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[Falecha 50]

I need buddies I'm out going nice and kind hit me up I'm Falecha.

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[mom2hounds 28]

I had my surgery on February 16, 2016. I'm a little lost on what I can and can not eat at this point. I started this journey at 243lbs at 5'6 and I was down 20lbs at first weigh in.

I'm so happy I made this life changing decisions because I had to get healthy for myself and for my kids who are 10 and 3. I'm a handicapped mom with a supportive husband and I'm very lucky for that. I'd love to hear your experiences and how much weight should I expect to lose and in what time frame? Also maybe share some recipes with me? Your daily intake? I'm from New Jersey and would love a pal to have contact with please.

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I had my surgery Feb 22nd my name is Falecha I weigh 210 and I'm at a stall someone help!?!?!?

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[mom2hounds 28]

I will! Please do the same.

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Well, I wanted to update you. Last week was a hard one, my very best friend suddenly passed away. Besides being totally lost and confused my first inclination was to just eat anything I wanted to. My stress reliever. But then I thought about my friend Pat and knew she would not want me to do that. She and my husband along with other friends have been super supportive and in my own way I didn't want to let her down. Sound weird? I am handicapped and Pat and my husband always said we are all going to ride bikes one day, Pat was heavy but not to the degree I was. So, I got past the urge to just stuff my face and stay on track. On weigh in day at my house I actually lost 5 more pounds. I was sooo happy. Still long way to go but each little step forward is a victory. How are you doing? Things going well I hope. Please keep me posted on you.

[madeline121 43]

I am so sorry about your loss but I'm so happy to hear that you didn't give in and just eat the pain away. It's so hard to stay on track when there is always so many bumps in the road. I have my 2nd doctors appt the first week in April but I keep feeling like either I'm eating too much or I'm just not losing. Don't know as I don't weigh myself at home. All I can think about is "am I losing weight or am I eating too much"! It's a horrible cycle! Lol

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[madeline121 43]

Hi haven't heard from you and I hope you're doing ok.

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[mom2hounds 28]

So sorry things are crazy we are organizing a memorial for my best friend Pat. Her family is doing nothing which just bugs me out of this world. I don't blame this on Pat's passing but boy there are some days when I am starving all day. Then I worry I have stretched my stomach out or something. All I do is worry about it and the more I worry the more anxiety I get about the diet.

If you were eating too much it most likely would come back up. Mine did and after that I really watched myself. I can tell if I am pushing it, my chest starts to feel full, like it is backing up from my stomach? Might not be possible but it gets me to stop. Sorry about being gross. I believe you are losing weight. I still do the same thing every time I go to my surgeon or my regular doctor but, so far, I have lost, maybe not a lot but anything helps. I really bet you have lost, you just can't see it right away but it will be very noticeable soon. I was much, much heavier than you and it took me awhile to see it because I was really heavy and I am not kidding. VERY HEAVY. Very embarrassing for me. My husband never said a word about it. You are doing it I know. Hope to hear from you. Keep up the good work. Again sorry about being away.

[madeline121 43]

I'm just glad to hear from you! I was really worried about you.

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[madeline121 43]

I'm actually having trouble getting all my Protein and Water in. I have been drinking more coffee than usual but that's because I don't want to eat. I don't know if I'm doing it right as my crappy $7 scale said I put in 10lbs last night.

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[mom2hounds 28]

I know it is really hard to go with lo cal Snacks. You go to coffee I go to Decaf tea. Not allowed anything carbonated forever, I also drink fruit flavored Water. Peach is the best. But I love peaches. I'm so sorry you were worried about me, but thank you for thinking of me. My scale has been wrong plenty of times. There is no way you could be gaining. Do you drink Protein shakes? The one my surgeon has me on pretty much fills me and has 30gm of Protein. And it's chocolate and doesn't taste like God knows what, If I drink one really cold and slow it will fend off the hunger for awhile. I have researched foods I can have for a snack at 100 cal or under and I try to go with those. But, I am not going to lie there are days nothing helps...I just get crabby cause I am hungry and then I look at the pic of me before I started this on my fridge and it brings me right back to reality. I can't stress how big I was, It was morbid. I am betting you are doing great, you just need to look into fill in foods with Protein that will help you get all your protein plus help fill you up. Did this help at all? I hope I am not rambling or boring you. Thanks again for thinking of me.

[madeline121 43]

Not rambling at all lol! What Protein shakes do you use? I use baritrack chocolate bliss and it's 20 grams of Protein. I try to drink at least one a day but most days I can't stomach it.

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[mom2hounds 28]

Mine are Premier Protein I buy them at Sam's. Do you have Sam's where you are? I actually look forward to them. They taste like chocolate milk. They also have vanilla, & vanilla strawberry. I have to have 1 a day but if I get really hungry I have 1 or 2 more. It's a good amount of Protein. I get a 12 pack for about $14,

[madeline121 43]

I do have SAMs and costco. I have to get a membership so that I can get that. Also do you eat the Protein bars?

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[mom2hounds 28]

I have never tried their's, not sure why. I do eat Special K Bars. chocolate on the bottom, granola on top of that and then I get the chocolate chip ones but they cost me 170 cal. But if I remember right they have a good amount of Protein in them. I really need to try the Premier Protein Bars, can't believe I haven't. Tried Quest, it was like eating sand, it was awful. I really liked the Nature Valley honey & Oats before surgery. Also, Fiber One Brownies 90 cal. some fiber. Wal Mart also carries the shakes if you want to try a small pack first. The colder the better. Sometimes I almost freeze them and then eat them like ice cream.

[madeline121 43]

They carry premier shakes? If like to try them for sure.

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[mom2hounds 28]

let me know if you like them. have a good night. ttyl