JapGirl

184.4

How are yall doing? I stalled for a while and I think it's cause my calorie intake was too low. I'm not being quite so strict on it now. Plus it helps that I found some AMAZING protien bars

I stalled also. I didn't know if it was from the Constipation issue but I have gone past both now. I discovered if I added a little more fat to my diet I became "regular" again. I went out for the first time last Wednesday with some friends and it was harder than I thought it would be. I love my Irish whiskey and beer, and not being able to have any for a while kinda kills me.

See I'm still eating what I would like on the rare occasion I go out. Last night we went to dinner as a family to a local pizzeria we had never been to. I ordered the cheese ravioli. I ate 2 ravioli and 1 mozzarella stick. no point in depriving ourselves especially if we are good 97% of the time.

I lost 2.6lbs since last monday! Woohoo!

They want me to be around 1000-1200 calories around 4-6 months. Right now I'm 7 weeks. I weighed this week and I'm down 2.6lbs from last week's weigh in

I have lost 20lbs since surgery (I'm 7 weeks) and 40lbs since I started trying back in January to lose. I think I wasn't eating enough. I only lost 1lb each week for the last 4 weeks. So I'm upping my intake and am already down almost 2lbs!

How much have you upped it to?

I was eating 500-600 calories per day and 60g protien. I'm now trying to do 700-800 calories and 70-80g of protien. The true test will be tomorrow morning when I do my offically weekly weigh in.

I'm low bmi though so I expect to he a slow loser. 34 bmi in January. 31 bmi at surgery. 28 bmi now at 184lbs.

I have lost 20lbs since surgery (I'm 7 weeks) and 40lbs since I started trying back in January to lose. I think I wasn't eating enough. I only lost 1lb each week for the last 4 weeks. So I'm upping my intake and am already down almost 2lbs!

How are yall doing? I stalled for a while and I think it's cause my calorie intake was too low. I'm not being quite so strict on it now. Plus it helps that I found some AMAZING protien bars

CW 185

GW 170

Thank you for doing this!

I've always struggled with Constipation. But it seems to he much worse now. I will have to try the stool softeners and see if that helps.

The doc explained it like "if I was to take some pregnancy tests at a nursing home, how likely would I believe one of the women there are pregnant if one came back positive?

You are no different. You're young. And have no comorbidities. The chances of you having had a cardiac event without knowing it are possible but statistically unlikely."

He said if you don't place it in the EXACT right place it will come back as abnormal on large chested women!

186. Not quite to goal. But close enough for me!

I prefer using kraft olive oil mayo. It's lower in calories than low fat and has a much better flavor. Plus since it's made with olive oil it's better for us cause we need healthy fats.

I'm in too!

@@JapGirl we're on the same cycle but atleast we're not gaining, if we stick to the program we should be good. @@Chair1311, thank you so much, I'm going to try to label the bottles and do this !!

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Yeah my only plus side is I'm not gaining. I normally gain 3-5lbs during shark week. So I'm glad it's not going up! I hope the small bottles help. I know today is day 4 and I'm on track to finish early.

@@JapGirl : I am looking into the same at Nicholson. My friend had it done last July. I am worried in the event of complications, what do you do if no one in your town will touch you? Thanks

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I could get referred to a doc here. But honestly if there is a complication I plan to visit the ER. They can't deny you. But after 2-3 weeks the chances of complications are very small. you can message me if you'd like some more info I'd be happy to share

Aunt Flow came to visit. And I bloat pretty bad during shark week. So I'm not losing right now. I hope that by my next weigh in the Water weight will be gone. I'm hopi g I can work my ass off and be at 170 or less by mothers day (currently 188 ). We're having family pictures taken. As in the entire family. Like granparents. Uncles. Aunts. Kids. Grand kids. Everyone. And we only do this about once a decade.

@@JapGirl you were told no Protein drinks either ?? hmmm so how did you get all that Water in and eat?? whew your going to make me really try to step it up!. what Iike a days menu for u?

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I'm still allowed to drink them. But I was told to limit them. My nut doesn't want me to live off them. And I dont like the flavor of them now.

I found an 8 pack of 8oz bottles. That adds up to 64 oz. If I finish one 8oz bottle every 2 hours then I'm a be to get all my fluids in. I was able to hit 64oz yesterday.

630am - open first bottle

9am - open 2nd bottle

11am - 3rd bottle

1pm - 4th bottle

3pm - 5th bottle

5pm - 6th bottle

7pm - 7th bottle

9pm - 8th bottle

For food:

Breakfast:

One hard boiled egg

Or

pudding with 1 scoop protien powder

Or

1 triple zero greek yogurt

Or

1 sausage patty

Lunch:

Left over protien from the night before

1/3 c Sloppy Joe mix (no bun)

Or

1/2 a bigger patty (no bun)

Or

2oz pulled pork

Or

2 oz baked chicken

Snack:

2oz sliced deli meat

Or

Triple zero Greek yogurt

Or

Laughing cow cheese with 3-4 crackers

Dinner:

Same as lunch

Does this help? I'm also limiting my intake to 400-600 calories per my nutritionist.

I've only lost 16lbs since surgery. So you're doing better than me @@Bluesky1 I was also told no protien drinks. From what I understand fatigue right now is really common. I try to get atleast 60g of protien. Most days it's closer to 70g.

Yesterday was my first time ever getting in my fluids. I got 70oz in. I'm down to 188. But then Aunt Flow came to visit :'( I'm on soft foods for another 2 weeks then all my restrictions are lifted. Btw if you haven't tried it yet. The laughing cow cheese wedges are AMAZING.

188

@@Bluesky1 my protien drink options are very limited cause I'm lactose intolerant. Almost all of the pre made ones are made with milk or milk protien

It was very yummy @@Bluesky1 I've never had the laughing cow cheese before. This one was garlic herb flavored and it was delish!

I've always had some issues with Constipation but it gets so old. Now it's worse than ever :/

I've been using baby spoons to help with Portion Control. I found these and they work well and don't look like baby spoons.

I am now on mushies. Mashed potatoes. Scrambled eggs. Soft cheeses. Deli meats. Crackers. pudding. Etc.

Today for lunch I brought 4 crackers, 2 slices of thin deli meat, and 1 wedge of laughing cow cheese. I was only able to eat half of it at one time. But as far as liquids go I cab do about 1/2 cup at a time. According to my NUT that's right where I should be.

I typically only get in about 40-50 oz of liquid each day. It's definitely hard.

I've now lost a total of 16lbs since surgery. But I've slowed down quite a bit this week. Only a 3lb loss I think. But as long as it isn't a gain it's still going in the right direction.

I'm back at work now and find it alot easier than I thought it would be.

Have yall had issues with Constipation?

@@Angie74 I started off on the lower end as well. My highest was 224lbs. Surgery weight was 203lbs. Current weight is 188lbs. I think your right on track. I'm in the famous 3 week stall. I'm now onto mushy foods.