November 2012 Members Post Op

[worm2872 635]

That's so awesome!!! I'm hoping to be onderland in April.

[meermin 10]

Also having my 6 weeks follow up appointment with the surgeon today... Lost 42 lb since start of my journey and 31 lb since surgery! So proud of all of us

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[littlepieface 15]

I'm so discouraged! It's been 2 1/2 weeks and I haven't lost a thing. I'm 8 weeks out and on soft food. What am I doing wrong?

[mommy327 56]

Worm I love your pic... I can see the difference in your face . I'm so happy we are all doing well.... I'm 2 months out and I still struggle with Protein intake . I am eatting Quest Protein Bars as a supplement. I can 't do shakes anymore... I will gag !!!!

My taste buds have changed big time.... Any other protein bars out there that are good? I need suggestions,

Yes if I eat too fat the food gets stuck and it hurts in my chest!!! Also I dumped on 15 g of sugar , I ate fosted mini wheats lol! I should of known....

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[katienruby 3]

I am about 7 weeks post-op ( November 20, 2012) and so far have lost about 27lbs. I will lose weight for about a week then plateau for 2-3 weeks. I try not to think too hard about it. I have gone down a shirt and pant size,so I know that I am losing inches and I'm getting my waist back : )

My dietician has taken me off of restricted foods (I can eat anything I want). She said that she wants me eating regular foods, so that my new stomach can get use to breaking down raw veggies, salads, fruits, etc. I'm doing really well with this. I am suppose to be eating 800 calories a day. That has been a HUGE struggle. I'm lucky if I can get 600 calories in a day. I know that is why the weight is coming off so slowly.

Some of you have been concerned with your Protein intake. I drink something called Isopure. It's not a shake. It's a fruity drink that comes in 20 ounce bottles and has 160 calories and 40 grams of protein (Whey). I will admit that they are an acquired taste, but it's added calories and has a ton of protein ( I know, I don't want to lose my hair). I bought them at a Vitamin Store. They come in flavors like Alpine Punch, Mango Peach, Grape, etc...They are a little pricey (a case of 12 cost approx $40.00). My dietician said that drinking 2 a day will give me the calories I need and 80 grams of protein won't hurt anything. She eventually wants to see me only drinking 1 a day and eating the rest of the protein.

[Lisa Collom 184]

I drink the Isopure Protein Fruit Drinks as well. I like passionfruit the best. I don't love them but I sip and sip and in an hour or two I've got 40 grams of protein in. I can usually get my other 30 grams through food. I can't do shakes that often because I really hate the creaminess, so the fruit drinks help.

[worm2872 635]

Mommy, THANK YOU! I have one less chin! I use NuGo low carb, pure Protein and Think Thin protein bars. They really help me get protein in. I still do one shake in the morning.

LittlePie, It will come off. Try changing up your intake. Higher one day lower the next. I will say since I have upped my protein and calories to around 800 and 70 grams of protein and the weight has started to come off again. I was stuck too. I think you need to mix it up or your body gets used to the same level everyday. Good luck.

[sky 87]

I am about 7 weeks post-op ( November 20' date=' 2012) and so far have lost about 27lbs. I will lose weight for about a week then plateau for 2-3 weeks. I try not to think too hard about it. I have gone down a shirt and pant size,so I know that I am losing inches and I'm getting my waist back : )

My dietician has taken me off of restricted foods (I can eat anything I want). She said that she wants me eating regular foods, so that my new stomach can get use to breaking down raw veggies, salads, fruits, etc. I'm doing really well with this. I am suppose to be eating 800 calories a day. That has been a HUGE struggle. I'm lucky if I can get 600 calories in a day. I know that is why the weight is coming off so slowly.

Some of you have been concerned with your Protein intake. I drink something called Isopure. It's not a shake. It's a fruity drink that comes in 20 ounce bottles and has 160 calories and 40 grams of protein (Whey). I will admit that they are an acquired taste, but it's added calories and has a ton of protein ( I know, I don't want to lose my hair). I bought them at a Vitamin Store. They come in flavors like Alpine Punch, Mango Peach, Grape, etc...They are a little pricey (a case of 12 cost approx 40.00). My dietician said that drinking 2 a day will give me the calories I need and 80 grams of protein won't hurt anything. She eventually wants to see me only drinking 1 a day and eating the rest of the protein.[/quote']

I'm with you...scale has not moved in a week again....been feeling really down lately...haven't even been on here or fb for a week...winter blues

[sky 87]

Mommy' date=' THANK YOU! I have one less chin! I use NuGo low carb, pure Protein and Think Thin protein bars. They really help me get protein in. I still do one shake in the morning.

LittlePie, It will come off. Try changing up your intake. Higher one day lower the next. I will say since I have upped my protein and calories to around 800 and 70 grams of protein and the weight has started to come off again. I was stuck too. I think you need to mix it up or your body gets used to the same level everyday. Good luck.[/quote']

yes worm, looking good

[newlife4leah 73]

I went in for a follow up visit with my surgeon today and going in I was feeling like I wasn't doing enough... then he came in the room beaming ear to ear as he read my current stats and said he couldn't be happier and to keep it up! Even better, when he checked my incisions he commented on how well my skin was tightening up! I couldn't ask for a more caring and genuine doctor!!! I guess it goes to show we beat ourselves up when we don't hit our goal weight 6 weeks out Patience has never been a virtue I've excelled at... so to everyone out there questioning their own progress just know we can do this! Its going just going to take time...

[newlife4leah 73]

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The first one is the morning of my surgery and the second is from about a week ago

[ginsyn76 51]

Great pics I was thinking about posting pics too I actually see the difference. Keep it up. You can def see the difference in the thighs and upper body and high abdomen area. I noticed that I lost weight in these areas also and of course "the girls " are falling down lol and my three rolls turned into two lower ones.

[slowtogo 301]

That sounds good...I've been trying to find some small frozen dinner things to make since I'm alone quite a bit...I've never been much for that type of meal since I had 3 sons to cook for I usually never bought frozen food other than vegetables or pizza....so any recommendations of things o can get that aren't so high in carbs? I looked at the diet dinners like Atkins...they seem high in carbs and sodium...i tried one and it was gross.....how about potpies? Wonder about the Protein in them

Pot pies have little nutritional value-and are very high calorie.

[newlife4leah 73]

Thanks Ginsyn! Its almost been 6 weeks so I'm pleased that I'm not the only one who sees a difference :-)

[LA GP 117]

Pffffffttt!!! I LIVE on a plateau!