Mattymatt

Don't panic, it's organic. 'nuff said. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

The vanilla bean flavor is great! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Skyr is nice and smooth. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

March 12th

I have a grilled chicken salad just ready and waiting for dinner. I can't wait to take a bite of that one. Grilled chicken, leafy greens, and some match stick carrots. I had a 30 cal bag of Apple slices with 4 slices of cheese as a snack. Now I get to discover all of the good food that I used to pass up in favor of fast food. I still must be careful about portions but it feels like the worst of the surgery is over.

I can't remember who told me about Iceland Yogurt but I decided to give it a try today. Let me say that it tastes so much better than Greek Yogurt. Greek Yogurt had a funny aftertaste that I found disagreeable. If you want to try the Icelandic variety, the brand to look for is Skyr. It has less sugar and carbs than Greek and tastes pretty darn good. You can't beat that a serving size has 15g of protein.

I was thinking of trying one and see if it keeps my belly from flapping about while trying to run.

It sounds like you're just on a stall. Just stick with it, keep moving forward, and the scale will begin to move again.

It isn't an easy road but if you open up about your struggles, you will find a receptive audience here.

Is a compression shirt like an undershirt that you wear?

When you cross into a new hundreds mark it does feel really good. I remember from previous weight loss attempts that crossing below 300 felt really, really good.

No shame whatsoever. We're human and make mistakes. Now that much said, you need to contact your doctor about the vomitting because, my guess is, you're severely dehydrated.

It took about 5 days for the gas pain to go away. Yes, it is very unpleasant but it is a rite of passage, so to speak. Walking is the single best way to get rid of the gas. I remember how relieving it was when I finally began to fart.

@nycgirl18 What procedure did you have?

Right around the corner!

I haven't had a stall quite yet but I believe I am heading for one because I am not losing weight quite as quickly now. Maybe a pound every other day. I am now on the soft foods stage and I am probably 800-900 calories a day. I am also really starting to go to the gym now. Always protein first - chicken, tuna, turkey, greek yogurt, and stuff like that. Then fruits and vegetables.

My goal is 190. It may be a stretch to get there but I sure will give it everything that I have.

The research is pretty clear that the lap band just doesn't work. There is a good number of people that undergo a revision surgery because the lap band did not work. Do yourself a favor and don't go that route. You don't want to have to undergo two major surgeries: go with a VSG, RNY, or even the DS.

Yeah, it wasn't prolonged. The dumping syndrome hit quickly and went quickly.

I had my first experience with dumping syndrome after trying a Greek Yogurt drink. I just looked at the protein and not the sugar content. Whoops! It's pretty unpleasant and a good lesson to learn. Thankfully, I was at home. This would've been embarrassing in a public restroom.

It sucks that every once in a while the hunger makes a resurgence. I am sorry you got into that situation but it's understandable. We're human, not perfect, and very worthwhile.

I had the same thing happen to me and the surgeon said it is due to the production of ketones in the body. Once this goes away, food starts to taste again. It does get better. For the first two weeks when I was allowed to start food on puree, food tasted like saw dust even though I added spice.

It never gave me the munchies. Just relaxed me and took away the depression. It is so much better than taking Remeron but drug testing and other issues prevent me from pot.

I think it was day 8 or 9 before I could comfortably lie flat. I don't even have a recliner so I had to grin it and bear it. Just remember that this will pass. You're going through one of the toughest stages of this journey but an end is in sight.

I am very empathetic. My whole life used to revolve around food and it made the first couple of weeks very difficult for me from a mental stand point. I had a couple of days where I just broke down and cried because I did not know how else to relieve what was on my mind. I don't cry easily either but the journey is just as much emotional as well as physical. Instead of water, have you throught about something like Mio flavor drops? They're sugar-free and taste resonably good. Staying hydrated cannot be emphasized enough.