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It's been one year ago and after going out I am able only to eat my full in three days by eating small portions. For example, my hubby and I went out for lunch three days ago during which time we both ordered barbeque salads from Bono's. long story short it took me two days to finish the salad. I am so happy because God has given me a remedy to the madness !!!! I thank God for allowing all of us the opportunity to select the Bariatric procedures to help us have a better quality of Life, and I choose life in him.

Keep plugging at it and remember to try and increase your calorie intake as much as possible. I have since seen my bariatric doctor who encouraged me with the news that I had lost 45 additional pounds since last I seen him during 7/ 2012. Remember God helped us by offering us the opportunity to become healthy for his glory and he will see us through this too.

I have found by increasing my calories just past 1200 to 1500 helps to get the weight to move and my nurse swears by this. I too yet struggle with a plateau as some days I am not able to eat as much. For instance today for breakfast , lunch, dinner and 2 snacks I have only taken in 816 calories. I am getting hungry gain, which means I need again.

I understand your hunger, but I must also what were you thinking of. Now, go back and follow your dietary manual and as the months go by you will learn what sits well with your new stomach and what does not. The word is trial and error all the way. Just to give an example I was unable to eat tuna fish until 1/2013 since my surgery 4/2012. Keep going and one day soon perhaps you might be able to tolerate lo mein.

I have tried combining tuna and shrimp, green onions, bell pepper, sweet pickles along with a little regular mayo by dukes and now I am thinking about adding a little plain yogurt for moisture too.

Hi, your situation sounds alot like mine was fter my surgery in 4/12. like you my new stomach did not tolerate eggs or tuna and chicken salad which i loved before surgery nearly made me gag, but you might need to experiment with different foods especially protein shakes slowly incorporating various regular foods. I started with oatmeal and worked my way up to ground beef and ground turkey. Pretty soon i could digest thingd=s well. nine months later I still yet have issues with certain especially in the morning. keep moving it all get better with time.

Hello, to everyone and it is niceto find this group.

Don't forget your protein shakes because they are important. I tried the Muscle milk brand and it soon made my stomach and i found that adkins and premier protein shakes help my tummy to settle. Both are sold at Sams Wholesale

Hi, you might also try string cheese, crackers bananas, grits, and soft fruits (peaches, strawberries, cantaloupe, and water melon etc).

Hi everyone, I've have strayed some, but not much to gain weight. Actually I am still losing and I am down from 336 lbs to 266 lbs which is a lost of 70 lbs since my surgery on April 24th. I try to eat a variety of proteins and carbs. today I ate oatmeal for breakfast and for lunch/ dinner I had turkey, a little ham, mac-n-cheese, cabbage, greens. Also, i ate in intervals allowing my food to digest. later ate another piece of ham with a slice of cake. I feel satisfied and not hungry. As i eat I began to become full and I stop going back to my meal later. in essence I eat a sample of food on my plate and leave the rest. I am so excited because at church sunday my nephew asked to take my picture after noticing my weight lost which showed more in my outfit accompained by a belt.

Congradulations to you and much success in your journey. I am entering my fifth month and i have lost nearly 60 lbs and looking back I could only dream of being smaller and feeking healthier.

Consuming both cottage and yogurt are perfect for pre-op and also after surgery to.

some days i'm not able to take in all 64 0z correction to above post

There are days when I am able to get in my 64 oz., but I try for 32 oz. I still drink crystal light and other such drinks that are more economical, but thanks to God I am shrinking and I am happy to say that today I found several pieces of clothing that I willl soon be able to wear thanks to my 21 year old neice who forgets to take some of her things home and she is now larger than me. A few weeks ago she weighed in at a little over 300 lbs. She is in College and she is stressed eating all the time. Oh, how I remember those days, but my weight at her age was 250 lbs and I grew bigger through the years. Praise God I stared late, but I am glad for the courage and change to be afforded a way to improve. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter