Jess_eR

I certainly mean 'new normal'. I stall every time I introduce the recommended foods and I had a light snack at a function and gained a whole kilo!

Yes the XR will be an issue, easily rectified. Please bear in mind that Effexor is widely known for its weight gaining side effects! Good luck

Many thanks

Also like to know...!! Sounds great

Interested in hearing any tips. I'm trying to stay as active as possible which will definitely help!

Be patient... I dropped very quickly after my op and then stagnated for three weeks. Your body is adjusting - if you are doing so well with your program the weight WILL start coming off. I know it's hard but be patient and stick to the plan. Best of luck!! Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Why have surgery if you are not fully committed to following through with the program? If you are fortunate enough to not suffer consequences by eating badly you must know that you are jeopardizing your weight loss. I personally had the op to change my life. I am 3 months post op and have lost 55 pounds. I only had a BMI of 37 to start with so it has been damn hard work and do occasionally allow myself small well deserved treats. I truly wish you the best of luck reaching your goal weight, you are still in a position to change your mindset about what you consume.

I've read this a few times and brushed it off until my right knee started giving me trouble. It's really sore and I can't kneel or put pressure of any kind on a spot under my kneecap. Anyone? Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Yes I have changed my ssri since surgery. Also bear in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean that the change was due to malabsorption... Many things will change after your surgery and your medication might just be one of them. It's a huge psychological shift to go through this process and it's a complete lifestyle change. If you approach this holistically you will be fine

There are many mass gain shakes that have everything in them but no fat or sugar. Question is do you want to pick up weight? If yes I'm positive there are many ways to boost your calorie intake. Contact your dietician if you feel unsure

At 2 months out... What do/did your very effective meal plans look like? X Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Popcorn, biltong and dried fruit were on my STAY AWAY from list... Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Who has had the experience that their chronic medications have to be changed post op. So ultimately the uptake - or pharmacokinetics of their medications have been changed by RNY. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/754391 " Ingested food and drugs pass through the gastrojejunal anastomosis into the jejunum, effectively bypassing the absorptive surface area of the duodenum. Pancreatic and bile secretions still pass through the duodenum and into the jejunum through the jejunojejunal anastomosis, where they can mix with ingested food and drugs."

Thank you! It's amazing how hard we have to fight for the weight-loss after such invasive surgery. Don't get me wrong I'm happy to work hard!!

Hi there, just was interested to know how others experienced the transition from liquids to soft foods ITO rate of weight loss? Many thanks Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

It's apparently called lower dumping as I get it too. None of the other symptoms - just gurgling the terrible diarrhea after a meal Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

I had exactly the same question! They take your very first weight - the first time they see you Any pre-op weight loss is irrelevant to your BMI when they evaluated you.

I had exactly the same question! They take your very first weight - the first time they see you Any pre-op weight loss is irrelevant to your BMI when they evaluated you.

Why do we not eat and drink at the same time? Is mushy food not the same thing? Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Why is it so critical not to eat and drink for half an hour apart? Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

I lost 20 pounds in the first two weeks. Then nothing for 10 days now over the last week I've slowly started losing again and also scared the momentum is gone!

I will be 4 weeks out in 3 days and haven't lost in 2.5 weeks. In the first ten days I dropped 10kg and then came to a dead halt... Very frustrating as I am sticking to the plan perfectly and staying active Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

In normal states these ketones will be completely metabolised so that very few, if any at all, will appear in the urine. If for any reason the body cannot get enough glucose for energy it will switch to using body fats, resulting in an increase in ketone production making them detectable in the blood and urine.

How long will it take me to realistically reach my goal weight?

Wonder why he hates straws?