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I am having the same kinds of things happen lol. I just posted about my 52 pound weight loss... and I am only 6 weeks out from surgery! Yay! I am so happy to lose so quickly. Its a relief!

Congratulations girly!! What a wonderful feeling huh? I'm happy for you...keep up the good work 👍

Thankyou so much guys!!!!!!

I am sorry to hear you are struggling. Do what you need to do to stay healthy mentally and physically. I hope you can get to the other side of your depression. Hang in there.

Nothing you've said sounds ridiculous. Anything complicating your life is important and matters. I'm glad to hear that you are seeking out the help of a therapist. Many people try to ignore problems until they become overwhelmed by them... or they allow the stigma of seeing a therapist prevent them from getting help... or, unfortunately, they don't have access to a mental health professional.

Good on you for visiting your mother and asking for help. As a mother of four adult children, it feels nice to still be needed. My own mother is going through the early stages of dementia now and I'm terrified of the day when she might not even recognize me. Treasure your parents. The older you get, the more you realize how fragile and fleeting life can be. (Talk about being a downer!)

I hope your personal issues became more manageable soon. Try to stay strong, but never be afraid to ask for help.

Thank you so much for your response. I still very much need my mom. It's nice to come home and have time to sort things out and talk with her about everything. I have no shame in seeing a therapist or recommending it to other people...they really can help! Trying my best every day, actually noticing my first stall...wondering if stress can trigger it? In any case, I'll stay on track.

I am so sorry to hear about your mother! That breaks my heart, I hope that never happens, and if it does know that she's still there. What an awful disease, my heart goes out to you and your family!

Thank you again for your sweetness and kind words, it's nice to be able to share and get support in the bad times especially!!!

You will be back on real food before you know it. The time on liquids is a really hard time, but it doesn't last very long and the long term results are worth it. Keep your eye on the prize.

carrots and lite bleu cheese for me

Carrots have saved me from myself many times!

Well you did better than I did then! I gave in to the cravings I am afraid! Still WAY less than I would have in the past, but still..... Start a new job tomorrow and the anxiety is getting to me. So kudos to you my dear for sticking it out with the carrots!! You got this!

I hope you have fun too but dang it's probably the hottest weekend this year.....I hope you're going somewhere cool!

Come to the Mts! Whenever I go "into the wood", I take jerky, pork rinds, protein bars, and lots of protein to mix into mountain stream water. Life doesn't get any better than that. I hope you have a fantastic adventure.

I would get protein wraps from Wegmans and take lunch meat too. They also have fresh riced cauliflower. Not sure if you shop there, but you could get some supplies from there. I thought it was low carb/high protein heaven when I was there.

Do you realize how ready you are for the next leg of your trip? Think of the amazing changes you've made already to have lost 400 lbs completely under your own steam. Instead of thinking of your life post-surgery as a "diet," recognize that it's a continuation of the past couple of years -- you'll be making more changes in the way you eat. That's what it really amounts to. Get in there. You are a champion.

Wow!!! You are AMAZING!!! 400lbs on your own and you think you're not good at dieting!! I can't wait to see what you're going to be able to do when you have this tool. Congrats on your success so far, and on your upcoming surgery!!! Way to go!!!

YAY! Wait...so I AM a dog?

In that case the doggie choccies maybe a better choice, woof

In other cases, go on the Online Diet: Delete all cookies .... Boom Boom

You a bi...

You a big girl! Do what you want!

I find the cheese is the culprit. A wee piece of it and it's over. I don't even have to wait until the "fat lady sings". (no more fat lady around here )

I guess you are just supposed to practice...

No, I actually chewed before I swallowed just to make sure it was going to go down smooth. And there was something very satisfying about chewing pureed food after the liquid phase.

Did you think it would stop you from choosing what and when to eat? That's not how it works, unfortunately.

It's hard, but you can do it. Make sure what you're eating is mostly protien, as that keeps you fuller longer. Also, I ate evert 2 hours on a schedule for well over a year. That helps, and you're not really grazing doing that, just eating small meals through out the day. Now I eat every 3 hours. I'm at goal and have been for over a year, so it's worked for me.

Thanks @Babbs! I needed to hear this. I just thought I would come out having a real aversion to food. But in a way I'm thankful and blessed not have anything extreme of the sort. It's all about self-control. I've realized that now. I am having smaller meals, with snacks scheduling water in between to meet my goals. It's all about protein. AND some fiber. I've learned from an episode with constipation to not solely rely on just protein.

Congratulations! Milestones are fun.

Congratulations!!! Awesome progress!

I know what you mean. The infamous HOLIDAY POT LUCK emails have started. And since there's a 'Weight Wars' competition in January around here, people are getting their fatty-fat on right now. Arggggg!

Great, that's always good to hear.

Yeah that is a big thing for me after surgery. Unless I think something is delicious, I'm not eating it.

I absolutely agree! I don't waste space on anything that I don't truly enjoy.

That's exactly how I feel about food now. I'm not eating anything that's not WONDERFUL.

How about making some bone broth, adding some nutritional yeast to increase the protein, then drinking it either hot or cold?? Might be a nice savory change.

I used to drink the Unjury chicken broth a lot as well. It was a nice change from all the sweet protein drinks. I still drink it once in awhile.

The Unjury soup was ok, but not great, and I ran out of my samples. We're working with different methods of getting protein powder in broth or boullion, that's better but it's tricky with the powder. I picked up some premier protein, it's better. I'll get through it.

you can do this

doing to good to cave in! stay focused on the big picture that comes in the end!

Irritating as it is, there is something to be said for the "one day at a time" approach.

Don't buy it! Today I went to GNC and bought a protein cookie because I've been craving cookies. I have planned my entire day eating around this cookie. I just reuse to give in to mindless eating anymore. If I am going to snack, it ill be with a purpose. Plan, plan, plan! You've come too far to stop now.

Eat your protein first. Then wait 30-45 minutes. You still want that treat? Fine. But it doesn't mean the treat can have *you.* Take 3 to 4 bites and put it away. If you can't deal with it sitting their staring at you (you know how some foods seem to have accusing eyes) then toss it out or stick it in the freezer or do any of the alternative behaviors you've developed for yourself. LOG your treat. Better yet, LOG it before you eat it. Look at the numbers. Still want it?

Thanks for the encouragement...I know what my problem i. Old habits I don't see progress so I slip back into the old way of thinking and it says screw it just eat whatever it doesn't matter. I locked up all the junk food and gave the key to my family so I don't have access to it. Tomorrow is a new day! You guys are my rock!

Scrambled eggs, cottage cheese and fromage frais - can't get enough of them at this stage :-D

Thanks everyone! So far so good -- started with Greek yogurt today and it was HEAVENLY!

I love Greek yogurt! I'm not sure if the US Starbucks do it (you don't have Costa do you? If you do then they might) but If you're out and about with friends or family then coffee shops usually have low fat greek yogurt with a fruit layer at the bottom. Costa has this low fat vanilla bean Greek yogurt that is sooo nice. I couldn't finish it, but it was nice to be out with my mum and able to eat something off the shelf!

I am so sorry you are going through this. Support is certainly very important at this time, so I hope we here on this board can be of some support to you! My surgery was about 6 weeks before you (RNY on June 4).

maybe since you are just feeling the restriction you should try some high protein liquids to get those in and then really really chew your food. I know that when I first started I had to bite, chew and wait and min or two to make sure I wasn't over doing it. Try a work out plan to lost some weight, a lot of people weight til they have lost significant amount of weight but I feel that the sooner you start the healthier you are and easier it becomes over time. The more muscle you add the more calories you burn and since muscle is leaner you looker thinner when weight loss isn't happening!

It looks like I'm having to go in and take some fluid out because I was up all night throwing up and can't seem to get anything down. Not even water! This has been the worst thus far. :/