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Does weight loss usually plateau at some point?
desert19 replied to Iowa_summergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will probably have several plateaus as you lose your weight. I had 2 or 3 that would halt the weight loss for 4-5 weeks then it would start going down again. As I got close to goal I worried that I wouldn't be able to stop the weight loss. I went right past my goal and kept losing, unintentionally. However, my body eventually stopped where it wanted to be without many eating changes on my part. Even gained back a few pounds. Now I have to be careful of what I put in my mouth or I will gain. Don't sweat it, your body will decide what it's set point is, just keep eating healthy and getting lots of Protein. -
are there any indian vegeterians here?
komi31 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am from India and I want to learn how to people get enough protien once they stop taking protien shakes ... I know people do eat lot of lentils ( daal) and paneer in their diet .. wat r other options ? -
Tomorrows the big day.
fashionstylist replied to ricangurl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Amy I'm feeling good so far. Just a Lil tired ... Starting my Vitamins and Protein to start to fuel my body. I am experiencing gas pains but not extreme . I'm walking walking ... -
I hear ya! At first it was really hard to cook tasty things for son and husband. But once the weight started coming off I realized I'd rather not eat the same things as my family than not be able to enjoy family adventures because of my weight. What I also did is buy a pretty tablecloth, a pretty vase and pretty wine glasses. Then I drink my protein drink out of a nice glass and sit with my family at a beautiful table and make chit chat. You will survive this. Good luck!
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I'm a little over a month out and have been having SEVERE migraines since I started the solid food stage. I know I'm having a hard time getting in my protein, but has anyone else been suffering with this?
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Eating plan help!
ShrinkingPeach replied to alyssaajoan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can google meal plans for after bariatric surgery. Put together your own plan staying high Protein and low carb. It shouldn't be very hard to do. -
Surgery Tomorrow! 3/21 Scared!
tdguill replied to dand_75's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try and relax. I had my sleeve done on Monday and everything went fine. I had alot of pain but once I was given the pain medication, I was ok. I came home yesterday afternoon. THe pain is much better than when I was in the hospital. I havent had too much nausea. I almost have 35 grams of protein in me and the day is still young. Just do what your doctor says to do and you should be fine. -
I work in an office environment and there is always food and everyone is always wanting to eat out. This is what I have done. I have scouted out all the local restaurants in our area and reviewed their menu's and look for lap band friendly food. Grilled protein and veggies (I get tired of salads and they do not always go down well) I really concentrate on the appetizer chooses, you can almost always find something on there that you can adapt to lap band eating. Or I will order a grilled chicken sandwich or a burger and not eat the bun. I have tried to tell them to leave the bun in the kitchen but that just seems to confuse them, I hate to waste food. I try to look at the kids menu's but most of their stuff is fried and me and batter dip foods do not always get along and the breading just takes up space for my precious protein. Eating out is harder but it can be done, you just need to remember our rules and pick healthy choices. If you order a full serving meal, ask for a to-go box when they bring the meal and take your portion and place in the box. I usually never take the box with unless I know it is something that will keep at the office, heat up well for the family etc. If nothing looks band friendly on the menu, order a cup of soup and drink a protein shake when you get back to the office. I look at lunch out with the gang more of a social event and less about eating.
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Just got sleeved on Thursday, October 31st
rktarver posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Elliot everyone, Just got sleeve two days ago. Having a difficult time getting Water and Protein in. Any advice? -
I was sleeved on 12/12/14 and have done really well with my program. I still have a protein drink for breakfast every morning. Here is my issue & I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing or did experience this. I will think in my head something sounds so good...a few weeks ago it was a chipotle bowl (no rice) I was on the treadmill thinking how good it sounded, after the gym I went there got the bowl, went home had a bite & it wasn't nearly as good as it was in my mind. (It was dinner for the week and I still threw quite a bit away) tonight I thought sloppy joes sounded good & I found these potatoes that were a weight watchers recipe that sounded good...got home from work made the sloppy joes and potatoes, had 2 bites and it just didn't taste good at all. Has this happened to anyone else? I'd rather eat protein drinks & a Greek yogurt because my head is playing so many games with me .
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Stuck in a hotel for 5 nights, what would you bring for meals?
TakingABreak replied to YandereAngel's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
The tuna packets that come in the foil packaging. They don't require fridge rated , and some have 11+grams of protein . Premade protein shakes don't have to be cold. There are some protein "snack" packs that are really good. I usually omit the crackers that come with. -
Feeling Yucky On First Day Of Pre-Op Diet
donna12 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here it is 8:40 pm and this is what I've had all day today. 2 protein shakes, 16 oz of water, 1 cup of broth and one sugar free jello. Now I am nauseated, have a really bad headache, I'm weak and cannot stomach my last protein shake. I know I dindn't get my water in and that is because I was on the road traveling. Hope the next 13 days don't feel like this. -
Just letting everyone know a trick I found out about! If you want a carbonated drink, put it in the blender and it will get out the carbonation so you can drink it. Of course, it is not exactly the same, but every now and then it is nice. You can mix it w/ a Vanilla protein shake and make a float.
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I'm doing mashed potatoes tonight with yogurt butter and skim milk. I'm excited about that. First eating my protein so just expecting to be able to have a few mashed potato bites.
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I was so excited when I started soft foods...if I had to drink one more protein shake I was gonna scream! Congrats on your progress so far!
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Liquid Diet And Fading Hunger
apricot1119 replied to apricot1119's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know. Solid protein would be nice. I have the "should have been predictable" issue of liquid in, liquid out. -
2 week pre-op diet
Faithoftheheart replied to Karlnjax's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start mine tomorrow. I am allowed 3 protein shakes a day and a fourth in the evening if I really need it. I am also allowed 64 ounces of clear liquids in addition to the protein shakes. Included with the clear liquids are sugar free popsicles and sugar free jello as well as low sodium broth. I hear this is one of the toughest part of the process but I am determined to get through this. I see that quite a few people are allowed a small low calorie dinner such as a lean cuisine once a day but my doctor doesn't allow that. Some people are also allowed to add fruit and peanut butter to their shakes but we are not. We are allowed to mix our shakes with skim milk. -
That sounds great, in fact. I get egg foo young, no rice and sauce on the side. The rice is all carbs and a slider food. In fact I could have a meal of just rice and gravy, but there's almost no Protein in that. Just fat and carbs. So I have the patty and just dip enough of the gravy over it to get the taste. Italian food I once ordered stuffed shells, scooped the filling out and tossed the shells.
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My Dr said NO mashed potatoes for soft foods, anyone elses' say this?
Bratty_Nicole replied to a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If you are on the soft foods now then you need to eat 75% protein to 25% complex carbs. It should be GOOD carbs though like brocolli, cauliflower, apple, strawberries, basically any soft veggie or fruit (besides potatoes, breads, cookies, cakes, etc...). Glad to know your surgery went well. -
I have never written before, but have read through many of the posts. I was banded on July 21st and weight loss has been elusive. I lost about 15 lbs on the liver shrinking diet and then nothing until last week. Last week I lost 7 lbs, but this week the scale is either slowly going up or staying the same. I usually have a Protein shake for Breakfast and a Protein Bar for lunch and then try some type of meat for dinner. I had my first fill last week of 3 cc's. I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but I feel like something isn't working. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
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Has anyone heard of Pro Nos .....
Skinny_Jill replied to swstacey1977's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I looked it up on the internet and it is for body builders. It has 290 calories per serving for the vanilla and 387 for chocolate. It has 42 grams of protein which is a lot. It seems high in calories to me. I use Unjury and it has 100 calories for 20 grams of protein. -
Life has gotten in the way the last 2 months. I was unable to take care of me the way I was supposed. Not exercising, not enough Protein all sorts of things. I gained 8lbs. Now 3 weeks ago I was sitting here crying feeling like a failure. I'm back on track in the last 3 weeks. walking 3 miles a day, getting my protein and Water. I have lost those 8lbs. I haven't had a fill in two months.I go for one tomorrow. There will be no great loss, but no gain and I realized I'm good with that. I can't beat myself up for no being able to take care of myself (I was the primary care giver for my MIL the last 3 months and she passed a month ago). I've lost 60lbs since surgery in November. One hundred total since last May. When I think of it that way I'm pretty proud of how far I have come in the last year. So now onto the NSV. I can ride my bike without the seat hurting my rearend. Pretty happy about that. I haven't been able to do that in about 3 years. So all in all a good week for me. Thanks for listening.
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no weight lost the first week
MegInNOLA replied to jennifer6791's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jennifer, after surgery I weighed a LOT more than before, thanks to all the fluids they pumped in during my stay at the hospital. Give your body some time to adjust. Keep following your doctor's eating plan. The weight will come off. I think you're doing great if you're getting in most of your protein and water--the first week after surgery, I could barely get 8 ounces of water in, and that took some serious effort! Just hang in there. :-) -
Full Liquids ..
atcgoddess1 replied to americas_suiteheart's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes I think it's normal. And really good that you are getting that much in. I find the more I meet my liquid and protein goals the more I lose. My nutrionist listed Campbells healthy request vegetable soup blended until smooth as a whole liquid, tomato juice or V8. How long do you have til you can transition to the pureed diet? -
Pre Op diet weight loss amount?
LoggedOutForGood replied to mishi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@GBLady41 That sounds pretty similar to what I'm doing, too! I do 4 Protein shakes a day and then I have a list of approved vegetables. My menu is usually like this: Breakfast: Protein shake Mid-Morning Snack: 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce Lunch: Protein Shake Mid-Afternoon Snack: SF pudding or Jell-O Dinner: Protein Shake, 1/2 cup of low sodium approved Soup Before Bed Snack: Protein Shake And then if I want to have a veggie at any time (i've been sticking to cucumbers, broccoli and green Beans mostly..maybe salad here and there) I can, as I can eat those freely. I can also allow myself a SF popsicle if I want to, but I really dislike the taste of them. And obviously, I drink a ton of water!! I got some SF Water flavoring from Target (their Market Pantry brand) and really like it! Sounds like you're on a similar path as me! Good luck on your journey!! xo
