June 30th Surgery Date

[livingmore 23]

Hi friends. Yeah I am down 26lbs so far. I am really craving normal food. Not so much that I am hungry - more I just want to participate with my family and live like a normal person. I feel like I am on a really tough diet right now. I have been low energy, so I am going to get Vitamins tomorrow. Otherwise all is good! Clothes are fitting well. I exercised today and that felt good.

I know exactly what you mean. I miss the social aspect of eating. Food was always something we Used to Celebrate, relax, show love, etc in my family... I realize now how much this is also in my head and habits more than just physical.

Congrats on 26lbs!

[BrwnsugabayB 23]

[@member=rexk] I hear about participating in "life" lol. I had a little reunion get together Friday with since m some high school friends. We did a pot luck and since I'm allowed to have eggs I made some deviled eggs to share but participate in myself. Also one of the ladies made white chicken Chile which I pureed and ate... it really wasn't add hard as I thought. But I definitely agree about being low on energy. I'm ordered Vitamins this weekend too and really hope those help! CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WEIGHTLOSS!!! keep it up.... it will be worth the sacrifice!

[tiredmama 138]

hi buddies. I am doing ok but to be honest a little frustrated that I haven't lost more weight- under ordinary circumstances I would be extremely happy with 11 pounds in three weeks but post-surgery it feels a little underwhelming. I guess I have heard lots of people talking about losing 20+ pounds the first month and I got my hopes up. Doing ok with purees- tried to branch out a little bit to things that are still smooth but thicker and I definitely can't eat more than a couple of tablespoons of them- tried a teaspoon of creamy Peanut Butter mixed in sugar-free pudding and (separately!) hummus. I was relieved that they didn't make me nauseous, just got full super fast! Haven't been exercising regularly but I bought a fit bit and am going to start walking on my lunch break- I did two leisurely laps around the outside of my building today and it was really nice to get some fresh air and stretch.

[tiredmama 138]

hi buddies. I am doing ok but to be honest a little frustrated that I haven't lost more weight- under ordinary circumstances I would be extremely happy with 11 pounds in three weeks but post-surgery it feels a little underwhelming. I guess I have heard lots of people talking about losing 20+ pounds the first month and I got my hopes up. Doing ok with purees- tried to branch out a little bit to things that are still smooth but thicker and I definitely can't eat more than a couple of tablespoons of them- tried a teaspoon of creamy Peanut Butter mixed in sugar-free pudding and (separately!) hummus. I was relieved that they didn't make me nauseous, just got full super fast! Haven't been exercising regularly but I bought a fit bit and am going to start walking on my lunch break- I did two leisurely laps around the outside of my building today and it was really nice to get some fresh air and stretch.

[jueles35 0]

Tiredmama I feel ya completely! I have only lost 8-10lbs since surgery (scale is playing tricks with me) n barely getting in 400 calories a day... I am walking the treadmill up to 20 mins now n I guess that's still not enough to start a loss... makes me wonder how I lost the weight I did preop :-( I know it will happen just gotta learn to have some patience. The good thing is that I have been feeling better and getting ready to go back to work!

[Bratface1005 7]

Hello everyone- I'm new to the forum. Had surgery on June 30th. How is everyone doing?

[tiredmama 138]

welcome @@Bratface1005 ! As you can see, June 30 was a popular date!

[tiredmama 138]

welcome @jeannetteanndaisia

[Jeannette Anndaisia 10]

Hi!

I got sleeved on June 30. Band revision. So glad he was able to do it all on the same day. Lost 30lbs so far. Trying not to go nuts though, scale and clock watching. I have to learn some patience. How are you doing?

[Jeannette Anndaisia 10]

Thanks!

welcome @jeannetteanndaisia

[cybergirl5710 22]

How is everyone doing? It's been a couple of weeks since I posted--however, I've been reading all the posts. I'm going back to work part-time this week. I've been doing really well. I'm amazed at the seemingly disappearance of my arthritis--I truly hope it never comes back.

Like many of you, I've had a hard time choking down my Protein Shakes. Someone else on this forum had recommend this Protein Shake book at amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Bariatric-Foodie-Perfect-Protein-Drinks-ebook/dp/B00BMVSSXW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406563665&sr=1-1&keywords=protein+shakes+bariatric

This book is a blessing--her recipes are great!

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

[Bratface1005 7]

How is everyone? I have a question for you all. Does anyone else feel no desire to eat in the morning or even lunch but at dinner feel like you want to eat dinner than 2 hours later feel hungry again. I have tried to eat dinner them when I get hungry drink the Protein Shake but I am still hungry.

[tiredmama 138]

Tomorrow will be 1 month- wow. I am doing well- 25 pounds down (including 10 pre-op.) @@Bratface1005, I also get hungry between meals and need to eat every 2 hours. I see the nutritionist this Thursday and I am curious to hear if she thinks that is ok. I am so done with Protein Shakes and really looking forward to being able to expand my diet soon so I won't need to rely on them as much. I hope everyone is doing well,

[Jeannette Anndaisia 10]

@Bratface1005: Hello! Yes. I feel the same way. I am not hungry in the morning nor by lunch. However, I eat in response to weakness. Now yesterday I had a boiled egg for Breakfast and then I did not eat again until dinner. However, after I ate dinner, about two hours later I was hungry again. It's a little annoying but I guess we just have to adjust to the changes in our digestive system and try to make sure we take in enough nutrients. My suggestion is, if you are still hungry that you eat something very low in calories. Plus, we are supposed to condition ourselves to eat six small meals a day when we are in the maintenance phase. So even if you are not hungry, eat on a schedule and see how that works.

[erlo54 9]

One month post op and everything is going great. Down 32 pounds and really no problems at all. Eating 3 small meals a day and sometimes yogurt or fruit in between and no problem with being hungry. Making sure to get Protein in and taking Vitamins and supplements per Dr.'s orders. Hope everyone else is doing as well.