Deja007

No wonder you aren't losing weight: you are restricting calories while not eating nutritious food. You need PROTEIN.

You aren't losing because of everything you mentioned you eat. This surgery is not a magic wand and you dont get to eat what you have before surgery.
Sorry, but you are sabotaging yourself and nobody else is to blame.
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Your eating garbage and not moving and you wonder why your not losing? Were you not given any guidance / direction ? Or do ignore them because your special?
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October 3rd now I'm nervous and having mixed feelings ... okay the feeling is over once i think about my list of health problems . Lol
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October 3rd now I'm nervous and having mixed feelings ... okay the feeling is over once i think about my list of health problems . Lol
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October 3rd now I'm nervous and having mixed feelings ... okay the feeling is over once i think about my list of health problems . Lol
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Yea i had my 45th birthday last week ate one of the biggest slice of pizza and small slice of cake it was really good tho lol
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October 3rd now I'm nervous and having mixed feelings ... okay the feeling is over once i think about my list of health problems . Lol
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Im in Texas and i feel the same way dr sold me to use a straw and practice post surgery still doesn't help . Its the heat i cant slow down
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October 3rd now I'm nervous and having mixed feelings ... okay the feeling is over once i think about my list of health problems . Lol
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October 3rd now I'm nervous and having mixed feelings ... okay the feeling is over once i think about my list of health problems . Lol
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Yea i had my 45th birthday last week ate one of the biggest slice of pizza and small slice of cake it was really good tho lol
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I have BCBC IL no 6 months i have surgery oct 3 its been about a month since my talk with the surgeon
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Oct 3rd here!
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I'm in NYC and have been scheduled for Oct 3rd.
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Yeah good for u im set for Oct 3 also...::i cant wait
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I had some pain from the surgery and some mild nausea that was handled with meds. I was very happy to hear I list 17lbs during shake week. I leave the hospital tomorrow mid day and am looking forward to being home.
The areas where I was cut are sore as they cut through the nerve endings, which is expected.
I walk laps around the ward to stay active. As the private room is lonely. The extended family came for a visit and could feel my blood pressure rising. But overall it's been a great experience.
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@@Jadane_dm You need to be measuring portions if you're already on pureed Soups and meats. 'That stuffed feeling' is your body telling you to stop, even if you don't throw up. Learning to read your body's signals and not eating past that 'stop' sign is a huge part of being successful at this.

I'm almost 3 months out and from about 1 month, it's been very clear when I need to be finished eating. Different foods of different densities trigger my 'stop' feeling differently.
Measure and portion your food, drink liquids as often as you can, make sure you're meeting your Protein and Water goals and get out and walk...

I wish I had support at work!!! I basically work with a bunch of immature power-hungry individuals, so I would never tell them. I feel like if I did they would use it against me at some point. I'm glad I have this site to vent and to receive support, thank you guys so much!!!
Thanks for listening

I think you may be unconsciously cherry-picking the numbers you look at, or maybe more people who lost a lot of weight pre-op are feeling braggy and post their numbers. 10 lbs in a week is not normal or average in any part of the process, either pre-op or post-op, so don't set yourself up for failure with that comparison. 4 lbs in a week is awesome and you should be proud of yourself and happy.

I was on a 1200 calorie diet for 6 months before surgery. I lost around 50lbs in that time. It was really easy to follow.

It does seem like you are getting a lot of carolies My pre-surgery diet directed by my NUT, consisted of the following:
- Protein shake for Breakfast
- morning snack
- lunch = 3 to 4 oz lean Protein, 1 c non-starchy veggies
- afternoon snack
- dinner = 3 to 4 oz lean protein, 1 c non-starchy veggies
Snack options:
- unflavored protein power + sugar free drink mix
- Protein bat (15+ g protein/less than 15g carbs
- 1 oz low-fat cheese and small piece fruit/veggies
- 6 oz low-sugar, low-fat yogurt (Greek preferred)
- 1/2 c low-fat cottage cheese @ 1/2 c fruit
- 1-2 oz lean protein + 1/2 fruit or veggies
1 to 2 whole grain carbs can be added a month.
By following this mealplan with a few 1/2 bananas added in, I lost 17 lbs in one month. Good luck!

Are you pre-surgery?
I don't know why so many people shun coffee, I can't even get half a cup down before I gotta poop, works every day

Yeah good for u im set for Oct 3 also...::i cant wait
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I have told my boyfriend, a co-worker who had bypass surgery (who quit so I no longer have contact with), and a friend 1,500 miles away from me. My parents don't know. My seven yr old daughter doesn't know (she lives in another state), my ex husband doesn't know, my brother and his wife don't know, and no one at work currently knows. *i know* that WLS is not "the easy way out", but I feel the stigma from others is that WLS is, so I do not need any negative energy or thoughts right now.
I may tell my parents in a few months after surgery, (at some point I definitely will because my Mom is a candidate but is too scared to do it). Other than that, I will only share with my medical team (PCP, therapist, Pyschiatrist, etc.) or someone in the medical field because I feel they won't be judgmental.
I heard at an informational WLS meeting from a sleeve patient that when people ask her how she is losing weight she says "I'm working very hard at it". And that will be the truth!!
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