ShoppGirl

I think that will be very helpful. I wish I could get to the root of why I eat so much whr I am board. Idk if that is considered disordered eating or not but I also have that. I felt like the psychiatrist I seen just gave a rubber stamp and really didn’t do me any favors to set me up for success. To be honest you may have to do a bit more work up front but it sounds like they are better preparing you for what is to come. Like right now I am 6 weeks out and I do not have actual hunger but I am home and I have thought about eating several times outside of eating time and it’s just boredom. I am able to control it without the hunger hormones on top of it but once they come back it would be helpful to know how to control the head hunger.

I also have bipolar disorder which they didn’t care about because it’s being treated and my psychologist signed off. But When you mention hiding food from others I guess if that constitutes an eating disorder then I have one too. I have a history of occasionally eating poorly while I’m alone and then eating again so that My husband wouldn’t know I ate something bad for me (because I’m embarrassed and don’t want him to be disappointed that I couldn’t stick to my diet) but that didn’t come up at my psyc evaluation.

Did you try it with low fat or regular cream cheese?

Good to know. I knew their had to be a reason. Thanks.

I agree 100%. I had very little pain and no struggles so far. I almost feel guilty it has been so easy when I hear of others struggles.

Tim, why do you do the two different types of protein powders??

You may want a pair of pajama pants to wear under gown as you walk the halls since it splits in the back.

I have never worn one but I woke up from surgery with a waist binder on. Not sure if waist trainers is a lot more pressure??

You can wait to see if you like water cold or otherwise since they are kinda expensive but if you like it cold a yeti cup is a good investment.

Good luck 🍀

That looks easy enough with the right knife. I think I’m going to have to invest in a knife sharpener and some new knives if I’m going to be cooking more at home. Thanks!!

They sell water bottles online that have marks for ounces and time of day to help keep you on track.

I am curious about this too. Being a slower loser part of me is glad hoping for less loose skin but another part is worried that the hunger will creep back in before I can reach goal and I won’t be able to.

I haven’t got there yet but people say to add calories but not volume. Adding higher calories yet still healthy foods such as nuts and avacados (maybe the vets can give you more suggestions) will put you into maintenance without stretching your stomach...Or adding a couple healthy snacks like mswillis5 suggested...Just don’t eat bigger meals.

I had lost ten pounds exactly at my two week post op appointment and the doctor was happy.

Only you know yourself. For me at two weeks out I had doubts too but I knew that I had lost weight (even a great deal of it) on my own many times but I always gained it back (plus some). You have to make the best decision for yourself. The statistics say that the chances for someone at our weight (that qualify for this surgery) losing all the weight by diet and exercise alone and actually keeping it off are slim but there are some people that do. Only you know your circumstances, would you be healthy and happy if you lost some but not all of the weight? Also, I would say if you really are concerned that you could slow down the process (ask for a different surgery date) and even ask for referrals for the nutritionist and psychiatrist or psychologist they normally use. There is no reason that they should object to you seeing those people on your own if you think it will help you make your decision. I think most people will tell you that they had some doubts around the time of the preop diet though. Only you know if they are small doubts or real ones.

Please let us know how it works out freezing it. I would do that as well.

I have a herniated and bulging disc In my neck and lower back and as my weight has gone up and down over the years I can tell a difference. The pain is always there but a little less with the lower weight.

Freezing things has helped me with this. I portion out what I think I will eat that day and maybe next day for lunch and freeze the rest of most things. And I portion out the meat to two servings sizes (right now that’s 6 oz) and I freeze that way and just cook enough for two servings.

Not the same date but congrats on getting one.

My husband went back to work the next day but told his boss that I had surgery And he may need to run home a couple of times if I needed things. I didn’t even have to call him.

Okay don’t laugh (cooking novice here) did you buy the spinach cut up like that or just cut it yourself. I ask because the NP said that the chopped lettuce is easier for us to digest so I’m guessing that would be the same for most greens. BTW it looks delicious.

Why the mix of types of proteins. I assume they are good for different reasons but don’t really know anything about it.

K. Thanks.

Glad to hear you are doing well.