Congrats on onederland! How exciting. I saw you went to dr. Kim too. This journey has bee amazing !

Hi! I just saw a post of yours from August where you mentioned that you seemed to be able to eat/drink more oz at a time than most people are reporting. I was sleeved 10 days ago and that's been true for me too! I'm worried I've already stretched my stomach or something! How has it been for you since August? Thanks so much!!

My surgeons name is Dr.Collen Kennedy. She is a wonderful surgeon and a kind person I honestly would have never gone thru with my decision if I hadn't found a surgeon I completely trusted.

well...I've stayed off the scale since last Tuesday (doc appt). Since my surgery date was on a Monday, I decided to make that my weigh in day. So...this morning, I got on and had lost 2 lbs since last Monday. I resisted saying "ONLY" 2 lbs because it IS 2 lbs and I should be proud of them, right? lol I'm obvioulsy going to be a slow loser. I just have to accept that, i guess. How are you doing now? still stalled out today or are things moving?

Oh I track every morsal that goes in my mouth. my average is between 650-700 calories a day, around 75-90 protein and 27-28 carbs. I am trying to get my wate in and everything that I put in my mouth is protein based. My NUT told me that I couldn't have been more on formula for the proper percentages of everything if I'd cheated and just written the info down! lol I eat between 1/4 - 1/2 cup at meals...depending on what it is and have high protein/low carb snacks in between. I just have to trust my body to respond properly....eventually! ) I mean, I have lost 47+ pounds since 5/21/13 wehn I started a high protein/low carb pre-op "pre-diet'. lol I wish you continued good luck with you weight loss.

My best friend had her surgery on the 13th also and is struggling with losing this last week. She even gained one pound yesterday. I ended up gaining 2 pouds overnight on Friday. I KNOW it was water and not fat, but still it was on the scale! lol I'm back down to within 2 pounds of my lowest now, thank God! I was beginning to worry.

I actually gained 12 pounds of water weight in the hospital and it took the first week to get it off, then I dropped another 11+ lbs the second week..... not so much since then. I guess adding food of any kind back into our systems is going to shock it some. My friend said that she's not down by a whole lot since surgery yet....we're both trying not to get discouraged. I wanted to be one of those who had a 20 pound loss the first month! lol didn't happen. oh well, the way we are eating and now working out, our bodies can't help but to respond positively eventually, right? I've been caffeine free for 15 years so that's not something I miss, thankfully.

how much have you lost since surgery?

Sure thing not a problem! I am fascinated by it all myself!!
Have a great weekend and take care!

I haven't tried the scrambled egg, but I did make some little bite size quiches and didn't have any problem. I'm going to try that this weekend when I have a chance to cook something in the morning (as opposed to racing to work). I met with my NUT this morning and she's confused as to why I would gain 2 pounds in 7 days!!! so am I. thinks it might be fluid since ALL of the numbers on my food log are perfect, but I do need a few more calorie and some more water each day. going with that and hoping it breaks this cycle! Good luck to you!!!!!!! when was your surgery?

I hope everything went smoothly for you today. Saying prayers for a speedy recovery. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today!

Haven't had it yet. Surgery date on the 27th. But thanks , only 4 more days.

How are you doing since your surgery? You sound positive and that's great! Our starting weights and hopeful ending weights are essentially the same!

Hi PipperMarrow, I have a list of DFW Area support groups if you are interested - there are several in the Plano/Frisco/McKinney area. Let me know.

Glad i could help! Wish u allllllll the best hun

Yes I'm on pureed foods for 3 weeks now until I start soft foods. My Dr starts on pureed foods on day five post op. I hadn't barely lost but 6-8 pounds the pre op diet but between yesterday n today I've lost five more!!! Finally!!!!!!! Ugh! Lol

I hope everything went well. Take it easy and recover so you can heal. I am so happy for you!