irishaggie

So glad, Ron! Cannot wait to hear all about your experiences…

i lost about 20 in my pre opt stage and about 25 since the surgery… not much this week though :} I was 265 before wls and had Gastric Bypass surgery on 10/8

lol, that does not sound half bad! I love how creative we can get when we are craving something!

Wonderful news!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Good to know! I am 1 month out and had gastric bypass. I am a lover of good red wines (and the occasional great chardonnay!) and missing out on these passions has been one of my biggest worries and one of the things I've mourned the most... For me, drinking wine is not about getting drunk on it... it is the ritual of it all. Uncorking a good bottle, pouring into a good glass, and sipping my way through the evening was thoroughly relaxing for me. I miss that ritual (miss the buzz a little too, to be honest, lol). I hope I can have healthy relationship with wine again in my future, one that does not sabotage my success and health. Nice to know that there are others out there that have achieved this themselves!

I can swallow decent sized pills but on an empty stomach they make me sick. My nut told me thats the only exception to drinking when eating is to take that Vitamin. I have a few different chews from Bariatric Advantage my favotrites from the 250 are lemon and raspberry and from the 500 the orange. Sent from my SM-N915P using Tapatalk I'll be honest... I am having a hell of a time not drinking and eating... It is one of the the hardest things for me... I know why it is important, but I keep doing it

@@dede0314 - i am having computer problems, so could not "quote" you, but, yes, chili is a soft food. I like Panera's turkey chili

@edie0981371 - So happy for your husband and his pending surgery! So wonderful that you two will be on this journey together I know he will enjoy his dinner out this Friday... ahhh, kinda miss my many last suppers, lol... We have eaten out a couple of times, but mostly mexican. I get the grilled fish and ranchero bean (soup). What stage are you in? Are you on soft foods or all foods?

i don't open the capsules, swallow them whole... with food though. I take ursidol, too, and swallow that whole, as well. So how many ppl are swallowing pills or capsules. I don't know why they say don't but I want to know of others can. Because I cannot stomach some of the capsules opened... Like my b50 is nasty or my antacid capsule. Can I swallow them or should I still opened them? Same with my ursidol for the gallbladder I cannot take it crushed i don't open the capsules, swallow them whole... with food though. I take ursidol, too, and swallow that whole, as well.

I've had some trouble with this... Wish they had a bariatric setting, lol... I have been ignoring fats because I am just eating the usual safe bariatric foods for my stage, but will pay more attention to that when I branch out more, food-wise. I set my protein to 68... I was told to get at least 60g of protein a day and I have read between 60-80, so I just randomly picked 68. I set my sugars to 32. I've learned that anything more than 8g of sugar per meal makes me start to "dump" (I hate that word, btw), so i figure no more than 8g x 4 meals, so 32g a day. I just generally watch my carbs because they often fall in line with sugars (but not always!). My doctor kept his advice pretty simple... get in your protein, preferably shakes and plant proteins (he is a vegetarian, lol), and be careful of your sugars. I have trouble with meats now anyway, can not seem to chew beef and ckn very well, so i have been eating a lot of legumes, seeds, etc... He is big on "legumes"! Some of my favorite things... -The Good Bean salted chickpeas -Salted pumpkin seeds -Trader Joe's coffee cold concentrate (I mix with Carbmaster Milk (kroger) or fairlife milk over ice and sometimes add Unjury unflavored protein powder to it). The concentrate is easy and almost 70% less acidic than regular coffee. I have trouble with reg coffee now -Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella sticks dipped in Rao's or Mario Batali marinara sauce (both of them have low sugars) -Simple Mills muffin and bread mixes (had to order these online, but they contain all the stuff that I would use if i made mixes at home... almond flour, cauliflower, etc. low sugar/carbs Just made the pumpkin muffin and i have one each morning! -Practically the only thing I am really jonesing for is pizza... i've made the chicken crust pizza and, while it is good, i am not sure that will cut it for me all the time. regular pizza is out, but simple mill's makes a low carb/sugar pizza crust that I am going to make this weekend... hopefully is is good! -trader joe's sugar free choc covered almonds -diet snapple k-cup lemon iced tea -i'm sick of protein shakes, but i still have premier protein vanilla once a day to get in my protein for the day -I can not get on board with protein bars (quest are supposedly the best for us). I have a stockpile of quest but have only been interested in them when I am out and about and have nothing else. -oikos triple zero yogurt is AWESOME.. tons of protein and taste good, i am jsut tired of the flavors and wish there was more variety. -heb carries the Enlightened brand ice cream bar... i LOVE chocolate mint! only 5 sugars and it has 7 grams of protein! low fat and high fiber... awesome!!!

I've had some trouble with this... Wish they had a bariatric setting, lol... I have been ignoring fats because I am just eating the usual safe bariatric foods for my stage, but will pay more attention to that when I branch out more, food-wise. I set my protein to 68... I was told to get at least 60g of protein a day and I have read between 60-80, so I just randomly picked 68. I set my sugars to 32. I've learned that anything more than 8g of sugar per meal makes me start to "dump" (I hate that word, btw), so i figure no more than 8g x 4 meals, so 32g a day. I just generally watch my carbs because they often fall in line with sugars (but not always!). My doctor kept his advice pretty simple... get in your protein, preferably shakes and plant proteins (he is a vegetarian, lol), and be careful of your sugars. I have trouble with meats now anyway, can not seem to chew beef and ckn very well, so i have been eating a lot of legumes, seeds, etc... He is big on "legumes"!

Hi Edie I have three kinds, lol... Two of them are Nature's Bounty brand (I get them at Costco)... One is gummies (2 a day, i think) and the other is softgels (3 a day). I like them both, both try not to do the gummies until I've had all my protein for the day and I try to limit the pills I take since I am already taking so many vitamins, so I hold off on the soft gels too... both have varying amounts of biotin. It is a "melt", the kind you put on your tongue and let dissolve instead of swallowing and is 5000 mg. I've attached picture... I actually swallow pills and have not had any issues. Most of my vitamins are capsules and are not small. I just can only take so much of the chewables I LOVE my viatmin C (Calcet Lemon Soft chews - had to find them online), but it has 5grams of sugar so I only take them once a day and take my bariatric advantage vit c chews the other two times for the day. ok, for some reason i can not find the "upload pic" option, but the biotin "dissolve/melt" is by Natrol.

Hi Edie I have three kinds, lol... Two of them are Nature's Bounty brand (I get them at Costco)... One is gummies (2 a day, i think) and the other is softgels (3 a day). I like them both, both try not to do the gummies until I've had all my protein for the day and I try to limit the pills I take since I am already taking so many vitamins, so I hold off on the soft gels too... both have varying amounts of biotin. It is a "melt", the kind you put on your tongue and let dissolve instead of swallowing and is 5000 mg. I've attached picture... I actually swallow pills and have not had any issues. Most of my vitamins are capsules and are not small. I just can only take so much of the chewables I LOVE my viatmin C (Calcet Lemon Soft chews - had to find them online), but it has 5grams of sugar so I only take them once a day and take my bariatric advantage vit c chews the other two times for the day.

i wonder that myself… I was told to not count calories, to just watch sugar, carbs, Protein, etc… but…I see some post say if u dont intake enough calories it can put u at a stall.... Sent from my LGMS323 using Tapatalk i've seen that too… i've tried to up my calories, but now my protein is more difficult to balance, lol… oh well, I'll figure it all out one day!

I live in scrubs most of the time. It's like going to work in really comfy pajamas but it's hard to see any change in fit until it's pretty major. I put on jeans today for the first time in a long time and I couldn't tell you if they fit any differently. BUT...oddly enough...my bra fit is weird now. Comfy, and the 'girls' don't look any different, but looser... yes, my bra! totally notice a different in the bra… my underwire used to flare out on the sides and poke me in my arms (had to wear it with some of my work shirts), but now it sits nice and flat almost

i wonder that myself… I was told to not count calories, to just watch sugar, carbs, Protein, etc… but…

I usually have oily skin, but my face and neck are dry and itchy. I get in my protein daily, stay hydrated and even take biotin, but everything is out of whack, I guess... I'm a month out tomorrow...

keep us posted… glad you went in…

I called the doctor he was not in nor was my advocate. I'm going to the hospital now the nausea is getting worse and I'm feeling weak. hoping for the best…

I feel ya… just when i think i have things down pat, i get thrown for a loop, lol… I'm currently stressing on the lack of variety in my foods. I am able to eat all foods and feel like i am always rushing and just grabbing the same ol things not good long term…

could you be hitting ketosis post-surgery as opposed to pre-surgery? Sounds like "carb flu", especially with the metallic taste in your mouth…

That is awesome, Edie! My scale must be broken

Also, had not done this before, but I took my measurements this morning. Always hate doing that because I am never sure how snug to make the measuring tape, but figured it was a good idea to start and that I might see more results that way instead of just looking at the scale. My clothes are looser, but I have been wearing stretch stuff for so long, all my "big" clothes still fit, just hang more than usual

That is wonderful!!!!! I still fit in my same jeans ;-( ! Oh well its coming off just slower than most!! I am in a super long stall and I am doing everything right (I think, lol!)... I have even been walking a lot more. The only thing I can think of is that I am not get ENOUGH calories...?... I've been logging on my fitness pal and hope to see the scale move soon! I've lost 40 overall (2wk pre op + post op) which is great, but weight has only moved a pound or so in over a week. I am in that dreaded 3rd week, though, so hopefully this passes soon One month on Thursday!

So awesome, good for you!