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6 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

You look amazing!! 😃

Thank you love!

@Bastian I'm 3 months(August 27th) out & only can get in between 350-500 calories a day. I can barely complete a meal & it still takes me 30-40 minutes to eat a 5.3oz yogurt. My dietitian told me that this calorie amount is fine but try to get in as much Protein dense foods as possible & keep my liquid intake close to or at 64 ozs. When I get full - STOP EATING! She said this is the crucial stage for my new pouch & over eating is not good therefore trying to get in 800-900 calories is not the goal she wants for me right now. So I am listening to my body, eating high quality protein meals and getting in the Water.< a class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image" href="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2019_12/20191211_090713.jpg.1790c94141916669d23315d38bc25cde.jpg" data-fileid="97296" rel=""> Start Weight(SW) - 215 Surgery Weight(SW) - 198 Current Weight(CW) - 165 Goal Weight(GW) - 145

1 hour ago, Tonya L said:

Hello, I had surgery on August 12th. I'm currently 50 lbs dwn but I need quick lunch ideas. I'm an engineer and my work schedule is crazy working in plants. I've started eating Peanut Butter and bananas but it's making my blood sugar rise. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Great job!!! I catch these high Protein tuna meals on sale and STACK UP!! 21& up grams of protein - YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT plus they are already per seasoned and ready to eat with a fork attached to lid!! Picture attached. BLESSINGS

Look at that waist! Take a few body guards with you Sis! IJS : )

All your hard work is paying off!! YOU GO GIRLLLLL! CONGRATS!

Thanks for sharing love!!! You did a PHENOMENAL job - Kudos to you determination & diligence ; )

CONGRATS!!!

I've lost 17 pounds since surgery August 27th ; )

BRAVO!!!

CONGRATS

3 hours ago, NJ Patty said:

I think any extra, empty calories are not really a part of healthy weight loss, even occasionally. People shouldn't go down the slippery slope of one drink a week doesn't impact it, so I'll keep adding more. Was just trying to make sure people are cautious.

True, if you can't control yourself. I was a weekend drinker but as soon as I started my first nutritional session I stopped cold turkey. It's not worth my health. I plan to have wine March 15th, my BIRTHDAY. So if anyone is a alcoholic or borderline - STAY AWAY. I do understand & respect your answer : )

3 hours ago, NYJenn said:

Do they others beside Cabernet? 14 months out and I do miss wine

They have all brands!

WHOOP-WHOOP!! YOU DID THAT - CONGRATS!

1 hour ago, Bianca S. said:

This morning I weighted myself for my 4weeks Post Op

If you saw my post about what was going on in week 3 you have most likely have read that I had gained 1.4lbs and then my weight wasn’t moving. glad to say today I had lost that 1.4lbs and an additional 1.2lbs making this weeks lost a total of 2.6lbs

I know I have only lost 22lbs in 4lbs and that’s amazing but I’m really excited to lose the next 48lbs to get to my first personal goal

Weight stats:
Starting HW: 270.6
PRE-Op diet starting weight: 268.3
Surgery weight: 266.8
WEEK 1: -11.6lbs
Week 2: -5.4lbs
Week 3: +1.4lbs
Week 4: -2.6lbs
Total: -22lbs

My personal Goals:
Goal 1: get down to 200lbs (48.6lbs to go 😊)
Goal 2: get down to 180lbs
Goal 3: get down to 160lbs
Goal 4: get down to 135lbs

NSVS:
• I can go in my closet and pick any 2xl clothing and it be fitting just right or lose, and some XL fit nicely
• I see the difference in my face and body

Other updates:
• Still have no appetite, still forcing myself to eat for fuel unless I go longer that 3 hours I do get this one feeling of emptiness
• I can tolerate Greek yogurt (texture throws me off but I don’t mind it), tuna, 4 shredded cheese blend or mozzarella/cheese sticks, mashed Beans, steamed zucchini and carrots (yay I been wanting veggies), Atkins French vanilla Protein Shakes, cottage cheese, reduced fat ritz crackers, scrambled eggs
• can’t tolerate chocolate flavored Atkins Protein Shake, I get sick with nausea
• my Water intake is improving, getting closer and closer to 64oz

So very happy to hear things are changing like the veterans says they would. No worries - you will accomplish all your set goals love! I have my 3 week follow up tomorrow. Can't eat a lot either. No interest in food - not complaining though. This is just a HUGE change for me but I'm eating & drinking every 2-3 hours as well. I had egg salad for lunch (only ate half) will try to eat other half in an hour or so. Sipping on my H2O - WE GOT THIS!

YESSSSSS! CONGRATS!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Those 6 weeks will go by soooo fast!! BRAVO to you for the 30 pounds lose already - AWESOMENESS! Keep us posted going forward. SO EXCITED FOR YOU ; )

Yes, I put in blender with a little broth but I can't eat really soupy, runny food unless it's Soup. I want the texture of eggs but I respect your advice. Probably why I cant eat much but it's smooth enough for me.

Went back and read my notes again. It says to make sure I'm eating 3 to 5 oz of Protein and drink at least 1.5 L (roughly 50 oz) per day. Slow baby steps for me but loving where I currently am : )

I started purees today. Couldn't eat but a few bits of ground/pureed chicken (10 grams Protein per 2oz), egg & broccoli this morning. I even divided the 2oz to .05oz. For lunch I decided to open one of my many infusion tuna (2.8oz -22 grams protein) containers that I primarily got for my lunch at work starting next week. Put a little greek yogurt in it - tuna already seasoned with lemon/thyme. As I was making it I was feeling (I'm not even hungry) but I put a little tuna & a little ground chicken measure from Breakfast in a plate. My nutritionist wants me to try to eat 2oz meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner. I have tons left! I will try to eat a little every 2 hours - 30 minutes after liquids. My before/after plate & left overs to try to comsume by end of day. One Protein Shake or fairlife milk will get me to 60 grams of protein for the day. P.S.: It was very flavorful & smooth ; )

@shanshan you are not alone love. I have learned to just get up & take my meds as I remember. I was told to set a timer. Once I start back to work, I will be somewhat back on schedule because I take my first chewable as soon as I get up (by my night stand). I have a bag of meds at work with a sticky listing times to take my next chewable right by my computer so I have to see it. I hope these suggestions help ; )

@GreenTealael you are so inspiring & very positive even during medical difficulties! You look amazing and ALWAYS post what we need to hear/see instead of what we think we need as newbies. I am very grateful you are so active on this site because you are a valuable vet member ; ) ENJOY YOUR TRIP LOVE!

Thank you so much for taking out time to school us on the overwhelming possibilities we have to be successful on this journey! Your words of encouragement mean so very much to us!! Thank you & CONGRATS!

29 minutes ago, NJ Patty said:

FitVine is great! I am 11 months out and I drink with no issues. Of course, it will slow down your progress. It can keep you from drinking sufficient Water, has a lot of sugar still and are empty calories.

Drinking should be an occasional activity and shouldn't be dranken enough to affect your weight loss progress.

You all look FABULOUS!!

17 hours ago, Bianca S. said:

Help
What are you eating on soft foods? I’m getting tired of
- tuna with a little mayo and a little cheese to up my Protein
- eggs
- cottage cheese
- thinly sliced deli meat turkey breast rolled with a reduced fat string cheese
- Atkins French vanilla Protein Shakes

Good morning,

I intend to try this ricotta bake recipe using high Protein crab meat Friday! The video was amazing - she put shrimp on top but I will leave that off for now. View attachment.