cmarie317

You look great! I hope to be just as successful!

I am two weeks post op and sleep on my stomach. Feels fine to me.

If you don't drink protein shakes how do you get in 65-90g? Seems like you can only eat so much.

I think it sounds like your doing great! You seem very determined. I need to get in that mind set. I am 2 weeks post op and have lost 14lbs. Buy havent seen budge in the scale for a few days. I'm getting nervous I'll be at a stall and I'm just beginning!

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You probably wouldn't want to tan for the first month or so. I was told not to swim for the first three weeks so I'm guessing maybe that'd be the same for tanning since it's indirect contact with the incisions.

At work and ppl brought in lunch and seriously I had a few sips of diet pepsi!! Omg!!! Pop?? Also half of pizza slice, and two small chicken wings!!! How am I still able to eat?! I stopped myself so I wouldn't be miserable. Anyone have days like this? This can't continue or I'll gain weight!!! Feeling so mad at myself.

Also Quaker makes chips now. They have cheddar, apple crisp or other flavors. There low in calories and other things. There tasty.

It could make life easier! That's a fabulous idea!

I am two weeks out and feel hungry too. And also feel like I could eat a lot! Say I have once slice of pizza and feel okay. Why am I not kneeling over to puke? Some days I can only have seriously three bites others it's like I eat normal. Ugh maybe were eating the wrong foods. Maybe were eating foods that aren't satisfying us. I know since I started my class internship I haven't eaten the best since drug reps bring in catered lunches three times a week!! Ugh it's up to us to get healthier and smarter. Also get plenty of water to help u stay full. Don't forget your protein. I know I lack with that.

This may be a dumb question like i should know this but does getting the correct amount of protein increase my weight loss? I currently feel stuck at my weight and only get half my protein. If I got it all plus some would I lose more? I am only two weeks out and have lost 14lbs. I want more!! I havent seen a change in like a week. I have to increase exercise also I know this. What kind of exercise do u do?

Okay thank you everyone! The encouraging words help!

I'm feeling stuck like I was before surgery.. worst feeling ever. I knew this wouldn't be a quick fix but I thought it'd be different. I know in only two weeks out but hate feeling discouraged already!!

I'm on soft food. They said anything a fork can go through. Chicken and pizza a fork can go through. I am done with junk. You won't see another word from me about junk food. Clearly it got me here in the first place. I can't fail at this surgery it's my only hope. The results are far more worth it then a minute of tasting something good. Healthy foods can taste good too. I'm glad I had this talk with myself. Done with junk! Ahh

Thank you everyone! Yes I do avoid this food as much as I can. I am 2 two weeks post op. There are times when I eat and feel sick and could puke. But then today was strange when I ate half of slice of pizza AND a couple chicken wings. The wings were tiny but I still felt horrible. I would've originally ate 3 slices plus the wings! At my two week appt I am definitely going to speak with my nutritionist. I don't want to slip up. I've lost 14lbs in one week and feel stuck already. I get half my protein in. Could that be stopping my weight loss? Does the protein increase weight loss!?

I feel the same way. I am two weeks past op and I have lost 14lbs but haven't seen a change. At week 1 it was 14lbs.. so idk I'm feeling stuck.

You look awesome!! What have you been doing?

Make sure your house is ready. Meaning you have water, protein powder or already made protein shakes available. Also the first week you can have Popsicles and jello so buy some of those. It helped having everything I need because you don't want to start off unprepared.

Not any swelling on the outside at least! But ok thank you!

I am only 9 days post op and have lost 14lbs. That's awesome. But now I'm not seeing a change!! I don't eat much. I am trying to start to make sure I walk at least 30mins a day and another activity along with it. What should I do? I drink water and try and get as much protein. Also take vitamins daily. I know it's only a week and a couple days post op I just don't wanna fail and I have failed all other weight loss things clearly why I had surgery. Help!

Okay I have carnation breakfast too. I also drink protein chocolate shakes that have 30g a drink. I figure if I have one for breakfast and one for a snack later after lunch or something I'll be good

Surgery day I weighed 253. Today, 8 days later, I weigh 239. So around 13 or 14lbs. Is that good? Or should I been losing more? Am I on track? I hope to lose 20 more within this month. Is that realistic? I haven't exercised hardcore yet bc I'm only one week post op. Should I focus on walking and riding a bike?

Okay thank you both! I need to get more protein in. The powder just tastes so nasty. Even the nonflavor kind. Ugh. What do u drink?

The annistesia, however u spell it, wears off you'll be more awake. I was the same way. I just wanted to sleep. Walk and get your rest.

Your nutritionist at the Drs should have told you how much you need everyday. Everyone is different.