Yeah, Marvinator it is a bit excessive, but I stick with what works lol . I will have to look that up lg91077, I've never heard of it but it sounds great! SuddenlySlimmerSusan that's a good idea if you have a regular size coffee pot. Since I'm the only one in the house that drinks coffee I just got one of the 5 cup pots and brew about 3 1/2 cups at a time. Nisa7 I would make sure with my nut about when you would be able to drink coffee. I know sometimes it can sour your stomach if it's close to your surgery date because of the acid in it. I'm not sure on the time line, but I was about 6 months out when I started this (not saying it can't be done sooner though ). Good luck girl!

oh lord that makes me tired just to read that lol. BUT i applaud your commitment to getting in your protein. that commitment will help you succeed. enjoy your new life and thanks for sharing the tip. you never know who it might inspire ! -gordita

Try Click Coffee! Its a coffee/protein drink - you can get decaf as well. 15 grams of protein per packet (which makes a 12-14 oz cup of coffee). you can get it online at drinkclick.com . I tried it and thought it was pretty good. You can also buy a sample pack for a few bucks - worth a try

I am glad it works for you!

Worth a try, I think as long as you don't exceed 130 - 140 degrees depending on your protein powder you are safe. I tend to brew a pot of coffee maybe twice a week, and then just microwave what I want when I want it. It would save the whole cooling off step - just don't overheat it.

I take Isopure chocolate protein powder. And put hot water in it, It mixes really well. Then I add a dash of cinnamon. I found I like this better. I've tried the Unjury and didn't like the taste of theirs

thats a whole lot of work to get protein in my coffee. yikes.

Thanks for the idea!!

I will try this whenever I get my sleeve done. I love coffee so I will do this and plus I was wondering if you could still drink coffee while eating and doing better health hazards for yourself. Thanks for this, this is awesome to share and know.

After surgery there is less stomach acid to breakdown "skins" and "seeds", so until your stomach is completely healed. My nut suggested that I wait until 16 weeks post op or longer to have skins or seeds.

Check with your nut to see what they suggest...

Wishing you much luck and success!!!

Be sure to wash your fruits and vegi's too! There is so much chemical/spray/fertilizer/pesticides on fruit and vegi's nowadays. Wash wash wash

I saw my NUT today and...yes, it's the skin! I'm day 17 post op. She said I can start eating soft fruits bananas, kiwi,melon, papaya, mango, raspberries, strawberries and PEELED apricot, nectarine, peach, plum, or tomato.

It doesn't bother my stomach (although I'm not eating food yet) but my husband had an intolerance to skins, seeds, and nuts. He has colitis and it would bother his colon a lot. The way we got around it was by using processed tomatoes. The processing makes the skin and seeds soft. As for fruit, he just avoided the skins and seeds of fresh fruits.

The skins of fruits and veggies are harder for your stomach to digest than the "meat" itself.

Thanks everybody! I really appreciate the input. I think I will change up my exercise from mostly cardio to more weights, and will start keeping a food diary. I'm terrible at keeping a food diary, but have been trying to do that. I've noticed it's like using cash only in that you really think about what you spend (eat) before you do or not. Thanks again for the kind words, advice and encouragement!

Definitely change up the exercise. I had to do that. Your body gets use to the same activities so you won't loose. It's like your body says this is normal activity and it's not going to do anything different if you don't. So try something different for a week or two and then go back to your other exercises again. It should help. Good luck

PS- only weigh yourself in the mornings, after your first B.M (potty), naked. Nada, zilch, nothing on. You have to be consistant. I was weighting all throughout the day, and on different peoples scales (mine, friends, surgeons office). Got all different results. Now I only use mine, in the mornings, naked, after my first potty. That way, its consistant-

PS- only weigh yourself in the mornings, after your first B.M (potty), naked. Nada, zilch, nothing on. You have to be consistant. I was weighting all throughout the day, and on different peoples scales (mine, friends, surgeons office). Got all different results. Now I only use mine, in the mornings, naked, after my first potty. That way, its consistant-

Somethings to keep in mind:
48+ oz of water a day needed, even more if your are working out,
70-80g of protein a day needed, even MORE if you are working out,
multivitamin daily
vit d daily
calcuim daily

Now, look at what you eat. Since you are working out, you'll need to up your calories and carb intake alittle ( so you can fuel the body). Lean meats, low starch, lots of vegis and fruits. No soda/sweet tea, sweet coffee's/kool aids and avoid caffine all together!

Now lets look at your cool down period. When you work out/do vigerous exercise, you must allow your body,mind and muscles to rest, regenerate, and heal. You need to give 20 hours between your last workout in order to let them rest. Remember, if you were in perfect shape, less recovery time, but since you are not, you'll need a longer recovery.

Finally, think about sleep. For me, when I workout/walk/run, I use to sleep great that night, (due to be exhausted), is that the case for you? Are you going to bed, and getting 7-8+ hours of real sleep? Or are you working out at night, and its jazzing you up, and keeping you up late? If that is the case, maybe try working out in the mornings? That way, by the end of the day, your more likely to sleep in longer intravels-

Your doing great overall, this is just a minor hurdle, dont let this phase you, adapt, and keep moving! Best of luck,

you may not be eating enough if your exercise has gone up! your body will not let you lose the weight if it thinks your are starving. Try to do what bestnester said and keep track of your food intake and you may need adjust the caloric intake, more or less based on your exercise. Good Luck!

I second what bestnester has said. Start a food diary of some sort and remember ABC (all bites count). Get a handle on what you are taking in and see if you have old habits starting to sneak back in. I hit a stall and realized that I had started grazing again when I started the food diary. Keep up the good work and remember that it is a journey not just a trip. We are in the long haul and not for the short time. Godspeed.

Are you keeping track of your food intake? I don't use myfitnesspal regularly but my surgeon said to use it if I stall for more than a week just to get an idea of what I'm really taking in. Also, have you considered switching up the exercise? Sometimes our bodies get complacent when we do the same thing or eat the same stuff every day. Maybe try a spinning class or use the elliptical and stair climber instead of the treadmill.

People try the 5 day pouch test when they feel they are eating too much or fear they are.

You are doing great and mentally you understand the stalls and that's huge. Maybe just put the scale away and focus on another part of this journey like how to mentally handle stalls. Read a new book, write a journal or blog, attend a craft class etc. Just step back from the scale and let your body adjust!