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@megan right I love food n just wanted some control too. I’ll check out whole30. I’m already pretty much doing Keto but all this protein is making my breath smell awful. Thks for suggestions.

@dixiesadd maybe it’s a vitamin deficiency or something like. When it’s that time of the month I crave beef. I realized I was craving it because my iron was low. Not sure what chocolate has in term of vitamins or minerals though. Just a thought.

@ellie123 man, I guess I better be glad for now. 🤪

@Megan done that n when I make them they just aren’t very good. I mean there ok but I guess my taste buds are different now. I look at some foods n the sight of them makes me nauseous. It’s crazy.

Can’t seem to find anything that I want to eat. Since surgery, food just doesn’t taste the same or make me feel the way I use to. I’m not excited about eating anymore. Everything I eat taste uneventful except mthe broiled salmon I make w New Orleans seafood seasoning n olive oil n cream spinach. That’s all that comes close. I use to go out a lot to brunch n dinner w friends for cocktails but not anymore. I have no desire. I have to find some new hobbies. I feel like I’m missing out but am still reminding myself why I had the surgery.

Sugar free jello got me through. It’s very filling.

Ok anyone tried the Wegmans brand sugar free dark chocolate pudding. It’s to die for. It’s helping w my chocolate cravings.

Yeah but now that I see how the weight dropped by drinking water I’m all in now. I’ve started marking my water bottle with times of the day so I can keep on track. I also drink bai n add Walmart brand crystal light to water. I love strawberry watermelon n raspberry lemonade flavors.

I also found out I was severely dehydrated and constipated. I took miralax and had the worse gas pains. I had to take an enema for relief. After that, pain went away and I was able to then the weight dropped. Dr said the stall was due to lack of fluids and constipation. So when I got home I started pushing the fluids down n he was right stall no more. He also told me to stay away from miralax n to try senokot and colace.

@sassysleever76 thks! Every other day. Stall was for 2 weeks. I would go up n down. Thks again.

My 2 wk stall just ended. I’m down 7.9lbs. I’m so happy.

I’m 6wks post op n 3 wks into mushy stage of food. I’m worried. They said only eat 1/4 cup=2oz but last night I was able to eat 8.7oz. I ate the entire Real Good pepperoni pizza that has the chicken breast as the crust. It’s a small personal size but after the surgery I wouldn’t think that I should be able to eat the entire pizza. Maybe 1/4 of it but not whole thing. I was able to eat it without any discomfort. I’ve stopped losing weight too. I haven’t lost anything in 2 wks. I’m starting my step aerobic routine n resistance bands for strength training tomorrow but I’m concerned more about the amount I can eat n wonder if I’m doing something wrong or if I’ve stretched my pouch out already.

Need some mushy food phase ideas. I know about eggs, tuna, salmon, yogurt, cottage cheese but looking for some other ideas.

@Biddy zz thks. Those r great suggestions. I just need to get it together n regroup. I need to do more meal planning. Yes that “Real Good Pizza co.” is a once n awhile thing but it’s basically no carbs which is why so many people r eating it especially those on Keto diets but yes I’m sure plenty of additives. Definitely no clean eating.

@AEdoesRNY AMEN!! U described what I’m feeling down to a T. Thks for letting me know I’m not alone.

I’ve adhered to the 30/30 rule no fluids or food 30 minutes from each other. Maybe I’m waiting too late to eat n by them I’m starving. Water...I can’t get all my fluids in anymore. I can drink 2 premier protein drinks n a Bai but it’s a struggle. I barely can get in the 64oz of water. Maybe I can get in 32oz by the end of the night but that’s if I stay up longer. But when it comes to food I feel like I can eat way too much.

@Ed_NW ok cool. Thks for explaining. I know I should only eat 1/4 but I want more n I thought my new pouch wouldn’t be able to allow me to eat more than I’m supposed to. The REAL GOOD pizza brand is a pizza made from chicken breast no dough. The dough crust part of the pizza is actually a flattened chicken breast. It’s soft n can be cut w a fork. My dr said I could eat chicken as long as I could smash it w a fork n to chew until it’s applesauce consistency. Maybe this isn’t what they meant when they said cut or smash w a fork. Oops. LOL.

No not fake! Not sure what u mean by troll either. Is that meant to be offensive?!! My concerns r true n I thought this forum was for people that wanted to reach out for help, support n to learn from others who have same or similar concerns, questions or experiences.

What about Beano or GasX.

Thks. My husband wants me to try a support group. I’m going Thursday after work but I’m getting better. I made dinner for 1st time since surgery for my family last night. I figured the trick. I ate my dinner before I started cooking. I felt myself. Now I’m dealing w a 1 week stall didn’t expect it this soon but I’m starting my exercises n weights this week now that I’m 6 wks post op. I’m sure that will break it. I’ve also noticed my skin isn’t firm anymore. It’s softer n squeashy. Although I was big I had a lot of firmnessnow that gone so I’ve got to begin weight lifting to firm it back up some. I’m also doing a body skin routine to help like using coconut oil wash oil n body scrub to side in firming my skin. I’m also using Nivea’s firming products. I got my resistance ropes last weekend n will start using those tonight.

My husband wants me to try a support group. I’m going Thursday after work but I’m getting better. I made dinner for 1st time since surgery for my family last night. I figured the trick. I ate my dinner before I started cooking. I felt myself. Now I’m dealing w a 1 week stall didn’t expect it this soon but I’m starting my exercises n weights this week now that I’m 6 wks post op. I’m sure that will break it. I’ve also noticed my skin isn’t firm anymore. It’s softer n squeashy. Although I was big I had a lot of firmnessnow that gone so I’ve got to begin weight lifting to firm it back up some. I’m also doing a body skin routine to help like using coconut oil wash oil n body scrub to side in firming my skin. I’m also using Nivea’s firming products. I got my resistance ropes last weekend n will start using those tonight.

Can u mix that in water with no taste?

I’m 4 wks post op n I’m always hungry now. I’m craving hot dogs, burgers n fries. I feel ashamed when I indulge even if it’s a few bites. Any suggestions on how to stop these cravings or on how I can stay full. I have 60 g protein daily n shakes n protein w breakfast lunch n dinner n I’m still hungry. I also can eat more than 1/4 cup of food. I can eat almost a 1/2 cup. That doesn’t seem normal. I’m ashamed.

Thks for input.

I’m starting to do this now. I just thought it was me. Glad to hear others r going through it. To stop I keep saying yo myself that I don’t want to go backwards.