Mindy78

Just wanted to follow up. Someone asked what kind of DS I had, I remember Dr. Sharp saying he was modifying mine for a little more absorption. Maybe that's why it is slower. Update: I weighed 209 this morning. I weighed 261 on date of surgery after a week on the liquid diet. I do really well at following the program and meet with a personal trainer twice a week and do cardio 5x a week. The highest I weighed was 272. My surgery was in November so I am coming up on my 5 month surgerversary In about 3 weeks. Meaning I've only lost 52 pounds. I guess what started this thread is that I saw on the FB group of people losing nearly 100 pounds by this time who weighed around the same as me to start off. It's disappointing and soon once the honeymoon phase ends, losing enough weight to justify the surgery is looking dim.

Good luck to you all

I have several of the Vassarette brand and fruit of the Loom underwire Tshirt bras from my local Walmart that I use for my everyday economical bras. I lost a lot of volume post wls and they keep the girls up and perky and the underwire on both are comfortable for long 10-12 hr days:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VANITY-FAIR-BRANDS-BRA/39422521

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WMR-FT487-2-PACK-T-SHIRT-BRA/39404796

I have found the sizing to be inconsistent between brands on cheaper bras, so definitely go to your local Walmart and try them on.

Since being overweight I was mostly a sports bra girl. So I went from a 48-52c to a 38-40c or d depending. Went to maiden form tried on several because I had no idea the size I was. They are around $40 but I got 3 on sale for$14. I've always been a real bra off as soon as I got home. Now I hurt not wearing them. Back shoulders girls. I wear them til bed. They all have wires they don't dig or poke. I was the girl who used to pull those wires out. Separate cups too. I am not sagging much but think they have firmed up since the new bras. It's only been a little over a week.

Definitely chap stick and gas x comfy pants. I'm not one to wear that awful gown walking the halls and there will be walking

You are sabotaging yourself by reverting back to liquids and lowering your calories. You're putting your body into starvation mode and teaching it how to survive on less and less calories. This is unhealthy and certainly not conducive to weightloss and especially long term maintenance. Not sure what kind of expectations you had, but 9 pounds in one month is a good rate of loss. Plus you are right about where most people experience the infamous "three week stall". Do a search and you will find hundreds of posts on it. Totally normal and part of the process, as is gaining a few pounds along the way.
You say you drink Water till you're nauseous. How much are you drinking? It should be 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you are having a hard time with water (I couldn't drink plain water for over 6 months), you can try herbal tea, sports drinks, water flavor drops, infused water, milk, or any other non carbonated, low cal beverage. How about Protein? Every program is different, but 80+ g/day works for me.
just stick with the program and stay off the scale for a month if you need to. Gauge your progress with NSVs and how your clothes fit.

800 calories sounds good. Try to hit 1000 with your carbs below 25. The sooner you can consume 1000 to 1200 calories, the better for your metabolism and overall health. If you keep your carbs low, you will still keep losing.

I watch it and sit on my recumbent bike or elliptical and work out while I watch. It amazes me how a few of them can eat large amounts so soon after. I'm 6 months out and have eaten sliders thinking it seems like a lot. "Following dr plan" to get enough Protein and calories, but a sandwich from drive thru.....I can't even look at a biscuit still.

Do you all think if you lose weight slow there is less Hair loss? ??

I have Fibro and Lyrica has been massively helpful for me. I'm having a bypass later in the summer. I'm hoping I can still take my meds for it. Does anyone have trouble with it post-surgery? I'll ask my rheum. also on my next visit. We've agreed that weight loss will be highly beneficial for my joints/tenderness regardless.
My bigger issue with my Fibro is that I get these electric zappy shocks all over (like a neuropathy of sort...I've had shingles 3 times, feels like that kind of zapping)...and the Lyrica has been huge it stopping the pain. Dealing with the zapping is rough! So happy my meds work, but will I still be able to take it? It was like magic to finally get relief.
Thank you for any shared experiences.

Mine has dropped to 27 as well. I was pre op diabetic though. I still eat low carb foods but have about 60 grams a day dr orders. I eat a healthy good carb snack like fruit before a work out helps too. Im 6 months out a1c 4.6 now. I still have lows.

I'm in Greenville

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone seem extra sensitive to smells too? It seems like everyones breath smells like an ill combo of garlic and booze. Lol. This is exactly how I was in my 1st trimester. I swear I'm not pregnant! The wls totally triggered this, I just think its such a weird phenomenon. Am I alone? I also can't stand sugar free taste so it seems like I have a long road of hell in front of me [emoji20]

Hi, everyone! Question - I hear about everyone "dumping" after rny but I haven't experienced it yet and I am 9 weeks out, but I haven't had anything with sugar. What have experienced twice, though, is a discomfort or "stuck" feeling right in the center of my chest at my sternum. This has only happened recently, when I tried a small amount of finely cut steak and tonight when I had some scrambled  eggs. Anyone else have this happen, and is this normal?
I've also lost 30lbs since surgery on 1/18/17. Does that sound about right for weight loss? Just curious. thanks!
dennise

My weight never was fast, almost 6 months out. I lost a 3-4 lbs a week. On another note I didn't plateau like a lot of people either. Hit my first plateau for 2 weeks this month. Don't stress it. The scale will move if you follow dr plan and enjoy the nsv in the meantime. When my scale stops it seems I loose pant sizes. I was 262preop liquid 251 surgery day 199 today my high ever was 334 a few years ago and 292 last January when I started so I'll take it.

I am almost 6 months out. This had been going on since my preop liquid diet around 260 lbs. Im 199 now. Was just diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension only thing they tell me is drink more and move slowly from laying down or sitting. My bp is around 110/70 sitting immediately standing 90/ 55 on average

Bananas are high in carbs.
These are my favorite low carb pancake.< br>
http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/01/cream-cheese-pancakes.html

These pancakes are AMAZEEEEEEEEEBALLS!!!!!! almost like a banana creme flavor! I had them this morning... so good

These are my absolute favorite. My husband makes them a few times a week.

2 eggs 1 large banana (or 1 1/2 small)

That's it

Whisk eggs mush in banana then whisk, til it looks like pancake batter. Cook on griddle or skillet. Yields 4 small pancakes which I am 6 months out almost and can only eat 1. So I'm eating a 1/2 an egg and 1/4 of a banana.

They keep well in fridge in a zip lock bag over night. If they last that long. Hubby eats the other 3 most days.

Other than my Protein Shakes yogurt tuna pouches and a couple of other things. I try to eat less processed foods. Basically chicken fish turkey from meat section fresh or frozen fruits and veggies and eggs. Those other things are almond milk, broccoli tots, sf pudding. I don't eat a lot of these.

What what. Hit onederland today... A year since my first preop weight loss visit. 5 months 10 days since surgery

199.5

I can't believe that dress was a 14. Me a 14. I was a 16 my 1st year of high school

Today is by birthday and I got a double session today.Once in the AM once in the PM!!!

Thanks y'all

Had my first pre op visit a year ago tomorrow. High weight 292. Currently 200