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I guess I don't understand what you are complaining about. You are losing pounds at a substantial rate. (Much faster than I did), you have dropped several sizes, you are working out and getting healthier. What's the problem? If you aren't happy with your progress, then someone has given you unrealistic expectations. Just keep doing what you're doing. What's the rush?

Hehe. Ok, so what size should I order? I like Jockey microfiber French cut that I just order from jockey.com. But I have no idea what size I am now. Wearing a size 9/10 pants. Help retire the granny panties! (No offense to the grannies out there)

What kind are you drinking? I like Premier chocolate and strawberry, Garden of Life vanilla and chocolate, Syntrax Matrix vanilla, Syntrax Nectar cherry, lemonade, apple and peach, and Muscle Milk banana, cake batter and red velvet cake. I also add coffee, PB2, fresh fruit, 100% juice, and Torani SF syrups for flavor variety. I dilute the RTD versions with milk to cut the sweetness and thickness and dilute the powders with at least 50% more liquid than what the directions say. There's so many options available, you might try different ones to find something that doesn't make you gag.

My nice bras I took to the thrift store. The not so nice ones went in the trash. And I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but I'm still wearing my giant panties. It's like having a pair of baggy shorts under my jeans, and they only hang out of the top of my waistband part of the time. . Maybe someday I'll splurge on some that actually fit.

I prefer whole food based Vitamins as opposed to chemically synthesized supplements. They contain a lot of micronutrients and cofactors that just can't be imitated. So here goes.... Garden of Life Vitamin Code For Women (includes a raw food blend of enzymes and probiotics). Dose is 4 capsules/day. I only take 2. Note- Source of a Life Gold is also another great whole food vitamin and it comes in chewable and liquid. I just went with the Vitamin Code because it comes in capsule form, which I prefer. Garden of Life Healthy Blood Iron (also contains Vitamin C, folate and B vits) I was taking 3-4 times/week but my 6 month bloodwork showed high iron so I cut down to only 1-2 times/week Twinlab B12 sublingual 500mcg 3-4 times/week - levels great at 6 months Natures Bounty D3 5000iu 3-4 times/week -levels great at 6 months Solaray calcium citrate - I used to take this 3-4 times/week but 6 month levels were high so I've discontinued for now. Ironically, I was taking most of these before surgery. The only thing I changed was switch from oral to sublingual B22.

I'm 7 months out with very good restriction and a very busy work schedule with no breaks in my 12+ hour days. No way could I eat enough to get in all my Protein. I still have a 30-40g protein smoothie every day that I drink between appointments. I add Suprafiber or Metamucil and benefiber to the smoothie, so I'm getting a lot of my Fiber, too. And at 24-32 oz, it's a good portion of my fluids. Maybe if all I did was graze all day on the weekends (between ranch chores, yard work, housework and playing ) I could probably get enough protein through regular food. But at this point the smoothie is easy, tastes delicious and has the best absorbed form of protein out there (whey isolate) so I have no plans to give it up.

You will never get full on liquids, probably not even on puréed food. You won't feel restriction until you are on solid food. And if all you are consuming is 1-2 14oz protein shakes and some cheese, you are definitely not overdoing it. And there's no such thing as drinking too much water (unless you are talking GALLONS without replacing electrolytes, too). I was never given portion restrictions. I was just told minimum 60g protein and minimum 64oz fluids and it was a chore just to do that for the first 2-3 months. But be sure to follow your surgeon 's meal plan and don't skip ahead in your stages. The restrictions are in place for safe healing, not to torture you.

Blondbomb, Why should I use MFP? I'm below my surgeon's weight goal, at a normal BMI, and still losing about a pound/week. I feel fabulous and have tons of energy. I've maintained my muscle mass and have had no hairloss. My 6 month labs including full Vitamin profiles were all great (actually had high Iron and Calcium so I've adjusted my supplements). The OP was asking about carbs and fat, and my point was to show you don't necessarily have to track or count these things in order to be successful if that's not something you want to do. I eat balanced meals and Snacks consisting of Protein, veggies, fruits and whole grains like any "normal" healthy person. Not sure why I would need to start tracking at this point. And BTW, I'm not knocking MFP or the people that use it in any way. If tracking is something you want to do and need to do to be successful, it's a great tool.

I was still up 11 pounds one week after surgery. The next week when I weighed I was down a pound or two. I was glad to be so well hydrated.

Thanks for posting Macman...lots of great info. We were sleeved about the same time and I think it's important for everyone to see that there's more than one way to be successful. Everyone has to find their own, personal "make it work" plan. I was always very intimidated before surgery by reading all the posts from the trackers and fitbit folks that were so successful because I knew I wouldn't be able to do that. I just like to include my version so other newbies can see that they can be successful with "alternative plans" Great job!

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I don't measure or count anything. I keep track of Water in my head as the day goes on to make sure I'm getting at least 64oz. I get 30-40g Protein from my daily protein/fiber smoothie, and assume I'm getting at least 60g total because my 5-6 meals and Snacks always contain protein. I don't eat the obvious carbs like bread, Pasta, rice, or sweets very often, and I never bothered to limit fat. I honestly have no idea how many calories or carbs or fat I eat. I don't know how many steps I take or how many calories I burn. This "low maintenance" postop pan has worked great for me, at least. If I wanted to track everything I could have just done weight watchers or nutrisystem or any of the other "diets" out there. Surgery was my way to be free of all that minutiae.

HW 238 SW 216 CW 146 TPL 92 TPG 88 2 pounds down this week. Feeling good about building a little cushion.

I sleep with two 50 pound dogs and two cats every night. The cats sleep on my pillow and on my tummy. No problems with the "arrangements" post op. One of my 50 pounders also thinks he's a lap dog, so like adargie, I had to confine him to the rest of the couch for a couple weeks. It wasn't the end of the world even though he thought it was. And like Bufflehead, one of my cats launched off the headboard onto my tummy, too. Not the best postop experience, but it only hurt for a moment.

There is a whole forum on here for you guys...."Don't Sweat the Stall Stuff" http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

It's probably reactive hypoglycemia and they are discovering it's fairly common post-RNY. there are tons of articles and blogs about it if you google "bariatric reactive hypoglycemia". There are also studies currently being conducted to better understand and manage the disorder. One of them that is currently recruiting participants indicates "Reactive hypoglycemia is a late complication affecting up to 72% of RYGB patients although it seems to occur also after Sleeve Gastrectomy in about 3% of the cases. ". So check it out if you are having symptoms.

I always took Source of Life Gold chewables before surgery....recommended by my mom years ago because she has a very sensitive stomach and multiple GI issues. They were a yummy "dessert" for me at bedtime. But after surgery, EVERYTHING tasted too sweet to me. I tried their liquid, but still too sweet. I ended up switching to Garden of Life Vitamin Code for Women because it comes in capsules, so there's nothing to taste. Very comparable to the Source of Life Gold and I prefer whole food based vitamins.

I had no appetite and eating/drinking was a huge chore for about 3 months postop. Between 3 and 4 months I started feeling normal again, got my appetite back and really started to enjoy food again. I eat when I'm hungry, every 3 hours or so, and I eat pretty much whatever I want. It's just what I want now is a lot healthier than what I wanted before. And I'm happy eating a lot less of it.

I brew up a good batch of iced green tea every weekend. I've mix it with Syntrax cherry, lemonade and fuzzy navel and they were all good. I've also mixed vanilla protein powder with iced chai tea.

One of my surgeons told me that a good number of bariatric patients develop food intolerances post op. It has to do with the change in our GI flora and the change in how the food is processed in the sleeve vs a full size stomach....basically it's less processed when it gets to the intestines and can cause intolerances. He said lactose and gluten intolerances are the most common. Anyways, I became a little lactose intolerant from 1-4 months postop. cheese was still OK, yogurt wasn't horrible, but milk was not good. So I switched to lactaid ( I never bothered with almond milk because it has almost no Protein, but you could also try soy milk), I reduced the amount of yogurt I ate, and I got protein powders that were better mixed with Water (Syntrax Nectar). I also found dairy-free Protein Powder that turned out to be pretty good and I still drink.....Garden of Life Raw Fit and Raw Protein. Fortunately, I was able to tolerate dairy again after 4 months, so I'm back to regular milk and yogurt.

At two weeks out you shouldn't be eating anything as solid as steak. Aren't you still on liquids? Or at least puréed/mushies! It's a craving. Better get used to them and figure out a way to deal with them without sabotaging your health and weight loss.

You are going 17 hours without eating....that's why you are hungry. Anyone would be hungry, sleeve or not. I've never heard of any meal plan (whether you've had surgery or not) where it's healthy to skip breakfast. And sounds like you are only getting 2 meals and 1 snack. I'd be starving! Are you getting at least 60g protein and 64 oz liquid doing it that way?

You really will be fine and will look back at this post someday and wonder what you were worrying about . Post sleeve life is wonderful. Enjoy.

I haven't heard of that particular one, but I do know there are lots of "Protein breads" out there. But again, there's always way more carbs than protein in anything like that. It's the nature of the beast...baked goods, bread, Pasta and grains will ALWAYS be carb heavy, no matter what they do to try and sell it as a protein or low carb product. Believe me, I don't eat perfect 100% of the time, but I sure did for the first 4-5 months. Since then I have had ice cream, tiramisu, cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, blueberry muffins, alcohol, crackers, noodles, etc. But not until I was at (or darned close to) goal weight. I don't plan on dieting the rest of my life, so I'm OK with eating these things in moderation since I'm technically in the maintenance stage. But 90% of the time it's still protein first, then veggies, fruit and whole grains/fiber.