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Have fun!!!
If you can't sharesies with someone, then I still do this today:
Order from the "add on Protein menu". LOL. Like you know, if someone orders a steak, or an entree you can "Add 4 shrimp for $4.50, or Add chicken for $3.50" That way, you can steal a couple bites of veg and or salad from someone's plate and have a perfect size protein to work on. I also will add sliced avocado on the side. Just cuz I love my avocado. And it works at almost every restaurant so far! No explanations necessary. I keep my bread plate (since I don't eat bread) and just eat off of it.
I do this more often than any other thing. That way the leftovers are manageable and are just plain protein that will go with anything. I like it way better than ordering an appetizer. Apps are too greasy for me and are too calorie dense in my way of thinking.

Thanks for all the ideas. I think I'm going to the add on grilled shrimp skewer. It comes with 5 shrimp. I totally eyed the salmon, but we went to costco today and are having family over, so I bought the fresh salmon.
I will let you know how it goes. 🤗

I'm so worried. Going out for the first time in a couple hours with family.
I can not eat a lot, so I'm worried how I will do.
Any suggestions? We as re going to Apple Bees and I'm goin to check the menu in just a few minutes. Not sure if I should just ask to share with someone, like my husband or daughter?
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Thank you for replying
they gave me gaviscon it worked a treat
not had heartburn since
I’m home and doing well
sip sip sipping

After you get out they pepcid complete, it has a numbing agent. You can take 2 a day, but it doesn't last forever, but should give you some relief. Best wishes!

I'm not sure if you have had post labs, but it might explain further your fatigue.
I went to the Dr because I was so fatigued and they gave me a B12 shot and I was 100% better by the second day. I worked for 6 hours doing yardwork and planting. Mayne it was a placebo effect, but I don't think so.
I'm going next week and am inquiring about it again.
Good luck!

The first few months I pretty much just ate shrimp cocktail every time I went out to dinner.

I did end up eating out, but it was a spur of the moment thing, and I wasn't hungry. My husband was and ordered a Reuben. I had a bite of his corned beef, but just the meat, no bread or dressing. He still owes me a meal, lol. I most definitely was a cheap date that day. LOL Preplanning is the key. Check out the menu ahead of time, and plan what you can eat. Ask for a take out box with your meal and put what is more than you should/can eat in there before you even start to eat. Have a great time!!

I'm wondering if you went out for the first time. I'm going tomorrow night and I'm worried. I'm five weeks and 4 days tomorrow🤞

Yum. Thanks for posting!

Can I ask what app you use? Do you use the measure method or weigh your food? I definitely thi I I should do one if the other, as it will keep me from eye balling and over eating.
I weight a little more today than I did a week ago. I'm stumped because I certainly am not over eating. The only thing I can think is I was dehydrated and seem to be getting enough Fluid now.
I am probably getting 1/2 cup or so. Yesterday I ate 5 shrnipnand 2 pieces of slushie and I thought I was going to die.
Thanks for posting this & I know it takes time out of your day so I really appreciate it.

These bars taste great. Even the ones I don't prefer still taste good. https://builtbar.com/
As for the 1 cup, that is a recommendation for serving size. If you can't finish it leave it. Take cues from your body when full, I know i'm reaching fullness when I get a sniffle in my nose, strangest thing but it works for me. 👍

For Breakfast I have either eggs or yogurt.
lunch is often a P3 and raw veggies.
I have a Quest bar for an afternoon snack - thats when hunger comes roaring in and the chocolate in the quest bar helps tame the beast.
Then for dinner its lean meat and veggies and sometimes a small high fiber/high Protein tortilla. (Right now for dinners I'm working through some shredded pork roast I made last weekend - yum!)

I'M ALMOST FOUR YEARS OUT.ENJOY IT AND TRY TO GET YOUR Water, PROTEIN AND TAKE YOUR VITAMINS.YOU WILL BE ABLE TO EAT MORE.

Try Quest for Protein bars! They even have protein Cookies that I warm up for 10 seconds...so good!!! Quest protein products are amazing

Yes, I gained 8 pounds. He made me do a one week pre-op diet.

I know the feeling. I was scared too. I could eat this whole meal easily in one sitting. Today that would be 5 meals. No kidding. But, you will be so full and eventually you get used to it.
Congrats on your upcoming surgery!

I wanna be you when I grow up - or at least in four more weeks. Today is so much better than last week.

This is so good to know! I was beginning to feel like I'd made a mistake. I am exactly one week post-op today and it's a lot better. Thanks for responding!

I'm 5 weeks post-op and had a hiatal hernia repair. I had the same pain. Incan now drink normally and can even chug a bit. No more pain!

Surgery sleeve: cw is all over the place, but was 292. I was not able to get enough Fluid in, but am reaching a normal amount now. I weighed 292.4 the other day, but today this morning weighed 295😢
I'm very nervous I'm not going to lose more weight, I'm not sure why because I really can't eat that much, but there is a grazing factor, so I'm being conscious of this.
I'd like to lose to 280 this month and try to do some walking with my dog this month.
Thank you for this challenge!

Surgery sleeve: cw is all over the place, but was 292. I was not able to get enough Fluid in, but am reaching a normal amount now. I weighed 292.4 the other day, but today this morning weighed 295😢
I'm very nervous I'm not going to lose more weight, I'm not sure why because I really can't eat that much, but there is a grazing factor, so I'm being conscious of this.
I'd like to lose to 280 this month and try to do some walking with my dog this month.
Thank you for this challenge!

C’mon April, bring it ON
Challenge starting weight 259
Sleeve / post op - losing

Goal: Lose 8 lbs this month

I’m proud that I’m still chugging along and feel better than I have in years!!

Surgery sleeve: cw is all over the place, but was 292. I was not able to get enough Fluid in, but am reaching a normal amount now. I weighed 292.4 the other day, but today this morning weighed 295😢
I'm very nervous I'm not going to lose more weight, I'm not sure why because I really can't eat that much, but there is a grazing factor, so I'm being conscious of this.
I'd like to lose to 280 this month and try to do some walking with my dog this month.
Thank you for this challenge!

My nutritionist told me the chocolate fairlife is a good protein source. 12 oz is 19g and qualifies for my program. It has to have 20g and under 200 calories, which it is 190. However, I prefer to drink it plain. I have never liked sweet beverages, weird I know. I prefer to eat my calories lol