Inner Surfer Girl

Those recommended menus are seriously low in Protein. Wow.

You CANNOT compare your progress with anyone else. This is not a contest.

Wow, I am surprised you didn't wind up with herniated incisions.

Welcome to both of you. I HIGHLY recommend you read this site. There is a ton of information here. Once you have read a good bit, feel free to post specific questions. It usually helps to start a thread with a title for your specific question so it is easy to find. You will get more answers that way. I also recommend you write everything down (if you memory is anything like mine, it helps to record everything). Keep a running list of questions for your surgeon and bariatric team. They will also probably give you a notebook or binder. If not, you will want to get one to keep all of the paperwork handy. Be prepared to practice polite persistence, patience, perseverance, and positivity. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

I'm an academic advisor and this is one of the topics that I speak to my students about. You need to understand time management skills. Planners are great for that, as are wall calendars for the daily visual reminder of due dates. I agree. Be sure and schedule EVERYTHING: sleep, meals, exercise, work, classes, homework, exams, assignments, study time, project milestones, fun, social time, church/spiritual practice, family obligations, etc., etc., etc.

Below the "End", mine has a reply box with a plus sign to the left and "send" to the right.

This is a great question for your bariatric team. It will vary based on your surgeon and your insurance requirements.

Ahhh that's great to know .. But I still need to know, does your daily protein requirement reduces as you come down in weight? I know for sure someone weighing 70kg needs much less protein that someone weighing 120kg! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No, your protein requirement does not decrease. I was told my protein target is for life.But why? That doesn't make sense to me. Plus the daily recommended protein intake for an average healthy woman is 46g per day. Prior to the surgery I don't think anyone really counted their daily intake of protein. Yet most of us had never had a problem. Protein shakes really made me sick and triggered what seemed like dumping syndrome for me although I made sure they have 0 carbs and 0 sugar. So my doctor advised me to stop all protein shakes and concentrate of food source of protein instead. I now I'm feeling much better though I'm not really able to meet my daily target of protein yet. He said I will get there gradually. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Why? According to my understanding from my surgeon's explanation it is that my body's set point needs 100 grams of protein to understand that I am not starving. If my body does not get that much protein it will panic and do everything it can to prepare for famine. If it is getting enough protein then "life is good" and my metabolism will run at its optimal level. We don't store protein, so if our bodies think that protein is scarce then it assumes that we are experiencing a famine and shifts into crisis mode --- which includes storing extra fat.

This looks like my scale: Camry 11lb / 5kg Precision Digital Mixing Bowl Kitchen scale Stainless Steel Five Measuring Modes (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ZSQV34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NfPoxbBF3N5F3

Best of luck! See you on the other side.

I have something similar (but not as extreme) on my right thigh. I mostly notice it mostly at night. I am not taking any medication for it though. It seems to be getting better.

Ahhh that's great to know .. But I still need to know, does your daily protein requirement reduces as you come down in weight? I know for sure someone weighing 70kg needs much less protein that someone weighing 120kg! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No, your protein requirement does not decrease. I was told my protein target is for life.

I am so glad to hear you are doing better getting in your fluids and protein. I am concerned. I just don't want you to wind up in the hospital from something that can be avoided.

When I was on soft foods I ate refried Beans with cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, tuna, grilled salmon, etc. I didn't have room for much more than the Protein. I did start having some green beans on occasion, but I certainly wouldn't have had room for mashed potatoes (plus, I avoid starches). The World According To Eggface blog has some recipe ideas for the soft phase.

This surgeon sounds like someone who doesn't understand bariatric patients.

One good book that I often recommend is: Eat it Up! by Connie Stapleton.

Because you can't set your calories...if your under 1200 calories then you can't log for that day... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App You can log. Just don't "complete" the days entry. It still logs and records.

By the way, you look 14 years younger!

Wow! Congratulations. This is awesome. It is great to hear from someone with a lot of years successfully maintaining.

I like MyFitnessPal.

My suggestion is to try a variety of samples, but also keep in mind that your tastes may change post-op. Some to try: Premier Protein ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates (also good during clear phase) GNC Lean 25 Syntrax nectar Pure Protein unjury

Soft boiled eggs --- yum! http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-soft-boiled-egg-kitchn-cooking-lesson-138819

I definitely think going to a support group would be a great idea. You might also want to see if you can see a therapist one-on-one and/or consider attending some recovery groups (like OA.org). In the meantime, go back to basics and also see if you can make an appointment with a NUT to talk about updating your food plan.

Another thing I forgot to add: good fats are also important for hair and nails. If you aren't getting enough fats you will see it in your hair and nails.

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