bpowell16

Hello everyone I'm in deep need for friends/buddies for support, encouragement, and accountability. It would be nice to have someone that is going through it with me to compare but it doesn't matter. IG b36powell Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Tampa. Maybe we can all meet up ?? Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@jdg I use genepro and add to my food. 30g a scoop and it doesn't change the consistency or taste. I tried isopure plain and it was horrible. I'm in the process of trying to get away from shakes and get my protein from food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@suzzzzz I puréed ground chicken and it was delicious. It didn't look or smell good but I mixed it in my ricotta bake to add Protein and it was great. I mixed the meat with other food to add favor and protein. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"mallnut" thanks for your insight. I usually measure and weight my food;use small plates, and baby utensils. So when I see people say two bites and I'm full I'm getting scared. I'm averaging 2-4 depending on the foods. Softer foods can be more than chunkier. Everything I eat is Protein base. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tampa, Fl. Anybody in the Bay Area or within 2hr radius I'm open to hanging out on occasion. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Heather I I too worry if the weight is going to come off. I'm only down seems like 1dress size. I stopped walking due to pain in my incision. Energy is crappy by the end of the day I'm poop and just need a nap. I get to start regular foods in a week but thinking about reverting back to liquids just to see the scale move. You seem to have your schedule down and it's working- congratulations . Keep up and hopefully we will see the results. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@mkrumph do your research and find foods high in calories but healthy. Eat every 2hrs it's hard, start alarms to remember. This past week I've been able to consume 1000 cal I'm amazed myself. I'm going to start back working out now that I know it can be done. Prior My weight stalled and I think it was due to only 400cal a day. I'm hoping this increase in cal jump start my loss. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@rolosmom7 this week was my first week of calories 900s. I eat every 2h and it's a true challenge. But I needed to increase in order to work out because I was negative. I'm hoping to see the scale to start moving now that my calories are up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My only problem has been pain to one of my incisions. The md says it normal so I'm just going with it for now. Otherwise everything it going as planned. I'm back at work and one more week and I can have regular foods.. yeah! @@Barb.Y. Sorry your having a difficult time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Stephanie840910 surgery of any kind is scary . I'm 4.5wk out and I don't regret it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@mylastchance21 you have a catheter the day of surgery. The next day it came out, pass bs than in fluids stopped. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@gustavio Awesome job in your weight loss. May I ask how many calories are you consuming a day? My energy is horrible and I haven't lost weight in2wks. I'm on my 5 wk post op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My NuT warned me to stay away from avocado so early on the fat content can be to much for stomach. Wait awhile and try later Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@M579 ok so my md said it is normal. What happen is the cut is going against the grain and in a moresensitive area surrounding a lot of nerves and They had to staple/suture that one particular incision. It normally takes 6wks to fully heal. Some people have minimal pain and others like myself have more. Nothing I did made it worst. She told me activities as tolerate and to take Tylenol 4x to build up in my system to help with pain. But it just a matter of time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@M579 I will let you with the md says. My husband is pushing for me to stay home. I applied for short term disability yesterday, but I'm so ready to get back to living a normal life. I was thinking of holding off on the walking. I do 2miles every other day, even though I walk slow maybe it's to much. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Bhca8201 I have the same pain. I'm 19days post op. I see the MD Friday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@gigijean how are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@shanley congratulations I doing the same trying different foods having a difficult time consuming 4oz but I'm a work in progress. I like you feel this was the best decision. I have 3wks left-RN as well. Are you on IG? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@M579 yes that is exactly it! Maybe I'm doing to much idk?! I see the surgeon Friday and believe he will not let me go back to work like this. Thank you for your response and has calm me a little knowing I'm not the only one. are you back to work? If so, how do you handle the pain? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations on everyone sleeve in September. I'm 15days post op. I'm getting in Protein and fluids. Started purée today and it was challenging. Question- does any still have pain to their abdomen? Exercise? I sometimes feel like I should be doing more. I went walking and the following two days I was in extreme pain. Just curious Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@M579 nectar is awesome for me. It's like drinking juice. I'm lactose intolerant so the premier is no good for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you ig? It's has help me tremendously. We can chat off line if you like ... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm doing good. 14days post op. I'm having pain to right side-incision. Wondering if anybody else having burning pain? Getting my fluids and Protein in without problem and preparing for the next phase-purée. Hope everyone is doing great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@mylastchance21 I went through TGH. Dr Gonsalvo I wanted Dr Murr. I'm doing ok . I'm 14days post op today and 2days away to purée Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App