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I agree with following the Dr's instructions and let this support group fill in the blanks. I have had a great experience here on MFP with people who are willing to share and help. I'm also planning to be here to help you and others. As a retired nurse I'm familiar with the medical side also. Best of luck with your choices…
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I don't weigh myself either for the same reason, only at the Dr. And I don't have the Plato problem not because they don't happen, I just don't know it.
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Just follow the directions from your Dr. And you will be fine. This is a great support group for the questions that you have.
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I know you will have to get your protein and I know it's hard to get all of the water at first. Post operative a 1/4 cup at a time is about it so 5 or 6 meals will be needed. This is just a fact so breakfast will be needed. Also, if we eat before being hungry it will be easier not to over do. For me half a bite over and I…
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I don't weight daily, not even weekly in fact not at home at all. Weight is a poor measure of success and is not always a true indication of progress. Inches is a lot more accurate measure of success but not perfect either. Adding muscles will make measuring a error in true results. The best thing to measure is the body…
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Start reading labels and choose higher proteins. Fish, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, skinless chicken breast, quinoa, nuts, and other meats.
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Others have given you great advice I would like to add. Your seeking a lifestyle change. Lifestyle changes aren't willpower alone, they take help. The best help would be a support group, face to face regularly, and a psychologist. There is a reason we all are instructed to drink a lot of water. Most people don't know the…
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I'm 5 months postoperative and my diet goal is 1000 some days I go over to 11-1200 but I'm not worried because I'm still way below my body needs. I'm also finding exercise is building muscles witch add weight, but burn calories. I just got under 200 pounds the other day. I'm afraid to get on the scale LOL. Scientifically I…
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I'm glad you are here to calculate your protein needs multiply your current weight times 0.3. Unless your Dr. has a plan you can use MFP enter your weight and select a two pound loss plan, this will set up a good goal for you. A week or so before surgery you can modify your diet plan to make your body ready for the fasting…
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That's why I don't check my weight at home, only at the Dr. Appointments. What I have seen is clothing not fitting the same, or not at all. I'm 5 months postoperative now. At my last appointment with my cardiologist I had lost 1 pound in 3 days. The good news is that I dropped below the 200 mark for a total of 76 pounds…
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Peanut butter gets a bad rap, the oils are better than others from animal products, the thing is we don't need both. Nuts are essential for a vegan diet.
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Lettuce, is bulky and can cause gas. Nuts are harder to digest. Popcorn is bulky without any real nutrition values.
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People that have not had surgery don't understand what it's like. My suggestion is get your liquids first water is more important than protein. Next is the protein in drinkable form having at least five meals a day. Don't hurry to get to the next level, this is actually a short time overall. Your body is going to be in…
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Back to permissions and forgiveness: both are unhealthy thought process. You asked why? Here goes we don't need permission to eat or do anything, just make the choice. Forgiveness is asking your self to deal with making a bad decision after the fact. Better is to be in the moment decide once and be happy with your choices.…
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I agree marry Christmas everyone
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This is a good topic and is why a psychologist is part of the program my Dr. Has set up. Permission and forgiveness both unhealthy thought process.
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My advice is not to get in a hurry with your diet make changes slower and try new things a little bit at a time. Ask your Dr. For medications the nausea can be controlled. Also ask for pain relief when you need it , being in pain slows recovery. My surgery was not anything like yours, thank goodness. As a nurse most of the…
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I had my sleeve 7/23/2014 and have lost 78 pounds total so far. If you friend me my diary is open. I'm also willing to share recipes by email. Randy
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Great job your looking very attractive now, that's got to feel good. You have earned it!
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Muscles are significantly higher density than fat this can lead a person who only looks at weight think nothing is happening. Our bodies are able to accommodate meaning they can learn to get by with less when we diet or exercise. So what is the best solution? I have two answers 1 keep eating less than what your body needs…
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I think your asking what to expect post-op: The deal is not everyone willl have exactly the same experience. Most of us are not hungry at all at first. Getting enough water in the first few weeks is hard 36 - 48 oz before surgery this won't sound like hard thing to do but after it is, think a tablespoon full every 5…
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It's good to know I'm not alone with being cold all the time, and sitting on my hands trying to warm them up.
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Have you ever made kale chips?
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You are an inspiration and congratulations :smile:
