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Don't rush it. Take your time and listen to your body when you do eat. I know it's hard with the Protein shakes. My doc actually doesn't want me drinking them anymore. I eat a lot of tilapia. I love it and it has lots of protein. I squeeze lime on it and a little salt and pepper. chicken is good too. I love getting tandoori chicken cause it's very tender and easier to eat. A slow cooker is great it makes all meat softer and easier to eat. I also eat hamburger no bun. I make it myself of course I weigh it out make sure I'm eating 2 oz (pretty much all I can eat of red meat) I don't like red meat very much buy I do enjoy hamburger

I'm sure you mentioned it but how far out are you again?

Don't be so hard on yourself! Pray and ask his for strength. We make mistakes but we have to learn to forgive ourselves so we can move on.

About a month after surgery I started eating regular food (doctor approved) I was fine no pain. The only time I actually felt pain is about a month ago I had lettuce and felt I guess not pain but very uncomfortable feeling in my tummy. I Only ate what was recommended such as Proteins first then everything else follows. Of course after 2 bites I was full and had no room for anything else.

That's awesome! I added you to myfitnesspal I thought it was going to be another "diet" too! Congrats on the weightloss! We have to remember that sometimes there will be weeks that our weight doesn't move but we have to keep positive!

I don't know too much about padded undies. I don't think I'm willing to try it Hope you find something you like

I have the same problem. I'm working in a million squats to get my butt some uuummmffffff

I'm almost 4 months out and doing well. I've lost almost 74 pounds and my hair is falling out :-/ Other then that doing well! Feeling great! Still have energy issues but I know in due time I will feel 100% Glad everyone is doing well as well My start weight 230 Current weight 156 my goal is 135.

I agree this post is very helpful! Loved it! I too am trying to increase my calories. Thanks for starting this thread! Everyone's thoughts were very helpful as well! I lost weight I think very rapidly. I lost 70 pounds in 3.5 months and I'm 25 pounds away from my goal of 135. I felt like I need to start increasing my calories little by little but was so afraid to do it! Especially since I'm only 3.5 months post op.

I agree with JessicaAnn. Be patient. Don't work out for 3 hours a day. I don't think that's healthy. Just workout normal, get your Protein in and don't focus on the scale. Focus on healthy. Start those healthy eating habits now. Some propel lose weight right away the first months and others steadily lose and others stall and lose stall and lose....we all lose differently Hang in there!

I'm the same as you about 3 months out. I drink coffee all the time and I have had no issues Enjoy!

Hi everyone! You all are amazing!! I'm 5'5 Starting weight 230 Current weight 160 Surgery date was June 17, 2013 My goal is 135

My doctor told me I can eat between 800-1000 calories. I am 3 months out and have been sticking to 800. I feel like it's not enough anymore and tempted to move up to 900. My question is with 800 I have been eating between 650-850 and been losing about 1-2 pounds a week. Do you think if I increased to 900 it will slow my weightloss? I already lost almost 70 and I have a little less then 30 pounds to get to my goal and I don't want to ruin the steady pace I have been having. The bulk of my weight loss was the past 2 months this month has been slower but I'm happy. I hope I don't sound paranoid or goofy lol Thanks in advance for advice tips and opinions!

I don't feel hunger but I find myself thinking about food. I eat very healthy, I'm not craving junk or anything. Just always thinking about my next meal after a couple of hours after lunch. Maybe it's a matter of just trying not to think about food?

I'm 3 months out and I still feel like that at least once or twice a week. Hang in there! Your energy level will start to rise as time goes on

If at any point you fe dehydrated go to the E.R. I got dehydrated a few weeks ago and had to get some IV fluids in me. I wasn't sick. It was my fault for not drinking enough Water on a hot day.

Sorry your sick! Hope you feel better real soon. Drink that Gatorade and nibble on crackers

Keep drinking fluids...Gatorade, water, whatever you can keep down.....

I lost almost 70 pounds since my surgery back in June. I am a size 12 a little on the loose side but not a size 10 yet. I went clothes shopping I fit Into everything but walked out with nothing. Why? Because I still see the old me from three months ago, and I feel like despite everything fit, in my mind it looks horrible. My brain is still trying to process what I'm looking at in the mirror. My question is....if you went through this how did you over come it? How long did it take for you to see yourself as you really are? Thanks in advance