Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I loved the lose it app. But no one else was using it asked about it before changing

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Fitness pal and the Lose it both work great. I like the fact that I don't have to add up all my protein. They also make easier to see your average for the week. I have both . But I tend to use the lose it app most. It was the first one I used. A creature of habit.

Gina Surgery date Dec. 10th

Is anyone else struggling with making poor food choices early on? I'm kicking myself. I'm only 4 weeks out. Ugh. Just frustrated. I mean, it's nothing like I used to eat but I'm reading all these other posts and know that I need to be making MUCH better choices. I want to.

I usually check out things on MFP prior to eating. But I didn't today. I finished lunch and thanks to that honey mustard my calorie intake was 660. Whoa!! Without the honey mustard it would have been 380. But seriously 660 in one sitting - that's the most ever post surgery. Lots of people at 4 weeks out have a hard time getting 600 a day let alone in one meal.

Why am I able to intake so much at one time?

Has anyone else messed up??

Holy cow, honey mustard has that many calories in it? That's crazy. I haven't had the mistake yet. But I'm sure we'll all falter. Any thing w honey that you can't measure isn't good, more carbs, calories. I actually feel like I ate to much but I weighed and measured 4oz. Looking back its the first I've eaten 4 oz for a meal. All I've been able to get in was 3oz before. I measure everything. That helps w getting too much.

Remember the stomach nerves are still developing or I should say the pouch or new stomach. You might not get the full alert. Plus it takes 20 mins for the full signal to reach the brain before you know your full :-( Belching is my signal.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Have copy coming. I am in the puréed food phase. They want Chinese. Do you think I would be alright with egg drop soup?

Have copy coming. I am in the puréed food phase. They want Chinese. Do you think I would be alright with egg drop soup?

I see a lot if people eat this post op but you have to watch the sodium content as it will make you retain water

I see a lot if people eat this post op but you have to watch the sodium content as it will make you retain water

If it won't have a diarrhea or throw up side effect, I can deal with that. You only retain for a short time.

I can't wait to eat two ounces of something with substance!!

My results so far...I can only tell in my face...when I can tell in my body I'll post pictures!!

Sorry...I don't know why so many pictures posted!

I did get the blood thinner shot on my stomach. But I didn't start brusing till 2 days after surgery. It is turning green now in areas just wonder why it's on the part of my stomach that didn't get touched. My insicions are barely bruised

The blood settles in the body with gravity. One of my incisions bruised down and around my back from lying down. The major bruising on my front was from my belly button to the bottom area of my panni. It was a wild display of colors.

I just made my protein shake with my lactaid milk vanilla and ice. Kinda like a shake. Have the oster blend and go mixer worked quickly and easy. And its good

Sorry...I don't know why so many pictures posted!

You can really tell in your face! Looking good

If it won't have a diarrhea or throw up side effect, I can deal with that. You only retain for a short time.

I have had the wonton soup and it was good. I couldn't eat much of it. The noodle part was good, gave me some energy (carbs), but of course wasn't very nutritional, so I made sure my other two meals were. It was nice to sit with others and eat something "normal".

Sorry...I don't know why so many pictures posted!

You look great. That is where most people noticed it on me first, the face. However, my clothes have been down sized a size to clothes that I held onto in hopes. I'm so happy that "in hopes" time is here and can't wait til I actually have to buy :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Started working out more, actually running some even on the treadmill. Well I gained 1.5 pounds....just when I thought I was going to break the 250's. But the time of the month might be doing it too. I finally have stopped weighing myself everyday, it was hard not too, but now that I am working out too I am only going to weigh myself 2 times a week. Monday and Thursday otherwise I seem to stress about it for some reason

My coworker made a comment today about my weight and said wow your butt and legs look so much smaller. I am happy about that, except my breasts are going too...bummer, lol. Now if my stomach would go all would be good, lol. The binder is not very comfortable when working out, but without it, it hurts, so I guess I will keep it for now. Anyone use anything else for working out that is not as uncomfortable?

Yes, I hear you about the breast. I feel the same. Just remember while working out you are also building muscle. Muscle weights more than fat. So what I'm saying is it may read different on the scale, however you may see it more in your measurements at first or how your clothes fit :-) . But working out is great to rev up those Muscles to burn more for you :-) creating more burning of the fat cells.

I use my spanx and did right after I got home. Loved it and it helped so much w the pain by holding tummy in and supporting it :-) I agree w the uncomfortable binder :-(

Congrats :-) you're doing great!!!

Gen :-) 12/15/12