JustJenn

I'm also 6 months post and have fallen in love with Special K with Protein I have the one serving. Great Breakfast or snack before bed if I'm hungry. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I'm the same way! Lol I'm hoping this summer I can be normal and not sweat like a pig.... As much maybe just like a normal hot person! Lol .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

You are not alone. This is what I do. I eat Protein first a small amount 1/2 cup and I'm not hungry no biggy but I wait at least 1/2 hour to a hour to eat something else still 1/2 cup I eat nuts cheese and drink Powerade the zero one or Water in between I fall in my weakness and eat something I'm not supposed but I don't eat a lot of something a bite or two. If you always eat something and keep something in your system you will adjust from living to eat TO eating to live. Best of luck .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

My husband is 80 pounds over weight and I have had the same struggles with him now that I am post op. he eats way to much rice Pasta and bread and drinks diet soda and loves sweets. But we had a heart to heart and he says he wants to work harder so he has been watching what he eats hasn't eased up on the soda but drinks enough Water for the both of us. He has a very physical job so he is always burning and trying to justify his carbs intake lol but tries and I always applaud his effort and praise him where I see him making better choices. We have a 3 year old and are in talks for another one when I hit 18 months/1 year from now. So he wants to be healthy and happy. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I didn't have a drain but I've heard all about it here from lots of people. Glad everything's is going well for you! 14 down is great .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I haven't had hormel but I had a different brand from a can and it was good. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

food stuck sucks!!! Worst experience ever especially when you can't throw it up I've had the pain for a long time but maybe hour or 2. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Wendy's chili .... Big yay! I eat this for lunch almost every day during the week. Best tasting high Protein and low cost. Can't beat that! .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I'm 29 and I have no hope my arms and stomach are a mess :'( .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Waking up hungry is good. I told my doctor I always woke up hungry. When we are awake we eat every 2-3 hours.... We sleep for about 6-8 hours our bodies are telling us it's time to eat! .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

6 months ago I had RNY surgery and although it was the hardest decision I've ever made its the best one, second to marrying my hubby of course:) I went from a person who was 11 pounds away from 400! A person who ate to feel full and satisfied A person who ordered way to much food at drive thru's and ate every bite A person who hid behind ugly plus size black clothing A person who never exercised because I felt as if I was judged A person who ate her food in 5 seconds A person who sweat just grocery shopping :/yuck A person who never had energy to play with my toddler A person who was unhappy with my weight but never did anything about it To a person who values active play with a 3 year old Who love to shop for cloths even if they only fit for a month then they are too big:) Eats less and slower and feels satisfied Loves the way my husband looks at me Loves that I can and want to walk up 3 flights of stairs every day and not be out of breath or dripping sweat I love that a hour at the gym gives me energy I love that I don't die on the elliptical I love that I can jog in the treadmill. The list goes on. I am stuck at 262 but I Celebrate the 127 pounds down from my start and the 97 pounds down from day of surgery. It's been an adjustment but in 6 months I am so happy God gave me an opportunity at a healthy life. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I don't have a solution because I am dealing with the same thing! Maybe if we buy the smaller containers vs Bigger package and finish all of the small. I don't know. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I am 6 months post op (today) and I think about all day everyday. I have to think about what I'm going to eat how I'm going to cook it and how much protein is in it?! I wish I could turn my internal dialog off when it comes to food but its all about choices if I don't over think it ill probably end up messing up and diving in for empty worthless food that just looks and taste good but not putting me any closer to my goal. Your relationship with food is going to keep changing. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Don't feel bad my pain was minimal but I had no energy to walk much less take a shower. I remember getting out of the shower and just feeling drained. My energy was flat lined! So I didn't walk walk walk. Your probably sleeping a lot because of the pain meds. I didn't really walk much at the hospital the meds kept me out. So I stopped them on day 3 at home. Everyone's experience is different take your time and heal! .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Sounds like a good plan. Keep the focus my husband sounds like your boyfriend when I cook I cook something that fits what I can eat and obsess about portions and the meal even after so he love when I don't stress it and just watch what and how I eat. All the look and congrats on the pounds shed this week! .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I cannot wait! But it's happening so fast:) .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

6 months ago I was wearing a size 28/30 today I am wearing a size 20! Feels good. A week from today I will be 6 months post. Still one of the hardest and best decisions of my life:) .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Same here! My stomach makes the most noise after I eat or when I'm eating hot Soup. But it's loud after eating where others can hear. It's digesting I guess. During a meeting after lunch it was loud my boss asked if I ate yet... I was so embarrassed lol. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

So happy to hear that! Everyone's experience is so different it's important to go into it optimistic best wishes for a speedy recovery! .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I'm so sorry you are having to experience this so early in your post op. all that have shared have great suggestions. Take it easy give yourself a break and crying instead of eating is okay. Emotions are healthy eating to cover them up.... Not healthy. Best of luck in your future. ((((((Hugs)))))) .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Thanks everyone! I've been shopping for 20's but keep telling myself and husband I should be there by summer. I'm in 22 still wearing 24 as they fit too big whatever. Yesterday I put this pair on "just to see" and they went up and fit and I was soooo happy. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Great job:) .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

ROXYYYYY!!!! Where have you been girl?! I've been thinking about you! Weird! I was like where did she go? The hair loss sucks! But not eating is contributing to it. Eat what agrees with you... All the time! How you Doing on Protein shakes? Your weight loss is going good though. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

I'm also 5'7" and can not see me getting to 160 lol to be normal. Maybe after tummy tuck I have way to much excess skin. :/ .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Hey all... So I bought this 1x shirt in October and put it on took the pic and laughed like "nope not there yet" I put this shirt on this weekend and so happy at the difference. Again, I am very visual and my brain still sees big Ol me. I need to take pictures to see the changes happening. .::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.