I knew I could count on you-all. I don't go bac****il September. I'll keep doing my Keto and just smile and nod!

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Hey Ya'll:

I had my six month follow-up appointment yesterday. I'm down 93 pounds since surgery - woot woot.

Anyway, I'm super frustrated with the nutritionist/dietician they have. She said, "you're sabotaging your success by not eating at least 30 carbs per meal, snacking, and hitting 1,200 calories per day." Her ideas of snacks to get up to 1200 calories a day was a sweet potato or baked potato, cheeses, yogurts, etc.

Number One: I have diabetes - when I eat over 20 carbs per day; my numbers suck. They're stupid guidelines are what keep people diabetic.
Number Two: 1,200 calories a day?!?! After RNY? I'm six months! I feel blessed that I get 800 to 1000 calories per day. (daily average is about 800). Maybe that seems appropriate guidelines for later down the road; but, I remember a class where they cautioned against eating all the time. This quack would have me eating 6 times a day. If you're following the 30/30/30 rule then there's very little time to hit liquid goals if you're always stuffing your face.
Number Three: I do hit my protein goals most days, getting 60 to 80 - using protein drinks.

I feel like if I follow their dated guidelines my diabetes numbers will suffer and I'll gain weight. I think 93 pounds in six months is phenomenal but she said I should have lost more!

Will you-all please chime in on your thoughts?

No Easter candy was had; but, OH! How those Reese Eggs call to me! I did have ONE bite of yellow cake with chocolate icing at my Mom's... OMG it was so good.

QOTD: I'd want to be a successful female business owner for a day. I want to know how their mind works so that when I switch back to being me, I'd have the knowledge to make it happen in my own life.

Food/Menu -- I have zero clue. I'm failing on the foods, failing on the vitamins, failing on the liquids -- I'm just failing all the way around.

B: Coffee with cream - sipping on it all morning (12 ounces)

S: Zucchini blueberry muffin

L: Fage full fat yogurt with fresh strawberries sprinkled with strawberry protein powder

S: Nectar Caramel Macchiato protein drink

D: Ground beef with 1T carrot and 1T celery

TOTALS: Protein 86/Carbs 41/Fat 45/Calories 908

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Exercise: Nope. It's not needed for weight loss -- and I'm just lazy.

Liquid: I get about 40 per day

Vitamins: When I remember - 1 Bariatric advantage in the AM, 1 Calcium in the PM; 1 sugarbearhair

Congratulations on the lowest weight ever!!! That has to feel AMAZING!

I take Zantac before bed, not for reflux; but, because it helps control my life-threatening food allergies. I started taking Prilosec in the morning.

Hey Ya'll:

So glad the temperatures are still mild - but - I know it's just a tease, winter will return again.

QOTD: my iPhone - not for personal use; but, it's the fastest way for bosses and family to reach me - I'm not always at my desk and take the phone to various meetings.

Challenges:  My surgeon's assistant wants me to adopt a ketogenic lifestyle. at 5'4" my goals are: at least 94 grams of protein/ 23 net carbs/ 70 to 84 fat grams  -- I was just reading that in order for the body to process protein efficiently, one must consume at least 30 grams at a time.  Boy oh Boy is that a challenge with the itty bitty tummy!!

Menu today:

Breakfast: Nectar Protein Coffee
Snack: Coffee with half and half
Lunch: Ham, Bacon, Provolone with a little lettuce; topped with mayo, oil & vinegar
Snack: Jay Robb Protein Shake
Dinner: Hobo Stew
The past couple days I'm failing on my liquids.

Challenges: understanding the keto stuff and trying to implement it when I really, really, really do not ever want to eat.

8 weeks post op - diet is regular

From my NUT: Get 60 to 80 grams of protein per day and 48 to 64 ounces of liquids. Do not eat bread, rice, pasta, potatoes or sugar. With a smile and a "Just do your best." That's the end of the advice and direction.

I lost 40pounds in the first six weeks. Since then, I've gained 3 pounds.

I don't understand at all. What's "just do your best"  I don't understand not losing weight when consuming 600 calories a day and supposedly with RNY you're in a 30% malabsorption state.  I'm not too concerned about the weight gain - I lost so much so fast - I figure my body is still adjusting.

Some foods: Chili, Soup, Beans, Taco meat - I can eat a 3/4 cup and feel great... is it too much? IDK, it doesn't feel like too much.

Other foods: chicken, ham, eggs, tuna - I take a few bites and the cramps are horrible so I don't eat much.

SO -- those of you that are and have been successful -- what have been your macros?  Protein counts; Carb counts; Calorie counts; Fat count?

What foods do you totally 100% avoid?

Dumping: I haven't pushed the limits so I don't think I've done anything to cause dumping - I've never thrown up either (thank God); but, what causes dumping?

I feel great - truly - tons of energy and clear headed.  I just need some REAL honest to goodness direction!

Thank you everyone,

Amanda

Walmart has the chicken both broth too if your MIL can't get to Costco for you.

You-all are wonderful.  Thank you so much for taking the anxiety out of this!

Now, if they could only come out with a salty crunchy protein pretzel that I could dip in yellow mustard!! I may have to invent that!

My son and I are flying on Christmas day to Florida for a quick get away and to watch my son from another mother play in the St. Petersburg football Bowl game.  With flying restrictions on liquids and powder -- what are ya'll suggestions for how I take care of myself.  6 hours in either airports or flying -- I can't ignore my protein needs during that time.  I'm open to suggestions and ideas!

4 week post op a little bit ago. I'm down 34 pounds since surgery and 41 pounds from pre-op diet.

I'm still on the soft mushy food stage. I explained my distaste of the protein powders. She gave me the go-ahead to eat meats/proteins six times a day.  I'm still to avoid all things raw, rice, bread and pasta. I didn't know I could have - in their own juices - peaches or pears. I love pears.

Anyway, today's meal plan:

Breakfast: protein drink

Snack: string cheese

Lunch: Tuna Salad -- from Whole Foods 3 ounces has 25 protein and 1.5 carbs

Snack: Protein drink

Dinner: 3 ounces chicken with a mushroom sauce

Vitamins: Flintstone AM/PM; Calcium 500 three times a day

Liquids: Struggling big time

Exercise: Not yet

Work gifts. No need to purchase gifts. Maybe bake and gift each person a few baked goods in a cute little box or bag. That way you're not out a lot of money and each person knows you thought of them. Keep it simple.

Good Afternoon Ya'll:

I didn't plan very well.  I'm actually a little worried.  I don't know how much my pouch is supposed to be able to hold at this point 3.5 weeks post op.  I was told soft mushy foods -- if tolerating proteins well, I could add a few wheat crackers. So last night I purchased one of the chicken salad snack kits. I was able to eat the entire thing over 30 minutes without any ill effect. That was 5 crackers and 3 ounces of the chicken salad.  Anyway, just confused on the size of my pouch or the lack of feeling when I may be full.

QOTD: Random? I'm a freaky fast typist - over 125 words per minute without error (in a timed test from written words) I can't begin to know my speed when typing from someone simply talking - I probably surpass 150 wpm. So I'm called upon daily to sit in meetings and type notes while the meeting is going on then send the notes to everyone at the end of the meeting... it's kinda fun.

B: scrambled egg with a few sprinkles of low-fat cheddar

S: BA Caramel Latte protein drink mixed into decaf coffee

L: 3 ounces baked chicken tenders

S: BA Caramel Latte protein drink mixed into ho****er

D: I'm going to make a huge batch of chicken & mushrooms with rice

Have a great day!  BTW, I really do love this forum!!