March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

[Rena1979 29]

I'm sad this morning. I got tired of weighing myself every day so I am spacing it to every other day. I'm meeting my Protein goal except for maybe 5-6grams every day. I'm still trying to get all my liquids in. But last time I weighed in it said 249.8. Two days layer...250.6. I know there are plateaus but this is definitely discouraging!! I didn't think I'd get one so soon.

I wish I knew what to do. I only eat/ drink protein. MFP says 70% of my intake is protein' date=' 15% fat and 15% carbs. I can't cut any carbs out because they come in the shakes. Same with fat. My period is over so I can't say it's that.

I hope everyone else has better luck than mine!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249[/quote']

I promised myself that I would not become consumed with my weight, that I would do what I was suppose to do and let the magic happen at it's own rate. It didn't take me 3 months to get this weight, i sure in hell am not going to loose it that fast. Are bodies are going to be off for a little bit and don't be so ridged or stress out because that will cause your cortisol levels to increase and you will not lose.

You may need to got number 2, you never know what are bodies are up too. Just don't get frustrated. We all did this for a purpose, and that is to become healthy and to learn how to eat properly. Don't loose focus of that.

Smile : ) Serena

[cranialmalady 50]

I'm sad this morning. I got tired of weighing myself every day so I am spacing it to every other day. I'm meeting my Protein goal except for maybe 5-6grams every day. I'm still trying to get all my liquids in. But last time I weighed in it said 249.8. Two days layer...250.6. I know there are plateaus but this is definitely discouraging!! I didn't think I'd get one so soon.

I wish I knew what to do. I only eat/ drink protein. MFP says 70% of my intake is protein' date=' 15% fat and 15% carbs. I can't cut any carbs out because they come in the shakes. Same with fat. My period is over so I can't say it's that.

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I hope everyone else has better luck than mine!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249[/quote']

Hang in there and try not to worry too much. My weight can sometimes fluctuate by 3 or 4 pounds in a single day due to Fluid. As long as you're trending down that's the important thing. Do you use MyFitnessPal to keep track of weight and food? It's been a great tool for me and makes counting calories, carbs, fat, etc... so much more simple.

[nathaly 57]

Thanks Ladies! I appreciate the encouragement. It's hard to change my ways and I've failed so many times at weight loss that its hard not to get discouraged

I do use my fitness pal (mfp) which is how I know my Protein, fat and carb intake. It has also been a great tool for me!

Thanks again!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

I'm sad this morning. I got tired of weighing myself every day so I am spacing it to every other day. I'm meeting my Protein goal except for maybe 5-6grams every day. I'm still trying to get all my liquids in. But last time I weighed in it said 249.8. Two days layer...250.6. I know there are plateaus but this is definitely discouraging!! I didn't think I'd get one so soon.

I wish I knew what to do. I only eat/ drink protein. MFP says 70% of my intake is protein' date=' 15% fat and 15% carbs. I can't cut any carbs out because they come in the shakes. Same with fat. My period is over so I can't say it's that.

I hope everyone else has better luck than mine!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249[/quote']

Hey there. Can you add me on MFP? I would love to mimic your food diary cause I can use a little help getting all my protein in.

MFP Name: "LeticiaHuggins"

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**9 days post op: Down 20 lbs**

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

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((((ANY MFP USERS PLEASE ADD ME)))

"LeticiaHuggins" :-)

I have friends on MFP but I REALLY can use some to a ton that I can relate to with the food diary and cardiovascular area.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**9 days post op: Down 20 lbs**

[MarinaCC 47]

Sleepy?

I am still on the pain meds (lortab) I'm so sleepy and can literally not hold my eyes open. I know I get tired quickly I'm only 4 days post' date=' but I feel drugged. Is it the surgery or the meds or the combo??[/quote']

Yup, Both for sure.. I only take the pain meds to fall asleep at night but I still get drowsy during the day. Sip as much as possible. **thumbs up**

HW 341 GW 150 CW 289.6 RNY 03/25/13

[A-2nd-Chance 16]

I had my surgery Thursday was up walking same evening & the next few days minimal pain hardly no gas pain I came home Saturday afternoon & it's seem like the gas discomfort came out of no where I've been walking & it just won't pass heeeeeelp!!!!! I haven't been hungry at all so just been sipping all day I came home on pureed foods but can't seem to get them in because I don't have the feeling to eat / forget I'm to consumed with getting these gas pains to pass a.s.a.p any help would be appreciated..... I've taken the gas x strips doesn't seem to be working.

[Rena1979 29]

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((((ANY MFP USERS PLEASE ADD ME)))

"LeticiaHuggins" :-)

I have friends on MFP but I REALLY can use some to a ton that I can relate to with the food diary and cardiovascular area.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**9 days post op: Down 20 lbs**

Add me Leticia Rena1979@aol.com

[Rena1979 29]

I had my surgery Thursday was up walking same evening & the next few days minimal pain hardly no gas pain I came home Saturday afternoon & it's seem like the gas discomfort came out of no where I've been walking & it just won't pass heeeeeelp!!!!! I haven't been hungry at all so just been sipping all day I came home on pureed foods but can't seem to get them in because I don't have the feeling to eat / forget I'm to consumed with getting these gas pains to pass a.s.a.p any help would be appreciated..... I've taken the gas x strips doesn't seem to be working.

Are you using stole softeners? I take 3 a day and it keeps my none gassy and regular. If your getting the pains in the shoulder and chest it might be from the gas they blow up in your stomach and there may be a gas bubble in your intestines. So if thats the case go to the Er. Had that with my gallbladder and it was no fun.

[MarinaCC 47]

**TOPIC ALERT - POOP**

Still reading?? Ok....

Last couple of days I've had to poop.. Today I went to the nursing home to visit my mom and spent more time in the washroom than with her. I have NEVER Had and Experience like this!!! I Swear it was like giving birth! I was Crying!! My husband was in the washroom with me and he was Coaching me through it LoL

So after all was said and done, I gave birth to a Good Three Finger Wide Poop half a foot long!!!

Needless to say, I am sooooo happy now!!!

HW 341 GW 150 CW 289.6 RNY 03/25/13

[A-2nd-Chance 16]

Are you using stole softeners? I take 3 a day and it keeps my none gassy and regular. If your getting the pains in the shoulder and chest it might be from the gas they blow up in your stomach and there may be a gas bubble in your intestines. So if thats the case go to the Er. Had that with my gallbladder and it was no fun.

I was prescribed stool softeners but the pharmacy I use didn't have any not even over through counter on the dosage that was prescribed to me so first thing in the morning I'm going to go the hospital pharmacy I'm sure they will have them with no problem.....The gas pains is in my stomach mainly the left side & a little in the middle I had my gallbladder removed a few year back & don't even remember these type of pains

[changingmylife2013 13]

PLEASE anyone on MFP please add me. changingmylife2013

I am trying to get this app working for me.

Thanks!

[Rena1979 29]

**TOPIC ALERT - POOP**

Still reading?? Ok....

Last couple of days I've had to poop.. Today I went to the nursing home to visit my mom and spent more time in the washroom than with her. I have NEVER Had and Experience like this!!! I Swear it was like giving birth! I was Crying!! My husband was in the washroom with me and he was Coaching me through it LoL

So after all was said and done' date=' I gave birth to a Good Three Finger Wide Poop half a foot long!!!

Needless to say, I am sooooo happy now!!!

HW 341 GW 150 CW 289.6 RNY 03/25/13[/quote']

Blahahahahahaha that's awesome, and I had the same monumental movement myself today. I was laughing with my friends that thank god it happened now and not a few days ago because with my little "t Rex" arms I might not have been able to reach my butt due to my drip blahahahahahaha ok TMI I know, but it was still comical!!! Glad you got some relief. Haha.

[Rena1979 29]

I was prescribed stool softeners but the pharmacy I use didn't have any not even over through counter on the dosage that was prescribed to me so first thing in the morning I'm going to go the hospital pharmacy I'm sure they will have them with no problem.....The gas pains is in my stomach mainly the left side & a little in the middle I had my gallbladder removed a few year back & don't even remember these type of pains

Well sister if you can swing your knees up by your ears that may do the trick. Or use a pillow to press on your tummy to get some stuff moving. Add diluted apple juice also.

[Rena1979 29]

PLEASE anyone on MFP please add me. changingmylife2013

I am trying to get this app working for me.

Thanks!

I do not know how to add people on this darn contraption. My e mail is rena1979@aol.com. Or user name Sheller1979. Please feel free anyone to add me. This is going to be a team effort!!!