MAY 2013 POST-OP GROUP

[tracik 62]

I am so glad it is not just me. I feel like I waste so much food. I can't do much meat at all - I seem to be getting my Protein from yogurt, nuts and some Beans. I think part of the issue for me is the chewing. It nasuates me to chew my food for so long. I take really small bites (unless I forget) but I still chew chew chew...and by the time I get done chewing all I want to do is spit it out as I am so sick of it by then! I really didn't think this part of this process would be the hardest. Everytime I eat I get this sick feeling in my pouchie and have to lay down - it really puts a damper on wanting to do anything right after eating. While on vacation we of course ate out a lot - and everytime we went back to the house so I could lay down. Ugh. My poor husband doesn't know what to think! I also have a really big problem with not being able to drink while I eat. I know early off it isn't as bad if I do - but I have to break this habit and it is sooooo hard! But enough griping... I am so glad I did this. Bought 1 size smaller pants this weekend - yea!

[KateJoeMama 5]

I am so glad it is not just me. I feel like I waste so much food. I can't do much meat at all - I seem to be getting my Protein from yogurt' date=' nuts and some Beans. I think part of the issue for me is the chewing. It nasuates me to chew my food for so long. I take really small bites (unless I forget) but I still chew chew chew...and by the time I get done chewing all I want to do is spit it out as I am so sick of it by then! I really didn't think this part of this process would be the hardest. Everytime I eat I get this sick feeling in my pouchie and have to lay down - it really puts a damper on wanting to do anything right after eating. While on vacation we of course ate out a lot - and everytime we went back to the house so I could lay down. Ugh. My poor husband doesn't know what to think! I also have a really big problem with not being able to drink while I eat. I know early off it isn't as bad if I do - but I have to break this habit and it is sooooo hard! But enough griping... I am so glad I did this. Bought 1 size smaller pants this weekend - yea![/quote']

The chewing thing is a bummer! I think we have a lot in common. I also have to recline for a while after eating, I eat a lot of the same things, and I want to drink something during a meal. My nutritionist had said never to eat cold Cereal with milk, but I have been eating raisin bran with only a tiny milk. It really helps my digestion plus I feel a bit more normal. I am happy I had the surgery, though. I knew it was going to take a lot of work. Knowing that in your head, and knowing it from experience are two different things! Hang in there!

[brandnewme2013 97]

7 wks post and im down 43lbs! SW was 318 and today I'm 275. Very blessed and happy. Hope everyone else is doing well.

[negra 0]

I've been dealing with a stricture since day one, I 7 weeks out tomorrow, dr wants to wait until july 25 to see if I get better. Im so frustrating today I cant even pass Water.< /p>

[alawrence 1]

7 weeks post op. Down 32lbs.....woohoo!!

Slowwww loser, lol! But happy!!

HW 237. SW 233. GW 125.

[renjames 30]

Hi all I'm 25lbs down since 28th may. Of course I would like it to be faster, but remember, our bodies are smart, and we plateaue. It took a while to put on the weight, let time take it off, stick to the plan, your body will adjust. I found with chewing things like chicken, I chop it into small pieces so I don't have to chew as long which helps a lot. Until now the only thing I have had trouble eating is rice, apart from that I'm happy. Good luck to all and don't be so hard on yourself.

[DebbieG 262]

Figured I would post pics. Pic 1,3 are from wk 2 post op and pic 2 & 4 from wk 7 post op. I'm down 50 lbs total!!! Yaaaay

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WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 223 GW: 135

[renjames 30]

Figured I would post pics. Pic 1' date='3 are from wk 2 post op and pic 2 & 4 from wk 7 post op. I'm down 50 lbs total!!! Yaaaay

WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 223 GW: 135[/quote']

Wow good stuff I'm green with envy.

[KateJoeMama 5]

Nine weeks out and down 46 lbs! Yay!

[KateJoeMama 5]

I'm trying to include my progress photos. Sorry if it doesn't work.

[terry1118 1,274]

7 weeks post op. Down 32lbs.....woohoo!!

Slowwww loser' date=' lol! But happy!!

HW 237. SW 233. GW 125.[/quote']

I agree! Six weeks and down 22lbs. A steady loss, which I couldn't seem to do on my own before. I already feel better and back pain is easing up a little. Clothes are fitting better and 'what to wear' options are increasing every week! I am a happy camper!!! :-)

[brandnewme2013 97]

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I am so blessed!

[Dawnolson 85]

Hi everyone. Just got back from a last minute vacation - lost 4 pounds in 6 days. Not too bad I guess. I am very inpatient when it comes to results! I am dow 46 pounds since I started this on May 2. My surgery was May 28' date=' down 36 pounds since then. Seems slow to come off. I know my problem is not eating enough - but I can't eat more than I am. For those May surgeries out there - what are you guys eating now and how much? I can do about 3TB for each meal, and I eat 3x a day (but I force myself to do that as I am not hungry). I do get about 60-70 oz of fluids in - but Protein is only about 25-30 g. I honestly have to choke the Protein down as I am not finding anything I want to eat right now. I have had a greek yogurt sitting in front of me for an hour now - and have only eaten 3 bites. I can eat carbs though... which scares me. How much are you guys eating at this point? Is it a chore to eat as much as you are? I also walk 2 miles a day.[/quote']

I'm eating about 600-800 cal a day and about 60-80 grams of protein a day. I'm not loosing very fast. 55 lbs total 32 before surgery so 23 since may 17. I was stalled for two weeks at the three week mark then I've been stalled again at the 7 week mark. I got to figure this out better!! I have about 50-60 more lbs to loose. Frustrating. I walk about 2.5 miles most days and also do 60 min Water aerobics twice a week.

[The long walk home 2]

I'm eating about 600-800 cal a day and about 60-80 grams of Protein a day. I'm not loosing very fast. 55 lbs total 32 before surgery so 23 since may 17. I was stalled for two weeks at the three week mark then I've been stalled again at the 7 week mark. I got to figure this out better!! I have about 50-60 more lbs to loose. Frustrating. I walk about 2.5 miles most days and also do 60 min Water aerobics twice a week.

Hi there I have found that by increasing my calories to about 800 per day and increasing my Water, my weight has started to come off quicker. The old story of starvation mode is definitely true....try increasing your calories a bit and see what happens. All the best

[The long walk home 2]

Hi there I have found that by increasing my calories to about 800 per day and increasing my water' date=' my weight has started to come off quicker. The old story of starvation mode is definitely true....try increasing your calories a bit and see what happens. All the best[/quote']

MY NEW MANTRA....IF I FED IT TO THE DOG, I CAN'T LOG IT ON MY food CHART... lol. Anyone else feeding their food (like a naughty child) to the dog under the dinner table.????