Washington_girl

I tried it.... it didn't really work for me. I did 9 hr eating, 15hr fasting. I found I was eating all the time during my 8 hr window in order to get my proper macros in. I wasn't eating when hungry, I was eating when I wasn't full. I did it for about 3 months. I didn't really see a change on the scale

Yes! I have been having this issue. I have flown 3 different times, and all 6 times (round trip) I had to be patted down. It shows weird on my groin and lower stomach. I have lost about 200... but still have a stomach.

I heard back from nutritionist... she basically said what I anticipated... I am doing what I need to and stalls just happen. She didn't seem to concern with the "cheats". More just reiterated my Protein should be 80-100 and carbs half my protein. I clarified where I should be calorie wise and she said 800-1200. Thanks for those who responded. Reassurance is always nice to have and hearing others experiences and perspective. I am going to try to up my protein closer to 100 grams and work on avoiding "cheats" Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I agree... I need to be more constant and not "cheat" with high carb, low nutrition foods. I will work harder on that. I emailed my nutritionist about where I should be calorie wise. I kind of know she is going to say, don't worry about calories, just focus on nutrition... that has been the message every check in. But I am a numbers person and I need that specific number to stick to. We had a conversation at 1 month check in and she said I should be around 1000-1200 but we didn't clarify when that should be. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Advise needed. I am 8 weeks out from bypass. This second month I have lost 3 lbs total. It is so frustrating. I understand there are stalls, I have read up on them and get they are a true problem during the early weight loss stages... but this feels more then a stall. I feel like I am doing something wrong. I started working out a month ago, 3-4 times a week... hard hiit style training. I increased my calories to 900, I drink 60-80oz Water, 80 grams Protein. I try to do a low carb diet, between 30-50 grams a day. I track my food and weight most of the time so I know my macros and calories are pretty accurate. Here are things I know I am not doing right.... I do not eat slow. I eat slower then I used to, but not that slow. Dense food will get stuck if I am eating to quickly... and it takes a bit to move through. I am trying to slow down. I recognize I eat dinner faster, because I tend to be hungrier. I have incorporated a later afternoon snack to help combat this. I have a hard time not drinking while eating. I try to remember, but honestly mess it up about 30-40% of the time. This doesn't cause me to over eat. I pretty much portion out and plan my food for the day.. and stick to that. I'm working on this change. I've started setting a timer. I have been eating small amounts of unhealthy food. For example, we went to dinner the other night and I had half a slice of pizza, or I took a bite of my kids Halloween candy. I track all this in my food journal and I stay within my macros and calorie count for the day. Before surgery I would allow myself these "cheat meals". I believe that this helped throw off my metabolism. This type of eating has been proven to work for non Wls patients... but guess I don't know how it works now with the surgery. I lost about 100 lbs before surgery. My surgery weight was 243. I am curious if my weight loss is slower because my body was already in mass weight loss mode... and therefore didn't really shock my system? I was also in ketosis before surgery... I have slowly been coming out in the last month as I add back more grams of carbs. (I was at 15-20 grams... now at 30-50 depending on day). I am wondering if this is causing slow weight loss? The only other relevant information I can think of is I recently went back on birth control and have not had a period for about two months. BC is just to help control cysts... so it is not a necessity I be on it. With all this information... any ideas? Anyone with similar problems? Any suggestions to kick up weight loss? I have been hovering around 224 for a month now and I am getting pretty frustrated. I am not seeing a change in inches either, at least stomach. I meet with my trainer this week to test my fat to muscle ratio... so I am hoping for some good news there. I just need to see that what I am doing is making a difference. I am getting ton of compliments... but I am a numbers analytical person so I need to see hard numbers changing. Critique, advise, and suggestions are definitely wanted. I am open to changing things up, if it seems like sound advise. I am also willing to wait it out... as long as it will lead to changes. I feel a realistic goal is 6 lbs a month. I would love more, but expect at least 6. 3 lbs a month isn't cutting it. Thanks for any help! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Holy crap, between surgeon and hospital it was over $100,000. Thankfully my portion is only $1,000. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is super simple... because I am all about 3-4 ingredients and very little prep time... 4 frozen chicken breast, large verde enchilada sauce, diced up plabano peppers... cook all day.... the chicken falls apart and I use it for tacos, over rice for kids... or just eat it plain for myself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here is my experience with an "husband unsupportive" husband...My husband wasn't excited for me to do the surgery. I talked with him a few times to get to the root of the problem. He was just honestly concerned about the risks of going under major surgery. His concerns were completely justified. I explained my reasoning, my research, and the complications of not having the surgery. I made sure to have the conversation multiple times along my path. (It was almost a year from my deciding I was ready). My husband has been completely supportive and helpful, he was just scared. I also told my husband I would not have the surgery if he was adamant about it. I feel this is a decision for both of us as it effects him also. I had to do 6 months diet plan per insurance... and I explained I was going to continue to follow the supervised visits, because even without the surgery I needed to do something. I also explained what the surgery really means. It's not "cheating". You do all the work. It truely is a tool. On a side note... the stupid comments about cheating or taking the easy way out... we all know it's not easy.... but who cares if it was! Seriously, is there a contest of life that says getting healthy should be a long drawn out process where relying on will power is the only option. It's the stupidest comment regarding Wls. I am going to take any advantage I can in order to be healthier, live longer, and interact more with my kids. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It took me a full week to get rid of the weight gained from surgery. It took 2 weeks to get rid of all extra gas. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't tried it... but an alternative would be to use crushed pork rinds ( I use these in my meatloaf rather then bread crumbs). You could also use cheese crackers, like Whisps. I have used this as a replacement to bread crumbs in stuffed mushrooms. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my bypass surgery 9/19 also and going through the same thing. I read about the 3 week stall, but hoped it wouldn't happen to me it's been 2 weeks without any loss. I haven't read anything on how long it usually lasts. I'm hoping it will be over soon and I can get back on track. I am trying different things to jump start the weight loss. I have made a conscious effort to increase calories and this weekend I tried increasing carbs (from 20 grams to 30). Who knows how to get it to kick in again other then patience... which I have never been good at Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am experiencing the same thing. Week 3 and week 4 no real change on scale. Sooo frustrating. I am consistent with my Water and Protein. I had bypass. I am curious others experience and how long it lasts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I take a calcium citrate liquid, by Bluebonnet. It's not bad. I got it off Amazon. Recommended by nutritionist Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I asked at my 2 week appointment and was told I could work out, no lifting more then 15 lbs... And no core/ab work. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

broth is good for getting liquids in too... Instead of just Water. I tried adding Protein to my warm Soups and it clumped up pretty bad. I read that you cannot heat up protein powder Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App