sillykitty

Actually Keto is high fat, low to moderate protein. Standard ketogenic diet (SKD): This is a very low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat diet. It typically contains 75% fat, 20% protein and only 5% carbs (1). Cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD): This diet involves periods of higher-carb refeeds, such as 5 ketogenic days followed by 2 high-carb days. Targeted ketogenic diet (TKD): This diet allows you to add carbs around workouts. High-protein ketogenic diet: This is similar to a standard ketogenic diet, but includes more protein. The ratio is often 60% fat, 35% protein and 5% carbs. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101#what-it-is If you don't have room for anything after you've eaten your protein, then that sounds like a pretty optimal post WLS diet. I guess I'm not understanding what you are asking?

I wish that were true.

Less than a week after my return, I'm down below my pre-vacation weight Super happy about this, especially considering the first two days back I didn't even really try to get back on track. So now I know for future vacation that I just need to rededicate myself to following the program once I return. This time, leaving for a business trip immediately did not help me. I'm much better at being disciplined when I'm at home. But I'm proud of myself for being able to reign myself back in.

I had a hungry day yesterday, so I didn't do IF. But at least everything I ate was smart choices, so I'm ok with that. We'll see if my hunger monster is awake today, if it has taken the day off I'll do IF today. @GreenTealael I'm super impressed you can fast on a travel day. My travel days are planes and airports and all the food available gets to me, every time.

I'm sleeved, so no absorption issues.

Oh man, don't burst my bubble! I'm really ready to put the whole hair loss phase behind me!

I've crossed the curmudgeon line already

Well there is Halo Top and Enlighten. Lots of people love them, but personally, I don't think they taste good. I like Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars. They are 100 cals and IMO they don't taste like diet food. I also like the No Sugar Added Fudgesicles, which taste pretty damn good for 40 cals. I have heard good things about Breyers Delights, especially the Cookies and Cream. Haven't tried them yet though. I'm pretty fascinated by the Yonanas machine that turns fruit into ice cream. If I didn't have too many kitchen gadgets for my small kitchen, this would be mine! https://www.amazon.com/Yonanas-902-Original-Delicious-Alternatives/dp/B005083ECS

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just make sure there are some lean protein options available for you to eat. You won't have much stomach capacity, so just fill up on healthy stuff, and you'll be fine And if you want a bite of a cinnamon roll, or whatever other food is special to you on for the holidays, then if I were you, I'd go for it. This is a lifestyle, not a short term diet. If you go off plan for one day, just make sure you get back on it the next. Totally not the end of the world.

I've never heard of anyone else being allergic to mosquito bites before. I mean, I can google it, so I knew I wasn't completely alone, but it does seem to be pretty rare!

My tolerance for the "I haven't lost in two days, this surgery doesn't work" posts is almost at zero. I wish there was a formum for mid term WLS patients. As we approach goal or are in early maintenance.

I can eat anything, nothing bothers my sleeve. For most people that's not what you should be worried about. The hard part is making the consistent choice to choose healthy foods.

I wouldn't worry about calories, but instead try to focus on getting my protein up

If you're truly doing keto, then that isn't high protein, that is high fat/ If you are doing low carb, then that fits with most program's plans of protein first, then non starchy veggies, carbs last.

Confession ... ever since my hair loss stopped, I have been not good about taking my supplements or meeting my protein goals. I just bought a f*ckton of products from the Bariatric Pal store (thank you 25% off + Store Reward Points ), to help me meet my protein goals.

@FluffyChix ....That all looks delicious ....like, REALLY delicious! I'm also super impressed you can get 67 g of protein in at 500 cals, with all real food. I can't do it without supplementing protein shakes, protein soups, etc. One thing about living alone is cooking for one sucked pre WLS, and it just seems ridiculous post WLS.

Thanks ... I was actually reconsidering because I've gotten some compliments as of late on them, in their natural state, lol. So it made me think maybe they're not so bad? I also really, really hate porn boobs (no offense to those who love them!), so I have to really careful about picking a surgeon who can give me very natural ones. So the thought of being stuck w boobs I hate makes me anxious.

I'm in that category as well, so I know we exist. But I also know I am an exception. Every time you add a criteria you are narrowing the funnel. The further outside the norm the criteria is, the more dramatically you shrink the potential dating pool.

The last show I binged was Downton Abbey, you would have died of boredom!

@GreenTealael that looks super delicious!

Ok, forgiven

I agree with @Sosewsue61, that finding a woman without children and who doesn't want children is by far a bigger hurdle than finding someone not obese. I also agree @KimTriesRNY that just because someone is a normal weight doesn't mean they have good eating habits or active lifestyle. I do totally get what you are saying though. It gets harder to date the more criteria you have. I'm in that same boat, although my criteria are different.

Currently watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu ... no food triggers!

Oh no, you were one of those people with the bright phone in the dark theater!

I think it is very misleading for you to state your labs were in normal range, and to then conclude that the patches are working. On other threads I pointed out that your labs didn't test for most vitamin and mineral levels. And that 3 or even 6 month labs are not conclusive in any way, as our body has the ability to store many vitamins and minerals both short and long term.