km so glad to hear how positive you are. Even only 2 months out and still a long way to go, I am so positive, I'm so happy. I'm finding I enjoy working out, I'm in better shape now than I've been my entire life. I've been heavy my whole life, my whole family is heavy. I never thought things could get so great.

Dr Omalley is awesome! Loved highland hospital I pmed you. I'm from rochester too

Hi! I had RNY June 8th. I can't believe it's been almost 2 months. My surgery weight was 338 and I just hit 299 this Monday. Amazing feeling, I've been stuck in the 300s for the past 3-4 years. I still have such a long way to go, but I feel great. I haven't felt this good in years. I have so much more energy!

I'm 7 weeks out, and yes I understand cheese and chicken are Proteins but a fried quesadilla ordered from a Mexican restaurant is still not a great choice. And it definitly wasn't low fat cheese.

I did it. I mess up. It happens to us all, I know I shouldn't beat myself up. I tried to eat something crummy for dinner. It was a quesadilla with cheese and chicken. I don't know what I was thinking, I just gave in. I ate 3 bites and felt super sick my stomach hurt so bad, so I stopped and threw it away. So I guess that's a good thing at least, I couldn't eat it. I'm just mad that I gave in. Things have been going so well! This week was the first time I've actually seen results. I'm always so hard on myself, but I can't ignore that I'm wearing clothes that haven't fit the past year. I should be thrilled! I've just had someone at work who claims to be supportive, but ends up saying comments that come across a little hurtful. And it's been eating at me for a few weeks. I can't believe I let someone make me feel so bad. I never thought I'd feel like this again. :'(

LMFAO you're too funny!!! I have a few at work that need the same treatment

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Makes 2 servings 1.5c milk 1 banana 2 tbsp PB2 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1c spinach 2 scoops Protein powder Ice This turned out great! I really haven't liked many Protein shakes I've tried and many of them are too thick for me. This was perfect with 4-6 ice cubes and then I saved the second one for the next day. I used unflavored Protein Powder, but if you use chocolate you could disregard the cocoa powder.

All yogurts aren't high in sugar. Plain greek yogurts such as Fage have around 8g sugar per serving. And a serving is 1cup, which is alot of yogurt. I eat 1/2c.

Oh good, I'm glad to hear I'm in the right ballpark. I "feel" fine. It's just the logic in me saying I should be taking in more....

What do you eat in a day? How many calories are you getting in? I'd like to see breakdowns of others' typical food in the day. I'm 7 weeks out (HW 352 SW 338 CW 306) and on the soft food diet. I workout around 1hr, 5x a week. I'm having trouble getting enough calories in. My nutritionist never gave a specific on calories, more focused on Protein however based on everything I've read I'm thinking around 800 calories would be reasonable. I'm not a big fan of shakes, especially mixed with milk, so I think this is where I'm losing some calories. I mix my powder with 0 calorie crystal light so they only end up being around 115 calories. This is a typical day for me, foodwise: 630 am Protein shake 930 am yogurt 12 pm chicken and/or Beans 1/2 cup 3 pm protein shake 6 pm chicken and/or beans, with a tablespoon of veggies 1/2 - 3/4 cup I've been tracking with my fitness pal and I'm getting around 600-650 calories a day. I know this isn't enough, especially with how much I'm working out. What does your day look like? Are you able to get enough calories in? If I'm working out an hr/day is 800 calories enough?

Do you use PB2? What do you make? I was thinking of trying it for smoothies with banana. Any other ideas!? Happy Monday everyone

Thank you for the ideas! I do enjoy plain yogurt alot, just looking for a little something to add to it, cinnamon and cocoa powder are good ideas. I also like putting pumpkin pie spice on mine

Another peanut butter option is pb2. Goes great in smoothies. There's tons of recipes on pinterest