Soontobethinner

I am so happy to see this posting. I too am having a hard time reaching 800 calories daily. It is affecting my weight loss I am 5 weeks out and lost 6lbs in 5 weeks. Dietician said it would be easier with purees but I am just eating what I would puree but chewing it well. I start soft foods on Tuesday. Todays meals: 1 Protein shake Breakfast, lunch 1/2-3/4 chicken breast with broccoli with cheese, snack 1.5 serving of turkey bites and dinner 4oz of baked talaia with broccoli w/cheese...90g protein but only 666 calories. I am getting the protein but what can I eat in a minimal amount but will have a lot of calories. I wish I could have nuts but not for a while. I think my problem is...I don't eat a snack in the morning because we have lunch at 11. Not sure where else to stick in food. I don't feel hungry and also to stop drinking Water for 1.5 hrs minimal to stick another snack in I think I won't get in my 8c of water which I am getting now...barely...that's forcing down the last 1/2 c at bedtime.

Hey!!! Sorry first my computer went down then my Internet. The phone app is not as food as the ipad. All is going well, I too am in a stall only 2 lbs lost in the last two weeks. I talked to the dietician yesterday and she said she thinks I am taking in too few calories ugh...but I don't feel like I can consume any more ugh...but I start puréed foods Wednesday (tues night lol) and she said that it should break it and I will start losing again. I am down 15 since surgery. I am glad work is going well...two more weeks and I go back. I hope to be 220 by the time I go back. Are you getting all 8 cups of water? I get 6

Sleeved 10/29 Sw: 244 CW: 229 Stalled now going on 2 weeks

OH my I start purees on Thanksgiving. I SOOOO can't wait for pureed turkey and mashed potatoes. Turkey first of course. My other plans are: Turkey Chili - you eat it all together so blended should be any different chicken Tortilla soup - no rice or tortillas .. already has good flavored broth for blending Pureed fish I just so can't wait to have hot food. 2 wks clear, 2 wks full liquid, 2 weeks puree....come on THANKSGIVING!!! Day of surgery 10/29...244 today 232 12lb in 12 days....I'm good with that.

Agree with so many comments by my top are: 1. You would be so pretty if you lost weight 2. having to pull my leg up just to tie my shoe because I can't put it up there w/o grabbing it to help. 3. having to sit with my legs open to make room for my belly b/c if I close my legs then my bell pooches out even more 4. underwear rolling down below my belly 5. Not doing social events or amusement parks with my son. 6. Act like I want to stand b/c I am afraid I won't fit in the chair.

I REALLY hate that they keep giving you this run around for trying to get healthier. I will cost them less in the long run b/c you will have less issues that you have to see other Dr's about. But keep on staying positive and don't settle for no...and you will get your approval.

That's awesome...down 12 is good. I give it to you going back to work so soon. I could probably do most of my work but we do a lot of lifting. So I took the whole 6 weeks figured it would help me get into an exercise routine so I don't fall off so easy while at work. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE I AM COME SUMMER TIME!!! wow just the thought of it. It feels weird like I really didn't have the surgery but I know I did. I know crazy huh!

I did when I first started it probably about 20lbs...however then I was not eating well or exercising. I have been on it for years and it doesn't seem to affect me anymore...but heck was my weight gain the shot or the cheeseburgers and chicken fried steaks LOL

Hey sorry was off here for a few days...I am doing pretty good...yesterday (day 5) was my first day to get 80g protein and 8 cups of fluid. I feel full all day long and feel like I am living to drink (like an alcoholic haha) How are things going for you?? I have one more week of clear liquids but I found a concoction of a new choc protein powder w/30 g and PB2 peanut butter so I get 35g in one cup of protein shake so I can just do crystal light and water the rest of the day with 1/2 cup of jello w/protein. I am exercising now 20 mins a day I hope to do 30 today.

Bigbeauty78...wow you are on full liquids?? We have 2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full, 2 weeks purees and 2 weeks soft foods. Which means I will lose quite a bit before I go back to work lol I am just now balancing out to my pre-op weight but they said that would happen.

bigbeauty78...I definitely didn't do well with protein yesterday but I left the hospital at 2 and left my drink there and didn't get home till 4. My chocolate drink stayed down but I felt like I was drinking it forever. Today is my first full day at home and I started with water because of my thyroid meds...but I will start protein about 7:15 I hope I can do pretty good...it is all laid out on the counter. I can't do cold it hurts right now. I hope we both do good with fluids and protein today. Pain is minimal but I can't overdo it.

Bigbeauty78 how are you doing today? Me much better still nausea on and off...but I am getting around good. Being released from the hospital today. Now drinking isopure to start my protein. I am afraid to drink too much.

I hope they approve you. No one wants to be on supplements to lose weight for a long time.

I would assume it is because you are under 40 currently without the comorbidities...they probabaly think you can lose on hcg vs having to do surgery. Ugh sorry I know you are frustrated.

Surgery went well...felt bad this morning but meds were adjusted and I was good...then exhausted then good again...nausea though when trying to take in water. Should be going home tomorrow.

I was wondering...I will be screaming in excitement from my hospital when I see you're approved... :-)

I don't think so...some have to do a 1 or 2 week liquid diet...mine was only 2 days...so maybe that's why...I know I am sitting at basketball practice for my son and I am starving...waters not helping...good luck tomorrow...prayers for great outcome and quick recovery!!

Same here did mine at 9am this morning, followed by today and tomorrow all clear liquids. Figured since I would be stuck at home should go ahead and do all the laundry

Prayers heading your way!!! I am right behind you on Tuesday. So excited to start a new me.

Prayers heading out to mazzers120 you're next girl!!!

OMG!!!! YAY I am so excited for you...that is amazing!!! WOOT WOOT good things come to those who wait.

Hopefully your results come in quicker than 3 weeks and it turns out the way you want it to. It just sucks that they are keeping you limbo just for that. I will continue to pray for a quick outcome!! and Thank you!

APPROVED TODAY!!! So my 10/29 date is a go yay!!! 90 required diet weight submitted with request for approval on 10/11 and approval received 10/24. My current BMI is 41 no co-morbidities. Time to create my weight ticker...so excited and I hope everyone else's process moves along quickly as well. I started this process June 7th.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I called today and they just said pending and reminded me that they have 15 days to reply bariatric surgery approvals. I am worried my 10/29 date will be pushed back a week or two. The Dr.'s office said if no response by Friday we will have to postpone.