liannatx

Well, that sucks. I am so glad you went to the ER so you could find out what was causing your pain. Now they can work on repair and healing. Sending wishes that you heal quickly and the pain stops.

This is what I wanted to do! I need to get on it ASAP, so I have a good start pic. When I hit goal, I want a tummy tuck

Has anyone else spent years avoiding the camera? I have lost 20lbs. and I just realized that I have NO recent pictures, at all. Even at Christmas I either hid from the camera, or made sure I was behind it! If I had to be in a group picture I would be in the back so you can just see my head, lol. I need some fat pictures so I will not forget how uncomfortable I was at my high weight! I cant really even tell that I have lost anything yet.... but I bet if I had some pictures to compare I could I love, love, love to see others progress pictures. It is uber duber motivating to see how happy and great everyone looks as they drop the weight. Take those before pictures! (and during ones too) I bet that people that don't have them wish they did, just as a reminder of how far they have come!

Creating new good habits is also key to successful weight loss, and a healthy new lifestyle. A couple of Protein drinks at this stage doesn't equate to overeating. I understand that this lack of hunger is a temporary stage in your progression to solid foods... but the protein is a necessary nutrient. If you aren't losing any weight, working towards surgeons recommended amounts of protein (and fluids) might kick start the weight loss back up. It will definitely help prevent malnutrition and muscle loss.

No sure way to predict, like WillyBoo said it depends on Age, genetics, how overweight and how long at that weight... Anywhere you have stretch marks is a probable area of concern for loose skin. That skin has already been stretched past capacity and wont have the same elasticity to bounce back.

I second what Chele H wonders! You should be having Protein drinks and plenty of liquids right now. What exactly are you getting in daily calorie and protein wise?

Glad you called your Doc! I think he must be used to this issue, it seems pretty common. Keep following your plan, work on your fluids, and it will all resolve itself soon... even that darned "stuck" scale. I really think the first 2 weeks are the weirdest in adjusting to everything... it starts getting easier from there on out. Hang in there.

I take a Prilosec in the morning and another one in the evening. The one a day wasn't cutting the acid for me. My Dr said to up it to 2 a day for the first several months, that did the trick! After 2-3 months I am to cut back to one a day and see how that goes. Honestly, there have been several days that I forgot to take it and I didn't have any issues like I was having that first week. Contact your Dr. He may be able to switch your PPI or change the dosage... it should be an easy fix, and you shouldn't have to suffer with this.

Surgery 3/9/15 and I can also drink Water and fluids very very easily! I was seriously worried too, because I kind of expected to have problems getting all the fluids in. I think I must drink at just about the same rate it starts emptying from my stomach, because it has never stacked up or caused me any issues at all. Soft or solid foods, 2 oz and I am DONE. I literally weigh it, because a few bites over that will give that feeling of it sitting in my esophagus.

I came home 7lbs heavier from surgery. It is from the IV fluids and the inflammation... Water retention. I let nature take its course on the BM, you really don't have much to make enough waste to have a normal one. It finally came (out, lol) on day 4, followed by a day of diarrhea. However, I ended up 13 lbs down at 2 weeks.... so once you start getting in plenty of fluids your body will start releasing any water retention, and the scales will start moving down. Are you getting in all your fluids?

I have a Syntrax nectar Cappuccino over ice every morning. I mix it with Water in my insulated tumbler and fill it with ice. Made with water one full scoop has 100 calories, 24g Protein, and zero Carbs. I like the Fuzzy Navel and Caribbean Cooler flavors too.

I vape 12mg. I did until the day of surgery, and from the day after I resumed. I had no problems at all from surgery or during recovery. When I told my regular doctor that I hadn't had an analog cigaretter in over a year she put "former smoker" in my records.... I guess many surgeons view it differently, it is hard to sort through the propaganda, but most doctors are very anti-smoking even if they do it themselves. They are giving the advice they feel required to give, because they/we all know how bad it is.

It is on the General Discussion page, starts Monday the 13 th.

I think that she is struggling and doesn't want to see you slipping so soon into this. She is projecting.

Try some Syntrax nectar Protein powders. They come in individual serving packets too, so you can taste several different flavors and find a few you like. They have a good variety of fruity flavors and taste much lighter, more like juice. For me, they are way easier to drink than the sweeter Vanilla/Chocolate ones. I have a Cappuccino one over ice every morning.

If it were me, I would go high Protein and super low carb for a week... go back to the basics. eggs for Breakfast and chicken salad, meat, seafood, or fish for lunch and dinner. Green veggies. If you have to have a snack have some fat-free cottage cheese, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, or sugar free popsicles. Eliminate any sugar, fruit, bread, or grains.... for a week. It should deplete any stored glycogen and put you back into fat-burning mode. Make sure you are getting above 60 or 70 grams of protein, under 30ish g carbs, and getting all of your 64+ oz of fluids in. Log in everything you eat and make sure you are getting your protein in and staying low on carbs.

You look fabulous, and very happy about it

I had: week 1 clear liquids, week 2-3 full liquids, week 4 purees/soft foods.

I don't think you should start doing cardio until you are meeting your Protein and Fluid goals. Also, the gain can actually be Water retention, which can be caused by dehydration. I think you should focus on trying to increase your protein, GiniMarie had a good suggestion for that, and making sure you are getting enough fluids in right now. This should help with the tiredness too!

Well done!

Are you still taking the Prilosec? If not, and it was working before, why not try it 2x day again?

Great post! I love your outlook, and congrats for having a great time and staying on plan! Imagine, actually losing weight on a cruise!

The 4th week. I had a week of clear liquids, and 2 weeks of full liquids first.

Are you taking a PPI? I would rule out acid first. Have you talked to your surgeon about this? I would place a call if I were you, maybe they can give you something for the nausea.

I would not go back to purees, but I would advise going back to basics like in the first few months. If you don't currently keep a food log start one up again. Log in everything and be totally honest about! Stick with Protein first and then low carb veggies. Keep protein up above 80g, carbs under 30-40, and calories low around 600-800. Get all your fluids in and take all your Vitamins. Those are the common goals I see the successful losers sticking with for the first few months.