Missy161

I'm in one now. 8 weeks post op and have been the same weight for 2 weeks. Plugging away though. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

You can get genepro on Amazon- unflavored and dissolves easily- I think they sell it at gnc Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

She said the doc advised eating mashed potatoes. Maybe added protein powder. ? Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Had my 2 month post op today and asked about the hiccup. He said my diaphragm was "injured" and the hiccups are spasms. Said they will eventually become less frequent and go may go away all together. I just ate 2 pieces of bacon and had about 4 hiccups (shrieks!) in a row, so maybe certain foods trigger it. Also asked about the weird shoulder pain when I eat or drink and he said that is referred gas pain- lovely. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Yes - totally normal as it heals. My recovery was easy but several times it would start hurting out of the blue. Even like 5 weeks out. I thinks it's just part of the healing process. I hope it feels better soon! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I am so with you! One thing I love though is zucchini noodles with spaghetti sauce! I got a spiralizer and make noodles out of zucchini- tried adding carrots last week and it was wonderful - added just a little more flavor. I got mine in amazon for around $20. Im struggling with adding food I shouldn't eat because I can tolerate almost anything now. I'm wondering it that is really that bad if I watch my calories and get my protein in. I have had a single small piece of pizza 3 times- usually on date night. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

So sorry! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Wonderful! You have taken charge of your life. You can do anything! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

So will you post a final spreadsheet? Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I completely agree wait for the surgery. You will not have the energy to walk around and view the beautiful sights. I had a trip to the dr planned and put off surgery until I got back and I'm so glad I did! Enjoyed my trip and had time to recover after I had surgery. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I don't think so. You can find all kinds of already puréed foods. If you think about it you'll be eating about 2 ounces of food three times a day - that's about 80 ounces in 2 weeks- not worth buying an expensive blender. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

My back is great now- Barely a roll! Im organizing a clothing swap at work. I can't wait. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Yes on salads!!! I miss them- my sweet little friends lol Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I'm interested in getting together with the Colorado sleevers but we haven't yet. As long as you choose a neutral public place so it's safe I think it would be ok. Im pretty trusting though... not always the best way to be online. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I knew we shouldn't have celery but no more craisins? I'm gonna cry - haven't had them yet but wanted them! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I hear you completely! I kept wearing a 16 bottom but kept having to buy larger tops. When I got to a 2x I almost died! That's what made me decide to have the surgery. Most of my weight was just under my boobs- I just kept getting thicker! That is also where I have lost most of it, thankfully- though I'm into 14's and smaller 16's now after just 31 pounds of weight loss. I'm enjoying going through my closet and boxing up the bigger clothes: I'm holding off buying new clothes until Christmas when I can hopefully splurge on some new things in a smaller size! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Yup- those dang iv's pump you full of weight too. Selling from surgery- not sure it adds weight but it makes sense. I remember being so disappointed that I was basically the same weight after eating g nothing for 3 days! Hang in there it will come off! Try to have realistic expectations- these forums are full of people concerned that they don't from 20 pounds in 2 weeks or close to that. Stick to the plan. Stay hydrated and eat your protein and the rest will come naturally. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I love this website. I am planning on attending a live support group this coming week. I think it will help me think about topics I don't look into online. Also it may give me opportunities to make friends locally who have had the surgery. Just my 2 cents. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I agree with everything the previous poster said! I'm just 7.5 weeks out so I'm not an expert. I will say this though... focus on getting your fluids in and your protein. We will lose slowly- my surgeon said after the first few weeks it will slow to 2-3 pounds per week. Sometimes we stall because we aren't eating enough. We didn't put this weight on overnight and won't take it off overnight. I am guilty of thinking I should be losing more quickly and then I realize exactly what the previous poster said... 25 pounds in 7 weeks that's a great weight loss. Are you counting from surgery date to now or from the start of your surgery process until now? I usually count from the start of my journey, but it's less from the surgery date. I think the slower, steady weight loss is healthier. It's not as fun. These are just ramblings and thoughts. I hope it helps you. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Keep your protein up and I've heard biotin helps. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I got some small 10g protein drinks at the dollar store- they are $3.99 on Amazon! And they taste pretty good Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

Swimming and water Zumba are great non stress on the joints exercises. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

I went to the Soma bra store today... was a 44DD pre surgery.... I knew I'd lost but heck yeah! I fit a 38 DDD --- the bras were so pretty! It's been awhile since I could find beautiful bras in a normal store! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

Beautiful!!! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

It does surprise me sometimes that it's not more since I'm eating under 800 cals per day and burning over 2200. But at least the scale is going the right direction! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135