daisy63

Hi Joannrmn, I went through a period about 3 weeks after surgery that water made me gag! I was not a big drinker before, would always forget....and I will admit, I am sure I don't do 64 oz every day. Now I am able to drink water, but I mix it up a lot. I drink crystal light, and too much, I am not an artificail sweetner fan. Salads yes, I can, but again not nearly as much as I want...and I have gotten my most "full" from salads. Congrats on your success too! Where in NY are you?

I am down 44 since surgery, 88 since July when I made changes. I can pretty much eat anything. Have never gotten sick, I do get "gurgly" . I am worried I push it.....I want way more food than I can handle, and am doing sometime a cup a meal....worried I am stretching my stomach. The constant battle....eyes bigger than stomach...literally. I do feel better though, way more energy, am working out and doing lots of walking. And feel good doing it. I just need to not get cocky....know what I mean?

Hi all, I am in a HUGE stall! I have only lost 2 lbs in a MONTH! I am getting my water in, getting my protein in, and the restriction is working fine. I am unable to eat more than a cup of food....I am not drinking my calories... I don't get it and am very frustrated. I do feel my body changing if that makes sense, but the scale is not moving. 3 cups of food a day...I should be losing pounds...I don't care if it's 3 cups of french fries...which it is NOT...I should be losing weight.

In my 1st one now..5 weeks it started...scale hasn't moved for 10 days. I can't help but be paranoid that its because I can eat meat etc....thats when it started. Did you vets just carry on or do something to jump start it again?

Oh hell yes! Totally normal! And yes...it WILL pass. I am 6 weeks out..and can enjoy most foods again...just very small amounts. And best of all..just KNOWING I can have anything..is enough to keep me on track and making the right choices. Hang in there..and leave the room when they are snacking.

My Dr. Would send you home. He told me it would show after 3 weeks. I can't imagine going thru this AND quitting smoking at the same time....perhaps you should wait???

The atkins frozen meals are higher in Protein. My food plan says no Protein drinks after 2 weeks. No more drinking calories ever. I eat protein at every meal, eggs, chicken (moist), deli meat, cottage cheese and Beans. I can get one of those things in every meal.

Hi all! I was sleeved 1/17. Pre-consult weight 357; SW 314; CW 280 I am doing MUCH better now that I can have actual food! Liquids have been a constant challenge, but I keep trying. My 2nd week was my "buyers remorse" week! I got through it, hang in there those that are going through it. I have joined the Y and am walking..trying to up my steps. I am really focused on following the program exactly, but if i do "slip up", (like the handful of movie popcorn I had this week) I don't beat myself up! (I have my stomach to do that for me!) Great job everyone!

Sounds like the majority of us go through this. Try the Atkins Shakes..they were delish! Yes, it does get better. I am almost 6 weeks out, and getting some real food in..slowly. The dreams and cravings have all stopped for the most part.

I am 6 weeks out and am not supposed to have meat for another 5 days...I had chicken today...very tender and chewed lime crazy well. Just a tiny bit. First I have "cheated"..but I see people here all the time having pureed earlier than this. I also had a raw spinach leaf .. no problem. But first 5 weeks? I was militant about following plan...too scary and not worth it.

I went thru this week 3 & 4..water made me almost throw up. Oyster crackers helped..just 2. I would not worry about carbs at this point..you are still healing and the little amount you are eating isn't going to be damaging.

I gave up carbonated drinks almost a year before the surgery. So glad I did, I would hate to be craving that now. Once about a month before my surgery I was thirsty and took a sip of my husbands Diet Coke..it was AWFUL! I was sooo happy I had lost my taste for it all together. If you have not had surgery yet, give it up before!

I swear you could have written this about me! I feel the same way you do, and my Dr.'s say the same thing. No guilt....its just like everything else! And isn't it funny the things we think we are dying for, then have 1 teeny bite and then are all...."meh' about it. Love it!

Update: I went and broke down and had some popcorn. It was like everything else has been. Only took about a handful..if that. Didn't quite taste the same...and that little bit did not make me sick or dump or whatever...so far. But I did feel like I had enough to satisfy me. Was able to watch 99% of the movie just drinking my crystal light! Everyday would be an issue I am sure, but a little indulgence, IF you can keep it to a LITTLE. Nut said could have anything slowly after week 7....well I am in week 6 so I jumped a head a little. Luckily I am very tolerant of everything, not everyone is so lucky. Listen to your body is the key.

A) Will we EVER be able to have it? B WHEN?? Going to the movies tomorrow....and I am a popcorn freak! It was the reason for going to the movies for me. Now i know a whole bag...is OUT...but a handful?? Anyone?