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No I just came off a three week stall... I tried very hard to bump up protein , vitamins and water. I asked my NUT about this on Tuesday and she recommended increasing things not decreasing (excluding carbs fat sugars etc) Her options for me were more fiber, water exercise, sleep, protein etc. Hope this helps...

So excited y'all Today I finally surpassed my macro levels! I'm 2.5 months and was a little lost until I saw my NUT yesterday. I was told I was losing slower than expected so we went over a food schedule and plan. It helped so much . Dhebwanted me to eat more substantial proteins not just things that were easy. She's it kick start my digestive system to work harder after having a long break. Here's what I had today: Breakfast (8 am) 3 oz or two eggs with 1ounce of cheese Hydrate 8oz or decaf coffee with 2 tbsp of cream Lunch (11 am)1/2 egg with 2 slices of turkey breast deli meat Hydrate 16.9 water Hydrate 16.9 water Supper (4pm) 1 cup of pink bean stew cook with onions garlic and tomato sauce (homemad recipe so the macros may be off on this one) Hydrate 16.9 water Dinner (7pm) 2/3 naked turkey burger with 1/4 tsp mustard and ketchup Hydrate ( 5 oz sugar free hot chocolate with 5.5 oz premier caramel protein shake added ) About 1000 cal, 79g protein, 68g carbs (seems awfully high, Idk if this is correct ) , 25g sugar, 37g fat Working harder tomorrow to increase the protein and reduce everything else

Toss all the junk! Start fresh! You can do it! We are here for you! Need tough love or a sympathetic shoulder? Use this forum. It's hard, we know. Lean on us It really does help.

Oh man, Well I hope you have found what works for you. I am in the process of trying to figure that out too...

I feel so much better knowing I'm not alone...

It will balance out especially because you will be cooking at home which almost always saves money. If you meal prepared, cook larger quantities and freeze for future meals you'll also avoid the temptation of going off plan.

Any chance of meeting someone at a support group

It will be hard with the hour before and after schedule Ask your doctor about changing to a 30/30 schedule

I felt the same way when I completed my masters degree (I know not WLS related ) The accomplishment felt Sooooooo empty. I think it had something to do with my believing it would magically make me happy when I reached 5he goal. I forgot to enjoy life along the way. WLS and weight loss cannot be your only goal in life (or a degree ) it HAS to be the tool to help you achieve all of your life goals. Otherwise once it's achieved and you stop to assess you may not have anything else.

2 months post op : Fit into a coat I haven't worn in 8 years (super expensive down coat I refused to give away ) Fit into a dress I haven't worn in 7 years Went down half a shoe size

It was touted as having no flavor so I thought I could add it to food and mainly water with nothing else to instantly increase protein but it was not flavorless enough to use often. I kept reaching for traditional flavored protein shakes and at $50 a canister it wasn't worth it IMHO

Can you try to simply go back to full liquids and work your way through the stages, also how much water and exercise are you getting in?

I didn't have my gallbladder out during my sleeve surgery but I suggest you have him there until you make it to your room and are on pain meds. You want an advocate in case of anything. Very important because you may not be able to make decisions while in pain. Then keep in touch through calls.

Main ingredients in sennokot is senna. You can buy its natural tea form and drink semi regularly. Helps alot takes about 8-10 hours but it's a natural process. On a side note I have very little tolerance these days for sugar substitutes including Stevia. When ever I feel like I need a digestive cleaning I use them and viola!

Until you see your doctor go right back to full liquids, at least turn as hard as you can to get the water in so you're not dehydrated...

It was homemade but great. Succulent teriyaki salmon over garlic butter sauteed kale. I didn't have weight loss requirements or the preop diet so I kinda put myself on one for one week prior to surgery... Now im two months post op and feel no regrets and definitely not missing carbs loaded food

Never too early / late to go back to basics. Go full liquids and work your way back to solids... Also are you following a vitamin routine? B12 aids in the conversion of food to energy (metabolism ) worth looking into I also have no time to hit the gym so I wturn to music at home and throw a dance party where I literally move every part of me. Do this for 4 songs and that's around 20mins of exercise...

Pink bean stew: Drain and rinse canned beans simmer with spices tomato sauce and water until VERY tender IMHO pink beans have the easiest outer skin to digest.

Cheese sticks or laughing cow spreads, peanuts or peanut butter, protein shakes. Carry with you everywhere It's not forever and you can reverse starvation mode when you get back But definitely stay hydrated

The prescribed meds gave me nightmares also...

Hey there did you have any adverse reactions to not focusing on protein, like hair loss, etc? I have been choking down protein for proteins sake and I'm absolutely ready to move on... But don't want any issues. Have any advice?

Worth noting that caffeine is a diuretic, surgeons fear dehydration early out which can be worse than the initial surgery due to the complications it causes. I would speak to them again and confirm your options...

Nice, are you still protein oriented like most surgeons want or do you not focus on that. I know vegan lifestyle and wls is tough...

I've tried Isopure unflavored, wasn't a fan. My suggestion is to try a bunch out AFTER surgery. No telling what you will be able to tolerate then. I made the mistake of stocking up ahead of time on a shake I can't even get or keep down.