nursie026

I know that it is through God that I was able to have this surgery and i was kept safe.. It's through him that I've been motivated to lose 93lbs and continue to stay focused... I think sometimes we lose the bigger picture, when we see the prize.. I am thankful and every time I look in the mirror and see the new me or feel the surge of confidence run through me... I just remember to give God the glory! Have a great day my friends! Keep up the great work!

Surgery : November 2012 Starting weight : 250 Current weight : 157 Down 93lbs! I'm looking for any new and great Protein tips on shakes or bars? sugar free recipes and Any suggestions on low fat milk? Fitness pal name : nursie026

Just added most of you.. Please add me! Nursie026

I know there's tons of threads about this... But I need all the help I can get! Please add me and share diaries... Nursie026 is my user name. Not sure had to add friends, hope that will work.. Thanks!!

Any one know where I can get this??? I must have!

Yes! I live off of it! I'm also Almost 6 months post-op.. So be sure to ask. My nut said it was a great source of protein and the tough parts I don't eat..

Does Anyone have any suggestions on what I can out in my plain Greek yogurt for taste and extra protein, that's low in calories.. I looked at different cereals and the calories and sugars were to high.. I could add fruit, but I worry about how much sugars are in strawberries..

Any one try the TCBY frozen yogurt? I had some tonight, I'm feeling guilty . 130 calories and 17g of sugar. Also, I'm addicted to Greek yogurt.. I noticed the Protein is high, but the sugars are a little high.. Anyone eat this daily? Any input would be helpful! Thanks

I'm really afraid I'm doing this all wrong.. I haven't been counting carbs or sugar.. I've averaged about 800 calories, until recently.. I've been pushing it..I've been reading and all of you have been so diligent in what you consume.. I usually have flavored Greek yogurt for breakfast. Cottage cheese and a cheese stick for lunch and a protein shake for dinner.. Recently, I've been adding more cheese sticks and snacking on what my family is eating.. I even had cheddar crackers the other day! Looks as if the majority is staying under 10 grams if sugar, 40 carbs a day? Is that about right?

No it wasn't sugar free.. Fat was only 3.5 grams.. It was so good.. But I'm feeling guilty about the 17 grams of sugar.

Anyone know the ball park of how many calories and fat I should stay under? I had surgeryin November and I haven't been watching calorie or fat .. Only protein.

Does anyone know the size of your pouch when you are three months postop? I had my surgery in November and I'm feeling so much more hungry lately. I am getting 60 to 80 g of protein for the day but I'm still hungry? I'm worried it may be stretching or already has

I am on solids.. Have been for about 6 weeks..I only take in about 700 calories give of take. My meals daily are: 5 oz of Greek yogurt for breakfast, 4 oz of cottage cheese for lunch and for dinner a protein shake or 4 oz of chicken... I do have a few cheese sticks during the day (60 calories).. Lately, I've been eating more cheese sticks and even had a fried chicken wing ( which made me so sick).. I even went as far as having a few chips yesterday. I don't know what my cravings are lately.. I haven't been waiting 30 min to drink.. How long will I have to do that? I thought that was just when I was on a soft diet. Maybe I will start doing that... Does it really work? But I still feel so hungry and I'm tempted to eat the "bad" things again! I don't want to go back to that way????.

I'm almost 3 months post op (surgery: 11/1/12)..I'm down 45lbs. I had a few stalls in between, now I've hit another one... Some one please tell me ill continue to lose and ill reach goal.. It's so hard to be patient when you these plateaus...

Surgery: November 1st and I'm down 31 pounds! Doctor said I should average 10lbs a month for the first 6 months.. What!?? She must be mistaking.. Cause I go a week or two of no weight loss.. I eat what's required and walk at least 30 minutes a day. I sure hope I lose like she thinks I will...

This thread is so encouraging! You all are amazing.. This was so helpful to read!

I'm 3.5 weeks out of surgery and holding down food like a champ. I'm on purée and soft. I can hold down about 4-5 oz a serving.. Is this normal? I'm afraid I may be stretching my pouch already! I was down 23lbs now haven't lost one pound. I'm worried

I'm one week away from getting off this liquid diet hell.. Next is purée food.. Does this mean i can eat anything as long ad i have it pureed?? Can anyone offer me some good healthy recipes with or without protein? Thanks!!! Surgery 11/01/12

Saw my surgeon today. Lost 22lbs since my November 1st surgery! I'm advanced to purée/ soft! That 2 weeks of liquids was utter hell!!! Now I'm on a mission to find great recipes for healthily low fat yummy foods... Any ideas?

Please tell me this gets easier... My surgery date was November 1st. I'm on clear liquids till I see my surgeon on the 15th. I am struggling to keep 20 ounces down and she recommends 48-64...I'm baby sipping all day, stopped my pain meds that made me nauseated and kept up on the via timings. What can I do?? I have no motivation. I literally sit for 5 hours from exhaustion ..!!!!!

I'm in need of real encouragement... I'm now 8 days post op. still hurting and barely tolerating liquids. I'm a nervous wreck about starting purée. How will I know in full? How will I keep it down? What if I one that doesn't lose? I know I'm over doing it.. But I'm in need of encouragement

Does this include frozen yogurt or fat fee ice cream?

Thank you! For your help!

I'm New to this site. I'm on day 4 post op for my gastric bypass. my doctor requires a full clear liquid diet for 2 weeks and then see her before I can advance. I feel so weak and tired and I'm constantly nauseated. I'm living off chicken broth, sugar free Popsicles and jello.. Anyone have any other ideas?

Thank you all for the input. I think my body's is in shock and starvation mode. I was 247 at surgery and I'm now 233... But again the weakness has me in bed and sipping water. My surgeon is amazing and the chief director, but her diet is hell. 2 weeks clear liquids.. then 2 weeks puree and so on to soft.. I hope when I advance and Im allowed protein.. My body will come alive again. I can hope