December post ops

[LeanMeanFightinMachine 38]

Ok it's official I hate everything today tried Mahi Mahi, chili, Peanut Butter, tuna either it hurts or I hate it after one bite Why does it seem like my ability to tolerate food is going backwards? I ate all of the above before without any issues. Finicky a-- pouch! Sorry had to vent

Having difficulty too. I tried to eat Italian wedding day soup= No.then Gravy and turkey mashed up= No. Even after two lengthy bouts of bathroom runs for PB's I can't even drink Water now tonight. Grrrr!! Three bites and I'm screwed lately... Frustrated.

[redstacey 33]

I have had the same problem. One day I can eat something and it settle just fine. Then I can try that same thing the next day and it will make me miserable. What am I talking about sometimes it is the same day. I can eat something for lunch and it's yummy and settles great. Then comes dinner time and I try to eat the same thing and I get sick as a dog. I also went through a stage where I was able to eat just about anything I wanted and then just like you my pouch decided otherwise and it seemed like I had to start all over again with my liquids and build back up my tolerance for solid foods. It is very frustrating but I try to stay positive and just keep looking at the scale even though it seems to be at a stall right now.

[Greenize42 62]

My weight has been stalled also and I can't help but wondering its because my body is on starvation mode! I am going to try a salad today not sure if I am brave enough though!

[loving.life 110]

I have had the same problem. One day I can eat something and it settle just fine. Then I can try that same thing the next day and it will make me miserable. What am I talking about sometimes it is the same day. I can eat something for lunch and it's yummy and settles great. Then comes dinner time and I try to eat the same thing and I get sick as a dog. I also went through a stage where I was able to eat just about anything I wanted and then just like you my pouch decided otherwise and it seemed like I had to start all over again with my liquids and build back up my tolerance for solid foods. It is very frustrating but I try to stay positive and just keep looking at the scale even though it seems to be at a stall right now.

If you total the carbs in everything daily instead of per meal, you might find you are stacking sugar or fat and going over your limit.. just a thought. I know our pouch is fickle and this is just a thought! Lol I noticed that for me. If I have a pudding and it's fine, the next day it isn't and I had something an hr earlier that caused the problem together.

[loving.life 110]

My weight has been stalled also and I can't help but wondering its because my body is on starvation mode! I am going to try a salad today not sure if I am brave enough though!

Me too! I was 190 surgery day and now 3 wks later I'm 176....slow! My sugar levels run 60-70 and when I googled that your supposed to be in the 80s to be in burn mode, makes ya wonder if our body is holding. I only get about 500 cals a day, doc still has me on full liquids for 3 more weeks

[Christi85 24]

Me too! I was 190 surgery day and now 3 wks later I'm 176....slow! My sugar levels run 60-70 and when I googled that your supposed to be in the 80s to be in burn mode, makes ya wonder if our body is holding. I only get about 500 cals a day, doc still has me on full liquids for 3 more weeks

Same story here. My Doctor said I need 1000 calories a day which is not happening... Not even close. I went into surgery on 12/16 at 325 pounds... I just hit 290 today. Feel like I should have lost more by now.

[Greenize42 62]

Ok I know I should get blasted for this one but I had bacon for supper! I know it's not that Protein packed but it was good however I think I am going to pay for it! It was settling ok but now not so much.. I know I know I did it to myself grrrr

[I'm losing it! 19]

Hello folks! I am now 6 weeks post op! I am doing great. During week 4 thru 5 I had a horrible stall. The scale was not moving. I contacted my surgeons office and talked to my Nutrionist. She went over my intake and my journal. I was on a three week of "softs". It was decided I was doing great getting in all of my Protein on my days (80 grams). I was also getting in all of my zero calorie water/fluid...in fact I was exceeding it...I still tend to get 100-120 oz each day. I love my water! My problem was......I was eating too many calories. I was getting in about 1100-1200 on an average, daily. I was asked to take it down to 800 calories per day and still do my best to get in the same 80 grams of protein and the same Water, at least 64oz up to whatever I can handle. I modified the calories and WHOA.......the scale has noticed the changes! NICE....losing one pound daily on most days. I have gone down 5 pounds in 6 days. I am sitting at 270 exact this morning and I was 307 when I came home from surgery (Surgery was 12/17-RYGB). I also cut out two mini-meals ...I was getting in 5 daily on softs and I am now just doing 3 per day and a small snack at one point if I need/want it. I am taking all of my bariatric Vitamins and supplements like clock work. I think this is SO important!! Dumping: I have had a few small episodes of dumping. When it occurs, I find that I have consumed my food too fast in most cases. I do not have any trigger food that gives me trouble nor do I get sick (barf). When I have any dumping, I get a nausea feeling and sometimes a heavy fatigue. Those last less than and hour, then I am good to go. When I re-measured my body at the one month point, I lost 15" over all. I am a total of 37 pounds since surgery. I am expecting to ENTER THE 260's tomorrow! I wore a 44DDD bra today (Brand new took tags off with out my glasses on)...I thought it was a 48DDD. I was wrong! I wore a 1x shirt (OMG!) and I had on new to me/gently used jeans that are 24's....and they were LOOSE. I don't think I can get into a 22 jean just yet........depends on brands of course! The outfit I wore today (all of the above) made me FEEL SKINNY! I like this saying and I have used it for almost a year as I have been working on ME....I tell people that "I am less married to food, than ever before". For me, it's all about relationships and relationships with FOOD! I am not divorcing food, but I AM way less married to it now, than ever before.

I hope this finds you all doing well. I love this forum/bariatric pal and I am thankful to see the comments, questions posed, the ideas, food for thought and NSV's. Kari Jo

[caitiegirly07 31]

December 17th! How is everyone doin?

[Greenize42 62]

I am doing ok but can't seem to get all of my Protein in as my pouch is not always so inclined to cooperate.

[Greenize42 62]

Kari Jo did you have gastric or sleeve?

[kata13 56]

Doing ok. Had some issues with foamies and dumping as I was in an experimental mode to test food. Had to learn the hard way. I have trouble with food sticking but once I get rid of block, I can usually finish eating. Because of this, I too have trouble getting in Protein.

[Cindy Quebedeaux Breaux 9]

I am always tired. What is wrong . I had my surgery December 5th. So for I have lost 50 pounds. But the feeling of being tired and wanting to sleep all the time has me down.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

I am always tired. What is wrong . I had my surgery December 5th. So for I have lost 50 pounds. But the feeling of being tired and wanting to sleep all the time has me down.

Just some ideas: low blood pressure, need for healing sleep, not enough calories, fat burning requires rest, blood loss from ulcers? Any of these could use a call to your doctor or nurse.

[Greenize42 62]

My tiredness comes and goes. Just ate some chicken salad and I think my pouch who I named Stella doesn't like pickle relish