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Update: the suppository worked! Thank you so much! All of you:) Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I want to thank all of your input! It has not been a fun morning lol. I am on my way to buy a suppository...if that doesn't work I will wait a little and try an enema...just nervous and wouldn't ya know...i have tickets for the fair tonight lol. Thank you for the prayers. I will update on how the suppository works!

Hi guys! I need some help with dinner tonight. I've been eating steak and ground beef a lot which I love, but I wanted to try something different. I don't eat chicken so that probably my only thing. Just let me know what yo ur making! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm having a hard time preparing meals. I am cleared for a reefular dietr and have been for about 3 weeks. My main go to's have been steak, ground chuck burgers, home baked chicken wingettes. I try to eat veggies like corn and Brussels sprouts but it's hard to fit much other than the protein in for lunch or dinner. My problem is that I am running out of things that sound good. Soup is still a no from the scarring of post op, and i tried zucchini noodles...that was a no go either. Please just drop some suggestions... also chicken breasts are a no 🤢 Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so excited! I can't believe time has gone so fast since I got my surgery day in January! So I am having my band taken out and revised to a RNY. Over the last 2.5 months I have also quit smoking (smoked for 6 years) so that was a little taxing but I made it! My dr let me know that I will be in the hospital for 2 days so if there is anything you suggest to bring to the hospital I am all ears! For anyone who is ok social media I do have a fitness Instagram that was made when I was working out and training and trying the lose weight naturally (because my band wasn't restricted) but have since changed it so my IG name is rny_in_ny. I also have a blog RnyinNY.wordpress.com Just in case anyone wants to follow, I am going to blog as much as I can because when I got my band I never did. Anyone have band to bypass and are a couple months out?

Drop a line/recipe of why you are making for lunch and dinner! You all have some awesome recipes!

I'm pissed! I have gained 6 lbs this week.. and 2lbs between yesterday and today. The only difference is that I am now on a regular diet (minus raw fruit/veg) so I am eating chicken, I tried some pork this week, some steak and my protein shakes. This is what a regular day looks like Am: quest protein 1 scoop, 8 oz fat free Fairlife milk 180 cals, 33g protein Lunch: 1.5 oz baked chicken breast 40 cals, 10 G protein (sometimes I'll have 1 oz of broccoli) Dinner: 1 oz flank steak/ 1 oz broccoli: 60 cals, 9 G protein -or- Another protein shake 33g protein, 180 cals Looking at this now I may not be having enough calories ( my nut hasn't mentioned how much I am supposed to be consuming, I assume it's 500-800 calories? And should only be eating 1-2 oz per meal. And I am drinking about 5 16oz water bottles a day. I thought that by getting closer to my protein goals and water I would start dropping. I am down from 255 to 222 (before the 6lb gain this week). And I haven't really lost anymore since week 3. I don't have another office apt until June 8th. Hopefully I have provided enough info for feedback. Thank you.

Thanks Meaghan! I haven't gained any more this week but I haven't lost the 6lbs... hopefully this stall will break soon! I appreciate your feedback! It's hard to get this surgery and have no one in real life who understands, thank the lord for this app lol

Good points! But I am confused by the 2 oz bite- 2 oz is what my whole meal should weigh lol

That's a great idea. I will be sending her my my fitness pal log and see what she says. Thank you!!

Thanks for the reply! I was suffering with constipation week 2&3 but the most I would fluctuate was 1 or 2 lbs not 6 [emoji24] but I have been drinking miralax all week and have been very regular which was awesome! I was cleared for exercise this week so I was hoping to go back to the gym tomorrow and hopefully that will help. Hopefully it is the 3 week stall and there is a possibility that I could be starting that time of the month. All good things to consider, thank you!

When was the first time you stalled with weight loss and how long did you stall for?

@OutsideMatchInside oooh that sounds good! Are you making yourself? Could use some pointers on the best way to prepare ☺️

I am looking for some inspiration! Let me know what your making/eating for dinner

Yes! It is extremely important. My go to is Orgain Organic plant based protein powder. Readily available and tastes great!

Awesome answers guys! Will definitely be using these ideas this week!!

I would try to constant malpractice attorneys!

I am one month post op and I can't tell you how important my other half has been... without her I probably would have gone crazy. She is on point and knew what I could and couldn't have for each stage and helped me prepare meals and now that I am on a normal diet we put our heads together and think of meals that are good for both of us. But for instance last night we got really busy with clients and I had some left over chicken and she grabbed Taco Bell and that's Ok! At this point Taco Bell sounds gross but besides that I know that the world does not stop for me just because I chose to have surgery.. that's one of the first things wls patients have to come to terms with. She was also very helpful when I got home from the hospital by doing extra cleaning since I couldn't really and just helping me when I needed. You will be fine!

I haven't posted in a while, I moved back to New York in September and I am finally settling down ( a lot has been going on), before I left Arizona I went back to the Weightloss Institute where I pei ally got my band in 12/2013. After 2 years of not being able to afford fills I went back, found out I had kept 20lbs off, got a new EGD and was filled to my green zone. Now that I am in NY and I have some food restriction I no longer have a surgeon to go to ( they seem to not want to take a patient who has already been touched lol) but that's okay, sometimes I throw up food if I am Careless so I know I have good restriction. My point here is what do you guys eat? I enjoy meal prepping and I KNOW I have to get back to the gym I just need real life suggestions. I haven't found much helpful info on the Internet (post and pre op diets- I'm passed that) I can assume chicken and veggies, but I just want real life advise and experiences I have no one else in my life who has had wls. Please help, I'm sorry if the question is redundant, I'm just embarrassed that I've only lost 20lbs in 3 years. -thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I quit cigarettes for my bypass but I still smoke MJ but my surgeon said it was okay. I believe that the shisha in ****** has tobacco. I'd say go and have fun with your friends but don't make it a habit!

Hi. I was moved up to stage 3 diet on Wednesday which is creamed soups, puréed chicken (barf) and other stuff that makes me feel sick just thinking about. This has got to be the hardest stage because I don't know who the F could possibly purée a chicken and actually eat it, and if you have I have much respect for you. As for my premier protein shakes those make me gag now too. All I really intake is a yogurt and an isopure or two and lots of water. I am down 30lbs in 2 weeks so I'm not complaining about that it's just... this sucks. Next week I believe is tuna and chicken salad thank god. You know it's bad when your dying for a nice big salad lol. Sometimes when my head hunger is out of control I think to myself that I could have just died fat and happy. Ugh end rant. Ps. Please no lectures.

I got the okay to start some light cardio at the gym on Monday, which is great because although I am walking and working I just feel kind of stir crazy still. However before surgery I was seeing a trainer and lifting so how long did you guys wait to use things like smith machines and stationary machines? Or did you find that different workouts were better/worse post op? Before I had my band removed sit up and crunches always hurt.. hopefully not expecting that with the bypass. Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately refried beans is no where on my diet plan and I am afraid to stray. You guys are lucky!

Yes!!! You are #goals!! I am 9 days post op and I am down 25lbs. I am hoping I can hit that as well!

Thank you so much Julie I appreciate the kind words [emoji171] you have been very successful so that means a lot!