Raynbolite

Alot of people have issues with chicken unless very moist or mixed with gravy, broth, etc. Someone talked about cooking chicken in crockpot with broth and shredding it when done (like pulled pork).My hubby had that problem with chicken...until I made it in the crock pot. He ate it fine at 6wk post op. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad this question was asked and answered, my hubby and I were just talking about this the other day and learning this info is very helpful. Post op it seems everything has changed with this new lifestyle...sex included. I'm learning something new every day! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Always too much. Fortunately I have an 11yr old boy who is happy to eat leftovers. I had enough leftovers for 2 meals for him! No wonder it's easy to gain weight with that much food! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Ok, kinda silly...but a bunch of ladies and I went walking together. 2mile walk..They all wanted to do lunch out after. I was unprepared, but ok, I'll go. I haven't gone out to eat since surgery. Have to try it at some point. Looked at menu..eek. not really anything on my kinda list. So I choose the Buffalo chicken salad with salad dressing on the side. I surprised myself, I only ate my correct size portion, I used myfitnesspal app to be sure calorie count was fine and I hadn't over carbed it. I didn't drink before or after like I am supposed to. I ate slowly and did not over eat. And best of all I did not resort to my old bad ways. No overstuffing myself, ordering everything on the menu or eating the most unhealthy food there... And I enjoyed my lunch out with friends. I can survive the real world! I can keep in control of my eating...I feel happy and in control. Now eating out is NOT going to be often in my life. Sticking to the program. Today was a treat...but not an out of control treat! Ok...what's the next adventure! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I have a counselor who is my venting place. My family is supportive, but don't really understand. I have a friend going through her own weight loss journey, strict diet and exercise programs from her dr/Dietitian... she's been helpful and I am to her. But who are other people's support systems? Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I have one cup in the am... caffeinated...8oz...and I use my Protein drink to sweeten it. Nothing else added. It keeps me regular, I don't know why, but it does. I waited till I was 8wks out and I can get my fluids in no problem. I was so constipated for those 8 wks, thank goodness I am now back to normal. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I know my emotions are all crazy! Hormones, no matter if you are male or female...are all nutty. Forgive yourself and explain it to others you might have a short fuse with. I get road rage when grocery shopping. I have to keep it in check. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I'm an in-betweener...not complete newbie...but no where near a vet. Anyways, everyone has been great on here. Look around and see if your question has been answered before, but if you don't find it or are in a hurry...ask away!! Welcome aboard! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I have a long ways to go...only 2months along...but being able to move without pain and seeing parts of my body I haven't seen in 10yrs! Yea, this is all worth it! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I get it. I'm pretty much at the same place you are. Getting very bored with the same foods, cause they dont make me feel icky. I try to eat food as much as I can, but I do have a protein drink every AM. But the scale stalls, the weight isn't coming off even doing the program and with exercise. Grrr. I miss enjoying food and if I get constipation one more time, I'll explode. It's going to get better...I know this deep underneath all this blah. But this is hard. Do you have support? I'm seeing a counselor once a week, this helps...my friends and family are great, but they don't get it. I try to look at little gains. My clothes are baggier, I fit better with the seatbelt. Am I totally convinced I made the right choice...not yet. Am I able to see some good, yes. So I hold on to that and hope it gets better like everyone on here says it will. Good luck to you. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I know the scale is not going to be my friend because I already weigh every 5 minutes. I have asked my husband to keep it in his truck and only let me have it on Mondays. Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App Awesome idea...I tell my hubby to hide it...but he likes checking once a day too. We're enabling each other..lol! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 9wks and I can have up to 800 cal per day.... Proteins first always....then whatever is left is veggies. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I still go pee before I head out for my walk ...but I never seem to have that urge. It's like my bladder grew in capacity! My hubby loves not having to stop as often as we used to on road trips!! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Love this thread!! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I can walk 2miles every morning now. I almost never left my house, unless I was in a car, just a year ago! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

My hubby and I were very supportive right after surgery we both had. Now we are into the mental side of recovery. We give each other space...it's different, but we are still there if one of us needs the other. This lifestyle change is not easy, but we are taking it day by day. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Basically your dr wants to know everything about your body, so once they get inside you, there won't be any surprises. I know I had it done, I actually have a few gallstones....but my gallbladder looked healthy and no symptoms, so they left it in me. But the dr knew they were there and took a look to be sure all was well. This is major surgery and the more the dr knows about your body, the smoother surgery will go. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Hope you are ok....I went through 2wks of constipation and pain. It's miserable. My PCP dr was useless....but my bariatric dr got me taking very strong meds and I finally got cleaned out. Take constipation very seriously, if your dr is not helpful, move on to the next dr. Hoping you are better. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I had a chicken wrap when I went out to lunch...I ate just one half of one half, but went fine. Got home and that night and decide to have the other half of a half for dinner....2 bites, of the wrap and I had to run into the bathroom fast and threw up fast. No fun, seems pretty much to me that it is all about how my stomach feels at that moment. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

My plan was week 6...they cautioned us to take it slowly. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Yay you!!!! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I eat deli meat, thin and trim turkey usually, wrap it cheese, then cut it in half. I'm still on small portions. It's easy to take places I need to bring food to. I just get it cut at the deli, not prepackaged. Depending on the way I feel, I'll wrap it in lettace....or add a pickle. My weakness. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Awesome job...you are doing great. I'm 9wks and haven't lost that much weight...I still happy I'm loosing and it's at my own pace. But welcome and really great work! Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

I'm addicted to the scale. I've gotten it down to once a day, but it's hard to resist. I know there are ups and downs, so that doesn't phase me. But each morning I want to see if there is progress. Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App

Driver's licence can be an issue too. I can't tell if it is a good thing or a pain in the ass! Lol Sent from my XT1650 using the BariatricPal App