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So i don't know if I'm where I'm suppose to be but I'm definitely pleased with my loss, energy level and the way my clothes fit. I feel like I'm losing too slowly but the scale continues to move down and that makes me optimistic for the future. I will be 2 months post op on October 25th. (Hoping to be down 40 lbs by then) anyway, I do like this app for tracking of weight loss. But it doesn't offer many options. Anyone have suggestions of apps that you use to track loss and perhaps activity? I'm thinking of getting an iwatch or Fitbit but am afraid I just won't use it much. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes regular diet. I think I decided to steer clear of alcohol. Idk, haven't fully decided. Reading responses and lots of info online. I just don't want to do anything to hinder my sleeve or my progress. I thought about using the "i can't drink due to a medicine I'm on" however 3 out of the 12 of us are nurses so I'm afraid I'll get tons of questions. You know the domino thing when one lie is told?? Ugh. I may just go, and say I have work early in the am. Idk. Still waiting for that miracle response. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok, so my high school reunion is the last week of October and that will put me at 2 months post op. I have a large group of girlfriends from high school that I get together with annually for a girls trip and we always have lots of drinks and fun together. At our 10 and 15 year reunion, we partied until 3-4 am. They will all be attending our class reunion of course. With all that being said, my surgery is a secret. How should I handle this reunion? Is it ok for me to have a couple? (I drink either wine, margaritas or jack and Water with lemon.) has anyone drank so soon post op? What was your experience with it? My doctor didn't give me any direction on alcohol but I've seen posts that say you aren't really suppose to. I never know what to believe due to so many conflicting stories about post op habits, diets, etc. I really have no desire to drink anything at this point. (That may change when I see all my BFF's getting tipsy) So anyone have any good excuses they have used to keep from drinking and also keep the surgery hush hush? I've contemplated just staying home pretending to be sick but I have been looking forward to this since my 15 year reunion! Lol. I rarely rarely drink, in fact, our annual girls cruise is generally the only time I drink all year. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've lost 33 in 7 weeks and my doc was very pleased. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If I were you, unless it changes to early to mid December, I would hold off until January. You want to enjoy the holidays with your babies and follow through with traditions. I had a pretty standard recovery other than a brief stay in the hospital week 2. You never know what could happen as far as complications and you don't want to spend Christmas in the hospital. Many people are readmitted into the hospital due to dehydration 1-2 weeks out. I personally wouldn't take that risk so close to Christmas Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your doc should have sent you home with prescription antacids. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have the ninja with single serve cups. I love it! Easy to use, fast, and purees everything like a dream! Even ice. Also, a very quick and easy cleanup. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Keep us posted.

When something is really wrong, it is normal to get a feeling of impending doom. It's your body telling you to seek help. So I suggest you go to urgent care. If your doc is just saying it will get better and not telling you to come in, id question him as a doc for sure! Are you urinating regularly? If not, that is the first sign of dehydration and that can result in danger if not addressed. Poor nutrition, in extreme cases can result in potassium deficiency which makes you at high risk for cardiac arrest. Also, there are many Vitamins that your body needs to function and if you aren't getting them, it needs to be addressed immediately. I am no doctor but I am a nurse and have been for years. So please take this advise and get checked out. Best wishes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There are very nice and helpful "vets" here. Ask away and ignore the negativity if you get any. Although, remember that tone is hard to determine through text, so some things you take offense to, may have just been interpreted wrong. I've had rude people but I've also gotten defensive for reading to much into people's response. Good luck. There is lots of great info on this site. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Following......how many calories and fat are in serving? Do you happen to know? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks dahlin!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I never gave in to it except a couple times I'd eat later in the evening than I should have because my head told me I was hungry. But never ate junk. We can do this I'm sure I haven't seen the last of my mind telling me to eat badly or when I'm not suppose to but I'm sure glad that it's over for now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App First time I cooked my kids dinner since sugery and oh man the smell of the pizza crust was appealing. Nothing wrong witg enjoying smells. I'm having yummy onion and beef soup pureed then added Water to make it thin) I've reminded myself that one day when I'm in the maintenance phase and not weightloss phase I can add some carbs to my diet. Just not today and that's OK. Pizza has always been my weakness. I love the smell, the taste, the look omg. Love love love. I could have eaten it day and night. However, I've found my tastebuds have changed so much. When I was allowed cheeses, I tried the toppings off the pizza I ordered for the football boys that seem to live at my house and it was disgusting to me. I ordered it from my favorite place and ordered cheese pizza which is also my favorite. I am glad to say I have no desire to eat it ever again. Like I said, it didn't taste good to me but most important, my body said NO to it and I was hurting for 10 mins or so afterwards. I only had 2 bites before I decided I didn't like it anymore. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Let me tell u, my work has been a rough spot to be the last 7 weeks. They literally order take out every single night and order nothing but delicious CRAP! The whole office would then smelll of this food once it arrived and I would go warm my chicken and broccoli, or whatever bland dish I had brought with me. I just keep telling myself "this is not suppose to be easy, but it's sooooo gonna be worth it" As my coworkers waistlines are expanding, mine is shrinking. that's enough motivation for me. Looking forward to going back to work and seeing if the head hunger stays away when the office fills with the smell of Red Robin or Olive Garden or wing stop. Lol. I work 7 days on and 7 days off and go back this Thursday. Stay tuned....... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I never gave in to it except a couple times I'd eat later in the evening than I should have because my head told me I was hungry. But never ate junk. We can do this I'm sure I haven't seen the last of my mind telling me to eat badly or when I'm not suppose to but I'm sure glad that it's over for now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Head hunger is a b@tch! So glad that it seems I have finally overcome it. I even went to the store and packed my friend a care package (she is in the hospital) full of junk food and candy. Drove 2 hours with it all sitting next to me and had zero desire to eat it. Doesn't even sound appetizing to me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So today was my first day of zero hunger. Yep, that's right I said zero! No head hunger, no real hunger, nothing. At 6pm I realized that I hadn't eaten a bite and not thought about it all day! Yes I know that's not good but I will now have to remind myself to eat. This is a learning process but I feel I hit a milestone today. My NUT and several people on here have said that the head hunger will soon go away as long as I didn't feed it. Finally at exactly 7 weeks post op, it happened. Now I can finally, for the first time in my life, eat to live and not live to eat. When I did finally eat it was 730pm and I still wasn't hungry. I had to make myself do it because I knew I was well overdue. I took a 60g Protein shot at 7am and a 30g protein shot this evening so I got my protein in for sure. Hang in there hungry people it gets better. I've had a rough go and every single day gets better. Oh, by the way, whoever has read my previous neurotic posts, MY scale STARTED MOVING AGAIN! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Stopped Percocet 3 days post op, took Tylenol till day 6. First BM was 4 days post op. Stayed religious on stool softener. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same! I drink mostly decaf iced tea and i really prefer to use a straw so that I don't stain my teeth! I havnt yet used one but am going to ask my doc about it next time I go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank for this cause I had my surgery Tuesday and I'm hating these protein drinks I got about 15 grams of protein yesterday I will try this Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App I swear by Genepro Unflavored. I put it in my hot tea 3 times a day. 90 grams protien quick and easy. It's not clumpy ( keep temp under 140) no taste no smell. It makes it look milky but I love it. I couldn't drink any powdered or prepared shakes. It caused terrible cramps, diaherra vomiting. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I too swear by it. But I do think it has a horrible smell. Which is why I mix it with just a shot of milk. I have a very strong sense of smell.....My husband didnt smell or taste anything when in had him try it. I suppose everyone is different. What I really love is that it's a tablespoon instead of a large scoop. But really, I would never have gotten to my protein requirements If not for this stuff. I had literally tried everything! So I do not complain every couple weeks when I go spend the $35 on a canister of it. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I bought medical grade gene pro unflavored Protein. One table spoon if it is 30g or protein. I use 2 tablespoons in a coffee mug, add a splash of milk, hold my nose and chug it down in 2-3 swallows. That's 60g of protein first thing in the morning. Then I don't have to stress. Then before bed, I take 1 tablespoon with a swig of milk. So I'm getting well over 100g a day (including diet). I too was struggling hard getting my protein because I couldn't stand the smell, let alone the taste. With that being said, the unflavored still has a smell which is why I hold my nose. You can order GENEPRO on amazon or get it at GNC. It really was a lifesaver for me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

He didn't retest me after my round of antibiotics. I guess he assumed it was gone? Idk. But then after (3-4 weeks after surgery) he says "hey did we ever get a follow up stool sample from you" I say "no" so he scheduled it. Just came back pos again the other day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had it before surgery, took the antibiotic regimen and then weeks after surgery they tested again. Still there. Have to go see doc Monday to see what their next plan of attack is. Surprised to find out that 3 out of 4 people have h pylori. It's very common and most don't ever find out they have it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I basically am. Just slowly adding more variety. Same portions for now. Same low carb and high Proteins. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg this looks amazing I am excited about my sleeve and super happy but can't wait till Clear Liquid goes away definitely have to try make something like this I have been collecting recipes I have a lot to try when I can wait to eat eggs or cheese lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The restricted diet seems like it takes forever but looking back it flew by. It sure did suck while I was on it. Especially since I still had a family that wanted nightly dinners. Lol. Congrats on your new changing life! I'm excited also! I'm 6 weeks out myself. My crock pot is really my favorite thing right now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App