I can't believe we're finally on the losers bench! Congrats to everyone on this side of the journey. Keep us updated with your progress.

Our April first peeps are Deana Wright, MissMeagan and Nella. Ladies, tell us everything!

I know right? I try my favorite restaurant foods at home first and wait for 30 minutes. If its okay at home' date=' then I will try it next time I go out. I know it sounds bad, but Wendy's chili has saved my protein numbers a couple of days![/quote']

Wendys chili is a great voice on the run. It is low in fat and sugar and high in protein.

Does Wendy's Chilli have beans?

Yea it does. That's why there's so much protein. Beans n beef lol

Did anybody else's Dr say no beef or pork for a year? Nutritionist agreed too, said those meats are too fibrous for my pouch. Which only makes me want steak even more. Lol

Did anybody else's Dr say no beef or pork for a year? Nutritionist agreed too' date=' said those meats are too fibrous for my pouch. Which only makes me want steak even more. Lol[/quote']

My doc says to start adding slowly meats that I can tolerate starting on week 7 and to keep them moist.

UGH!!! How can I GAIN a pound overnight when I'm following all the rules? Beyond frustrated! I know it happens, and no matter how many times I tell myself that, it still makes me mad!

I'm a slow loser too. I've lost 27 lbs since surgery almost 2 months ago. I try to remind myself that I lost 30 lbs before surgery' date=' so I'm sure that effects my numbers. I could be exercising a lot more as well.[/quote']

I should tell myself that too. I lost almost 40 before surgery, so that could be why its slow moving now!

UGH!!! How can I GAIN a pound overnight when I'm following all the rules? Beyond frustrated! I know it happens' date=' and no matter how many times I tell myself that, it still makes me mad![/quote']

Weigh once a week and not everyday so those fluctuations don't impact u.

I have also only lost 28 lbs in almost two months. I'm joining a fitness bootcamp Monday. Hopefully it will kickstart faster weightloss.

I have also only lost 28 lbs in almost two months. I'm joining a fitness bootcamp Monday. Hopefully it will kickstart faster weightloss.

I really have not had a fitness routine since surgery...but all that's about to change Monday! Getting my rear in gear!!!

I would probably pack a little cooler with Protein shakes for the car ride.

I would pack a cooler with Water bottles, 2x protein yogurt, cheese sticks, and cottage cheese. Maybe a few crackers. Crystal lite to jazz up the water.

Did anybody else's Dr say no beef or pork for a year? Nutritionist agreed too, said those meats are too fibrous for my pouch. Which only makes me want steak even more. Lol

My doctor said no beef for six months. Bummer, because Wendy's chili sounds like a good on-the-run meal.

Did anybody else's Dr say no beef or pork for a year? Nutritionist agreed too' date=' said those meats are too fibrous for my pouch. Which only makes me want steak even more. Lol[/quote']

Im not allowed beef or pork until im at goal

Oh man!

I wish we had crystal light in south africa. I used to drink that ten years ago when i was living in new york for a while. I totally fell in love with it and lived off it! (And NY bagels and cream cheese, darn it)

I still have a strange faint pain in my right upper abdomen. Feels like somewhere where my liver is situated abouts.

It was constant a few days ago and a sharp pain when i draw a breath.

Now it is less painful (or have i gotten used to it?), but i still feel it when i draw a breath or sneeze.

At some stage i was wondering if it couldn't be a stomach muscle that i pulled perhaps?

I emailed my doctor, but he is very by the book, and informed me to have bloodtests done and do an abdominal scan.

I don't know what to do. You see, we are really struggling financially and already in so much debt. My insurance also wont pay anything anymore so i would have to pay that cash and that is not something i can afford now.

If it is really needed and important i would of course get it, because one shouldn't play with one's health obviously.

But i cant help to wonder if this isn't a bit too much. I mean it is not horrible pain and just a muscle. And perhaps my Doc is one of those Docs that is quick to send for whatever tests and things.

I don't know what to do. It makes it difficult to decide because the pain isn't horrible, so should i fork out all this cash that i don't actually really have you know.

What would you have done?

When i had my scans pre-surgery it showed that i had no gallstones. Only a fatty liver.

What are your thoughts? I really need advice please, i am laying awake about this.

(Oh and it is currently very cold in cape town and we are experiencing quite a heavy rainstorm!)

Did anybody else's Dr say no beef or pork for a year? Nutritionist agreed too' date=' said those meats are too fibrous for my pouch. Which only makes me want steak even more. Lol[/quote']

I allowed to start adding in beef after 12 weeks, with the warning to eat soft cuts of beef and chew, chew, chew.

Not a good day. Have been super dizzy' date=' and nauseous. Ate some cheese about an hour ago, and threw up. Also tried some protein drink, and that came up as well. Having a hard time focusing with the dizziness. Guess its back to bed for me for now. Will not hit protein or water for sure! Wasn't I just saying how good I've been feeling??? I have to learn to keep quiet.[/quote']

That's exactly was happens to me every time I brag, or even think in my head that I'm doing well?? I've been nauseous and had diarrhea all day over cheese I put on an omelet, it was new but once I got so sick I went and it smelled sour, so I've had 1/2 protein shake and water and a Popsicle , I'm about afraid to try eating anything!!