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I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any shows on Hulu or Netflix on Bariatric Patient's, Weight Loss Surgery, etc? The ones I've heard of are: Hungry for Change Fat Sick & Nearly Dead The Big Ward (watched) Pre-Op patients undergoing process of surgery. Obesity: The Post Mortem (watched) Dissection of obese person and how it affects the body. Does anybody have any other suggestions?

So I am 4 days into my 2 week liquid diet and my surgery is scheduled for April 25th. I have always been an avid water lover. But lately due to not being able to eat I am just craving something to taste. I have my sugar free popsicles and jello. My low sodium chicken/beef broth but it has just not been cutting it for me. I also have crystal light and mio but they have too much of an artificial taste for my liking. My liquid diet has to be Clear Pre-Op. On the list my nutritionist said that PowerAde Zero is okay. I am in love. It satisfies my tastebuds but it also helps me get my liquid in which fills me up. It has electrolytes and B vitamins and this paired with my premier 30gram protein shakes, multi vitamin, and calcium vitamin I am set for the day. I'm getting all my protein and my fluid (I also drink water, and have decaf coffee mixed with a shake). Has anybody else gotten hooked on this stuff and does it still taste as good to you after surgery? I work in the health care field and I see how detrimental dehydration can be so that is the one thing that terrifies me and I was hoping this might help if I cannot get water down so easily after surgery. I drink it at room temperature as well.

I'm just wondering if it is possible to stretch my sleeve right away due to not being filled up on liquids. My dietician says to have 4oz of liquids at a time, however I feel like I can easily fit 6-8oz. With pureed I stop at 4 oz but I feel like I could've gone 1-2 oz more. I'm terrified of ruining my sleeve so soon. Does anybody have any answers on if this can ruin it so early on or any advice on avoiding this hunger? Note: I do not get all of my fluids in and I don't go over 400 calories. On one occasion I reached 700. Since starting puree I've been weighing everything to exactly 4oz I just feel like I could eat more.

Absolutely, to be honest I had the same fears about 2 weeks out because I was so intimidated by how quickly everyone was losing around me. My surgeon helped lessen my fears by letting me know that my height and starting weight makes my journey different in rate of weight loss. I also expressed my concerns on here and everyone was so supportive and reminded me to enjoy the journey. If you have any fears do not be afraid to ask your doctor or any of us on here. Maybe you will be able to pass the torch of advice on to someone you see in the future with the same doubts you have. A link to the body fat % tracker is below. This is what I use and it has been phenomenal helping my confidence. Also a measuring tape helps with seeing the inches go. I also recommend finding an outfit that was super tight on you to begin with and try it on every now and then to help you see you really are losing! Good luck and we are always here for you on BariPal!! https://omronhealthcare.com/products/fat-loss-monitor-hbf306c/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5ar3g6DF2wIVxbrACh08HwtrEAQYASABEgKoAPD_BwE You can buy these anywhere but this is the type I use.

The numbers on the scale do not account for the muscle that you are building. It is so repetitive to hear muscle weighs more than fat but it really does! It is so easy to find a body fat % device and use it every other day. I do 4 days cardio and 2 days strength following the plan that my coworkers who are Physical Therapist set up for me. I have a pair of scrubs that were very tight on me starting out. I'll try them on once a week and see them hanging off of me and this puts it into perspective why the inches are going down, the body fat is going down, however the numbers might not be going down as fast. Like you said I'd be crazy at this point just seeing the numbers go down so slowly while everyone else at 6 weeks out have lost so much already. Btw I was 210 day of surgery so have only lost 20 in 6 weeks. 3 lbs a week is nothing compared to what others are losing but it's perfect for me.

Absolutely!!!!!! Not many pay attention to body fat % and to be honest this is something we should be very concerned about. Losing so fast can cause a lot of muscle loss. Personally, I rather weigh more with more muscle than less and high body fat %. You will look slimmer with more muscle, be healthier, and have a higher metabolic rate. It is great that you mentioned this!!

1.5-2lbs a DAY is a lot of weight to lose. I am averaging 3 lbs a week at 6 weeks out. Maybe due to our stats (height, bmi, starting weight, goal weight) being different. Just keep in mind everyone loses differently. If you were to keep going at your rate you would meet your goal in 11 weeks which even though this surgery works miracles, 11 weeks is not realistic for you to meet 200 lbs in an even remotely healthy way. We're talking losing hair, deficiencies, muscle loss, etc. In the end we will all get there. Trust the process. Your body has just gone through a shock. It lost weight like crazy (mine happened in the 14 day pre op sugar free clear liquid diet) and now it is catching up and plateauing. You might not lose weight that fast throughout the upcoming weeks because your body is going to try to lose as safe as it can. I'd be focused more on inches, water, and protein. We all want to get there fast but sometimes neglect the health of it. Personally, 3 lbs a week for me gives my body time to adjust to itself and I'm happy with that. The closer to goal the slower you lose so just remember to enjoy your days, again you will eventually get there and we will support you along the way!!!! Good luck!!

5 weeks out and my scrubs are hanging off of me, my coworkers even brought up great places to take them in. Walking past pizza, donuts, etc and not craving them at all. Instead choosing healthy protein instead bc I'm craving it. People saying my face is slimmer. Went down a pant size. Almost able to cross my legs comfortably. This is only in 5 weeks, I can't wait to see what else is in store for me!!!!

I really love your advice @domi about drinking water 1st thing in the morning and this can give me something to aim for before I get to work. I'm 5 weeks out and still having issues with water and protein intake.

Hey guys! I just want to ask everyone what their stats are. I am 5 weeks and 1 day out and down 13.4 lbs. That averages about 2.68 lbs a week. Overall, it has been a loss of 38.4 lbs from my highest weight. I beat myself up a lot thinking I'm not losing enough but the numbers have added up. My goal was to lose 10lbs a month since I'm only 5'0 tall and close to the 200lb mark and I've lost 10.72 beating my goal. I love hearing everyone's success because it completely inspires me to do my best. How far out are you guys and how much have you lost!! I've been a part of BariPal for a while. I love the positivity on here and how everyone picks each other up. It's hard to see the big picture sometimes but all the advice on patience and trusting the process has really been true!!

I need to work on getting my water and protein up as well!

Way to go guys!!!! and you are right @allwet, i'm losing around 10lbs a month and haven't had any stalls yet so lets hope the steadiness works out for me as well!!!

SleeveinIL Exactly, it is so easy to be discouraged thinking I should lose more than I am. I read some forums with people that started off around my height and weight and they are losing an average of 10lbs a month. I am so happy for everyone and their weight loss. It is truly incredible to see how everyone is succeeding. I heard a really inspirational saying that about how we are all on a journey and there is no set time frame. We will all end up there eventually.

Omg that is amazing!!!!! You are on a roll!!

I stick to a meal plan. I am so focused on getting my fluids in and you cannot eat 30 mins after drinking something and an hour after. This sounded ridiculous to me until I did it and vomited or had pain. Snacks come last for me in regards to fluid intake. I set a timer and eat every 4 hours keeping my meals under 4oz and trying to find the most protein rich possibility I can. I do throw in a premier protein shake (30g in 11 oz) which doubles as protein and fluid. Maybe this would be a great filling snack for you.

Use his doubt in you to bring you success. Nothing feels as good as proving him wrong! You are strong and if he doesn't support you then seek therapy or possibly consider if that is a future where you want your significant other to belittle you.

At first I hid it from everyone for 10 months. Once I had the surgery I didn't give one care. It's my body and now I've inspired 2 coworkers to start looking into it for themselves. Be prepared for people to try to sabotage you. They don't understand how it feels to not have the cravings anymore. My first few weeks one particular coworker brought in donuts and pizza and was trying to get me to eat it seeing if I would cave. I whipped out my greek yogurt, smiled, and politely stated I appreciated the offer but do not crave that stuff anymore and am eating to live not living to eat. I explained that I can get full off of either but only one will provide the proper nutrition my body needs so why bother with the unhealthy stuff. That completely knocked her off guard and ever since she hasn't tried it since. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself, be prepared for sabotages, understand everyone has their own "opinion" on it, you will hear a lot about failed attempts (scientifically this is a small number), and just do you! At the end of the day it is your body, and they can either jump on the train of support or get off!!! Good luck and best wishes your way!!!!!!!! Note: Again I didn't tell anyone until after the surgery. I didn't need the doubts, afterwards what is done is done!

You have completely got this!!! I worried and worried and researched everything under the sun for 10 months. By the time I got to surgery I didn't care I just wanted to go home after and have them stop poking me and waking me up. I feel like I am grateful for all the advice and shared experiences however be prepared for it to be different when you do it on your own. You will most likely have doubts and beat yourself up on small things. Trust in the process, you will do great!!!!!!!!

OMG yessss! It's kind of between a burp and hiccup which is completely embarrassing. It can get annoying as it makes me feel like I have something stuck in my chest!

So I love to cook and my husband and I throw a get together every month with some friends. I love how supportive my husband is of my surgery. I always cook up some amazing food every time however as a twist I decided to use Pinterest to find healthy options. I want also had my friends cook up some healthy protein food to bring as their contributing food to the potluck. It became a game with everyone trying to make the most delicious healthy recipe. My best friend made a gluten free pasta made of chick peas and my other friend made lettuce wrap turkey greek yogurt tacos. Aside from the fried cream cheese wontons (for my pregnant sister) upon her pleading I made all of the attached healthy dishes. I couldn't eat them as I am on puree foods still, however I also didn't have any cravings and just enjoyed watching everyone enjoy themselves. Everyone is now talking and being competitive to find out what healthy dish they will contribute next month. I just find this a great way to include friends and family and their support is seriously one of the best feelings. Hopefully in the future I can help them want to include a healthy lifestyle by inspiring them to come up with new healthy delicious recipes. 1- A picture of all the food my husband and I made. 2- Dill pickle, ham, cheese. 3- Cherry, pineapple, ham. 4- Bread free. turkey bacon, turkey beef, cheeseburger bites. 5- cucumber, ham, cheese.

Thank you! It was really a fun experience and it made the whole process seem a little less lonely.

Hey guys!!! I had my surgery on April 25th, exactly 3 weeks ago from today 05/16/2018. I'm currently in the puree stage of my diet which some things I just can't puree without gagging so I chew until it is liquid and always only eat soft foods. I have lost a total of 7 lbs within those 3 weeks. Week 1----210 Week 2----206 Week 3----203 I am exactly 5 feet tall and started at 235 which I lost 25lbs before surgery. I just feel like I am losing incredibly slow. 2.3 lbs just does not seem like enough to me. Is this normal? I feel helpless and depressed not knowing what I am doing wrong. I know that I am having a difficult time getting fluids and protein in however I am exercising like crazy (cardio until I'm cleared for strength). My calories rarely go over 700 if not 400 and I know a lot of people are going to mention starvation mode. We're already pretty much in starvation mode with the 2 week liquid diet so I'm not sure it is that because everyone else I read on here has lost 15+ lbs within this time frame on a liquid diet and low calorie intake in the beginning. I could really use some advice or at least someone who has a similar journey so I can not feel so alone. Also successes would be nice to hear in case there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks guys!

Thank you it was an incredible feeling!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's a lot of cheese in all of these recipes :/ but we live in Wisconsin so my friends would be disappointed without it.

Thankyou everyone! I really appreciate it and this has helped motivate me and not beat myself up so much!! I finally reached Onederland yesterday and I cried like a baby. It is an emotional journey and even the little successes feel amazing and help to inspire me to kick myself into gear even more!