Kiki Green

I had not had a period in several years before the surgery thanks to Depo and Implanon....since surgery 4.5 months ago I have been on my period EVERYDAY with the exception of one or two here and there! It sucks so bad! Anyone else have this issue and when did it go away? Or did it?!

Sometimes I eat the extra calories and sometimes I don't...if I do am I shooting myself in the foot so to speak? Or am I still on the loosing side of the calorie counter? I am set at 683 calories/day and always want more (genuine hunger) and with my zumba I burn 561 more to add to that. I guess my question is if I eat them am I exercising to lose or just tp get to eat more?

June 6th Starting weight 232.4 Current weight 175.5 TWL 56.9 Was hoping to be further along at 4.5 months out honestly. But I know my habits the last month are to blame

I hit on my surgeon right after surgery while I was still pretty medicated...he's married with 2 kids...and my dad was standing there...lol I think I win!!

Has anyone used coconut sugar as a sweetener? I HATE splenda, sweet n low, anything with aspartame! Just wondering if this is a healthy substitute since it is in my peanut butter powder and I love it. Thanks!

Wow I feel like I eat so much more than what everyone listed. And I feel like I eat all day long...I'm 11weeks out and down 42lbs. A little disappointed but better than nothing. Today I've had a hard boiled egg, 4oz of chicken salad with celery stalks, 4 pieces of beef Jerky, 1/2 cup of dry granola, 3 or4 pineapple chunks and I'll probably eat something else before the nights over because I just got back from Zumba and I'm always hungry after that. Am I doing too much? I've not really been sick except a couple times(eating too fast I think). Just feel like I should be eating less... That all equals 934 calories and 60g of Protein

I confess since my vacation in mid July I have not made good food choices...portions yes but nutritious food no. I confess I never get all my water and vitamins in. I confess I enjoy drinks on the weekends even though I know they are responsible for my slowing weight loss. I confess that I miss my shoes...of all the things to not fit! Seriously?! I confess I watch my boyfriend eat like **** and refuse to exercise with me and I despise him a little for it...I am less and less attracted to him everyday...which makes me feel like a jerk and a hypocrit!

I may not yet be where I want today, but at least I'm not where I was yesterday.

I am one month out...I am shooting for 60g protein, 600-800 calories, and my NUT said 120g of carbs. Does that seem high to anyone else? It seems like a lot to me. Also no guideline on fat. What are everyone else's guidelines/goals?

I have not had a period in years thanks to Depo and Implanon. Since surgery however, I have been on it 6 weeks straight! Seriously?! Anyone else with affliction have any insight on it's ceasing?!?!

Any thoughts on these as a snack? They have 0 carbs and only 80 calories. I love the crunch but also love that they mush easily in your mouth. I hope I didn't just find my slider!

I had 7 of them (9 is the serving size) so less than 80 cals and 5g fat...not too bad since I've had about 400 cals today and less than 30g carbs. I just need to be careful and only have them every once in a while! They also have 7g protein!!!

Sleeved on June 6th. At 9 days out I was down 16.7 pounds (yay). But now at 4 weeks I am only down an additional 10 for a total if 26.7. I guess I had it in my head that it would be more so a little disappointed. I know I can do better on my water intake...any other suggestions to pick it up a little?

I have been on depo and implanon for the last few years and have not had a period that whole time...literally years. I am now 2 weeks post op and have been having one for the last week! Grrrr! This has to be related to the surgery right? Anyone else not have one then start? Does it last or do you go back to not having one at all?

Two days post op here. I couldn't take the liquid pain killer YUCK!! so they told me I could take Tylenol. Did it with no problem just made sure I took them one at a time!

I have been craving bologna! Of all things! I am 9 days post op and was jealous of my boyfriend for the first time tonight when he was frying sausage. It smelled do good. Can't wait for mushies!

Can we have these on pureed stage 3 if we mash them or should they wait for mushy stage 4? Thanks!

Im still sleeping propped up so I don't have as far to lean forward in the morning. It gets easier everyday (6 days out). Can't wait to be able to bend over though, that's my vice right now!

Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!!

I was sleeved 6/6. Not horribly sore but having a hard time getting my liquids in. Eating ok but water hurts a little...weird? Walking good and stopped all pain meds before I left the hospital. Just worrying about the liquids and looking forward to some variety in food in the next few weeks!

Sleeved 6/6 as well. Recovery room was rough but I'm home now and feeling much better! It's sore but not painful. My drain is driving me crazy and it hurts maneuvering around it in the bathroom. Other than that no real feeling of restriction when I eat but the liquid pain medicine sort of gurgles and taste NASTY so I have not taken it in almost 24 hours...I'll see after I sleep tonight if it was a mistake to not take it.

I go in tomorrow morning. I'm such an emotional wreck...and I'm hungry!!! Can't wait to get it over with and start my new life! Wish me luck in the am!

What happens if I'm a total screw up and eat something 2 days before surgery?! I know I shouldn't have but I worked 14 hours today and was totally ravenous. Do you think I can still have surgery Wednesday? So disappointed in myself!