Inner Surfer Girl

There is no way I could eat 100 grams of protein in one meal. Who told you that? That is crazy!

By the way, at only six weeks post-op, your priority should be protein and fluid/water. Getting 5 fruits and vegetables a day will have to wait until you are much farther out after surgery. You need the protein and water to heal and to lose weight.

One meal of Protein is not enough. Our bodies can't digest more than 20-25 grams of protein at a time. That means for me I have to eat protein 4 plus times a day. You should have some protein at every meal and snack and eat the protein first. I would be curious to see what you were given for a post-op food plan.

I sent you a message. I hope it helps. It looks like there is shape wear on sale today. I didn't look at the sizes.

My surgeon's guidelines for Protein for women: If you started out with a BMI of under 50 then your target would be 80 grams. If you started out with a BMI of over 50 then it would be 100 grams.

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I'm in central Kentucky.

We are getting a big snow storm so I just filled up several water bottles and pitchers just in case.

My doctor never mention how many grams should I be taking!!!even when I once showed him a protein powder just to see what he think of it..he said I don't think you need it your protein in your food in enough :/ so I don't know what the Idol grams for me >< I really should talk to him !!!!! when I first did the surgery I was feeling fine .. but this days I'm always dizzy, lazy and I have no energy What was your starting BMI?

I have had to order or have most of my clothes made for several years now. The last time I placed an online order for a sweater it turned out to be too big (even though I had measured a few weeks before). Today, I stopped at the local JC Penney and bought three sweaters a size smaller and they fit. This should tide me over through Christmas and New Years and I hope I can make it a couple of months before having to buy more since I don't mind sweaters that are a bit big. The next time I go in there I should be out of the Women's section, at least for my tops!

Zulily often has shape wear on sale on their site. Let me know if you are interested in a discount code and I can PM you one.

My wellness center has all kinds of toys: noodles, kick boards, weights, etc. The Y I used to belong to did, too.

Since it is 2-3 cups of vegetables then you would measure by volume.

To go from completely sedentary to being able to pass this kind of physical in two months sounds really unrealistic to me. I could be wrong, but this sounds like something you at need to talk to a physical trainer about. A trainer can help you put together a plan but I just don't know if it would even be safe to do in two months. Best of luck. Whether you are ready in two months or not I wish you all the best. Don't stop following your dreams.

Where is your protein? Porridge, vegetable soup, fruit, and biscuits all sound like carbs to me. A splash of milk and some nuts aren't going to have much protein. My protein target is 100 grams a day. Were you given a protein target? For me critical success factors are: Getting at least 100 grams of protein and 64 oz. of Fluid, every day. Taking my Vitamins and supplements as directed, every day. Avoiding most starches and added sugar. Exercising.

Congratulations on taking a big step in the right direction for your health. I had to fill out a lot of forms pre-op so it sounds like what you have is pretty standard. My recommendation is that you be as honest and thorough as possible. If you don't have enough room to answer succinctly then I don't think it would hurt to continue your answer and attach it on another sheet of paper. Ultimately, this is for your benefit so you can have the safest surgery and recovery. You will also most likely have a psych evaluation appointment so you can also elaborate with specifics in person. Best of luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.

I love cottage cheese. I like it with freshly ground black pepper and fresh tomato or even plain. Here is a thread with lots of cottage cheese ideas: http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/356614-What-can-I-do-with%2E%2E%2Ecottage-cheese%3F Personally, I eat the regular 4% but the 2% is pretty good, too.

Off the top of my head that sounds about right.

That is awesome.

I am glad you are seeing your NUT. He or she would be the best person to help with your specific goals.

I haven't but don't know why you couldn't ask. It also might be worth to just to buy a small chicken and use it to make chicken and broth both. I am sure the butcher can give you some ideas.

I am rewarding myself with a massage appointment when I hit some significant milestones.

Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are staples for me.

I lived in Michigan for about 5 years (from the 8th grade until I went away to college). There is a special place in my heart for Michigan and Michiganders, and what has happened in Flint just breaks my heart.

Why not make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals and strategies to get back on track? Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall