Ariella

So I have found a way to make my protein shakes enjoyable!! Right now I am using the ON Gold Standard 100% Whey protein from GNC, the extreme chocalte flavor. I have figured out that if I add cinnamon, straight cocoa powder and a splenda it is DELISCIOUS!! Just wanted to share.

I hope so, Thats my theory about why I used to be able to wear heels without a problem.

Ok, so sometimes I am a little app stupid. Is there a way to configure my fitness pal to track protein only? Or is everyone using it at face value and checking the nutritional content???

I enjoyed my first two days of full liquids with mashed potatos and saltine crackers. The scale didnt change this morning, as it had every morning since I have been home, so I am takiing this a sign to stop and start hitting the protein hard. I stocked my fridge with Atkins protein shakes (not as much protein as I would like, but they taste amazing to me and go down better than water) last night. Had that for break fast and now my lunch ( slept in) is 1/2 a cup of fat free refried beans and some shredded mexican cheese blen totaling 12 g or protein. The games have begun!

Refried beans and cheese- 12 g protein (1/2 cup of beans, 1/4 cup cheese)

My boyfriend has been very supportive. I honestly dont care what he eats. Well I care and am completely on his ass about keeping to the diet he wants to be on, but on his cheat days I don't bat an eye lash. Luckily my lack of appetite has helped. I look at his food and yummmo, but have no real desire to touch it. I think you just need to stay strong, but if being around that bothers you, keep that line of communication open.

Are you confusing hunger with acid maybe? That happens quite ofter. There were times in the beginning I thought I was hungry, but it didn't make sense - I had just eaten or maybe I just had a shake, so I shouldn't feel hunger. You may want to talk to your doctor - he may tell you to try an acid reducer or a proton pump inhibitor. I find if I feel hunger when I don't think I should, it goes away with an acid reducer. I get that same feeling, but its generally gas or thirst for me. It is exactly like painfully hunger I felt pre op. Try upping fluids.

So would guacomole be considered edible during the stage 2 liquids, along with mashed potatoes and refried beans? (obviously not at the same time)

I have heard you can request hand rolls made without the rice, wich sounds amazing to me

My NUT thought refried beans were fine when I initally asked her, I just want to go out to dinner with my boyfriend for valentines day and would really love some new flavors. LOL this clear liquids is getting to me

I will be 7 days post op at the time I may attempt to eat said guac.

Anyone else in their first post op week feeling randomly emotional? Like I just had the intense urge to call my dad and weep. Not having regrets, no pain or even serious dicomfort and my boyfriend is taking excellant care of me, just felt like crying. I assume it the hormonal changes and most likely having to skip my BC for two in the hospital. Oh well, still happy to be on this side of the surgery!

Surgery was on the 7th. Not a whole lot of pain, but I had nausea and then HORRIBLE hiccups. Finally home and just tired. I too am tolerating liquids well and am excited to keep the journey going! Glad you're recovering so smooth Belladonna.

I am on day two of all liquids and I am losing it! I have no energy and I just want to start crying and then sleep for two days! This is really inconvienant since I am at work. Ugh is there anything I can do? I am drinking fluids in addition to my protein shakes and fiber supplements, I just don't know what to do I really feel terrible and like a total baby.

Hey everyone! This is my first day on this site. I just made the decsicon to get WLS, I'm leaning very much toward VSG. I got a concern though today, and I'm trying to see if this is the best surgical option. I have PCOS. It's not super severe, my periods have ALWAYS been regular and my hormones are mostly in check (my testosterone is higher than normal). I have some some excess hair and have been heavy my whole life and it is really hard for me to lose weight on my own. One of the Dr's offices I spoke with today abour insurance concerns also informed me that VSG may not help and I would need bypass to be successful (mind you I spoke with the insurance lady, not the doctor) Is there any real truth to this? From the research I've done today, it just seems to make the progress slower. How much slower are we talking? I have my seminar with the Doctor I plan on choosing tomorrow, but I got so dicouraged when I hheard that and I just want some kind of reassurance that VSG is still possible for me, since I don't think I could find a way to pay for bypass (not do I want malabsorptive surgery anyway)

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! I know it's worth it, and I have stayed on track. I did leave work early and went home and napped, thankfully my office is insanley supportive and flexible. Also, I got some beef boulion and made that it quenched my desire food enough.

I had a friend who got a reduction and lift (obviously her boobs were far from deflated, so I don't know if that matters) but the inscians were underneath and really minimal once healed.

I made a list today of things I want to do once the weight comes off. The first two things are Learn to ski and roller skate. What's on your list?

I am from NJ origianlly, and will be moving this summer to either Denver or Portland depending on where my fiance gets into law school. It's actually not super warm today, lol. It's 41 and rainy, which is pretty chilly in Florida. I def will keep you in the loop and my surgery is the friday after yours, so we can be weightloss buddies! You should add me as a friend, I tried to add you but for some reason bariatric pal doesnt want me to have friends haha!

Which brand of protein powder are you using because that souns SOOOO yummy!

Started phase two of my pre op diet today- Full liquid.... 8 days until my surgery! I am so excited!!!!!! Feb 7th can't come soon enough.

Yeah, I am still very fresh in the game. I was an EMT and for hot second thought of becoming a doctor, but then after many long debates with myself and a passion for midwifery I decided it was the best route. Very cool that you worked in the ER, that’s what I would like to do once I get my license.