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Thanks for sharing Jazzy! I thought I was the only one who felt like I was eating more then most ppl. I know we are all different, but man has it been quite the mind game with food. Congratulations on being almost out of the 300s.

On 05/06/2021 at 06:37, HeatherE said:

Thanks for your post. I can relate.

According to the nutrition plan I received, I get one ounce (mass, not weight) of Protein and 1-2 tablespoons of vegetables 3x a day. The surgeon said I can up it to 5x a day. That was fine initially, but 6 weeks out, I’m having more like 1.5-2 ounces of Protein (maybe more). A one ounce medicine cup of chicken seems like almost nothing. I also had two turkey sausage links for a meal. Is that more than one ounce?

in order to get in my protein and carb goals I have to have a protein shake(s) and I’m supposed to have Gatorade or coconut Water for the carbs. I would rather eat than drink my protein/carbs/calories. This week I didn’t get my carb goals. I asked if I could have a few whole grain pretzel goldfish rather than Gatorade or coconut Water, but I got a big no, I thought it may be ok since it is very similar in calories and carbs to the drinks.

What does everyone else do for carbs? Is anyone else allowed fruit or grains six weeks out? What is your suggested quantity of food?

I know my bariatric practice is stricter than most. I considered another plan that was different, but I preferred this surgeon. Meeting with a bariatric dietician from another practice tomorrow to get her advice.

I don’t want to stretch my pouch, like you said, but I don’t know that this is sustainable for the long term. Other bariatric plans allow small quantities of fruit/grains after protein and vegetables and the patients are successful,

Also, I’m usually ok without liquids when I eat, but when it’s super hot out and I’m walking or at my son’s soccer game, I sometimes find myself counting the minutes until I can rehydrate.

Sorry for the long email. Appreciate everyone’s thoughts on this.

I am glad to know I am not alone when it comes to fear of stretching.
My diet allows for fruit and vegetables. I am on the soft stage right now, so fruit with no skin and veggies need to be cooked. I can have raw veggies at three months. I am required to have three meals a day with 1/2 a cup of fruits or vegetables and 2-3 oz of a protein. I though my program was strict compared to some, but it sounds like yours is stricter. I use a scale to measure most my meals when I am home. It makes it easier and helps when I meal prep.

It’s quite crazy to have to wait to drink fluids. I live in Arizona and it’s hot already. So throughout the day I feel like I am constantly counting down until I can drink something.

On 05/04/2021 at 08:37, njlimmer said:

Hi All! My 2 month surgiversary was yesterday and I'm down 31 lbs since surgery and 77lbs since October when I started the process. So far everything has been going very well, and I'm feeling great!! I've had a stall already so that was mentally challenging, but I'm trusting the process and just moving forward with figuring out my new eating life and attitude. Hope everyone is doing well!

Congrats! That’s exciting 31 lbs is awesome! I too just hit my two month mark. I feel like I had a stall already and mentally it can be exhausting. Sometimes I feel like I am not losing the right amount, but I know that is not the case. Like you said we have to trust the process. Thanks for sharing!

Does anyone ever feel like they over eat? I know I am eating small portions, but sometimes I feel like I am going to stretch my stomach. I still have trouble not wanting liquids with my meal. I am getting better at setting a timer after eating to have liquids, but struggling still.

Did it for a couple of reasons. I considered it multiple times, but was always a bit afraid, but after some health concerns I knew this was the next route. 

53 minutes ago, ThanaK said:

I’ve noticed a lot of focus on comparing of weight loss on this forum. In a recent follow up appointment with my clinic, I asked if I’m losing what is expected. She said that they never comment about the amount loss but only that you are losing. It makes sense since all of us are at different starting points and at different BMIs.
Also, I wouldn’t recommend weighing yourself everyday. Pick a day and time and weigh yourself once a week. You don’t want to obsess with the number on the scale. You should focus more on how you feel each day.

I learned this the hard way after surgery, I wanted to weight myself everyday thinking there would be a big change. I learned to do it once or twice a month to keep me sane. My doctor told me at my last visit I was losing the normal amount even if it doesn’t seem like it and he said the numbers on the scale are just that and to be proud of the inches we lose along the way.

50 minutes ago, RobinRN said:

I understand exactly! 4 weeks post op for me.

It’s hard even after you research everything. Lol

2 hours ago, CJGonz said:

I’m a sleep 3/11/2021! I, too, agree it was quite tough. I wasn’t able to take pills and my Iron and potassium dropped slightly. I have a long complicated surgery, but I believe I am doing better. I am not doing the best at keeping up with what I’m taking in at the moment as I got off track with my Vitamins being low and some Fluid on my lungs. I feel fine, but really have to start back my routine to count! I am loosing slowly. Good luck.
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2 hours ago, CJGonz said:

I’m a sleep 3/11/2021! I, too, agree it was quite tough. I wasn’t able to take pills and my Iron and potassium dropped slightly. I have a long complicated surgery, but I believe I am doing better. I am not doing the best at keeping up with what I’m taking in at the moment as I got off track with my Vitamins being low and some Fluid on my lungs. I feel fine, but really have to start back my routine to count! I am loosing slowly. Good luck.
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I am wishing you all the best with everything. Sounds like things got pretty tough.

Same with the pills, in the beginning they had to be crushed which was harder. Now I struggle to keep up with the Vitamins. Some days I just forget. I too am loosing slowly, how do you deal with it? I know it’s normal but it can be discouraging.

3 hours ago, ruthpets said:

I'm a 3/15/21 VSG!

I am 3/2/21 VSG and hiatal hernia repair.

17 hours ago, Hop_Scotch said:

There is a big March 2021 thread on the go at the moment, you will find many people who are at the same stage as yourself.

Thank you for this. I am new to this site and didn’t know how to navigate it too well.

17 hours ago, Vanessa Kiro said:

Hey. Haven’t gotten mine yet. Can you please share your ups and downs? I hen you can. Thank you

Hi there,

I had my surgery on 3/02/2021 along with the sleeve I had a hiatal hernia repair. In the hospital of course I had pain, the air was the most uncomfortable part of it all. I was sure to walk around my room as much as possible. Once I was home I was fine until like a week later I started to want the old foods I used to have and at this point I was on puréed foods. So pudding textures. It was harder mentally then I anticipated. I think I assumed I wouldn’t want those food anymore, not the case. I struggled with the scale not showing the numbers I though as well. My doctor said I was right on track, but I think we want things to move faster then they do. Eating wise during the first month and half was hard for me I got sick a lot with most foods and even Water made me nauseous. This has all passed but at the time the doctor told me to change the temperature of my drinks and it helped. My biggest hurtle at the moment is my body is changing, even if the numbers aren’t showing it, you lose inches and my skin has changed.

Hi there,

I had the gastric sleeve in March of this year 2021. I am about two months out. Things have were not as easy as anticipated in the beginning, but things are getting back to normal. I am just looking to talk to others going through the same thing. I feel like I am in an odd spot physically and mentally. Any advice is welcomed.