lifeofblair

Oh I did! I remember the day before I had to start my pre op diet I binged like crazy. My mom visited and I had her bring my favorite treats from the local bakery since it was the last time to eat them. I drank Dr Pepper. I guess I did the whole "food funeral". But, I think for me I needed to enjoy them one last time. I haven't eaten anything off plan since my surgery and that was 8 months ago. I'm sure it doesn't work for others, but it did for me.

I lost 13 on the pre-op diet. Didn't really lose much on the supervised 6 month program.

I'll be eight months next week. I did go over 1000 one day, but it was an extremely long, active day.Well, I feel like a pig now. I am at 1300 calories a day at a little over 8 months. Are you still in the losing phase or in maintenance? I think you are normal. I feel like I'm not eating enough lately. Especially when I work out and my nut did not help when I asked. So I'm just trying to figure out the best range.

I'll be eight months next week. I did go over 1000 one day, but it was an extremely long, active day.

I usually end up between 800 and 900, but lately there have been days when I am more active that I will eat more. My nut isn't really helpful either, so I'm trying to find the right balance for me. I decided to start experimenting eating more on the days I work out and am very active.

I just drank a lot of milk. I was getting sick from the protein shakes.

One PCP made me cry the way she was but I went to another one and she supported me and ended up that she went to med school the the surgeon and so that was very helpful.

I found a recipe today that used ground chicken as a crust. Though it was different, but I sometimes put chicken on pizza, so why not! I think I'm going to try it next week.

She's the nut at my surgeons office. And when she said between 600-800 calories she said that was the average. I emailed the other nut to get her take on it because some days I could eat way more but feel bad going over 800 calories. All these responses make me feel better though, so I do appreciate them!

Thanks for the replies! I don't feel as guilty going over 800 calories after I workout. I probably should just focus on the protein.

I emailed my nut today asking about working out and such. Like today my tracker says I have burned 300 calories and I have eaten 680 so far today. So, hopefully she gets back in touch with me soon. I feel like it's not enough either, but I have been trying to go by what the nut says.

I don't count calories. At least not in any formal way. I have done some "spot checks" here and there where I would log my food for a day or two just to see where I was at. But I have found that eating 5-6 times a day, putting protein first, and getting my 100 grams in pretty much keeps my calories right where they need to be. I'm in maintenance now and training for a half marathon, so I've had to actually start working on getting in MORE calories, which I am still stumbling my way though. I'm still in the losing phase (5 lbs or so from goal) and my nut said to eat between 600-800 calories a day, but I have a hard time with those calories and to get the needed protein. I like to get others opinions on what works.

Do you all count calories or mainly focus on protein? I guess I worry that I'm going to eat too many calories.

Found a yogurt drink in Walmart called Powerful Yogurt. Tastes like I remember a Yoohoo. 160 calories and 20g protein. Thought I'd share if you hadn't seen it before. (Tried to do a pic and it wouldn't work)

I use egg roll wrappers or wonton wrappers as a crust when I crave pizza. Gives you the fix you are looking for.

I bought one from target and old navy is starting to get theirs out. I'm excited to buy suits this year!

I had Dr. Wegner as well. I had bypass

The one I had didn't have that many grams of sugar. Only had 9 I think, I looked at their regular yogurt and the sugar was really high, but the drinks aren't.

I've thought about doing a few sessions just to get the basics down then go from there.

Thanks for pointing those out! The use isomalto-oligosaccharide instead of soluble corn fiber, so I might be able to handle them and the nutritional info looks good. Only slight red flag is the amount of sugar alcohol, but I think I'd be willing to give them a try. Do you know any brick-and-mortar stores that sell them? I just googled them - looks like Vitamin Shoppe carries them. I may swing by today and pick one up! Yes, I got ones at Vitamin Shoppe to try. Mine only had 2 flavors. Online they come in a lot more though.

Have you guys tried Oh Yeah one protein bars? They are so much softer than quest. I like them for a different taste.

My surgeon said wait at least a year and then only on special occasions like a wedding or holiday.

The coffee flavoring syrups. Torani is what I have.

Get the sugar free syrups to make your shakes taste better. Also, protein water! I wish I had known those two things during the liquid stage after the surgery.

I think the same thing about Quest chips. I like them for the first few seconds then they get gross tasting.