Calling all July losers!!!! :-) :-) Wanted to reach out and check in to see how everyone is doing. I know several of us are finally coming out of the initial aches and pains of the surgery, so I was interested in any updates you want to share! Losses, victories, stalls, anything...the floor's open!

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. It's great to read everyone's highs and lows and what's working for them. We have a few that have really had a tough time of it, and it's nice to see the support from the group encouraging them along. I've FINALLY broken through that first stall and have resumed losing again - thought it would never happen. I learned today that broccoli is not my friend, no matter how soft I cook it. Guess that's a pre-op food that I won't get to enjoy anymore. Not that it's anything to be proud of, but I had two jelly Beans today - and I think I saw angels float across the room! Those little ditties tasted like gold!!!! I certainly won't make it a habit, but I needed something small and easy to conceal to kill a sweet craving I was having during a training session at work, and they fit the bill!

Hope everyone is continuing to enjoy this journey!

Glad to hear you are doing well. I'm finally able to eat raw veggies again so I'm like you having lots of trial and error. The hardest part lately was having family over and going out a lot to restaurants. Having way too many leftovers! I've lost 18.5 lbs so far and hopefully some more before the month is over

Ooohhh... raw veggies! Salad!! I really want my fiberous foods!!!

Yes! I have been dying to eat salads! I've eaten a salad every day since last Wednesday

My surgery was on July 29th. I have lost a little over 20 pounds since the surgery. I have been reading everyone's post and they have been super helpful. I m experiencing a slight stall and it's frustrating, however, if I hadn't read everyone's post I wouldn't have know that it is normal. So THANK YOU.

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. It's great to read everyone's highs and lows and what's working for them. We have a few that have really had a tough time of it, and it's nice to see the support from the group encouraging them along. I've FINALLY broken through that first stall and have resumed losing again - thought it would never happen. I learned today that broccoli is not my friend, no matter how soft I cook it. Guess that's a pre-op food that I won't get to enjoy anymore. Not that it's anything to be proud of, but I had two jelly Beans today - and I think I saw angels float across the room! Those little ditties tasted like gold!!!! I certainly won't make it a habit, but I needed something small and easy to conceal to kill a sweet craving I was having during a training session at work, and they fit the bill! Hope everyone is continuing to enjoy this journey!

It's ok Angel. We had a big formal dinner with my husbands company last night I had half a glass of wine that lasted my all night and a bite of cheesecake that was heaven.

Today I weigh 2 pounds more than yesterday. So now I have to step it up today!

I am doing well, hit a stall. I know I need to be exercising more. I am super bored with the food I am eating. Yogurt, cheese sticks, chicken. Need something else, ideas?

I am doing well, hit a stall. I know I need to be exercising more. I am super bored with the food I am eating. Yogurt, cheese sticks, chicken. Need something else, ideas?

I hear ya!! I'm having the same issue! Time to search for recipes I guess

I had my second follow up appointment last week and my doctor was like why aren't you doing more than walking?? I was super annoyed and wanted to be like because you didn't say I could yet!! But now I'm nice and sore all over trying to build the muscle up and it is great!! Going to take time but I'm really enjoying it but like you said above, getting bored with the food and have to step if up. I'm not much of a cook so easier is better and I'm still working in new veggies but a salad sounds so good! Know what I'm having for lunch today! Make it a great day everyone!!

July 23 for me. I'm 52 lbs down total, 28 lbs since surgery. I've had 2 rehospitalizations and a 5 day initial stay due to a GI bleed. I've had a stricture, blockage and an infection. I finally seem to be on the road to feeling better. I'm walking as much as possible, but I'm really struggling to get in enough Water. I have a post op visit on August 29, so I'm looking forward to talking to my surgeon.

One thing that has driven me nuts is the 3 week stall. I hit it at 2 weeks out due to the pre op diet and stayed there for two weeks. I'm crazy about weighing in and even though the surgeon and his nurse told me not to weigh in every day, I do. It's important for me to see that scale moving down.

I had to buy new clothes already. I've gone down 2 sizes in my pants and shirt and 1 size in my bra. It's so surreal to have to put clothes back because they're too big.

I had surgery July 15th and I am down 36 lbs since surgery day, and a total of 72 lbs. since June. I feel great, but now I have no interest in eating food. I am getting my fluids in, but not my protein.

I had surgery July 15th and I am down 36 lbs since surgery day, and a total of 72 lbs. since June. I feel great, but now I have no interest in eating food. I am getting my fluids in, but not my Protein.

I am so glad you shared that. I thought I was going nuts because I have absolutely NO interest in eating. I'm good on fluids but as far as eating, I know I'm not getting the calories that I should. I can't even begin to get down the amounts that my NUT has outlined so I'm not sure what to do. I guess I need to reach out to her for some guidance.

Doing ok- July 29th and doing ok- lost 47 Lbs. And I can't believe it- I can't believe how little I eat- the rules were killing me- but now trying a lot of the foods I couldn't eat- just got the taste- I am gonna stop that real soon-

Hi Angel on Monday I had my two month anniversary. I am doing really well. I don't have any interest in eating I eat because I know I have to get Protein. It's very different it's now that I eat to live not live to eat.

On Saturday I'm walking my first 5K. I walk on average of 6 to 7 miles per day .

HW 353

SW 351

CW 295

No regrets or looking back for me!

Mamie60

Edited September 20, 201411 yr by mamie60

Today is my 8 week anniversary.