Swanton_Bomb

It think it would be small for a salad plate, but you probably can fit your meal on a saucer. Maybe they make bigger ones. Or perhaps try a heating pad?

I bought a mug warmer, it is good for mugs and small saucers of food.

I'm 44 and my losses have been amazing, nearly 30lbs. in 7 weeks (for someone my height this is incredible), plus 20 from the pre-op diet, so it can work on someone your age. I also have PCOS and hyperinsulinemia, so even the metabolically challenged can benefit. Nausea and vomiting are not the norm. I occasionally have an unsettled stomach when I eat a little too much, but nausea is infrequent and brief (a few minutes after my vitamins) and I haven't had vomiting. It isn't easy, not at all, but the recovery has been far better than I expected. I suspect that he is afraid or maybe a little jealous.

I'm a bariatric baby, but I love this comment. No one becomes morbidly obese and qualifies for weight loss surgery unless they have a problem with food except for the rare person with a medical issue that can only be solved with severe calorie restriction (I have PCOS and depression but I know that is responsible for only part of my weight gain, not all or even most of it). It bugs me to see how quickly people forget their pre-surgery life and become judgemental. There are people on this thread questioning this man's mental health because he ate a small amount of protein. He didn't eat an entire cake or a gallon of ice cream.

It sounds like mostly hard work and retraining habits, with a little bit of of a hormonal/chemical "re-set". Whatever it is, you have done a frickin' FANTASTIC job and I am inspired by your progress!

I had that for about 2-3 weeks. I think it is part of ketosis. I get it rarely now. It won't last.

I think if you have a few and they are spaced far apart they are probably lipomas, but if your fat feels like tons of marbles, it is likely changes as you lose fat. I have noticed this during weight loss attempts in the past and have noticed it much more strongly now.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149010273&page=1

It is typical with weight loss to feel marbles or ropey bits under the skin during fat loss. It's a good sign. I have never heard of those fatty bits hurting though.

Thanks so much for posting your sample day, that really helps a lot. I'm going to try the parm chips, that seems like a ton of protein for that amount of food.

I’m wasting so much food and money these days because I am trying new things and sometimes I just hate it too much to choke it down, plus packages are so big! The other day I fed some very expensive scallops to the dog because they tasted funny to me...my husband said they were delicious and tasted just the way they always have when I have made them. I wound up eating string cheese for dinner instead! I think I’m going to stick to shrimp, rotisserie chicken and eggs to avoid wasting more food, since I still like those things. The thing I like most is multi grain toast with peanut butter...allowed on my plan but not terribly high in protein. I’m going to try the 14 gram P28 bread and see how that goes. So strange. I like veggies than I used to, especially spinach, but tummy real estate is precious and needs to be used for protein now. Any tips?

I had a smooth recovery and I have had fantastic losses so far, but I am struggling so much with fluid and protein. I have a 30 gram shake a day but I am having trouble fitting in the rest of my protein. Today I made a chicken sausage for dinner and could only eat half, and that was forcing myself. Veggies are out of the question because I just don’t have room. I felt like I turned a corner this week with how much I could sip at a time but water is still tough. When can I expect protein and water to be a little easier? It seems like when I do well with fluid I skimp in protein and vice versa. I follow the 30 minute rule but often I feel like it needs to be closer to an hour after eating before I can have water comfortably.

7 weeks out as of today, and 27lb.s down. Combined with the pre-op weight loss, that is 47lbs.! I am beyond thrilled and I wish I had done this a long time ago.

I'm a teacher. I took 2 weeks. I might have been able to manage with one, but it would have been very hard. The pain was mostly gone after a week but I was tired and didn't really feel myself. Teachers are always on their feet and the days are long. Take 2 weeks if you can. Don't even consider going back with less than a week off.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and mom for this very reason, and I have never discussed dieting with others. People get evangelical about keto or Paleo or vegan or whatever they happen to be into. The best diet is the one that you can stick to, the one that works for your personality, tastes, lifestyle and body chemistry, and there is no one-size-fits-all.

My surgeon said no carbonation. Some surgeons allow it. My surgeon was not particularly strict (no liver shrink diet, yogurt and cottage cheese allowed after 5 days) but he's old school about carbonation. I was addicted to regular sugared soda and I am terrified that even a sip of diet or seltzer will start crazy cravings. That is the only food or beverage that I really feel I can absolutely never have again, ever.

Anything that the Bariatric Pal store carries that you recommend? I am early out so I need to supplement with protein products in order to reach my 60 grams. I have been cleared for all foods except beef, lobster and pork, so I can handle any textures really.

I think it is terribly rude to ask someone how much they have lost, even if they are close family.

Honestly I find that the ricotta bake is as satisfying as lasagna. The noodles don't really add much, and when you are able to add meat, add some lean ground beef or Italian turkey sausage and you probably won't miss the pasta at all.

Christmas Eve was filled with all of my absolute favorites, so that was tough. I had my usual protein packed breakfast and lunch, then ate teensy bits of the things I wanted, including a mini 2 bite eclair. Part of me wished I could shovel in the pasta and bread and pastries but I was so very grateful and relieved that I could not. I felt awful and guilty but then I tracked what I ate and it wasn't bad at all. Christmas day was easier because while I enjoyed the dinner served, it wasn't too carb heavy and it wasn't unusually tempting. I had my usual breakfast, ate three leftover shrimp for lunch, then for dinner I had tiny bites of the protein only and a small butter cookie and I didn't feel deprived. Today I was extra strict, with cottage cheese for lunch to make up for lost protein and to keep the calories low.

I was constantly told to lose weight by doctors but WLS was never suggested. I should have had the surgery 10-15 years ago, and the stigma absolutely pushed me away from it. I was ashamed that I couldn't do it on my own I guess...and yet I didn't think a bit less of anyone else who had it. I am only 7 weeks out but I can already tell that I made the right decision and I wish I would have done it sooner instead of spending my youth obese, unhealthy and unhappy. I missed out on so many things because of my obesity. I don't see this changing in the near future, at least not in the United States. People are extremely judgemental and have a punitive attitude when it comes to medical intervention. You see that attitude not only toward obesity but also addiction, pain management and mental illness. I get enraged every time I see someone post something on social media about "You don't need antidepressants, you need running shoes." People think if they just eat enough kale and do enough crossfit that there is no need for a flu shot. People are even judgemental when it comes to cancer! I am all for natural remedies when possible but I am incredibly grateful to live in an age of modern medical interventions and I will absolutely use any tools I can to make myself healthier and happier.

Oh goodness, I hadn't realized you were pre-op. That is so much harder. If you can do this, you can do anything!

I think it is totally normal to be bummed that you can't enjoy those delicious favorites, especially if you are on liquids and are drinking a carton of RTD nastiness and can't even have solids. It didn't keep them from making the right decision and having the surgery at this especially difficult time of the year, and they aren't disregarding their plan to indulge. They just feel a little crappy, and that's ok.

You look amazing, and so much younger! You must be so proud of your hard work.