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I just add it to the batter.

I'm glad she ran into you! Sounds like a good fit!

Matty's got a date and posting about emotions, and love and stuff....so sweet

I don't think I'd ever poop without carbs. I do eat a healthy amount. I have fruit, and some whole grains, legumes...ect. I just try to keep it under 50 (60 max!) carbs per day.

Ok ok, calm down.. deep breaths. You know that you didn't actually "gain" weight. It takes 3,500 calories to gain a single pound. I know you aren't over there eating Big Macs.... It's probably a combination of hormones, water retention, time of day, pooping schedule/constipation, ect. If you had said, 5-7 lbs... I'd be more curious... 1.6 lbs could mean you need a healthy poop. But girl, I'm always down for a vent session! It is frustrating to say the least. Try not weighing yourself daily. It really doesn't help to feel this way, when tomorrow you could be down 3+lbs.

Its very sly how carbs sneak their way back in. I have to be so diligent about logging my food because now that I am eating more versatile foods, its easy to eat carb heavy.

I would start trying to get your protein in through food now. I do one shake a day still, but honestly, I don't need to. I can get most of my protein from meals. Even if it's just softer foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, ect. The shakes will get old and you want a good foundation set to eat your protein.

I third Creek and Matt's advice, increase your calories! You are already working out, which means you are burning on top of eating so little. I had the 3 week stall as well, and I didn't start losing again until I increased my calorie intake. When I started working out, I was taking in approx. 800-900 calories per day, and burning approx. 500. Now, I burn 600-700 per day and eat upwards of 1200 cal per day. I also have PCOS, but haven't had any problems with slow loss. I eat carbs as well. Obviously follow your program, but PCOS is not an automatic "death sentence" for losing.

Is it late from your original date or from when it came early after surgery?

How much would you say you are getting on a daily basis? Do you log all of your food? Even on days where I think I haven't met my goals, usually I surpass my protein goals. I always make sure that everything I eat has protein in them. When you consider that 4 oz of chicken breast has upwards of 25 grams of protein. Have you tried unflavored protein powder? You can add that to coffee, soups, you can bake with it, oatmeal, cream of wheat, ect. Here's a couple recipes I add protein powder, flavored or not, and helps me get it in! I do soups as well, which are easy and you can freeze the left overs. https://www.bariatriccookery.com/strawberry-banana-loaf (for this one, I use whole wheat flour instead of regular & add unflavored protein powder) https://kalynskitchen.com/cottage-cheese-and-egg-breakfast/ (add unflavored protein powder) https://kalynskitchen.com/recipe-for-low-sugar-whole-wheat-and-2/ (add unflavored protein powder) https://kalynskitchen.com/whole-wheat-zucchini-muffin-feta/ (add unflavored protein powder) https://www.bariatriccookery.com/simply-gorgeous-protein-brownies (best dessert ever...mmmm!)

As a survivor myself, it sounds like you may need some professional therapy to help cope with the long lasting affects. I personally did EMDR to help with my PTSD, as a result of the sexual abuse. I was extremely skeptical, but it really works! Send me a PM if you want more info. Hugs!

I ate watermelon about 2-3 months post op. I would have had it sooner, but it wasn't in season when I had my surgery. I love cantaloupe as well, and ate that as soon as I was cleared for fruits. It's a good one because it doesn't have seeds. Just watch the amount you are eating, for me, I could practically binge on some cantaloupe. It's almost a slider food for me. I always measure out my portion and put the rest away.

I had hiccups in the hospital and it was awful. They ended up giving me something in my IV to help. If they don't subside, call your doctor's office and let them know. Its miserable for your whole diaphragm to be moving when you just had stomach surgery.

You can get it almost anywhere, at GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, or from the store through this website. However, I usually order mine through Amazon. Steer clear of Genepro though.

It is nuts how everything revolves around food, especially social gatherings. Do you feel self conscience about drinking because people know that you aren't? Or because you aren't on their level?

Food is everything, everywhere, imbedded in every aspect of our lives. Today, like many many days, my boss came up to me and asked "would you like ice cream from Mc Donalds?" and naturally it is for a "reward" of sorts for good performance for the day. I looked at him and said "you know my answer" in a playful way. It's crazy how food is our natural go-to for reward. I yelled out of my office to my friend across the way, "I am one STRONG lady!" because it's true. These last 5 months, I have withstood so many potlucks, ice cream socials, food truck days, donut or bagel breakfast, boxes of dilly bars, I COULD GO ON AND ON! A part of me feels defeated, the reason why? Why couldn't I lose the weight differently and still be able to partake in some of these things in moderation? I know the answer why.... I would never have done it. I need the dumping syndrome to prevent me from partaking. This surgery FORCED my hand. The other part of me feels accomplished, strong, and amazing. I have powered through every hard moment, Candy on Valentines day, birthday party cupcakes, s'mores at cook outs, frozen margaritas at the health club pool, bread at the restaurant, baked goods at Easter, ice cream on a hot summer day,....... I have said NO to everything. I have been strong and it has paid off.

That is a real cry face, not a laughing- cry face one though! I should have clarified!

if there was a cry face emoji... you would get one!

I hope I don't come across this way from my post.... I think everyone should stop posting, only because its the "song that never ends, it goes on and on my friend" but, I'm always up for a healthy debate.

A lot of times this is actually GERD that you are hearing. I hate the saying "my stomach is growling" because over 50% of the time, you aren't actually hungry when it happens. It sounds like you have a lot of gas, which is common, and you might want to talk to your doctor about taking an proton pump inhibitors, which is a stomach acid reducer. My doctor recommends to take this medication for at least 6 months. You can get this OTC, or if your insurance pays for it, by prescription. I take Omeprazole, but other brands are Prilosec OTC or Prevacid. Ultimately, don't eat when you hear your stomach, otherwise, you will be eating all the time. My stomach is like having a naggy kid follow me around all day.

https://kalynskitchen.com/ She has a whole section of the website dedicated to Keto recipes. Also, every recipe has nutritional info. A lot of my recipes come from this site.

It will pass! When you start to see real improvements, and I'm talking about the NSV (non-scale victories) you will no longer regret your choice. Sometimes these are small improvements to your life that make a big impact. Such as, not sitting too close to the steering wheel in the car, being able to wipe your butt easier, or shoes feeling looser. It's these things that really boost morale. I was 345lbs at my highest, 332lb when I started the pre op diet, and I didn't see a visible difference until I was nearly 80lbs down. What I'm saying is, that simply losing 50lb, 75lbs won't make you feel better.... it's the NSV that will keep you positive and moving in the right direction. Feel free to PM me day or night. I'm always around for a vent session or if you need a pick me up. And I'm sorry that this thread is over a week old, hopefully you still get my response!

I was cleared for alcohol after my 3 month appointment, but I waited until 4 months post op to try. I tried at home. I did sugar free red bull and plain vodka. The red bull can even says "light carbonation" and it didn't bother me in the slightest. I drank very slowly. You can do sugar free juices and hard alcohol though. Honestly, no matter what you have for the alcohol part, it will have calories, so if you'd rather do wine... The important part is to make it a special treat, and not a regular occurrence. Also, I make sure to cut back on my calories for the day to compensate.

Your boyfriend possibly associates going out to eat with quality time, especially if this is something you frequently did together prior to this journey. A couple things: 1. Find something to replace this time with that is equal to when you would go out to eat. For example, eating dinner was a special time for me and my husband (still is, but we eat at home now) because we were one-on-one, facing each other, no distractions. We got a lot of quality time waiting at a restaurant for table, food, check, ect. But we found that we needed to replace that time with something different. Therefore, we cook together now. Well actually, he sits on the bar stool while I cook and visits with me. We get the same quality time, but its different and healthier. 2. He may actually be struggling with fears of change in general. I had a few friendships struggle for a bit because they felt that I was "slipping away". They weren't outwardly mad, because who could be mad at someone who is bettering their lives? But they were distant and treated me differently. It came out months later that they were uncomfortable and felt I was becoming a different person. It turns out they like the new me better. But your boyfriend could be acting out in a way because of fear that you will change too much. Reassure him that the way you feel about him will not change. 2. Don't get frustrated with him drinking your drinks. He could be doing this out of spite OR he could be trying to be healthier too. My husband went through this little phase as well. I remember one morning, I made English muffins w/peanut butter for breakfast. I had half of a muffin, and made him a full one, plus my other half. So he had 3 halves of an English muffin for breakfast. He snapped off on me and said "I can't eat that much!?". I was flabbergasted, and hurt because I make him breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. Not to mention, I make him 4 PB&J's most days, and he eats that just fine! So I say , "How about being grateful, and just don't eat it and SAY THANK YOU". Turns out, weeks and weeks later, he made the comment that he feels bad when he eats so much compared to me. My point is, don't read into everything. Not everything is something. Good luck hun, I hope it gets better for you.

Oh gosh yes, my stomach is so loud. I have a list of excuses to recycle because it's that bad. It does get better though. I find mine is the worst within the first 30-45 mins after a meal. Sometimes it will do it when I'm drinking though, and that's when its really annoying.