Samara1974

I didn't, ice cream is slider food and empty calories, remember that your post op diet is to allow you to heal and build new habits. I am 11 months out and it now matters what I eat not how much I eat. I look back on the agony of my first month as proof that I can live through denying myself things.
If you want something different get ramen noodles and use the flavor packets and add in unflavored or chicken flavored Protein powder, the variety is a blessing.

Rolling or fascia blasting, it helps break the fascia where it adheres to the fat making it appear smoother and helps break it down. They have special tools you can buy but I just massage my trouble areas. You can feel them when they release. The area by my iliac crest is an area tummy tucks can't touch and breaking the adherence has helped tighten that area.

At 44 and two plus years out my stomach IS getting better. I did the 100 situps per day challenge last month and that help speed things along. I also make sure I am hydrated with Water and apply lotion to the area and massage my fat at least every other day to break the fascia that adheres it.

Like another poster already said it really depends on age, genetics, how you carried your weight and self-care, so many variables to consider.

At 44 and two plus years out my stomach IS getting better. I did the 100 situps per day challenge last month and that help speed things along. I also make sure I am hydrated with Water and apply lotion to the area and massage my fat at least every other day to break the fascia that adheres it.

Like another poster already said it really depends on age, genetics, how you carried your weight and self-care, so many variables to consider.

At 44 and two plus years out my stomach IS getting better. I did the 100 situps per day challenge last month and that help speed things along. I also make sure I am hydrated with Water and apply lotion to the area and massage my fat at least every other day to break the fascia that adheres it.

Like another poster already said it really depends on age, genetics, how you carried your weight and self-care, so many variables to consider.

One thing I've noticed reading this board for a while, is that we've all got a lot of valuable insight. Some amazing success stories here. Some amazing works in progress. Really good people with some terrific advice.
But we all have a lot of prejudices, too, about what works and what doesn't, and what would really help people if they only listened! LOL
And there is nothing quite like being on a stall, or being hungry, or learning to cope without your favorite lifelong coping mechanism....to make you grouchy and indignant about why people stubbornly won't listen.
Can we agree that not even the doctors have this crap figured out to any kind of consensus?
Some of us have had terrific success with eating Keto. Some of us eat a buttload of carbs and do great.
Some of us are exercise maniacs. Some of us are working hard to get to 5000 steps a day.
Some of us won't touch a taboo empty calorie treat food...because it's a slippery slope that shouldn't be tempted. Some of us feel the need to master eating taboo foods in moderation to prove that we are in control and have "conquered" food.
Some of us eat 600 calories a day. Some of us eat 1200 a day.
Some of us are ok with moderately consuming alcohol. Some of us are not.
Some of us are horrified by artificial sweeteners. Some of us use them by the boatload.

And here's the really shocking part:
People in BOTH CAMPS on all of these points...have been doing really well.
How cool is that?
The more I listen to all the different stories, the more convinced I am that there are a LOT of ways up this mountain. (Also cool!)
Here's another interesting question...
What's success?
For some folks, success is having a low normal BMI, and being an athlete.
For some folks, success is fitting a certain size, looking a certain way, feeling attractive, getting perfect plastics and looking like a model at the end.
For some folks, success is hitting some other goal. Being able to fit in an airplane seat, Being able to play with kids and be active.
For some folks, success is getting diabetes and blood pressure and other health concerns under control.
For some folks, success is weighing under 200 pounds and not sweating it much beyond that.
For some folks, success is being mobile, being independent, going back to work, and being able to take care of themselves.
There are a lot of different versions of what success looks like. And not everyone's gonna want the same thing.

What your group of doctors says....I guarantee you....will not be anything like what another group of doctors says.
There are no hard fast answers about what works and what doesn't. What we've got...are a lot of valuable personal experiences with a LOT of different programs.
All worth sharing.
But no one has THE answer for everyone:)
Sometimes I hear....but what about the newbies? Don't we owe it to them to set a good example?
No, we really don't. We owe them our honesty. And we owe them the credit they deserve...to do their homework, read a LOT of stuff, consider all the various opinions about everything.... and figure out what they believe and what works for them:)
Just my $.02
Opinions...as always....will vary:)

I put my starting weight to the date of when I decided to schedule surgery. I did mine out of country so for folks using insurance your first appointment with your doctor.

Hopefully not. The last thing this site needs are local bariatric heroes with a know-it-all-attitude that are all about people needing to "wear their big girl panties" when dealing out their so-called "tough love" and behave like crybabies themselves when someone dares to talk back in the same manner.
However, if you're really missing them quite a few can be found at Obesity Help.

I lost weight first but then during stalls inches. I am so glad I measured both, it helped when I hit those stalls to see the other numbers going down.

I actually love the Roadside Lemonade, the caribbean cooler they can keep. I also like the Twisted cherry by them.

I actually love the Roadside Lemonade, the caribbean cooler they can keep. I also like the Twisted cherry by them.

So two things I like,
Cookie cravings = Lenny & Larry's Protein Cookies. Pro: The cookie is delicious my favorite flavors lemon poppy seed and oatmeal, then Peanut Butter and then chocolate chip. Con: the cookie is HUGE so cut your protein count in quarters or half. if you have a craving this is a good go to but a cookie is a cookie.
GNC Lean bar strawberry Yogurt is really good. The blueberry and chocolate chip are horrible

Atkins products are my favorite by far. Now only are they low carb but they taste great. I drink their shakes daily and have their bars on hand for if I'm on the go. Also I like their Snacks.

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics.
I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no Soups (no protein in them.)

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics.
I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no Soups (no protein in them.)

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics.
I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no Soups (no protein in them.)

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics.
I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no Soups (no protein in them.)

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics.
I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no Soups (no protein in them.)

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics.
I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no Soups (no protein in them.)

I went to Hospital Angeles in February 2016 & they took my credit card so not too sure where the cash policy is coming in. They told me I could pay with a cashier's check a credit card or a debit card.

I lost weight first but then during stalls inches. I am so glad I measured both, it helped when I hit those stalls to see the other numbers going down.

I lost weight first but then during stalls inches. I am so glad I measured both, it helped when I hit those stalls to see the other numbers going down.

I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Corvala February 2016 and my sister just had her surgery on April 6th. Nothing but positive things to say about the experience. I am ten pounds away from goal weight so I am pretty happy with the results. I have my story on the my surgery section of my profile.
My sister didn't get a suite at the hospital so my bed was a couch but it was pretty comfy.

I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Corvala February 2016 and my sister just had her surgery on April 6th. Nothing but positive things to say about the experience. I am ten pounds away from goal weight so I am pretty happy with the results. I have my story on the my surgery section of my profile.
My sister didn't get a suite at the hospital so my bed was a couch but it was pretty comfy.

Dr. Corvala is one of the great grandfathers of weight loss surgery! He taught many of the bariatric surgeons in Mexico as well as proctored many US surgeons back in the day. He's very highly respected and you're in fantastic hands. Please let us know how things go!