How is everyone doing so far? Congrats on our November surgery group! I miss you all please keep posting your WL journey. ((hugs)) My surgery date ❤11-11-13❤ and feeling amazing!

I've been eating a meatball with marinara, cheese sticks, deli meat. I've been craving cold cereal. I think I'm going to pick up some shrimp cocktail and some hummus. I still have a ton of head hunger foods I crave and miss but it's all in my head

Omg I can't wait to try a meatball! !! Yes I get head hunger too:( I'm super strict though because I'm afraid of getting nauseous or throwing up! This surgery made me a rule follower. .lol!

Happy to see so many in our Nov surgery group are doing the work and getting past the stalls and losing! I think some days I am living on shellfish, protein shakes and protein bars but it's all working.. Never thought I would enjoy the workouts are the YMCA and a aquatics class but " yep" .. 5 days a week .. I am retired and this is now my new job " Me"

Ho I had my surgery 11/19/13 doing good got sick of fish fot min just ate it again today I love carb wraps the wellness ones I put eggs n turkey bacon in them tried one with salmon today doing good had a stale or 2 but back on track again exercising every other day cuz of work joined gym 3 weeks ago thats going great havent had any problems lil sick after I tried a couple wheat noodles n sauce yesterday to soon guess but love my homemade ground turkey chilli

How are all the November surgeries doing?

How are all the November surgeries doing?

I had my bypass Nov 15. I have lost 62 pds but it is slowing down now. How much have you lost?

I had bypass 11/5 and am down 71lbs so far. I'm averaging about 2-3lbs a week which I'm completely satisfied with. I've noticed my hair is starting to fall out though, anyone else? I know it'll grow back and it's due to lack of protein. I'm getting about 60g protein and around 800 calories a day. I work out 6 days a week, have about 40lbs to go before goal weight! How is everyone else??

Hi all:) I had my surgery on Nov 19th 2013 and I've lost 60 lbs so far! Feeling great and have been able to tolerate all foods with no vomiting at all..I feel lucky to be doing so well:) I do struggle with getting in enough fluids on some days though. .have to remember to sip all day and it's hard when your busy:(

Good to see November newbies are now becoming expert members! Look how far we've come!

I am loving this journey and have no regrets!

Down 60 pounds but have had to deal with only losing 5 pounds in the last month! Stalls are a tough mental issue but I try to remember that my success is not just a number on my scale!

Thankful for no issues like dumping or real bowel issues... Almost am beginning to enjoy the YMCA for more than the warm therapy pool..LOL

MY POUCH LETS ME KNOW WHEN IT IS DONE BUT KICKING OFF A RUNNY NOSE! Guess it is less crazy then many , who get those loud hi-cups I read about here

Keep doing our surgeons plan.. Share your stories.. It supports us all.. Dyan from Ohio

I've also found that tracking my food and exercise daily in My Fitness Pal helps me stay accountable and I can really see a pattern -- days I don't eat enough calories or Protein I don't lose enough weight. It really helps! I made my diary public to my friends and have many Bariatric Pal members as friends on there to help us support eachother and provide encouragement. There's another feed somewhere with everyone's user names if you want to add friends. Mine is alimarie0915. Feel free to add me!

Hi Everyone! It is nice to touch base with you all. I had my surgery on 11-11-13❤ as well as my Hubby. I have list 64 and he has list 68. I hit a stall once again but finally see the scales move. My poor Hubby starting having some intense pain only to find out his gallbladder had to be removed. That surgery was on 2-11-14 three months to the day of our RNY, the used some of the previous incisions and of course new ones. That has been our only little set back but we are so amazed with our journey. I know for me that when I don't get all of my Proteins in my body starts to slow down no weight loss, I start feeling blah and I too am noticing my hair thinning! Yikes! Really the only thin things about me is my hair and nails! Lol! I have been taking Biotin 1000mcg but now after commercial 10,000mcg.

It is so nice to hear from my November pals! Please keep us updated on your WL journey.

Wishing you all much success!

Hi All My surgery was 11/21 and I am down 78lbs but I have been at a stall for 2 weeks desperately hoping it ends soon I have had a tough go of it and have been on liquids most of the time. I am a special case though I had to have a heller myotomy for achalasia and hernia repairs so my bypass was specialized. I am so glad everyone is doing so well!!! I can't wait to eat food lol. I am concerned with eating too much too quickly what would you say your typical meal size is where you feel good?

Edited February 25, 201412 yr by elizabet33

Any more than a 1/2 cup and I'm overly full and uncomfortable. It also depends on what it is. Eggs and chicken breast make me feel uncomfortable but beef and turkey are ok.

Thank you that is so good to know. I thought it was just not being ready yet but I have big issues with chicken. it hadn't occurred to me to try turkey thanks. oh btw are you able to eat and drink together yet or is that still off the table? Trying to see what I have to look forward too

Edited February 25, 201412 yr by elizabet33

Elizabeth... I can eat more but then my pouch just sends it back up much like an infant! Lol

Most comfortable keeping it at 1/2 cup! My surgeon says that I will never drink half hour prior, 1/2 hour to eat and still no liquids for 1/2 hour post meal.... Warns that If you do , your proteins will not be absorbed for nourishment but will be flushed right through your pouch... Causing hunger and malnourishment issues! No thanks!

I cannot tolerate chicken either.. But fish, shrimp, turkey, refried beans and ham all work ok... Eggs not so much now.. I don't eat red meat as I don't like it.. Don't like fat free cheeses either ( I eat small piece of reduced fat cheese ). Love Targets Simply Balanced rice crackers with a laughing cow cheese wedge! My big treat.. Haha

Glad to hear your moving past the liquids... I bet you are ready for some cottage cheese and cinnamon..! Best wishes to you.

Dyan from frozen over Ohio!