I know it might be weird to be this excited about this, but FINALLY, 39 days after VSG I am going to hit my 70-90g protein goal (72g), my fluid intake of at least 64oz (probably going to be around 85-105oz), my calories goal of 800-1000 (912) and keep my carbs under 100g (75 carbs, 70 net carbs)!!!! I’m so so so happy!!! After all the horrible stuff I went through post surgery (I’m talking like 4 and 1/2 weeks of misery) I’m FINALLY feeling like I’m getting there!
Up until now I’ve been soooo tired from being sick, but I’m determined to get outside tonight when it cools down for an hour power walk with one of the doggos. That will burn 309 calories right there. I AM cleared to go to the gym, but I’m think about waiting until I can keep this level of protein going. I know I’ve lost lean muscle since I wasn’t able to keep anything down, so I think walking at a good clip will be a decent start. I’m planning on checking out gyms in two weeks.
On the subject of gyms, I’ve never been to one. Hey, I was fat ok? ? So how do you start? All I know is that’s a treadmill and those are free weights. I have no idea what any of the other stuff is. Do you get a trainer? I’m very intimidated by this whole thing.
And just in case you’re interested, I’m still stalled out. I’m hoping now that I’m getting protein and fluid in and have the energy to at least walk I’ll be able to start losing again. I wasn’t discouraged at first, but now I am. I know it’s a tool, but 25lbs in 39 days seems so small compared to what others are posting. I know I’m losing inches, and I know I’ve lost 85lbs in a year (since I started my NUT visits) but it’s kind of like, is this working? Should I have done this? Should I have just kept following the NUT plans and rules?
I know everyone stalls while their bodies go into reboot mode, but is there anything that helps kick start the losing? More water? More protein? Less protein?
One last thing, my NUT didn’t give me any carb instructing , so I’ve been following with people on here who say 100. Is that everyone?

Hope you guys are all doing well! I look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions!

Am also sending pics of my journey so far!

@moondoggie1983 That is not dumb - congratulations!!!! You are really hitting great targets. I am no where CLOSE to liquid or protein targets at almost 3 weeks post surgery. So its encouraging to me to read that people DO get there.

Never despise the day of small beginnings Call the gym you think you want to go to and make an appointment to meet with a trainer and usually gyms have a nutritionist as well. Let the trainer know when you call that you have never been to a gym and that you will need to be taken on the novice tour and have the machines explained to you. Most gyms will write you a basic program to start with where they show you the machines as part of your regular subscription. So start there and they will walk you through so you do not feel lost.

How exciting for you!!! Its so good when you get that fresh wind and hope ignites

Really they will be very nice to you if they know you are new. Yhey started me on a sit down bike affair, told me to start slow. it wasn't hard, almost felt like I was riding a tricycle. From there we went on to a few other things. Nobody laughed or ridiculed me though I probably did,look odd. Every time I went,back I was able to,do the things longer, And I actually started feeling a little better about myself.. Maybe I wasn't exercising on all the big gun things but it was for me not the other people anyway.

Congrats on being able to do your protien and water.

Every gym I have been to will walk you through the machines and give you 1 free session with a trainer. Use that as a starting point, then get a personal trainer later to fine tune/change up your routine.

Don't be intimidated. No one should ever make you feel bad about getting healthy and taking care of yourself.

Thank you guys! It’s an up and down process for me apparently. Now I can’t keep down meats. Ugh! One step forward and 2 steps back! So I’m going back to soft foods.
Just bought a business, so I’m waiting on the gym. Probably going two weeks from now. I’d like to be getting more protein and calories before I go. I was doing so well and then back to trouble. Not depressed about it, but it’s definitely frickin frustrating.