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Aw thanks so much DRK that means such a lot x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for that Madams and Surfer..I'm going to aim for 100g and also try to up my calorie intake to see how I get on Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you James and Inner Surfer Girl. It is indeed me, but yes I lost the lower lip piercing lol and moved it to my nose . I'm really struggling with food still at the min and vomiting again today. Am looking forward to reducing the Protein shakes though once I get better with food. I've just spoken to my hospital and been given some advice about foods to try. I will print off the recipes you have sent thank you so much! That's amazing news about your diabetes!! They are miracle workers aren't they . I will read the link you sent too Inner Surfer. I haven't had any guidance from the hospital about why levels of protein I should be having. They said they want me to have 1000-1500 calories a day but I just can't achieve it at the min.. but I keep trying. Thank you so so much again Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, I've stopped weighing myself..am going to leave it a week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh I should also say, I still have no hunger at all and am eating by alarm clock, am hoping this is normal x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all, I think I hit a stall and would really like some advice please. I am 14 weeks out from my roux en y. I am now weighing in at 177lbs, and my BMI is 24, I'm 185cm tall and a 41 year old male. For over a week now my weight has not really moved, a few days back I actually went up a couple of lbs I was horrified, but then today I'm back to 177. I would like to get another 7-14 lbs off if possible. I'm getting around 80g of Protein in each day, around 45-55g of carbs, and about 700-850 calories. I'm getting about 60oz of Water in a day. My post surgery food experience has not been smooth. At 14 weeks I'm still not managing a lot of the foods my team have suggested. I can manage 1 ryvita, a couple of slices of chicken, a small yoghurt, and roughly about 3-4 table spoons of cottage pie, lasagne, or beef and vegetable stew, mashed potato, scrambled egg, a small boiled egg, 3 spoons of cottage cheese. I'm really struggling to get much more than that in, I am mostly using Protein powder (1g carbs,23g protein), or Protein Bars (low sugar). I'm managing to get my Vitamins most of the time, but they fill me up to the point of almost being sick. I have vomited a lot but checked this out with the hospital, and they just said take a step back with food. Sorry for the long post but wanted to give as much info as possible. I really would like to get this last bit of weight off. I know my BMI is in the healthy range but I feel that getting this last bit off will really help to keep my diabetes under control. Many thanks Ian (Me before and a couple of weeks back) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so so much!! Have found out in the past hour by experimenting that by drinking through a straw I can get fluids in much easier . On the other hand today I haven't managed to really eat.. I hope ur right and that this gets better. I've managed a Protein shake so will have another to try and get my protein level up.. But am not sure I will manage food today..got extreme nausea. I tell you what, if anyone ever comments to me that weight loss surgery is an easy option or a cheat I will give them a detailed account of my journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Renkos, I have started to swim a little and have done some walking but have been going dizzy a lot so have only walked with mum or around supermarket rather than out and about on my own. I hope this stall passes. The hospital said I am only 1 point off being perfect BMI I am 26 now and was told 25 was perfect..but I want to get some more off! After all we went through so much to get here we might as well do it right. I will def up my Fluid intake..I didn't know that milk and tea counted so have been getting more in than I thought but am def going to make more of an effort Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you both so so much! I didn't realise I could add the cups of tea I have had or the Water in my Protein shake. In the uk they don't advise protein shakes but I bought some Anyways as I was struggling to get the food in. I have managed half a tea plate yesterday of food but that was for my evening meal..so am going to switch that around to lunchtime foods.. And try to have a bit less. I will update on my progress Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all I am 52 days out from surgery and have lost 41lbs since I have my roux en y. I am so happy about that, let me give a bit of history.. I was a bit of an experiment for my hospital as in my target dieting for eligibility for surgery I lost 56lbs which took my BMI to 30 which was below my hospitals threshold..but after my team argued they granted surgery. My 6 week post op check was this week, they said I wasn't eating enough Protein, and I had been struggling with getting Water in, they also said that losing 41lbs was a bit quicker than they would usually anticipate and they thought I was a month or so ahead. I had the surgery to help me completely out of control diabetes, and I'm no longer on any medication (goodbye 7 injections and 20 pills a day ). I have made a better effort with protein and water since my appointment, having 60-80grams of protein a day..and 56oz of water and more if I can a day. My calorie intake has been up to 900 calories a day but on some of those days I have swam and burnt off some of those. My question is, what should I be aiming for protein and water wise, and also what is the max calorie intake I should be going for? I ask because in the past 6 days I have only dropped a couple of pounds, now I know it slows down but I didn't expect it to slow so quickly. I appreciate any advice, thanks in advance x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all so much! I'm going to look into where my local pool is today Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hiya All, Am 6 weeks post surgery tomorrow. I have lost 38 lbs in the 6 weeks, which I am really happy about. At point of referral 30 months ago I was 289lbs...On day of surgery I was 235lbs, I had my surgery to help my severe insulin resistant diabetes...which is has! I hadn't realised that following surgery I would have so much loose skin on my stomach that I have. The weight loss before surgery didn't make my skin loose, I recognise that losing 38lbs in 6 weeks is quicker than my previous loss. I am eager to try to firm up this area and wondered when people started to exercise following surgery, I'm hoping to start some light cardio at home on a cross trainer or an exercise bike. I have my first follow up appointment in a weeks time. I really appreciate any advice. I have just started finished my puréed diet and am trying some soft foods and some thinly sliced meats, am managing mostly to get my Water in. (Have included a couple of pics of my start of my journey and then this week) Many thanks Ian Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's so hard isn't it Catalina, and it's hard for people around you to understand that you are trying but just have no interest in food. I did quite well today I think. I managed half a weetabix in lots of milk, 3 tea spoons of seafood cocktail (mushed up even more), 4 spoons of tomato Soup, and half a petitfilou yoghurt (sorry for the spelling). We will get through this x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all so much! It's so nice to know I'm not alone and not losing it emotionally. I jut had to endure food shopping with my partner and wanted to push everyone over who was buying food... What the heck is going on with me lol. Anyways I didn't push anyone over, I survived and came home. I'm supposed to be able to start the next phase of the diet on the 8th June so am kind of trying to focus on that. Am told it all starts to get a bit easier then. Thank you again for the support xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App