lauramomof3

congrats girls!! I haven't lost much weight this week. I think 3# since Saturday. I too weigh everyday and I have never weighed so much in all of my life. I think what has caused me not to loose is my carbs are up. I do really good for breakfast then lunch or dinner I blow it. I wasn't get enough cals in when I went to see my doctor and he made me swap to 2% milk and the carbs are high. I am at a loss. Does anyone have any suggestions?

no regrets!! Wish i couldve had this early in my life. The quality of my life would have been different and i would have been able to play with children more. I have missed so much of there life and mine because i have been heavy all of my life....

I had mine done 12-08-09. just going from mushy foods to soft foods by thrusday. everything is going fairly well. just learning how to eat slowlyyyy. that is the hardest....

i found it at our walmart next to the yogurts and butter. it is in a plain container and sort of looks like a bowl of butter. white dish with green writing.

I am thinking about just wearing my or blue scrubs everywhere I go until I get down to where I want to be!!haha. I also had a thought about going to resale shops so I am not spending so much money on different sizes...

my doctor told me to loose at least 10# before surgery because he said it would make it easier on me and him. he could see things better in the upper part of your abdomen. i ended up losing 18# and he said that made a huge difference. he said he didn't have near the trouble he does with some patients that don't loose weight. what kind of diet does he have you own?

i want to stop weighing everyday. i am 2 wks out and have been 251 for the past 4 days!! i lost 18 before surgery and have lost 15 since surgery. i know that is alot. i am wondering if it is something i am eating or not eating enough cal. i am getting 600-700 a day. don't really know how to get more. can someone help.

i am two weeks out since being sleeved and i went monday to gym for the first time. it felt so good. i didn't get there today due to i went to the mall and i was so tired. i walked quite a bit today. i feel bad that i didn't go today though.

keep it up. you will get there. cut out everything that is the bad white foods. rice, potatos, bread, and just eat lots of protein.

you are really groving that sleeve. you go girl. keep up the great work. i want to stop eating mashed potatos. they feel so good going down, they don't hurt like most meats. i am doing the mushy stuff. i love eggs and cheese in this stage. i think i could eat an egg every meal but dont want to get tired of them..

well i had the same left sided pain that you are experiencing. my doctor said there is some kind of stich that they use on that side. i don't know if it is the same as mine but trust me it gets easier. tomorow will be 2 weeks since i was sleeved. good luck

i would love to know what old sleevers ate when they went out ot eat. some places just don't have a great menu to choose from for us wls. but when you go with someone else and they pick the place you just have to be creative..

Good luck to all three of you that are getting vsg. what a christmas present. one that is going to keep giving every year and not stuffed in the back of a closet!! i had those same thoughts the day of surgery. was i doing the right thing, would i wake up and how would i make it through all the post op eating. everryday it gets easier. i will say prayers for you guys over the next few days. lol

have you went to fitday.com and added up your protein just from food. you might be surprised. don't we just need 70=80 grams of protein per day? hye hope you get better.

how do you make these. ? i can't stand coffee right now. it is such a strong taste. i love the teas cause they are warm and they feel so good going down.

congrats on your surgery. hope you continue to do well and will be home soon. your new friend from GA

well i know my taste buds have changed. i have been trying to drink coffee for the last week and half, been making it the same way i always have and it is so bitter to me. between different foods and my protein shakes i am getting between 70-85 grams of protein per day. i am on the mushy stage and tonight we had meatballs and i just mushed then up real good, field peas and green beans mushed up. i hope that i'm not messing up eating. i am three days from soft foods.

Hello tonight. almost 1 week post op. feeling very good tonight. i had two 4 oz protein shakes today for a total of 40 grams of protein. they do make a difference in the way you feel. i start getting really shaky and weak feeling right before i know that i need to drink one. FOr all the ones that have not had your surgery be sure to get you some meal replacement powder or whatever you think you can stomach!! believe me it helps!

wow that is interesting about the Protein myth. my support group says it all of the time at our meetings. i know my doctor doesn't want his patient using the Protein shakes but i don't see how a person can get in all of their Proteins just with food alone especailly in the beginning. thanks for the help