I've been lucky, I have not had that problem yet! Of course there has not been much cooking going on here! Shelley

Hi, I am 4 weeks out and have lost 27 pounds, most of the 27 was in the first two weeks. I was on my period for 13 days and only lost about 5 puonds total in the seconds two weeks. I am getting a little frustrated, however I am told that after around 30 pounds you will hit a bump in the road for a couple of weeks and then you will start losing again. I sure hope I start losing again soon. I am also struggling to get all of my water and protein in during the day. Do you think that is why I am stuck? I am having a hard time just getting in 32 oz. The only way that I am able to drink a protein shake is to blend in 1/2 a banana. Any ideas on how to get in more fluids/protien? I feel like I am full all day and I dont drink like I should. I have all the crystal light flavors and I also drink plain water, I just think I am bored. I was a diet pepsi junkie. I dont miss it but everything else is just blah!

I have heard from others stating that nerve endings have to heal before you can feel fullness. Well I cannot wait til I feel full. I am afraid that I will sabbatoge my pouch before the tool starts working. It's not that I think I am eating more than the allowable calories, it is the choices I am making lately. What is your take on ww meals, lean cusine, and other frozen weight loss/management meals? These have been the choices I have relied on since my return to work. I get bored easily with foods and needed some new choices. I do not measure my intake when eating these meals. However, I have not eaten the entire portion given at one meal. I eat all the protein and divide the noodles or what ever carbs to last more than one serving. I am not sure how much fat intake I should be getting. Anyone know what is really considered low fat? Or how many fats we should be consuming? Any input would be helpful. Thanks, Lisa

Hello Sept. SuperStars!!! I had my surgery 9/25 and had my MD follow-up visit on 10/11 and am down 6 pounds. however I am down 48 pounds since Feb. 07. I have had a a great recovery and have been walking 2-3 miiles a day since Day 6 Post-op. I will return to work next week. I am working to not be a "Slave to scale" amd weighing only once a week as my clothes are getting bigger and I feel AWESOME!!! My biggest surprise is how difficult it is to fine something I like to drink. My pouch if "Fussy" although I am getting in my 64oz in, I can feel every sip that hita my pouch. I have found that warm drinks are suiting me better. I usually drink warm water. I was a huge crystal light drinker of all flavors pre-op, but nothing grooves me now. Good luck to everyone and Be kind to your Tool!!! Jackie

Hi,my name is Justine and live in St. Augustine Fl. I had my surgery on Sept. 26th. I'm 17 days in,have lost 11 pounds, and I guess I'm crazy too!!!!!!! I am still hungry. I've purchased Egg White Protein Powder to add to soups and things suggested by my dietician. It seems to help my hunger for a little while longer. Do you still have Cravings as well?? Even though I stayed with the pre-op food diary "rules" I still would love to have Taco Bell wit mild sauce!!! I know I really need a Support Group, Especially NOW!! I'll keep looking. Thanks for listening. Justine