jjwhitman

I'm 7 months out and have been in a stall for over a month. Very aggravating. I log my fitness pal everyday with food, water, and activity. I eat clean 90% of the time, and try not to go over 900 calories a day. I guess I need to up my exercise. :-(

Gwennie Bee was great for me while I was dropping sizes so quickly. I worked in an office where business casual was the norm, so most of their clothing fit in that category. I found it very convenient and much more affordable than buying.

It seems to me like you're doing awesome! You just keep doing what you're doing and don't let ANYONE get you down. You know your body and your abilities better than anyone else. Weight loss is 80% diet. If you can keep eating healthy and portion control you will lose that 100 lbs+. The exercise will get easier once you lose more weight. It will make you feel more toned, stronger, more energetic, and happier, but all things in time. Set your goals and do just what you can do.

Miso soup or maybe some Thai soup if you have a restaurant in your town. I'm so sorry about your spinal surgery! I hope it brings you a lot of relief, though.

Also, I was told that it cause more air to get into your pouch causing gas and pains?

I was told to have a straw burning party before my surgery. I actually use them quite a bit, and have never had any negative side effects. I'm sure everyone is different.

I'm 6 months post-op and just got out of a month long stall. Hallelujah!

I had surgery 6 months ago, and have lost 104 lbs to date. My goal is to lose a total of 150, so just 46 lbs to go! I don't exercise very much- I go for walks sometimes. Mine is all from eating very clean and healthy 90% of the time. Even my 10% cheat foods are in small amounts and still healthier than I used to eat.

I LOVE the Marigold protein bars @ marigoldbars.com I can only eat 1/2 a one because I will dump, but one bar has less sugar than 3 cherries, and as much protein as 4 eggs. Made with very healthy ingredients. I ordered the sampler box and found many I'd like to order again. I've also enjoyed snacking on beef jerky in moderation (too much salt), and love the new Triple Zero Greek Yogurts. They have like 15 grams protein per 1/2 cup. No sugar, no fat, no artificial flavor, but very good.

Something I've noticed, is that every surgeon and nutritionist seems to vary on their advice and requirements a little. My nutritionist told me to shoot for 900-1000 calories per day. I think after I reach my goal weight, that moving up to 1200-1500 calories would seem more reasonable for me. Of course, if I'm exercising more I could probably eat more at that point.

Good luck to you! After surgery, 2000 calories will be unfathomable to you, lol. I'm three months post-op and do well to get in 800 calories a day. I could certainly eat less, but I stop losing weight when I do.

On my liquid diet I was able to have tomato soup, soups with a cream base, French onion soup, jello made with fruit juice, smoothies, and anything without chunks. My surgeon had me substitute one meal with liquid starting 3 weeks out, 2 meals on second week before, and then three liquid meals a day the week before. I didn't have to do total clear until 1 day prior. I had gastric bypass on 12/16/14, and had absolutely no complications. My liver was shrunken, so the liquid diet did work. Good luck!

I hope this isn't too personal, but are you going to the bathroom ok? I know if I don't eat, drink, and take enough fiber I will stall and even gain weight. When my digestive tract gets going again I start losing again. I had to increase my calorie intake, too. I was only getting about 600-700 cal per day, and wasn't losing. Increasing it to about 850 a day had worked for me. I've been steadily losing for the past month again. I think you might just have to play around a bit to see what works for you. Hang in there!

I had to use a tongue scraper. The protein shakes really do leave a buildup and I remember battling breath issues the first three weeks after surgery.

I wish they made them with the white albacore tuna… I'm a tuna snob! LOL.