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My surgery was in December 2013 and I am 3 lbs away from losing 100 lbs...approx 35 to 40 pounds from goal weight. I have done really well balancing temptations and incorporating some foods into diet very carefully and cautiously. I just returned from a week long vacation where I allowed myself some freedom. It wasn't mindless but my defenses were definitely down. Overall, it made more good choices than bad but I saw a glimpse into my old habits and I don't like it at all. I could see just how easy it would be to let that spiral into something damaging. The good news is I recognize the pattern. In the past, weight loss attempts have been sabotaged by these types of situations and I am determined to break this NOW. Here is my plan: 1. Get back to involvement in online support groups 2. Had husband remove (hide) scale. No good will come out of weighing right now. If I stayed the same ( or even lost), it will give me "permission" or " justification" to stray again. If I gained, I will be discouraged and beat myself up, fell guilty...and all those things that don't serve me well. 3. Protein and clear fluids only this week...just to get back to true hunger awareness 4. No weigh in until next Sunday - one week from today. Thanks for listening....just needed a place to be accountable and any suggestions or feedback anyone has would be welcomed.

I am allowed 1-2 cups decaf but haven't had it. I'm afraid if I have it, I will trigger going back to regular coffee. I haven't had it for 3 months so no need to start now

I'm about 3 months post op and I never puréed Anything that isn't supposed to be liquid My dr called that select soft foods (about 5-6 pseudo-solids to choose from) to just soft foods. Nothing with a crunch or that needs a knife to cut. I was primarily on Protein shakes along with those but never had any intention of blending "real" food.

I'm about 3 months post op and I never puréed Anything that easy supposed to be liquid My dr called that select soft foods (about 5-6 pseudo-solids to choose from) to just soft foods. Nothing with a crunch or that needs a knife to cut. I was primarily on Protein shakes along with those but never had any intention of blending "real" food.

I am satisfied with my pace of weight loss but at 2 months post op I am constantly disappointed, concerned, nervous about the fact that I have been able to tolerate all foods and liquids. There is no question that I am not eating the choices and quantities pre surgery but as I get further along I am less strict. That's not a good sign for me. I haven't had any real "no-no" foods but I was hoping that a physical reaction might help me to stay away from certain things. I find myself wanting to "test" it to see how far it will let me go. Anyway. No stalls yet so I'll keep plugging along!

Your not weird. I felt the same way and now at 8 weeks post op..still do. I am on solid, normal food. Thus far, I have been able to tolerate every new food I try, including dense foods. 95% of the time I measure my food but feel as if I could eat more once finished. But I don't because I am definitely satisfied with far less than before surgery. In restaurants, I used to almost always finish the plate even after appetizers and still found room for dessert. Now one course only and the leftovers provide at least two additional meals. So I have to try and feel comfortable that it is all good and be grateful that I tolerate so well. Not gonna lie though....I have been tempted by certain high carb food to push the limits to make sure my body reacts...I was banking on that to be my tool for continued success when the novelty might wear off. I haven't done it yet but I would like to know that any kin dove over-indulgence or overeating would result in sickness.

My NUT approves them too. I am approaching 7 weeks post op and just got cleared to have them. I am thankful for the bars as I am on the go a lot and these make it a little easier. I was told only one a day as well. I only eat 1/2 as my meal/snack...i find them pretty filling. Approved the Quest bars too although I havent tried them yet. The other one is Think Thin and those are good. Filling too. I thought the carbs indicated on the label might be too high for all of them but my NUT looks at the formula for carbs alongside the Protein, fat and Fiber grams.

Totally relate. I am about 5 weeks out so started this process mid December when routinues were non existent with winter break, etc. Now that I am back to full day work (I work from home), I am definitely not eating often enough. I get in Breakfast and lunch but with the portions....I really need the in betweens but Im not hungry. And it takes me a while to finish certain things so I feel like I am eating all the time and grazing was a past behavior I need to rid myself of...yet it starts to feel like that. I am drinking way more Water than I ever did and I feel like I am drinking all the time yet end of day...when I tally it all...I cant seem to get more than 48 oz which falls short of my goal. Everyone has said to set an alarm for the food but I just hate the concept of that. I am getting my Protein in, my carb and fat grams are much lower than the max goal for the day and my calories seem in line with what others report. Sometimes after dinner and logging...I see I am falling short in protein but then its nothing that a Protein Drink doesnt solve sometime between dinner and bedtime.

I am 5 weeks too. Everyones plans are so different. What are you allowed to eat and what have you tried? If you allowed denser foods??? I have found that has helped me and I am down to only 1 shake a day to boost Protein up from 34-40 grams from food to the additional 30 or so I need. It is also more satisfying, allows me to actually start to learn and feel what full is for me and keeps me full longer. Its the water/liquids I struggle with. I feel like I am drinking all day and I only top out around 40 oz or so....

You have lost 45 lbs...27 of which it looks like you lost since surgery which was one month ago. Focus on that! Unless you were accustomed to losing 27 lbs a month pre-surgery, I would say you are a success. Keep up your hard work....it will pay off. Not only on the scale but the habits you are forming. I am almost 5 weeks out. I was having an issue with my hip pre-surgery and it is still very painful so I haven't really adopted a regular exercise routine and I NEED to. Good for you for doing it. There are things I can do but I'm letting the hip win. I have lost about 33 lbs and I am thrilled. As a past professional dieter, I was so fed up with myself and everything pre-surgery, I hadn't lost more than 12-15 lbs in the last few years with any short-lived attempt. I say congrats!

That seems really high...especially the grams of carbs and fat. My NUT works in my surgeons practice as part of the bariatric center so I am glad for that. I am on soft foods as well. My average calories is around 500, sometimes 600 depending on what I've eaten but her guideline was 65-75 grams Protein, no more than 90 grams carb and 30 grams fat per day. I have heard a lot of ppl who are post op 6 months or more on this site say they are around 800-1000 while still losing then close to 1200 to maintain. I would follow up with the surgeon office, especially if they recommended her. Best of luck

You endured a stressful time. I think the most important and positive thing (regardless of the scale) is your behavior. You recognized it and got back on track. I know that my previous pattern of "dieting" pre-surgery is that I'd be motivated and focused until a slip up occurred. Then it was the downward spiral which became the typical norm until the next attempt. You recognized what happened and Your snapping back right away. To add, go ahead and give yourself the same kindness you would to anyone else telling you your same story. What would you say to them? Great job and best of luck Ps. I had my surgery in December too.

Am 31/2 weeks post op and have been in soft foods for 3 days. Went out to eat! Ordered white fish with citrus salsa (hold the salsa). Ditched the rice in exchange for plain baked potato and steamed veggies. Eyeballed about an ounce of the fish, tablespoon or so of potato which I mashed. And set the rest to the side.I skipped the veggies as they weren't properly overcooked ( most restaurants wouldn't WANT to do that). It was really good. I ate slow and I'm so happy it all agreed with me. Even better..I could have continued eating and probably would have been within plan to have a little but more but didn't want to push my luck. I brought the rest home and for kicks, portioned out a similar amount to what I ate to weigh at home. Weighed in at 1.25 ounces...pretty good. And I have a few more meals out if my leftovers and I can now overcook my veggies to try.

It is hard. I seem to do ok with Protein because if I'm falling short from foods, I'll throw in a shake which solves that. The liquid is hard. It does help to put mio in to flavor. Or Vitamin Water zero. I also sometimes have a cup of broth...at this point it goes down easy and I count it as a liquid as opposed to "food". But there are days when I feel like I drank a ton and I still fall short.... All we can do is our best but definitely make sure to get enough to avoid dehydration.

Congrats...me too. It is noticeable. The only place I see it in myself is my chest so I'm not posting that! I'm happy thus far but I guess based on my weight loss so far I would have expected more changes in my clothes. But not really yet. No complaints though I'm just not good at patience. And I KNOW my body perception of myself is WAY off. Keep up the good work

Butterbean is around....she has been on a few of the threads that I have. Not sure not the others

Always cold...wear jackets all day even when I can use a blanket. I have actually been working in my computer in gloves...kinda hard to type. I also have a very warm fleece robe so I wear that. Lot over my clothes at home... Gotta look up this cuddle duds

The isopure was recommended to me to get protein during clear liquid phases. I have been pretty fortunate to like and tolerate a lot but this was the one thing I just couldn't drink. I tried 4 different flavors and the thickness of it just made me queasy? Not sure the exact reason but couldn't live with that one