BLERDgirl

I like spaghetti squash as well. I think shirataki noodles makes a great substitute for ramen noodles without all the sodium. Just add a good low sodium broth or miso plus veg and protein of choice.

whole Foods and Trader Joes also carries them

I haven't experienced that but why not treat it like a charlie horse and increase your potassium? If that fixes it, then you may just be having a mild charlie horse. Good sources are bananas, coconut water and gatorade.

I'm at a loss for words here. They've tried everything else but won't repair the hernia which is the only abnormal thing they can find? I too hope you get a second opinion. Something does not sound right about how they are addressing your issues.

Plan for it. We will always have stress or unplanned events. Stock up on Protein bars, single servings of nut & cheese. Premade Protein shakes and yogurt cups. My favorite go to is to boil half a dozen eggs on Sunday. If I am rushing, I grab an egg, an orange, a Protein Bar and a bottle of Water & go.

Just chiming in with the chorus. Do something social. Church, book club, hobby clubs are all great ways to meet friends.

Didn't you have a unrepaired hernia or is that another poster with a similar username?

I'm nearly 50lbs down and I only notice small changes. My shirts all got weird because my boobs are shrinking and my seatbelt in the car feels loser. I started at 414 so I think it will just take a little longer to see the difference.

Don't buy what you can't eat w/o binging. If you can't stop yourself from bingeing on nuts only buy single serving packs when you need them.

I'm 51, in so so health and a really high BMI. However I have been exercising regularly for the past 3 years. I did really well in the hospital; walking on recovery, no pain, no gas. They kept me in the hospital 2 days but I was asking to go home after 1. I was bored silly after 1 week at home. Felt fine, no pain meds or constipation. I resumed water aerobics at 3 weeks and was doing light workouts at 2 weeks. I've just had a really easy time of it.

I lost 26 the first 2 weeks but at my 6 week I had only loss 6lbs. My 3mnth is Friday but I was at the doc about my IVC filter yesterday and was down another 15.2lbs. I have no idea what my norm is yet. I'm just happy the scale is going in the right direction.

At my appt. yesterday w/ the vascular surgeon I was down 48lbs. I'm hoping to hit 50 by my 3mnth appt Friday. As for foods, I can tolerate anything. I had a few bites of potatoes, but I haven't tried Pasta, rice or bread.

How are you feeling? I was doing well so at my 2 week f/u my doc lifted the weight restriction as long as I used common sense.

Yeah I took one. Now I'm falling asleep. I'll check the ingredients in the morning. I just checked to make sure it didn't have stevia in it and didn't look closely enough at the rest of the ingredients.

UGH! I think I'm allergic to Premier Protein shakes. I went to the store yesterday to pick up some more Protein powder. I usually pick up a few premade drinks to keep on hand as well.The store had the 4 pack of premier on sale so I decided to try it. Woke up this morning a little itchy but I thought it was just dry skin. Now I am in full on hives itching all over and the only new food I've had is those darn shakes. I haven't had trouble with hives since my surgery.

Have you tried the flavorless liquid Proteins? They can be mixed with Soups to up your protein intake.Greek Yogurt is also a good protein source. Try for high protein food first. I t took me 2 weeks before I could get in 60 gms of protein and with sipping water in between I always felt full bordering on uncomfortable. It does lessen with time. Are you also taking a multivitamn? I take a multi 2's a day as well as the b12 and a few other supplements.

They are good, but it's best to rinse them first before using. I like them.

My psych was part of the bariatric team. She understood that her concerns need only focus on my attitude about food and this surgery. I'm glad you stood your ground. Hopefully you'll be getting good news soon!

Good for you. I made my own soups the same way. Just put everything in the nutra bullet.

Just take it easy. I was fortunate that I was just sore and achy, but I understand many people require pain meds even post op. If you are still in that much pain tomorrow call your doctor and get a script for something,

I did. It was laproscopically robotics. The surgeon is still there guiding and checking everything. My surgery was a breeze.

Okay you stayed in today. You are allowed a day off. However today was your day. So pick out your clothes for tomorrow and set your alarm. You've come too far to mess up now.

That a nutritionist I'd fire. It's an oversimplification and it still puts carbs in the "it's the enemy" catagory. I had one tell me that white bread was the same as wheat bread and then be surprised when I said, "Except for with whole wheat bread you're getting fiber." I had another tell me I would never lose weight unless I ate chicken. If I eat Beans of any form at dinner, I'm getting carbs. What I am also getting is Protein and fiber. Again it's not how much carbs you are getting, it's the type of carbs. Now if she said if you must eat simple carbs such as potatoes eat them in the morning or time of day you are most active, that would make sense. However a complex carb like beans works any time of the day because as my body will breaks it down to use all the nutrients.

Why?

Check with your doc. My said no tea unless it was decaf.