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Will you be home for Thanksgiving or at a family event? I will be at home on the holidays so I will eat as usual. Like you breaking your stall (congrats), the weight loss and fear of gaining it back, are great motivators not to go overboard during the holidays. I count calories, weigh my food no matter what. If on vacation, or a special event, I eat a bite of different things, log them right after the meal. If I can't log at the time, I take snapshots of the dish before I eat (and after) so I can remember what I ate and how much I ate, then log later. 24/7, 365 days/year.

The mister cooked tonight so that means I get some great food. He made Chow mein noodles (as per Joshua Weissmanb with minor changes due to availability) with fresh noodles, 1T Chinese cooking wine, 2T dark soy sauce, 1/2 tsp white pepper, 1.5T oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp corn starch, 2T olive oil, tons of cabbage, onions, and garlic. Made it in a wok. I weighed out 112g (98.8 cal), I ate it all.

Wow, Kim you will be under 300 in no time. Thank you for the update. Although you went through a lot, your daily journaling can aid others who may experience something similar, and learn from your experience and positive mindset.

Oppo squash soup with green papaya, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and more. (95 cal). I make different versions every week. Different veggies every week. I eat this throughout the day to get my veggies in and stay hydrated. The protein I had was an air fried small tilapia which I ate first. I ate half of it (112 cal). My cat ate the rest.

Sounds like you may have a stricture. I would call your doctor asap or go to the ER. I hope as I am writing this, you are better.

Ooh yeah lol, as far as macros, the only macro I pay attention to unless I need to analyze my diet is my protein. So although I track everything (it is fun for me). The basic goals I was given, and I find it works wonderful for me long-term is the following: Stay hydrated, protein 55g and above, 7 to 13 fruit and veggies servings a day to decrease inflammation & let leptin do it's magic, eat good fat, and good complex carbohydrates (oatmeal, healthy breads especially sourdough, beans... Etc).

I track everything I eat: calories, carbs, fat, cholesterol, sodium, anything that is on the label since I manage my weight by daily average calories. I tracked in all the four stages: liquid, pureed foods, soft foods and solid foods.

He's my all time favorite. Have read a couple of his books. Watched all his videos. Love him.

Same same. I have a thing for jalapeno and cheese anything. I ate a Marketside jalapeno and cheese pastry the other day and I put it in the air fryer to puff it up and crisp it. It was wonderful despite it coming from Walmart lol.

That was my first thought too. Lock your food down so she doesn't get into it. Also, you and your husband lay down those firm boundaries, and hold firm. Let her freak out, and just ignore her when she acts up. Treat her like a 3 year old having a temper tantrum. I get it about not throwing her out. I have helped many in a situation who needed a place, especially relatives. It gets annoying fast. She is over the top so that's why locking your food down and other drastic measures are needed so you can stay on track. Good luck. We're rooting for you.

Since you don't mind my wraps lol, this was my lunch. 2 oz lean roast beef deli sliced (70 cal), 1 oz pepper jack cheese (80 cal), lettuce and red onions, spicy brown mustard, all wrapped up in Ole Spinach and herb wrap (50 cal). Heated in the microwave. Total 220 cal . I ate it all. If you are low carber (I am not) the Ole spinach and herb wraps have 50 cal, and only a net carb of 6g and tastes good. Soft and pliable.

When they told me I had to be completely naked under my gown, I asked if they had any disposable underwear and they gave me a pair and said they would cut them off when needed (catheter if the surgery was long). I asked if they can replace them with a shield before I wake up, and they did.

Yeah, seems like post-op is all over the place depending upon the program. We all have different medical needs too so maybe there are some surgeons that require a different plan depending on height/weight/comorbities... Etc. for each of their patients. My surgeon wanted me on good carbs post op as soon as possible (fruits/vegs/whole grains, oat bran... Etc.) And of course, the typical general rules. Protein first to make sure I met that first. Lots of liquid in between, no drinking until 30 minutes after.

I had no problem with carbs at 3 months out but I did with certain meats from time to time. It seems like an individual thing reading all these responses. At 6 months, I was able to tolerate everything as if I never had WLS but just tiny portions of it

Me too haha. Store bought food lol. Or maybe a wrap I made haha. I guess I do it to show my current portion size and what goes in my tummy. I enjoy all of this thread's pictures, those who can cook and those who try (I fail but I still like to try, it is relaxing) and even those who show pictures of frozen foods from the grocery store!

Syntrax Nectar in chocolate truffle is the only one I have tried. I just tried it for the first time last month because of the recent rave reviews. I was surprised but I love it. I put it in my coffee. It is not that sweet and mixes so well. I've been thinking of getting the lemonade one but I don't use a whole lot of protein powder these days so I probably will wait.

Right? I wonder if this is a common practice now. I remember years ago they were reluctant to give WLS patients and appetite suppressants until years after the surgery. Well, at least my then-surgeon said no.

Yeah. I think so too . Definitely not anything you did. Hoping for a fast recovery for you.

Lifetime rule. I just spoke to someone last week who had the size of his stomach checked because he gained back all his weight. He was sure he stretched it out. He had the surgery over 15 years ago. It was not stretched out. They told him it is because he washes the food out by drinking with his meal.

I like trying different food from all over the world. I ate this golden egg today. 60 calories, 59 grams of contents. It was an egg restuffed with seasoned duck egg in rice. You boil it for 20 minutes then eat it with a tiny spoon included in the package. Not too sweet not too salty but savory. Like a riceball with egg in the center. One of the most interesting things I have ever tried.

Wow. I am so sorry you are going through that. That is uncommon less than 3%. My whole family are in the medical field. I looked it up because of that. Hopkins website stated that it can happen when you are touched by a contaminated caregiver or surgical instrument. Again, I am so sorry you had to go through that.

Aww, I really hope it isn't serious. Feel better soon.

I had a barium swallow every year after my sleeve to check if it was stretched. I guess I was paranoid lol. Now after the revision, I haven't done that. But it is fast, you drink chalky stuff, they watch it go down. I always asked for a picture to compare year to year. No sedation, can Uber that no problem but ... For the surgery, not allowed to do Uber, at least here I couldn't.

In the beginning, I added unflavored protein powder to things I drank and/or ate. 1 yr 3 months later, I still have have problems meeting my protein requirements so I can't stop. So far the only protein shake I like is RTD Koia plant protein shake in chocolate banana. Unfortunately, it is too expensive for me to drink every day, so I still add protein powder to my coffee in the morning. Recently, I like Syntrax chocolate truffle.

From what I read, as long as you get your protein and iron in, there is no problem being on a plant-based diet. It may be more difficult to reach your protein and iron goals but as long as you are committed to reaching those goals, you will be fine. Tofu, tempeh, beans and lentils... Etc. And maybe add vegan protein powder. Also, I'm a fan of taking full blood tests every 6 months to ever year to make sure I am not deficient since I don't eat a lot of meat myself. Definitely talk to your doctor about it though.