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19 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

I’m popping back to soft foods and liquids for the next 2 weeks because when I eat meat, I vomit it right back up. I’m not opposed to becoming a vegetarian, and at this point it seems very appealing.
I’m going to try black Beans and cottage cheese again tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Do you mind if I ask when your surgery was and how successful you have been? I don’t mean to pry and you definitely don’t have to answer if you’d prefer not to. I’m getting the Water in now no problem but the Protein is killing me and I’m basically failing there. Tomorrow I’m going to look for some smoothie recipes. I have the Unjury powder (it says unflavored but I can definitely taste and smell it so I’ll probably be heading to GNC tomorrow to pick up a flavored one.)
I hadn’t really thought about the added sugars surprisingly. I think that will be very difficult since it seems like there’s some form of added sugar in everything these days.
I’ve bought some benefiber single serving packets but I’ve been using stool softeners at the moment because thing have been really backed up. Sorry for the TMI. And my Celebrate chewies don’t stay down so I’m taking the flintstones Vitamins for the moment. I know that’s not good, but my surgeon told me that’s better than nothing and I could stay on them for the first two months.
Do you track you micros and macros? Or are you mainly concerned with the Protein, carbs, Fluid and fat?
And you can bet I’m going to keep trying to get in touch with the temp NUT. If I have to, I’ll march myself right down to the office in the hopes that she’ll be there!

I went with pink, red, white Beans earlier on simply because they were softer. I (my sleeve) still prefers them now.

I'm 7.5 months post op

I was around 250 at consultation, 238 surgery day, currently 170

Hidden sugars are everywhere so carefully read food labels (f-ing yogurt)

I could only stomach the Protein Shakes in coffee (premier caramel) or tea (premier peaches and cream ) THE BEST HACK EVER

I use myfitnesspal which accounts for all macros if you load it properly. Takes the guess work out of everything for me and I can generate a report for my NUT

I'm still trying to find the ideal brand of Vitamins too after I spilled an entire new jar of gummies while cleaning. I'm trying Walmart's organic vegetarian Multi Vitamins next.

Now may be the time where you find deeper strength in yourself and independence from the negative connections. Perhaps this is who they were all along and you can just see clearer now.

Amazing

Vega bars, too good to be vegan...

That is unfortunate , sorry so many obstacles are in your path. If I was in your place I would keep it bare bones because you've got enough going on.

Go right back to basics, advance slowly through the stages

Minimum of 60g Protein, 64 oz Water, minimum of 30 minutes between eating and drinking, drinking and eating

Avoid all added sugars and minimalize the consumption simple carbs (less than 50g daily)

Strive to always eat Proteins first then vegetables

Hydration is crucial to weight loss

Fiber is crucial to weight loss

Vitamins are crucial to your lifestyle

Track and stay accountable

(pulled these tips from a handouts from support group, the topic was battling regain)

Safe journey

PS bug the temp NUT anyway. You are important too and the squeaky wheel gets the oil...

Try to stay as close to your plan as possible for the best possible outcome. If all of these items are on plan and allowed, and you are eating the appropriate amounts at the appropriate times you should not have a problem. Remember to hydrate with low or no calories fluids and ask your NUT if you have any tough questions. Safe journey!

Reach out to your bariatric team first for clarity, they may have ALL the answers you are looking for.

The plans vary so greatly you may end up with more questions and no answers that will help YOU

Currently I'm at:

60+ Protein ,>80 carbs, ~45 fats

I for example am very carbon sensitive so I tried to focus solely on protein earlier on but I also don't tolerate meat for long periods so I have to rotate food groups, then I said to my team I just want to be a vegetarian again and they said OK. I was expecting great resistance. My new rules are similar to old ones but I work with the NUT to make sure in not stunting my progress either.

Eating out and pre packaged foods at whole foods can sabotage you when you can't track properly. You may just have to cook those separate meals or they eat what you eat. I know easier said than done, but this is the life now.

Carbs are tricky, ask your NUT where they want you but high sodium will make you retain Water weight.

Walking is amazing and free I would wait until you get a green light for stuff like kickboxing

Check in with your bariatric team for details on specifics because they will have a plan in place for you to follow for success.

Safe journey!

1 hour ago, Creekimp13 said:

Body fat percentage. Use an underwater scale.

https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/top-5-ways-calculate-body-fat/

Interesting, thanks!

18 minutes ago, jess9395 said:

Waist to height ratio is another valuable one health wise.

You say "what would you do?" What is there to DO? Nothing you do will change either your weight or your current BMI. Is your life going to change based on that number today? Keep on your path and you will go to the same place wether your height is accurate or not.

Now I will throw another curveball at you-- when I lost my 135+ lbs I lost half an inch in height from the bottom of my feet! YUP! Crazy, right? My surgeon says its not uncommon at all. It's also not uncommon to gain height because your posture gets better!

So what I would "do" is not sweat the small (short) stuff!

Lol

Great advice everyone!

Oh, what is the gold standard of measuring these days then since weight in lbs seems obsolete too...

Surgical tape and internal stitches I think lol I never asked

Ask your bariatric team, it may not be forbidden on your plan. But if it is do try to follow their instructions.

So this may be nothing but I have been entering my height as 5'3" and I now weight 170 which means in still obese but my drivers license says I'm 5'4" which means in overweight. Now im feeling lost because I don't know how tall I really am and it should not matter so much but the division is vast in my eyes. What would you do?

Biotin will not do anything for Telogen Effluvium, I have confirmed this with a dermatologist and Bariatric surgeon. It helps regrow hair but cannot prevent  the shedding phase. Minoxidil will only prolong the prevention of the shedding phase but eventually you will shed once you discontinue use (so I just didn't bother, I have long term commitment issues) I searched scholarly journals and med research heavily prior to surgery because this was my one vain concern and deciding factor on which surgery I would have (I had VSG) Also RNY tends to shed more due to malabsorption and DS even more. But in the end not everyone will and genetics plays a role in that.

On 06/24/2018 at 15:56, Orchids&Dragons said:

I drink over 100oz./day, so I don't think that's a problem. This is less than I drank pre-surgery, but still should be plenty. I think I may have been a camel in a past life

Also thirst can masquerade as hunger so i would drink more before eating more any day (apparently except when menstrual cycle is coming then I need more food and fluids)

Google LLysine and telogen effluvium, I put this on every Hair loss board I can, I think it's part of the reason my hair has not really fallen out

Grazing tends to just be eating just to eat, not planned meal times (whether 3,4,6 etc) 

Wondering how the OP is doing now? Any updates?

Visit your bariatric team to make a plan, they may recommend additional support such as therapy or additional surgery, or it may be as simple as a stricter diet and physical therapy plan. Safe journey again!

I say if you feel better roll with it

I'm just posting because I'm jealous of your super human recovery so far...