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Yup every surgeon is different. Mine had me on liquids for only 2 days after, then puréed for 4 weeks. I saw him 2.5 weeks out and he approved me to go onto soft foods like eggs ricotta canned tuna and chicken but only one new thing a day. He said as long as I take pencil eraser size bites and chew 25-30 times until its puréed in my mouth, I will be fine. HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 247

Buffalo chicken dip. 1 3oz can of chicken 1 laughing cow light blue cheese cream spread .5 tablespoon light mayo Sprinkle of shredded cheese on top A few drops of franks red hot. Yum! Still on puréed foods HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 247

Only all the time! But that's why we have all the people in this forum! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 247

I weighed Bout the same as you pre op and had my surgery 3/22. First week i lost 15 lbs second week I gained three back. You are not doing anything wrong. Our bodies are getting used to the new program and holding on to everything. I finally lost those three pounds yesterday but only because I walked 5 miles in two days and spent two hours rigorously cleaning. For a lot of ppl exercise will get them losing faster or out of a stall like me. Good luck and don't get discouraged! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

I'm so sorry you are having pain! I couldn't imagine! Remembre You are a strong WOMAN! You will come out of this a winner!! I'm sending you my best wishes and prayers for the pain to go away! ** virtual hug*** HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Try an anti itch lotion with hydrocortisone from the drug store. Benadryl lotion is good but I got the aveno lotion last year after getting my gallbladder out. Also get yourself some mederma do the scars fade away. I'm using both now cause like you they itch like crazy! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

You look fantastic!! Such an inspiration!!

I want to find someone in my area to work out with. Anyone around Christiana mall?

I still miss soda myself. It wasn't the caffeine but the carbonation I like. My bf brought home a soda and a pizza for dinner last night. I was so jealous!

I don't go to any gym at the moment but I'm looking to join the y maybe. I used to love to swim before I was too embarrassed to put a swim suit on. How about you?

My dogs are my rock. They loved me at almost 300 and I'm sure they'd love me if I weighed 30. They are both rescues. The black one is marble. She's 4 and came from a hoarding situation. Shooter is the white one. He is 3 and him and his litter were found in a dumpster. My next goal as soon as the weather gets warmer and I'm able to do more is to get them into shape with me! We're going to go for long walks then maybe even some running!!

I am at the same darn plateau. I get all my protein and liquids in. I Eat nothing but protein shakes and soups. I eat no carbs except what already comes in the protein. I limit my fats too. Yet I've gained a pound. Saturday I was at 249. Yesterday at 251. Today 250. HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Ravens nation let me know if you ever want to go work out together. Or anything else. HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Awesome!!! I had mine w dr peters on 3/22. He did an amazing job! Had no pain, no complications! I had dr Wynn remove my gallbladder last year she also did a great job on my surgery but was a little cold on the bedside manner. So I switched to dr peters for my bypass!!! Good luck on the optifast!!! It suuuuuuuuccckkkkkssss!!!!! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Does anyone else have the issue of having dragon breath with these Protein drinks? I brush my teeth three times a day but as soon as I sip on any protein drink/ shake, I get the worst breath imaginable. I work in close quarters and feel bad for my fellow cubicle mates!! I know gum is not recommended. I haven't found an option to it and I don't want to suck on mints all day! Any ideas?

Thanks! You too!! Who did your surgery?

Magic bullet!! Essential for the puréed phase! I got a pill holder, a Blender Bottle, a set of measuring cups and spoons, baby food jars ( they hold perfect post rny portions). Baby spoons keep me from taking too much food in. I don't use a food balance at all. I haven't needed to yet. Plus the iPhone!! My fitness pal is awesome! Last thing is a back scratcher. The pain mess would make me itch all over but specially in that part of my back I can't reach! Gooooood luuuuuuckkkkk!!! You'll do great!

I am dense!! I found it!! You can go take a look! If you want to add me my sn is natamuri HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Maybe I'm dense... How do you share your diary? HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Yup!!! Me too!!! Not only have I plateaued but gained 1.5 lbs!! At an average of 550 cals a day. I didn't think it was possible. There is nothing to do but stop worrying and wait it out until our stupid bodies give in and let go of the fat! Usually exercise helps (so I'm told) but I'm not cleared for anything but walking right now. SO FRUSTRATING!!!! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Ok ladies! I just had an awesome protein shake! I got Jordan's skinny mixers pomegranate margarita mixer 4oz, 0cals 0sugar. (got it at bed bath and beyond), added 1 scoop of unflavored whey protein from GNC and 2oz of ice. Used my new magic bullet to make it into a smoothie consistency. 130 cals and 24g of protein. Tastes like a pomegranate smoothie. Definitely my favorite recipe so far. Now the only downside is that it got really foamy so I had to let it rest for the foam to go away since I don't know if I should be introducing that air into my tummy. Otherwise EXCELLENT!! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Gerbers ham and gravy baby food. 2oz. It tasted so good with a little cumin, salt, and pepper. 8g of protein! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Thanks Ladies! I appreciate the encouragement. It's hard to change my ways and I've failed so many times at weight loss that its hard not to get discouraged I do use my fitness pal (mfp) which is how I know my protein, fat and carb intake. It has also been a great tool for me! Thanks again! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

I'm sad this morning. I got tired of weighing myself every day so I am spacing it to every other day. I'm meeting my protein goal except for maybe 5-6grams every day. I'm still trying to get all my liquids in. But last time I weighed in it said 249.8. Two days layer...250.6. I know there are plateaus but this is definitely discouraging!! I didn't think I'd get one so soon. I wish I knew what to do. I only eat/ drink protein. MFP says 70% of my intake is protein, 15% fat and 15% carbs. I can't cut any carbs out because they come in the shakes. Same with fat. My period is over so I can't say it's that. I hope everyone else has better luck than mine! HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Because of all the drastic changes to your body, it's already in shock! Any reputable doctor recommends you wait 18 months before another major surgery. When you have a tummy tuck or lipo, The incidence of fat pockets forming in response to the additional shock is really high. You have to be careful or your tummy can end up looking like Swiss cheese. I have a cousin who is a plastic surgeon so I know he will look out for me and not just rush me to a surgery to make a buck. He recommends I wait. HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249