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The weight loss doesn't move in a linear manner. I lost 37 pounds the first month and 9 the next. Overall I've averaged about 12 pounds a month. Keep getting in your fluids and Protein and the weight will come off.

The weight loss doesn't move in a linear manner. I lost 37 pounds the first month and 9 the next. Overall I've averaged about 12 pounds a month. Keep getting in your fluids and Protein and the weight will come off.

RNY was recommended by my surgeon but he said I could choose either. I choose RNY because I wanted a one and done. I didn't have issues with GERD but I didn't want to chance having problems with reflux after the sleeve and having to have a revision to RNY. Very happy with my decision. Not worried about skin and such. I did this for my health as I was facing 2 knee replacements. Now I think I can survive without them - still can't jump but I can walk without pain and that's all I care about.

My Vitamins cost me about $60 a month. I had GB and I take Bariatric quality vitamins because I have read and been told that store brand vitamins are not absorbed well by GB patients. I use Nutrametrix/Isotonix powered multi-vitamins/calcium that I mix with Water and drink in the morning and evening (additional calcium). I also take additional Iron via pill and also a B12 sublingual every other day. Your Vitamin bill should be offset by your lowered grocery bill as you will be eating 1/3rd - 1/2 of what you ate previously.

I disagree with the others concerning the Vitamins. The Nutritionist associated with my Bariatric Surgical practice does not recommend taking over the counter vitamins. For normal people, only 50% of the stated values on the bottles are absorbed, meaning that 25% is absorbed for WLS patients. You would have to take 4x the amount stated on the bottle to get the listed values. Many don't have the levels of each Vitamin we need so you have to take even more. Vitamin deficiency takes years to show up in blood work. Many patients suffer the consequences ten years down the road, not in one year. By the time a lab test shows deficiency, the health related effects of not getting enough are severe.
I'd rather head off any potential issues by taking vitamins formulated for bariatric patients and not those for the general public. Just my opinion.

Your body slows/stops your weight loss when you don't eat anything because it has to have fuel to run your body, just like an automobile has to have gasoline and oil to run. Your body is very adept at conserving what it has already if it is not getting enough through other means. If you don't eat enough Protein, it will take the protein it needs from your muscles. Water/fluid is also very important.
The body's ability to conserve comes from the time when we were hunter/gatherers and endured long times between meals.

You can drink Smooth Move Tea. It definitely helps me when I'm constipated. Also Colace stool softener is good. I have resorted to enemas a few times. Now that I can eat all my Protein via real food, I haven't had any issues.

RNY was recommended by my surgeon but he said I could choose either. I choose RNY because I wanted a one and done. I didn't have issues with GERD but I didn't want to chance having problems with reflux after the sleeve and having to have a revision to RNY. Very happy with my decision. Not worried about skin and such. I did this for my health as I was facing 2 knee replacements. Now I think I can survive without them - still can't jump but I can walk without pain and that's all I care about.

I don't count anything but Protein grams and fluids. I didn't experience any stalls until I hit 9 1/2 months - primarily I think because I had problems with bulging disks in my neck that caused a pinched nerve and I had to stop exercising.
I eat 4 mini-meals a day consisting of protein first, then a multi-grain (2 a day) or fruit serving (2 a day), then veggies. One meal is protein & veggies only. At 10 1/2 months I probably eat somewhere between 1200 - 1400 calories daily. I'm very happy with my progress so far.

I'm taking replenishing my shoe collection slowly. It's so nice to replace the Crocs and Naturalizer clog type shoes with nicer, closed back ones. My feet were so chubby before that I couldn't wear pumps. I bought my first pair this week to wear with my new ankle length pants.

I'm taking replenishing my shoe collection slowly. It's so nice to replace the Crocs and Naturalizer clog type shoes with nicer, closed back ones. My feet were so chubby before that I couldn't wear pumps. I bought my first pair this week to wear with my new ankle length pants.

I stopped with the Protein Shakes at about 6 months. At that point I was able to eat enough Protein from real sources. All of them made me gag so I was very motivated to learn to eat real protein. On workout days I do drink a Premier Protein clear beverage that gives me 20 extra grams of protein.
My NUT told us to avoid any fibrous fruits and veggies for at least 3 months (celery, broccoli, etc). We were also to avoid anything with small seeds for the same time period. Personally I still don't eat that many veggies as once I've eaten my protein, I don't have much room.

I stopped with the Protein Shakes at about 6 months. At that point I was able to eat enough Protein from real sources. All of them made me gag so I was very motivated to learn to eat real protein. On workout days I do drink a Premier Protein clear beverage that gives me 20 extra grams of protein.
My NUT told us to avoid any fibrous fruits and veggies for at least 3 months (celery, broccoli, etc). We were also to avoid anything with small seeds for the same time period. Personally I still don't eat that many veggies as once I've eaten my protein, I don't have much room.

As soon as my clothes started to get loose, I tried on the smaller sizes in my closet. I have gone from a Catherine's 5x/32 to Lane Bryant 18/20/22. As soon as something gets loose, it's out the door. I have managed to go through all my pre-surgery clothes and clothes I bought last winter and some from the spring. My shoe size has dropped 1 1/2 - 2 sizes, meaning I've had to buy new shoes for fall.
I've found now that I prefer clothes that show my shape, not too tight, but definitely not baggy. I don't even like baggy pajamas anymore. I want them to fit right, not hang off my body. Loving that my jeans no longer have any elastic waistbands. Loving that I can wear dresses without having to have tights or bike shorts underneath to keep my thighs from rubbing. Loving that I can wear tops without another shirt or jacket on.

I had a whole range of different size clothes from all the times I lost and gained weight. So as soon as my clothes started getting loose, I started trying on other sizes. I thought I'd be able to just wear a belt when my pants got too big, but I felt frumpy. I want to look as good as I feel, and it helps keep my mood upbeat to like what I'm wearing. Over the weekend, I cleaned out all my clothes that got too big since surgery and brought them to Good Will: 6 bags! I have gone from a size 3x to an XL, Size 22-24 to 16-18. I'm now on my last few items of clothing that I had packed away and will have to start shopping for things that fit.
I live in a very rural area and don't have a lot of big stores near me, but had to go to the city today and treated myself to a few shirts from Old Navy. Of course, the two shirts I liked the most weren't on sale, but I went ahead and got them anyway.

Possibly the panni if it's covered by insurance. My only dream surgery would be a neck lift but my sister had that done (Lifestyle lift) and spent 3 months sleeping in a recliner and still has a pulling feeling behind her ears. My dream is to retire early and travel the country with my husband in our Airstream. I look good in clothes and he loves me no matter what so I'm not going to blow my retirement money on plastic surgery.

You will be tired for many days to come. You've had a major operation and your body needs rest to heal. I was barely awake the first several days after surgery. All I did was drink, walk, eat, sleep and start the process all over again. It will get better in a couple of weeks.

You will be tired for many days to come. You've had a major operation and your body needs rest to heal. I was barely awake the first several days after surgery. All I did was drink, walk, eat, sleep and start the process all over again. It will get better in a couple of weeks.

You will be tired for many days to come. You've had a major operation and your body needs rest to heal. I was barely awake the first several days after surgery. All I did was drink, walk, eat, sleep and start the process all over again. It will get better in a couple of weeks.

You will be tired for many days to come. You've had a major operation and your body needs rest to heal. I was barely awake the first several days after surgery. All I did was drink, walk, eat, sleep and start the process all over again. It will get better in a couple of weeks.

Depends on what it is. I tend to measure things like Cereal and milk until I can judge how much is a serving (3/4 cup, 1/2 cup, etc). I rarely measure meat as I pretty much can only eat 3 - 4 oz tops before I get full. I think it's good to measure once in a while to make sure you are staying within your Nutritionist's guidelines because I can definitely eat way more at 6 months than I could at 3 months. Don't want to stray too far off the norm.

You seem to still rely on Protein Shakes as the source of most of your nutrition. And at a year out, doesn't look like you are eating enough calories. Try eating real food.
My NUT recommends the following: 4 - 5 mini meals eaten 3 -4 hours apart consisting of 3 - 4 oz Protein eaten first, followed by green veggies if there is room. She also allows 2 servings of multigrains and 2 servings of fruit daily, eaten with protein and NOT eaten at the same meal. Also 3 fats are allowed per day - nuts, avocado, olive oil.

My NUT gave us a 4-5 mini meal a day plan. I eat every 3 - 4 hours. Meals include Protein eaten first (3-4oz), a multigrain or fruit serving, and veggies if there is room. At 5 weeks I could only eat the protein (1-2oz) and had to supplement with shakes. But now I only eat real food as I really detest any sort of Protein Shake or smoothie.

It took me about 5-6 months to get all my Protein from food. Even though I hated the Protein Shakes, I made myself choke down a Premier Protein caramel in the morning for Breakfast while driving into work. I've found that the Premier Protein Clear juice is tolerable and it has 20gm protein. Also I make a "frosty" using Fairlife milk and Halo Top chocolate ice cream for a total of 18g of protein - great on a hot day.

I don't count anything but Protein grams and fluids. I didn't experience any stalls until I hit 9 1/2 months - primarily I think because I had problems with bulging disks in my neck that caused a pinched nerve and I had to stop exercising.
I eat 4 mini-meals a day consisting of protein first, then a multi-grain (2 a day) or fruit serving (2 a day), then veggies. One meal is protein & veggies only. At 10 1/2 months I probably eat somewhere between 1200 - 1400 calories daily. I'm very happy with my progress so far.