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seora, I know that is frustrating. Good luck.

I am 2 years out and am experiencing similar pain. Did you figure out the issue? Thanks!

Just a little word of advice for you. I made dinner tonight with my Protein, green vegetable and as a treat a small potato. I waited too long to eat and as a result I ate too fast and ate the potato first. Big mistake as it made me sick. I am 5 months out and almost to goal. So bottom line is stick with the rules your surgeon and team put together. Good luck everyone!

HW 213 Surgery date 6/12/17 weight 200 *current weight 158.4 * goal weight 145

I can do it!

Thank you for all your comments. I am now 3 months out. Feeling better thank you.


HW 213 Surgery date 7/12/17 weight 200 *current weight 166 * goal weight 145
I can do it!

This post had perfect timing. After 2 days of eating whatever I wanted I woke up to a 4 pound weight gain. I actually cussed loudly when the number popped up. I need to stop that and get back on track.

I watch a lot of WLS YouTube videos and have heard a number of bloggers mention "food funerals" pre-op. Did any of you have a final feast of your favorite non-friendly post-WLS foods to lay them to rest for good before surgery?

I get Protein2o at Safeway and Kum and go. I love the wild cherry. I saw it on Amazon too.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 191 GW 135

I also should add the Dispenser is 50% off right now!

I have lost 33 pounds. 3 weeks ago at my check up the dr said the loss would slow down. He was right! Now I am losing about a pound or two a week. I was able to eat a normal diet starting week 8. My portions are just really small. I find it best to stay with tender and juicy meat. I had some small pork tenderloins that were a bit dry. They did not sit well. I feel better than I did a few weeks ago but still lack energy. I spoke to my nutritionist and she said I wasn't drinking enough Water. Now I have started measuring and hope it helps. I have a male friend who had the surgery in October and is down 100 pounds. He said the key is being consistent with your Protein and workouts. That is something I have to work on.[emoji3]

Hey ya'll

Let me give you a quick rundown as it is ALMOST my one moth SURGIVERSARY or however that's spelled.

40 lbs down. In a "third week stall" currently but ok with it, not worried
5" down in chest
4" down in stomach
2" down in neck
2" down upper arm
2" down in thigh
1.5" down in calves

I am still on "full liquid" phase per doctor till I see him at the 1st of September which at THAT point I guess I will only progress to the "Pureed" Phase.

So here's the deal: I'm a little depressed because I can't figure out what to do anymore.

EVERYTHING I used to do revolved around food and drink and I am finding this out now because normal things I would do to make me happy, I can't do anymore.
I don't meet my friends at restaurants - I don't meet my friends hardly anymore....
I don't take my wife and daughter to eat out...I don't even cook for them at home anymore like I used to love to do.
I don't want to go to my neighborhood bar hang out place because I don't want to ask for Water.< br> My family functions were centered around food.
I used to LOVE to go try food at new restaurants every weekend, or just go to the places that I loved to eat at.

I know the standard answer "You gotta find new hobbies"

This doesn't help someone who for at least the last 25 years or so of their life have been spent NOT doing anything else but these things.

I don't find hiking fun. I don't find a lot of outdoor stuff fun at all. I don't know even of I would if I was thin. It's not "me".

I really don't KNOW who me is anymore when I can't do these things.

Yes, I have other hobbies, I write music, I play in a band. I record music. but I can't just do that.

I'm really kinda lost right now.

Let's talk.

What's the name of this scale?

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E The orange extract is good as well. Add it to vanilla and it's like a dreamcycle ice cream

Thinking about this is very emotional for me. The moment I knew I had to do something about my weight and my health was the moment I was losing my best friend, my mom. Last October she suffered a major stroke, it was her third stroke, she was on life support and the doctor said she would not wake up.

my mom had, HBP, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis. She was obese most of her adult life. I was following along that same path already having the diabetes. I want to be here for my grandchildren and I want to live a active healthy life.

So sorry for your loss. I lost my father 7 years ago mostly due to obesity related illnesses. He was 73 and now at 47 that seems so young. It took me a while to make the choice to change but I am glad I did. Good luck on your journey.

I am with you! I find no enjoyment in anything right now except for the fact that I am down 31 pounds. I have been sick and any time I eat something I get reflux. I know that this is temporary and I was told to expect this, but it kind of sucks. The only thing that keeps me going is the weight loss. Also, I am obsessed with how many calories and Protein I am getting....oh well at least its a healthy addiction.[emoji4]

In no way was I sugesting people not follow their Dr's advice. This forum is to just share our experiences. I am not advicing anyone just sharing my experience which is all new to us. You are entitled to your opinion but you seem to have a really negative tone in your post. I do not appreciate you taking my joke of chewing food and spiting it out as a future eating disorder. You don't know me and have no right to judge me. You also have no right to tell us that listing to your body is bad advice. You are not a Dr nor a psychologist so your opinion is not any better than my opinion. We are grown up human beings that are smart and can think for ourselves. We don't need you bringing your negative bashing to the forum. If someone did not agree with my comments they do not have to consider them at all and just move on. You took it apon yourself to think that anyone who read my post was to stupid to form their own opinion and you had to tear my comments apart with what you felt was right and correct. This is a friendly sharing site. Please don't ruin it.

Ugh, another sensitive newbie getting ruffled feathers when someone with a little experience replies to their poorly thought out post.
First off, this forum is for discussion. You posted some points and I posted some counter points. I may have done so bluntly but I did not do so negatively.
If your information is correct and you had surgery on 7/10, you are pretty new to the experience of living with the sleeve and you've only been on this forum for a very short while. You have a higher opinion than I do about the collective wisdom of people. We have members here who literally stopped on the way home from the hospital and grabbed fast food to eat. Since I have been a member here there have been many people sent back to the hospital for advancing their diet because they were listening to their bodies and not to the surgeon. The chewing and spitting out is not a joke, it happens all the time on here and has led to eating disorders.
I wasn't judging you, but I am starting to do so. I think you are naive and inexperienced but have good intentions. You ask me not to ruin a friendly sharing site, I ask you not to ruin a valuable resource of information. If you think my posts are negative, there are tools available to you to block my posts.

So I try to weigh only once or twice a week. Jumped on the scale this morning...wth! it was only 1.8 pounds but it was a little disappointing. I read the stall posts and know that it happens. Tell me how you stay motivated. My sleeve was 6/12 so I know this is just the beginning. It will take work I know. Hope everyone has a great day.

Happy Sunday everyone. I was sleeved on 6/12 and I am struggling with a couple of things. First off it may be a mental issue but I don't look any different. I had 60 pounds to lose and I have lost 27 so far. My clothes fit different but to my eyes I seem the same. Second, anyone else feel like their stomach healed a little too well. I seem to tolerate things very well. A friend did it prior to me and couldn't stomach meats until way later. I am eating the correct portion but feel like I could handle more. My concerns and emotions are way out of whack. Ready to feel normal again.

Today I have moved into a class I haven't seen in my entire adult life. I left Obese Class I and am now just overweight with a BMI of 29.9!!!
I am through the roof with happiness.

I don't think raw vegetables are allowed at this phase. However, every surgeon is different. I just started the soft phase too. I had some chicken yesterday but had some pains in my stomach. I just had Soup today. I hope you get some good ideas. Thanks for starting the post.

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I know the first month is hard. I feel like I'm losing slowly. May I ask how much have you lost so far?

The first few weeks for me were emotional as well. I am about to start week 5 and I still feel a little out of whack. If you like refried Beans I would try that. I made a crockpot of pinto beans and made my own. That way I could control the sodium and sugar. I added a little enchilada sauce and reduced fat cheese. Cottage cheese is also something I am eating a lot. I made a recipe from my doctors website that was basically puréed ground turkey meat, ricotta cheese and low sugar marinara sauce. It wasn't as good as lasagna but it was tasty. Good luck with the upcoming weeks!

Hello! I had my procedure on 6/12. Currently I am in the puréed phase. I think my biggest obstacle has been the fact I am tired a lot of the time. My Dr said it will probably last a few more weeks. It has been nice to have some texture in my food. I suggest homemade refried Beans for sure. I just cooked pinto beans in the crockpot. Puréed them in the food processor and added a little enchilada sauce and reduced fat cheese. Baked butternut squash puréed with garlic and Greek yogurt cream cheese was nice too. Wishing everyone a lot of success!

Work has been challenging for me too. Yesterday I had a complete meltdown that included crying and some slamming office doors.

Can you find a new hobby to take your mind off eating? I'm afraid I'll be the same way and am trying to find something new to take my mind off of it. Some people exercise or take up a class at night when cravings get bad. I would love to hear what works for you.