chad2rad

Great news congrats! Great walking weather here in north Florida too.

Remember that small changes really do make a difference. Healthy eating is simply the result of all the positive decisions you make. Michelle May, M.D. www.AmIHungry.com

A great pair of designer faded jeans ... Not the old guy kind or casual male brand. I am only 46. a new swimming suit that I can walk around on the beach without a t shirt on. If we are getting some sun, I can stand up from my beach chair without immediately getting self conscious of others. Actually I know I won't be "perfect" at goal unless I get plastic surgery, but to be comfortable in my own skin again is exciting to look forward to.

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Your thread really hits home with me. I am one month post op. I have a fear of gaining in the end or that I will miss that opportunity to loose all I can in the beginning. Sometimes I just have a general fear of failing. Argh! At times like this I just have to shake it off, get active, go for a walk or workout. I am the co-captain of this ship. I am alert, smart and ready to fight for a better life. I have to ignore those old negative tapes. If I start listening again and realize it.... Forgive myself and move on. Finally as a man of faith, I know God is in charge and wants the best for me. I surrender what I need to and trust Him. You are worth it my friend! With u on the journey. Time for a walk now....

Everything I have tried has gone down fine. It kind of scares me at times. I am hungry in two hours after a premier protien rtd shake. So I have plan and space my day out.

Whatever I decide to do with my food and activity choices has to be substainable over the long run. The first year, six months is a gift. I don't want to be injured and then be unable to workout. I hope to choose well each day, and quick to forgive if I mess up. I think one month out now I am feeling better and time to kick it up a notch. Thanks for the reminder.

Following surgery, patients will need to follow a liquid diet for about two weeks while the body heals. The diet will slowly progress from soft to solid foods. At about 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, most patients will usually be able to eat a regular solid diet. During the first 1 to 2 years after surgery, when most weight loss is expected to occur, the diet is limited to 600 to 800 calories a day. Once goal weight is achieved, most patients are able to eat about 1000 to 1200 calories a day. WLSHelp.com

Great replies, so glad you guys are in my life. Did some online research on my phone on found 600 to 800 calories with 60 grams of protien when in weight loss mode on solid food on medical websites. If I eat less than 800 my energy starts to go. I think I can can make good choices with 800. Don't want to eat something only because it is really lo cal if I don't like the taste. On MFP I am chad2rad, too.

I am using MFP a lot these days a lot now. Great app. I am eating less than 800 daily calories as a goal at 1 month post op. Am I on track? Do I use the calorie burned exercise credits if I am hungry or just ignore them and stay less than 800 no matter what. I do miss loosing the one pound a day this week. Thanks

When someone yells, "SHARTS!"

Beef jerky makes me smile.

Thank you for understanding. He really pissed me off.

Sometimes, "I want food" really means, "I want love," "I want attention," "I want comfort," "I want rest," or "I want someone to listen to me." Michelle May, M.D. www.AmIHungry.com

I met with my surgeon today and told him my weight loss a has slowed down this week. After a larger 25 lbs loss I think at week 3/4 this is okay. He told me me I should only eat 2 and at the most 3 times a day and nothing in between. Seemed to radical to me, not sure I want to do that. I understand grazing is bad. But geez. What are your thoughts. I am hungry or eating something every couple hrs now. I want to fuel my metabolism and exercise. I am walking.

don't always have time to make something ahead of time for lunch when I head out the door for work. . Wondering what frozen meals you like best. Especially if they are lower carb and decent protien? Smart ones, healthy choice, kashi, lean cuisine?

So far the 200 calorie bars have not caused me to stall. I don't want to eat so low calorie I kill my metabolism later. This is now a life long process. And I have never only eaten 800 to 1000 daily calories in my life. Ha!

I am a big fan of pure protien bars. They have 20 grams of protien or greater. I try to stick to non carb veggies and meat the rest of the day. My Nut does not believe in just eating protien first. Wants me to put a variety on my plate and eat around the plate. IE a protien and veggie or carb together. She says ill have good success if I keep it more balanced. The pure protien bars have not caused me to crave other carbs. Just started regular food last couple of days tho. The bars really fill me up.

Take a new walking or hiking trail and explore. Clean out your garage, attic or anything that was too taxing pre op. Crank up the music at home and dance like no one is watching. Discover a new hobby or skill you have always been afraid to try. Read a book about someone who has experienced great life success and be inspired. Join a small group, church, community group and make a difference in someone else's life.