Dolcy1182

I cut all of my hair off after a while. It was coming out in huge clumps. My scalp would be sore from the hair coming out and trying to brush it. At this point, my hair has stopped falling out and it is growing back very strong and healthy.

@JimO
i was also given coffee on my first tray in hospital.
no confusion about coffee, just difference of opinions by docs
pre and post op you are down 70 lbs!!!
you are the man!!!
keep up the good work
kathy
congrats

hi all i'm in my fourth week post op and i'm sick of cottage cheese and Protein Shake, any other nice recipes for this phase ?? and today i made something strange i melted low fat cheddar cheese in a pan and eat it with no problem is that wired ???

Are you snacking? Grazing? Or are you still doing designated smaller meals 5-6x a day? Are you drinking when you eat? These are all factors.
Healthy fats? Carbs? Eating Proteins first?
Need more info here to be helpful.

Just because we "can" doesn't mean we "should". You know? This is where the retraining and committing to new habits really comes in. Go back to basics. If you're scared now, that's good! Rather be scared now in the early honeymoon phase than 2 years out when you're eating as you always did prior to surgery and gaining like a beast.

Eat smaller bites and chew slowly. This will help. Also, increase your Water intake.

You still have the ability to choose to eat slower with smaller bites.

First of all, good luck with your journey!
To be honest with you- I️ have no regrets and there really isn’t anything I️ wish I’d known. It’s all a learning experience and you learn as you go through your journey. They keep saying the first year is a gift - I’m not sure what that means- so I’m thinking I️ need to stay with my new habits I️ have made a part of my life this year -exercise and eating habits.

I hit a stall five weeks after surgery. What worked for me was to change my diet around. I still stayed under 1000 calories but added a very small price of bread or egg noodles. They key is to stay under 1000 calories per day. I also did a day of nothing but pure Protein Shakes. I also increased my exercise. Stalls are very normal.

let's collect her tips to help breaking a stall from everyone experience.
here is some
- Eating more one day and make liquid diet for three days .
- More walking.
- more fibers helps to go to the bathroom.
what else guys????

If you are able to get your Protein goal and get veggies in at 2 weeks out, good for you. Most people have enough just getting their protein and liquids goal in.
I wouldn't count those as carbs at this point, unless you are getting several hundred grams.

R u kidding!! There is a big difference and 65 in ten weeks is am amazing rate .. keep it up u will definitely reach it

R u kidding!! There is a big difference and 65 in ten weeks is am amazing rate .. keep it up u will definitely reach it

I'm 3 weeks out now and on soft foods and couldn't be happier. I've lost nearly 30 pounds this past month and I'm tolerating most everything just fine. I am SO glad that I had this surgery and look forward to many, many happy and healthy years ahead of me.

Your plan looks appealing to me. I'm not eating currently because of I'll health. But when I start eating id like to follow this. Though I eat when well 3 ounces Protein 1 ounce veg perhaps the fat and fruit can be for snack. I don't do low carb but never fit in fruit but miss it. Maybe you can think of a plan for me as maybe a female needs less. I'm currently 5 foot 2 205lbs goal 135lbs I don't exceesise due to bad health so probably don't need as much food as you.

My Doctor's 3/2/1 is protein/fruits and veggies/ carbs.
Carbs instead of fats.

I have been experimenting with my new way of eating, and I can tell you if I don't have close to 100g of Protein per day my weight loss drops off drastically. I am still losing weight because I am under 1000 calories per day but it has slowed.

I try to hit 80 grams of Protein each day, but after that, my diet varies greatly. Some days, I have mostly carbs, and some days, I have more fat. It depends on what I feel like eating that day. I do limit my sugar though, and that is the key for me.
My carbs are also mostly exclusively from fruit, nuts and seeds, ancient grains and Beans. I don't eat anything that is heavily processed either.

I use a lunchbox metal round container that is 3 ounces. It really guides me so I don’t eat too much and get a stomach ache. I will take it with me sometimes if I have to eat out. Or at least think of it and put what I can eat on a separate dish from what has been served.
i do not have to eat 6 times. Maybe 4? I just eat during the day when I feel the need for Protein to stay strong. Right now I am preferring to eat rather than drink the Protein Powder, so I mix it into full fat greek yogurt, adding flax seed and a bit of coconut Water to be able to mix those powders in. Then I put it into those little 3 ounce containers (I make enough for 2) and put them into my new Pokémon lunchbox with plastic spoons and a cold pack. When I need protein on the go I take a few bites. I was feeling a bit sick drinking the protein powder in milk, and this way I don’t, plus greek yogurt doubles the protein.

I'm now almost one month post op and my sergeant told me yesterday to eat anything and everything ..but Protein first .. 6 small meals per day .. every meal size a half of cup .. anyone else is like that ???

R u kidding!! There is a big difference and 65 in ten weeks is am amazing rate .. keep it up u will definitely reach it

R u kidding!! There is a big difference and 65 in ten weeks is am amazing rate .. keep it up u will definitely reach it

I'm at about 1200 calories a day currently. I typically get 70-90 grams of Protein and 90-100 grams of carbs per my NUT. I lost about 1-2 pounds a week typically and have lost 86 pounds since surgery.

My biggest secret... I have a cheat day once a week or maybe once every 2 weeks. I eat whatever I want for a whole day. It’s usually pizza or Mexican food. I can’t handle much sugar due to dumping syndrome, otherwise I’d probably be eating cupcakes on my cheat day too. Actually, today was my cheat day and I had seriously amazing pizza from a local pizzeria. I also had a tiny Mississippi mud cookie.

Cheat days are how I keep myself on track every other day. If I have a craving for something I just remind myself that if I wait until Saturday I can have whatever I want. It keeps me focused.


As of October 12, 2017, I am 4 months post op and have lost 100 pounds. I have reached my goal weight and could not be more ecstatic!

I just looked at my Lose It tracking for my macros. I also am not getting quite enough Protein even though I am trying. Around 60 grams a day. Carbs around 30-40 g a day. And fats shockingly around 80g a day. For around 1000 cals.
and I lose ounces EVERY DAY. I never had a stall yet. I'm at 11 weeks out. Everything I eat is normal fat. No Low or non fat. I eat no sugar, fruits, breads. Focus on Proteins. My "treats" are 85% or more dark chocolate and my homemade granola with no sugar but a touch of maple Syrup.