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Toast or crackers with meals
blizair09 replied to Carmencita!981's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat the same thing every day. (I am the kind of person that can do that, but I understand that everyone is not wired like that.) I eat 7 times per day, about 2 hours apart. I drink 32 oz of water after Meal 1, another 32 oz after Meal 2, and 16 oz after Meal 3. I also have 16 oz of PowerAde Zero after Meal 6, and 8 oz of water mixed with 8 oz of PowerAde Zero after Meal 7. The meals look like this: Meal 1: 1 scrambled egg with 2 oz grilled chicken breast Meal 2: 4 oz cottage cheese with 1 T of sugar-free strawberry preserves Meal 3: 1 string cheese, 5 ParmCrisps, and 2 oz grilled chicken breast Meal 4: 3 oz salmon with 1 oz green beans Meal 5: 2 oz hamburger steak (90% lean) with 1 oz green beans Meal 6: 3 oz grilled chicken breast with 1 oz green beans Meal 7: 4 oz cottage cheese with 1 T of sugar-free strawberry preserves I've been eating this way since I finished working through my food stages at about 2 months post-op. But, I kept my carbs below 20 grams even during the food stages. I stayed on liquids an extra week because I wouldn't eat the next stage's foods (ripe banana, cream of wheat, etc.), and I just avoided anything on my NUT's list that had carbs. It was tough, but it was the only way I knew that I could be successful. I hope this helps. -
Hi all, I'm new and about to get sleeve next week! Yay! I'm pretty active, can you tell me how long it took to get back into you workouts full strength after sleeve? Also, did you ever get your full strength back? I'm worried about my energy levels with so little calories. Tia!
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Yet another stall post :-(
McButterpants replied to LynRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 13 weeks and your weight loss is similar to mine - I consider myself a slow loser, but I've come to terms with that. Comparing yourself to others will lead to unhappiness/disappointment, so I've tried to stop. I am just coming off a 12 days stall...It sucks, but it is what it is. I can't control what my body does, I can only control what I put in my mouth and moving my body. I figure my body will catch up when it's ready. I actually increased my calories by 200-250 the past few days and, surprise, stall is over. I was getting 800-900 calories per day. It could be a coincidence, but this is the 2nd time it's happened. I call it "feeding the stall". I also take my measurements - it helped with this latest stall to know that in the last month I've lost another couple of inches on my hips. Measurements will tell you you're getting smaller when the scale isn't budging. You're doing great - keep working your plan and start that shred; exercise will do your mind wonders as well. You got this! -
Hello everyone just stopped in to share my progress 2 months out and feeling great I'm down 60lbs only 60lbs left to reach goal weight stalled a few times but I'm holding strong good luck to everyone on their journey Me last year & me today I love my new sleeve
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You go girl!! Enjoy your 5k! I bought a pair at Walmart a week or so ago
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Did I calculate this right?
Doreen0716 replied to teedsg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it can have that effect, i wanted off liquid so bad i lost track and went on next stage week early, so ive been 1 week early pretty much since week 2, im suppose to go to regular food on the 8th but i already eat soft foods like tuna and chicken salad and smooshy veggies , refried beans with cheese taco seasoning ,sourcream and avacado has been my saving grace Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app -
(insert) random food questions here
Mhy12784 replied to Mhy12784's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What's people's opinions on cucumbers postop? I know they're basically an empty food (and also very low calorie). But if I'm hitting all my numbers and getting plenty of protein, are cucumbers a decent filler food? I'm losing at a great rate (yes it's early I know) and I don't want to add too many calories, and would love a little texture and flavor to mix it up from my protein barrage My biggest concern is I'm only 4.5 weeks post op, and I don't know when it's appropriate to incorporate these suckers into my diet. Reading through old threads on here were really inconsistent with some people talking about eating them at 3 weeks and others 3 months, and others talking about how fun they are to digest -
Do you count vitamin calories?
SandyS replied to brown eyed gal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am three weeks out and I am lucky if I consume 300 calories per day. I feel satisfied with 200-300 calories. I don't count my vitamins either. It's amazing how different I feel about food now. It's like night and day! I had a stall during week two and didn't lose anything for 6 days. So far I have lost 27 pounds. -
At nine weeks, I believe you can transition to solid food. So at that time you can also transition from Protein shakes to Protein Bars. I generally use protein bars when I am on the go (because it is a little hard to carry around my blender with me). I like QuestBar (Coconut Cashew). Make sure the protein bars have low sugar. Concerning your protein shakes, if you haven't already begun this, it might be worth a try. I generally blend in a half a banana with my protein shakes. It makes it go down smoother. If
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Need some input. I'm 7weeks post and stay nauseated just about all the time, I've done well with the Protein and the Water but in the last week and half I'm having trouble tolerating it! I'm still using Protein shakes for most of my protein a an trying some sold foods that doesn't see to be a problem. Mornings seem to be the worst . Any help appreciated,thanks
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Fitbit or Samsung gear fit
Bari_KS replied to New&Improved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've got Fitbit Inspire HR. It has all functions of Fitbit Charge 3 but costs $50 less. It tracks everything you mentioned, including sleep. It shows texts messages, emails and notifications from my calendar. Doesn't play music. I read about it here on BP, bought 2 weeks ago and love it! -
7 weeks out Post-OP -- 70lbs down and I want more! Advice Needed
giggles232000 replied to rxkid2384's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes you dont want to lift heavy weights til 6-8 weeks, but you can do light weights and do your cardio, they say approx 4lbs a week is good, of course at first your going to lose faster, and you will also have times were you wont hardley lose at all, I am having that issue now I had mine done on 12/27/12 I am down 56lbs so far wish it was more hoping for a big lose here soon just keeping my figers crossed, plus it also depends on how big you are, -
7 weeks out Post-OP -- 70lbs down and I want more! Advice Needed
Debrry replied to rxkid2384's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 8 weeks out today and I've lost 12 pounds post-op... Your doing fantastic!! Keep up the good work!! -
Btw I haven't lost anything in 3 weeks but I'm not giving up
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What can I take for cough' cold, congestion?
revisedtosleeve posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm nearly three weeks post-op and I have gotten the nasty could, cough, and congestion that my two boys have had. I have not had a fill yet but did have a hiatal repair when I had my surgery. Everything was going good until now. I feel miserable from these "cold" symptoms. I bought a liquid Robitussen that isn't really working. I used to take Mucinex but don't know if I can still take that but in liquid form (did I mention I hate liquid medicines?). What do you take for these symptoms that works? What for the daytime when I have to work and what at nighttime when I don't have about drowsiness? I'm going out of town for Christmas so I need to be better before then. -
I month out... Appetite returns
stephenmarksarro posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One month out and finally onto solids. About 3 days after returning to work I noticed that my appetite returned and every 2 hours I feel hungry and keep feeling an urge to eat. I eat about 1/4-1/2 cup of food or purée and get filled (more solid the quicker) but I'm bummed that I'm constantly hungry, given that I got past mental hunger confusion around 2 weeks ago, and had no desire to eat just before returning to work I should mention that no matter how much Fluid I drink I was still thirsty I also returned to caffeine (not much, some) Food amount ... The same , I just feel hungry despite drinking more fluid Think it's the caffeine? The fact that my job has me walking and being super active ? I work in painting in a retirement home and walk constantly and for several minutes at a time throughout an 8 hour shift I prefer no appetite. Dare I say I miss the first few weeks?!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I month out... Appetite returns
jaxmom replied to stephenmarksarro's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm pretty sure a PPI is for blocking tummy acid. I think the other members are asking you because sometimes excess acid mimics hunger. Also, have you tried more dense Proteins? I'm almost 6 weeks out and I noticed that blended food slips right through (I thought my sleeve was too big) where dense Protein (chicken, beef) fills me up super quick. I hope you find what works, best of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Am I Doing Something Wrong?
chrissy2013 replied to Bjc1227's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery May 2. Lost 18 pounds so far. But now I'm able to eat a little more than I would think I should. Getting a full next week. I hope they can find that happy spot so I continue losing. I haven't weighed myself since Monday because I'm afraid I didn't lose anymore. It's definitely true what they say. The dr put the band around your stomach. Not your mouth and brain. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk -
My husband, children and I travel to the in-laws every Thanksgiving. I will only be three weeks postop on soft foods. I'm wondering should I be prepared to go grocery shopping or just take my food scale and purée machine for turkey and green Beans? I don't know why I'm so anxious about this. I'm sure family may notice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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At three months I was averaging about 1000 calories (that's where I am now, too, at 4 months). I can't remember where I was at 6 weeks, sorry. However, I was hitting my Protein. I had trouble with working out if I didn't have protein before I worked out and a snack after. I would get dizzy. My nutritionist and the exercise physiologist both said if you don't have time to eat properly yet have time to work out like a fiend, you're out of balance: 80% nutrition and 20% working out. So, are you hitting your protein and Fluid goals? That will make as much difference as the workout. Unless you're craving the workout. I'm working out about three times a week, doing cross-training/circuit type stuff (cardio and weights in the same workout) and have been doing OK with the weight loss. I'm sort of stalled now, but I'm not tracking my food and that's the bigger issue. Kathy
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Just a few pounds in the last week.
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trouble getting in liquids
zelmo replied to brutallyhonest's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try crushed ice....it helps to get your liquids in. One or two pieces instead of sipping...helped me get thru the first few weeks. I bought bags of crushed ice from my local Sonic Drive In. Having pains in the neck/back and shoulders...use a heating pad. I was told that the anesthesia would cause that discomfort and the heating pad would help with that. -
Post-op 1 week today! Questions....
Abry replied to brookiebaby81's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was the same way I lost a lot the first two weeks and yes I was able to drink freely and without any pain or to much restriction! I also thought that maybe my sleeve might be to big! but NO I feel the restiction now on soft foods after a couple of bites and yes my wieght stalled for a week and now it is coming off fast again I love the way I feel I have been so luck to not have complications!! I also felt the need for solids when on liquids but now I have to stop and make my self eat. My energy level is great and I have droped almost 3 pant sizes!! Keep up the good work!!!! -
Cruising while banded... and congratulate me on my one year bandiversary!
Paulax posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow, just came home from a wonderful cruise to Alaska. What a beautiful country! What a beautiful cruise! and What beautiful FOOD! Lol! Just wanted to report on my experiences. I am banded one year today, thank you, thankyouverymuch. I just got home from an Alaska cruise yesterday. I loved the company, I loved the countryside, I loved the food, or at least what I could eat of it. In my experience, travelling does cause my band to tighten. I am told that elevation changes shouldn't affect the band. But I hear that stress does, so if anything, that is what tightened me this past week. Was I bothered by the tiny amounts that I could fit into my little pouch? yes, sometimes I was. But I have to report that I tried a bit of everything that I wanted and have no regrets as to what I may have left behind on my plate. I WAS however THRILLED with my new size 12 pants from Ricki's, my whole wardrobe in fact. The feeling of not being embarrassed walking from my lounger to the pool and hot tub. The wonderful compliments I got from my family and friends. Today I am 85 pounds thinner than I was one year ago. I have 20 pounds to go to get to my goal. I feel younger, healthier and more energetic than I have felt in a lifetime of fighting my weight. I am so grateful for this surgery and the positive changes it has brought to my life. -
Discomfort under my ribs on the left side. 10 weeks post op.
Cher2017 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 10 weeks post op and I'm doing well except for some discomfort/pain I'm getting on my left side. It comes and goes and I can't work out what causes it. I find that I can't bend down to shave my legs for long and I have to stand back up. Some days it's fine and other days it's terrible. Yesterday was a bad day and found myself pushing and rubbing my tummy on the left side all day. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
