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Please listen to what Grim is saying. There is no hack to "trick your body" into breaking a stall. It's the body working in conjunction with the thyroid.
Unless you're eating the same exact way you did before the surgery, and then I'd be worried.
Good video. I was one of the ones who did not experience hunger that soon out from surgery. It was a welcome change..Probably the only time in my life I ever experienced that feeling.
HW-430
SW-372
Day of Surgery-347
CW-246
Thanks so much for your replies everyone! Since I read them, I've been able to reach my protein goal quite easily! So thanks again, I really appreciate the help!
Does anyone take B-12? I was advised to take it weekly (I use Nascobol spray) after my surgery and have been using it ever since. I rarely hear it mentioned on this site. Just curious. Thanks!
Not a dumb question! Liquid is liquid and it all counts. It also can't stretch your stomach since it flows through. Keep sipping :)
When I was newly post-op, I'd drink 16 oz of protein shake first off for 60g of protein. Then I'd sip calorie-free stuff until dinner time, at which point I'd drink my third shake (8oz, 30g) of the day. Then I'd go back to sipping the calorie-free stuff. I was able to reach my goals (64oz, 90g) pretty much from day one this way.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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The liquid in the shakes can be counted in a min liquids requirements for the day. I used to deduct app 1-2 oz from the total volume, to take into account the powder plus the air bubbles in that (when I made it from powder)
I.e. drinking 16oz of premixed protein shake, RTD, I counted 15 oz towards my liquids requirements. Making a shake using protein powder, 16 oz finished drink, I counted 13-14 for liquids.
I used to have a container with me almost all the time, and constantly sipping. Initially it was protein shake, later on and long term, I almost always have a bottle of water or other drink (green tea) almost anywhere I go. When I get home from work, I often make a weak tea to sip on as I feed our cats and start making our meal.
Initially I would stop drinking 15-30 min before my meal, but as my insides healed, there was no need to wait 30 min. Long term - I drink liquids to app 5-10 min before I start eating. I often get 100-150 oz of liquids a day. That not only helps with my hydration but also with BM. Now I can drink 8-12 oz in 5 min or less if I haven't eat dense proteins type food for at least couple of hours.
When I start drinking after a meal, I wait at least 30 min. Sometimes much longer. Starting with small sips allows me to judge if I have a room to drink, or need to wait longer.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I have had 2 stalls in 6 month since surgery. I weigh myself once a week. At my 6month post-op checkup, the PA told me if i go 4 weeks without a weight loss to make an appointment with the dietician. They would rather us come in early and correct what we are doing wrong now, Than a year from now when we have gained back most or all of the weight.
HW-430
SW-372
Day of Surgery-347
CW-246
Coming up on the third week now with no weight lost. Good to know that it's common for other people too.
At one week post op I remember drinking two complete protein shakes through out the day as well as sipping on water and tea all day long.
One of the biggest reasons I chose VSG was because I was allowed to take NSAIDS and my bariatric team prescribed me 800 mg Ibuprofen which I use today 2 years out.
