brandy79

Just had my first dining out experience. Went to Olive Garden and got the pasta fagioli soup. Couldn't even finish one bowl! I was trying to get as much in as I could so it wouldn't be that obvious to the people I was with. No breadsticks though. They were tempting though.

mfp is My Fitness Pal - a diet tracking app.

Thanks. I was beginning to think I was doing something wrong.

It was like 42 - not low. I am 5'7". Started at 302, lost 25 lbs pre-op, lost 10 more the first week after surgery and have been stuck since then. I just don't know what else to do.

The problem is that I hit it at 1 week out and have been stuck there for almost 2 weeks.

I am very frustrated this morning. I am 17 days post op. I am getting about 700-800 calories a day, getting 75 g of protein, walking 1 hour a day and haven't lost a single ounce in 11 days! How is that even possible??? What am I doing wrong?

First day back to work and first day to the gym. Feel good. Wore out now though.

First day back to work and first day to the gym. Feeling good.

My fitness pal is is brandy79tx.

Yea I am on my fitness pal. I got 67 g of protein, 17g of fat and 786 calories today.

I am 2 weeks post op and averaging 700-800 calories a day. Does that sound normal?

I am starting to get very worried. Everyone around me is getting "concerned" about me and so they are bringing me food! My hubby knows I need to get my calorie count up, so he is suggesting every high calorie food he thinks I can get down. My in laws are concerned so they brought over homemade banana pudding. I feel like other than being able to eat a couple of bites I haven't made any real changes. It was that types of food that got me in trouble to begin with. It is really hard to turn down people who care and food that tastes so good.

Sauteed some squash and zucchini until it was real mushy. My taste buds loved it. My stomach hates it. (OWW)

Sleeved Oct 22. On pureed foods. Doing good. Feel fine. Having a hard time getting enough in, which is a weird problem to have. Seemed to have hit a stall on the weight loss. Doctor told me to hide the scale. Lol.

FYI - I just found out Lane Bryant is having a buy one get one free on everything in their stores and online November 1-4. I live in Houston but the store rep said she thought it was nationwide. It is online too. That could really save some money if you shop there.

I am 9 days post op and can have pureed food. Up to this point I didn't care much for even eating but I am finding that I want real food more. I know I can't yet because my tummy still talks back for an hour after I eat even a couple of spoonfuls of cream soup. Just haven't found anything satisfying.

Just ate like 5 sugar free popcicles. Lol They don't upset my stomach.

Just waiting for the ok from my doctor and then going back to the gym. Been walking until then.

So I had a hard dose of reality today. Total I have lost about 40 lbs. That is a LOT of weight and I am really happy about it. Today I went to do a little shopping, maybe get some pants that actually fit. It was a little depressing to realize I only dropped 1 size. I realized how far in denial I had been living and just how much weight I would have to lose to get out of the plus size section.

I have been hungry today. Trying to stick with the broth but its hard.

Really wore myself out yesterday. Not getting in any protein. Running around too much. I am not supposed to start thick liquids until Tuesday but I think I may have a little shake today.

The Rachel Ray veggie stock is SO good!

Sleeved on Monday. Today I am up, dresses, hair and make up done. Still have pain in the incision but I can handle it. Lol. Highest weight when I started this journey in July was 311. Went down to 299 with 3 months with the nutritionist. Lost 23 on the pre-op diet. Lost 8 lbs this week. Today sitting at 268!

I think I am hungry but it is more like pain than normal hunger.

Last night was my first night at home. Went pretty well. Managed to make it through the night without any pain med. Took some this morning though. Heating pad helped. Not sure how I am going to get my fluids in. Don't want any and makes my stomach spasm, even with small sips.