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I completely agree with you. I've been thinking about it a lot myself. My sister just got married and that was hard to not have a cocktail at the reception. I was never a big drinker, but I've been curious about when people have had a drink post op. I'm 4 months out. I'm going to continue to wait just to be safe.

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Ugh I get that! I have to constantly remind people that I'm not damaged and I can still go out with everyone and have fun. I can find something to eat every where I go (typically), but people are hesitant to go out with me. I feel like a shut in sometimes.

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The most important reason for abstaining from alcohol has just been barely mentioned in the comments above--empty calories that offer no nutritional value.
My surgeon warned me the easiest and quickest way to gain weight back is drinking your calories. High calorie coffees, sodas, sweet tea, and yes, alcohol.
The "Honeymoon" period lasts roughly a year to 18 months. In that time, it's in your best interest to do absolutely everything you can to take full advantage of the lack of hunger, great restriction and easy weight loss, because frankly it doesn't last. During that time, I concentrated on doing what I needed to do to get the best results from the surgery, and alcohol had no part in that for me. I knew that as soon as I reached my weight loss and fitness goals and was comfortably in my maintenance phase, I could imbibe occasionally as part of my higher calorie maintenance routine. And I do on occasion. But that roughly 8 month wait I did to drink pales in comparison to being a healthy weight and fitting into the size I wanted all along.
I'm not saying to not touch a drop during the weight loss phase. Odds are it won't effect your losses at all if you just do it on occasion. Hell let's be honest, during those early months we could be eating oreos and chasing them down with McFlurries and still lose weight. But why take the chance of doing anything to sabotage your weight loss when we've got so much invested into it? Wait until you're where you want to be, and then enjoy alcohol as an occasional treat as part of an otherwise healthy diet.
We've really only got one shot to get this right. I see too many squander it because they can't seem to ever learn to delay instant gratification as opposed to thinking about the more important long term results. Its a shame.

I have coated chicken in almond flour for a couple of recipes. I enjoy it and haven't had any issues with it. Coconut flour is also good. Experimentation is the only way I've come to learn

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I completely agree with you. I've been thinking about it a lot myself. My sister just got married and that was hard to not have a cocktail at the reception. I was never a big drinker, but I've been curious about when people have had a drink post op. I'm 4 months out. I'm going to continue to wait just to be safe.

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I’m having the same issue. Currently at week 8 here. Been bouncing up and down around a lb for a while. Prior to hitting onederland I was losing consistently too. I’m also walking 2miles a day but haven’t been tracking food. Fingers crossed this breaks soon!

Slightly increase your calories, and stay the course. It will break in no time. I’m a little jealous. I hit my first stall at 3 weeks out. You will still lose inches anyway, so just don’t stress about it.

No. I have been losing steadily since surgery.

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shake it up a bit. Eat 100 cal more and maybe walk more or less for a few days. I've hear shaking it up helps with a stall. I had one stall of 3 weeks and it was so frustrating. Don't worry- you'll start losing again!


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 179.8 GW 135

Just thought, when I was on "pureed" stage, I was told that I could eat any type or Protein, doesn't need to be pureed, just chew a lot and make it mush in my mouth before I swallow... I ate chicken, tune, fish and so on my "pureed" stage.. it worked out fine. Good luck!

I have no advice, just wanted to wish you luck that was the worse stage for me! i abrely ate anythign as puree was just gross. the suggestions above seem to really be the best options! and if your working well with your protien shakes thats good too!

Does tuna salad or very finely chopped chicken salad count as puree in your plan? Egg salad? Sloppy joe? Mashed up meatloaf. Also the ricotta bake from EggFace - those may help. Good Luck.

I am in the same boat. Purée phase and struggling. Thanks for the tips.

Creamy Soups were awesome for me during purée phase. I know carbs and all but sometimes you just gotta mix it up.

I made tuna salad with tuna a little mayo and dill pickle relish...that was very satisfying.

I had Miso Soup. Grab a packet of miso soup spice mix, beef broth and soft tofu. Good Protein with fluids and oh so yummy. Drop some egg in for extra protein.

Boil the heck out of a chicken breast. Put fresh onion, a little cabbage, cilantro, pepper, celery salt, and a touch of cumin. Cook it until the chicken falls apart it's so soft. Remove the chicken, blend the juice and then put the chicken back in. It will knock your socks off. Like a yummy Mexican caldo.

Take care

My surgeon has the exact same program requirements. I'm also 3 weeks out. I'm feeling the exact same way. It's so frustrating! I had a spoonful mac and cheese yesterday and I felt so guilty. The behaviors are so hard to change. I'll be scheduling more therapy appointments.

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I feel like you have been reading my mind and put the words down on this post. I've been overweight all my life and I'm so afraid of how I'll feel and how my life will change. I'm also very excited for the future as well. I'm such a mix of emotions.

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I kind of just need to vent and air out my laundry. So feel free to read on and offer advice as you see fit. I know it is long so you don’t have to read it either. Maybe you can relate, maybe you can’t but I wanted to share this with people who might understand. I do have some before and after pictures at the bottoms also if you just want to look at those!
I am having a hard time lately. I had my sleeve surgery on 5/29/16. I started this process at the end of October 2015 weighing in at 540 pounds. I used to have to wear portable oxygen 24/7 because I was so overweight my fat was pressing against my lungs and restricting my breathing. I have managed to get down to 248 pounds since my surgery 14 months ago. Now I can walk 6 miles up and down hills without even getting out of breath.
I just had the first of many plastic surgeries on June 5th. It was just an interim surgery since I am not at goal yet, but losing over 290 pounds will affect your skin drastically and I needed my stomach hang removed for quality of life reasons.
I want many more plastic surgeries. My thighs are my biggest concern. My plastic surgeon told me he wants me to get to goal and wait at least 9 months at a stable weight before we do any more though.
My doctor’s just want me to get to a size 12 or 10 as my goal. I started at a size 38/40 and now I am a size 14/16. That is insane to me honestly. I don’t think I have been a size 14/16 since I was 10 years old.
Now, to be clear, I am a huge self-sabotager. I have been challenged by this since I was a kid. I have been in therapy since I was 6 with various issues and still see a great therapist every week.
For over the past month I have not been cooking. Mostly because I had no energy and I was in pain still from my surgery. I don’t heal that great after surgery and it lasts with me a long time. Instead of meal planning and cooking I have been eating take out, sweets, and junk and I know it’s not helpful. Thankfully I have only gained about .8 of a pound with my self-sabotaging ways.
Honestly guys, I think it’s because I’m scared. I’m scared of what it will be like without my fat around me. I have been overweight since I was 3 years old. It’s all I’ve known. I used to have day dreams when I was in school of just getting on the bus and unzipping myself from this fat suit I was stuck in and everyone being amazing at this beautiful girl I actually was.
Here I am at 30, basically doing that and it terrifies me.
I’m not saying I’m unhappy with the weightloss, not at all. I am ECSTATIC! I can actually live my life and join in on the world instead of being trapped in my body and only living as a shell of a human being.
I can go to amusement parks and fit on the rides. Which is what I did this weekend as a kind of declaration of freedom and just a time to enjoy myself with friends.
I can be active, I don’t need to worry about if I will fit in a small space (but still my mind tells me I won’t and I’m scared every time that I won’t fit. I was terrified to get on every roller coaster at the park. Not because of the ride, but I was afraid I wouldn’t fit and the embarrassment would kill me).
This has been a draining experience, both physically and mentally. But for me, the mental part has been the hardest.
I was able to recognize that I was self-sabotaging out of fear though. I was able to get up, shake myself off, and start again. Because that is what you have to do. I have meal planned, weighed and measured my food, tracked everything, and started more activity.
I will not let my manipulative brain win this time.
I have come too far to stop now. I will not give up and I will NEVER go back to the girl who couldn’t live the life she wanted.

Not uncommon. And yes it gets easier. Eventually TOO easy for most of us!

I'm surprised your diet includes puréed fruit though. Mine never did.

I'm so sorry you're having a hard time. A friend of mine had her sleeve done on 7.25 and is also having issues with liquids. Just keep going. It's all worth it in the end!

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I'm so sorry you're having a hard time. A friend of mine had her sleeve done on 7.25 and is also having issues with liquids. Just keep going. It's all worth it in the end!

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I'm 2 1/2 months PO. I'm losing great (down 80lbs) , but as my diet progresses I'm struggling to feel confident in my diet. I would love to hear your guys' thoughts on my average meal size.
Typically it's around 2.5-4 oz of meat and then 1/4-1/2 cup of veggies. Sometimes I'll do 1/4 cup of veggies and 1/4 cup of fruit.
I stay under 700 calories a day, and hit around 60 carbs, and shoot for 50g Protein. My carbs only come from my protein, fruit, and veggies. No bread or grains or processed foods.
I can eat this easily, though I definitely feel satisfied after. Does this average meal seem like to much at nearly 3 months. How's the calorie intake-too high??

I had my sleeve done 7.19 I was super nervous too! I was considering bailing even as they rolled me into the OR. I can tell you that it is all worth it in the end. Some days will be hard, some days will be great. Your emotions might be all over the place as you adjust to your new lifestyle. Keep going though! I've found that this board and personal support has really carried me through. Make sure your support system is ironclad. Each person's journey is unique and I've learned that I can't compare my gains (and losses- as the scale reports) are solely mine and no one else's. We've made the steps to better our lives, what's greater than that!!! I wish you all the best of luck, smooth surgery, quick recovery, and the best of health. Stay strong!

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Hi fellow weirdo. I was just like you. I'm almost nine weeks out and it's still the same. I can tolerate anything. I didn't feel any restriction until I started eating regular food. Even though I could not feel it I still only ate what I was supposed to.
I think it's a good thing really. In any event, definitely don't worry about it. This weirdo's sleeve is working and I'm losing weight. [emoji16]

I'm 11 days post op and I feel completely normal. I'm tolerating all my food. My program is a clear liquid for the first week, then full liquid for 2 weeks. I'm currently on full liquid. I'm trying to eat slower, but 4oz of Soup goes down quicker than it's supposed to i think. Did anyone else have no problems with tolerating the early stages? I feel like I'm recovering abnormally fast. Maybe I'm just over thinking everything.
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