southernbelleAU

Hello! I'm going strong and working hard at this thing called weight loss and i have to say that it has been both rewarding and discouraging at times. I love seeing the numbers go down, however, every time that stall happens it shakes me into reality and how this IS only a tool for successful weight loss. I have been working out a minimum of 4 days a week the last 3 weeks, and i can tell it helps considerably! Just wanted to let everyone know at this stage that it is worth it and that you will make progress, so DON"T GIVE UP! By the way, i have lost 40lbs. It feels great!
I have found eating "good" carbs are the way to go, if i am going to eat them. I mostly make Protein meals and Snacks, but those veggies and fruit with (natural sugar) is the better way to go. My tastes have changed in that i can't have much of anything sweet ESPECIALLY artificial sweetener. It is terrible and nauseating. I am so excited to see what the next few months bring!!

Hello! I'm going strong and working hard at this thing called weight loss and i have to say that it has been both rewarding and discouraging at times. I love seeing the numbers go down, however, every time that stall happens it shakes me into reality and how this IS only a tool for successful weight loss. I have been working out a minimum of 4 days a week the last 3 weeks, and i can tell it helps considerably! Just wanted to let everyone know at this stage that it is worth it and that you will make progress, so DON"T GIVE UP! By the way, i have lost 40lbs. It feels great!
I have found eating "good" carbs are the way to go, if i am going to eat them. I mostly make Protein meals and Snacks, but those veggies and fruit with (natural sugar) is the better way to go. My tastes have changed in that i can't have much of anything sweet ESPECIALLY artificial sweetener. It is terrible and nauseating. I am so excited to see what the next few months bring!!

Hi everyone!
I am 7 weeks post op and just now really getting into eating REAL food. My question is: do many of you have times when you swallow food and immediately have a pain in your upper stomach as if it is having trouble getting into your new stomach? i feel like i have to stretch and relax and stretch again when this happens. i know i am still working on chewing my food into mush, but sometimes it gets down my throat before i can really get it chewed enough.. Any others out there??
Thanks!

i had the "3 week stall" as well! i was told by friends who had this procedure that it DOES happen, and to keep doing what im doing. i lost 25lbs almost immediately after surgery and after 3 weeks of sitting in one place on the scale, i lost another 5 pounds. Just keep getting that Protein in and AS MUCH liquid as you can, and you will do fine! i still can't get all 64oz a day in and im 5 weeks out from surgery. it is a rewarding process and i can already tell i made the right decision. Just trust yourself and the process and you will surprise yourself!

I find that the more Fiber I add tends to give me gas and cramping more than an actual BM. I add Miralax to my coffee, yogurt, etc and it works best for me.

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

Hey y'all! I had surgery today! I'm doing fairly well, but experiencing dry mouth, and have gas pains from where they fill your abdominal cavity. If anyone has any advice whatsoever for me about the coming days..I'd love to hear from you. This is all new and hopefully will be so rewarding thank you in advance!!

yes i am! im use to having a coke a day. :/ perhaps that is causing them as well

Hello everyone! I am new to this. I have been wanting this for SO long, and now it is finally here. I was denied the first time, due to one of my BMI numbers being .3 points off. That was discouraging however, I knew how badly I wanted to change my life. I have been fighting being overweight my entire 28 years. Just 2 weeks ago I was finally approved and was completely ecstatic! I had my pre-op appointments today, and in less than 2 weeks I will finally have my surgery. My main questions are this: what multi-Vitamins work the best, and also what Protein shakes and other Protein sources would you recommend? Any other helpful tips going forward is also appreciated!
Thank you!

Thank you for the helpful tips! i start my 7 day liquid diet on Monday. This will be tough for me as i have headaches when i dont eat. I hope it goes well. I had heard that unjury was a good brand and my Surgeon's office told me to try prohealth bariatric Vitamins bc you'll only have to take one a day + a Calcium supplement. I'm so encouraged!
KEEP THE TIPS COMING!