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catwoman7

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  1. also, people often drop a lot the first month or two, and then it slows down quite a bit. I started losing 10-12 lbs a month after the initial drop, and from what I can tell, that's pretty common.
  2. I've been eating around 1000 kcal a day at seven months out and thinking that was too high - so at three months out, yes, that's probably a bit on the high side. But it's also because you're eating 120 g of Protein. Were you told to eat that much? My blood protein levels run low, so I was told to eat 80-100 g. It seems like most people are told 60-80 g. people sometimes feel hungry if they don't get enough protein, but that's not your issue if you're eating 120 g a day. Maybe dehydration? Or maybe stomach acid? (do you take an antacid? I have to take omeprazole for the first year)
  3. I haven't found it that difficult so far (I'm 7 months out). Although I had a couple of advantages going into this thing - I'm not an emotional eater (just a volume eater), and I've been a healthy eater for several years (I was just eating......oh....3000 or so calories a day pre-op). So other than cut way down on carbs (and most of mine were the complex variety) and portion size, I really didn't have to change much else. I think it would be much harder for stress eaters or for people who have to adapt to totally different foods. I also know it's supposed to get much harder a year or two out when you hit maintenance.
  4. catwoman7

    What's your workout routine?

    some kind of water-based cardio 2x a week (Water aerobics, Aqua Zumba, or swimming laps) TRX (for strength-training) 2x a week yoga 3x a week (more if I'm having a stressful week - it helps!!)
  5. catwoman7

    Scared because I cheated

    I doubt the deviled eggs are going to do much, if any, damage. Just move on and do what you're supposed to do and I agree with others - the reason you're probably hungry is your Protein level is so low. Plus, you need that protein to heal. If you hate the shakes you're having, find something else - *anything* to get that protein level up to where it needs to be (most of us are told 60+ grams per day). As someone else said, pick up some samples of different protein powders (because then you're not stuck with a huge tub of something you hate). I like unjury and Syntrax products because they don't have that awful protein aftertaste. Unjury products are only sold online - Syntrax you can get either online or in some stores (like Vitamin Shoppe). Both sell sample packets. I'm a foodie as well, and after the first three months, I could go back to eating most of the things I ate before (although keep in mind I was a pretty healthy eater even before surgery), only much smaller portions, of course. It's really just the first couple of months that I found challenging because of all the restrictions. Hang in there! You can do this.....
  6. some of the people on another WLS site I'm on drink Click. I've never heard anything about Javapro
  7. catwoman7

    New and Nervous!

    I wouldn't worry about the six-month diet. A lot of insurance companies require them to see if you can stick to an eating plan for a long stretch of time. So as long as you're compliant, you should be fine. Plus it's a good way to start prepping for the eating plan that you'll have *after* surgery - i.e., gradually changing your habits. as for BMI under 40, some companies require documented evidence of co-morbidities if your BMI is under 40. So if your joint problems are well-documented, that might work......
  8. catwoman7

    Protein powder

    I also like unjury and Syntrax (Nectar) products the best. They don't have that awful Protein taste. But they are both pretty expensive - I think whey isolate protein is pretty expensive regardless of the manufacturer. You can buy Syntrax products in some stores - e.g., Vitamin Shoppe. Or you can get it online. Unjury is available exclusively online. If you want to try them, get samples first. You don't want to buy a huge tub of something you may hate!
  9. the caffeine thing may not be forever. I could start drinking caffeine at six months out. Some people can start much sooner - depends on the program. In addition to what's already been said about it, I think it can also be hard on your new stomach - which could be a concern early out. But I do drink it now....
  10. catwoman7

    Where do I start?

    you should be able to start your six-month supervised diet at any time. I decided I was going to get the surgery in the summer (2014). To do it I had to switch insurance carriers, which couldn't happen 'til January (2015). So I decided to go ahead and get started with the six-month diet right away so i'd have it out of the way before I started up in the program. My insurance company didn't care where or how I did the diet - they just wanted documented evidence that I'd been on such a diet within the last year (or two?). So if you know you're going to go for the surgery, you probably don't need to wait for the info session to get started on the diet. I went to some info sessions before and some after I started the diet (because I wanted to check out several different surgeons and programs).
  11. catwoman7

    Just a little brag..

    <jealous>
  12. catwoman7

    Vitamix/blenders after surgery?

    I use mine all the time. I especially used it a lot when I was in the pureed stage.
  13. catwoman7

    Do You Eat Breakfast? What Do You Have?

    Never miss it. I almost always have Greek yogurt with a few fresh berries on top, but if I'm in a real hurry, I'll grab a Protein bar and eat it in the car.
  14. catwoman7

    360+ pounds?!? help!

    actually, most bypasses are done laproscopically
  15. catwoman7

    Calcium question

    I like both Bariatric Advantage chews and Calcet Creamy Bites, but they're both kind of pricy so I just have one (or the other) after dinner as my "dessert". For my earlier in the day doses, I take either generic tablets or mix a scoop of Upcal D (a powder) into some yogurt
  16. catwoman7

    360+ pounds?!? help!

    I started out that high but lost about 60 lbs pre-op (including the two-week liquid diet). I had the bypass - but that was more because I had GERD. Both surgeries can be very successful if you follow the plan. And btw - not everyone dumps. And even those who do can control it by severely limiting sugary and fatty things.
  17. catwoman7

    Smoothies

    I use both unjury and Syntrax products. Neither have that icky Protein aftertaste. Syntrax has several fruit-flavored ones.
  18. catwoman7

    Centrum VitaMINTS

    I just compared them side-by-side with Centrum Silver. They are a little weak on the mineral side (the mint ones, that is). I'm surprised they didn't make them comparable to their other products. Guess I'll stick with Silver.
  19. catwoman7

    Centrum VitaMINTS

    I always take separate Iron pills so that's really not a problem - and I take B-complex every day so that covers the thiamine. so the copper is the only possible concern - at least for me. I'll have to check my Centrum Silver for copper, now that you mention it (I've always taken Centrum Silver - or the generic equivalent)
  20. catwoman7

    Vegetarian breakfast ideas

    I eat Greek yogurt pretty much every day for breakfast (usually with a few berries on it - although I'm not sure at what point I added the berries - it may have been a month or two into it). Cottage cheese would be a great choice, too. I eat it for lunch sometimes - it's loaded with Protein.
  21. the only pill I waited on taking whole was ursodiol, because the capsule was pretty big. I think I started taking that the 3rd week out. Everything else I started taking as soon as I got home from the hospital. Never had any problems with them
  22. catwoman7

    Centrum VitaMINTS

    I saw those at the store the other day - sounds intriguing. I haven't checked to see if they have everything we need, though
  23. catwoman7

    Moderate to severe reflux

    complications aren't very common, and malabsorption issues are rare if you're diligent about taking your supplements. I went with bypass as well because of GERD. I've had no problems with it all since surgery. It was a good decision.
  24. catwoman7

    Very Sedentary for Years... How do I start?

    I stuck to a stationary bike and water-based activities when I was really heavy. And a "NuStep", which is sort of like an elliptical machine, only you're sitting instead of standing. All worked great!

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