Good morning all!! I did the Day 1 of the 5DPT yesterday to help get back on track. Only got in about 500 calories and 50g protein, but gained a pound. I hate when my body does that!! I'm not going to let that deter me though. I'm doing Day 3 of the diet today - soft protein. I'll have my protein drink this morning and have eggbeaters this afternoon. Probably have an omelet after tap dancing tonight too. I'm really going to try and get my water in today - I haven't been doing well in that department and I think that's why I gained. BUT, I'm going to try not to get obsessed with the numbers either. Traci, I'm glad you're scheduled for the infusion and I hope it really makes you feel better. Hope everyone is safe from those awful fires in CA.... Hugs, Nancy

Good morning! Well I had a great weekend. I don't think I over did on anything even though I went to a birthday party Friday evening. I had my first dress fitting and my dress fit perfectly. But I still am trying to lose some before the big day. To answer the questions. I do not log my food. I should, but just don't. As far as support groups, this is it for me. I originally had my surgery in Missouri and all the other support groups out this way are doctor specific. Well have a great day!!

What do I eat: well, even though I consider my protein shakes as supplements, they do contain calories, so of course I do add that into my daily totals. So I consider my morning protein shake as my breakfast most days. Sometimes I'll have half a protein bar about mid-morning, if I start getting hungry. Lunch may be a half a sandwich and some soup, or leftovers from dinner the night before. Supper is often some of whatever I fix for my family - depending on what I fix for them. So it does vary. I usually eat a little of pretty much anything - with a few exceptions. I log everything that I eat - and I do mean everything. I do eat carbs, and I do even eat white carbs (gasp and shock!!) like potatoes, pasta and I can only eat real sugar when I eat any sugar at all, as artificial sweeteners give me migraines; BUT I eat all that at a very minimum and it's not something that I personally crave like I believe some folks do. I can truly eat only one cracker, for example and it not trigger some need to eat a whole box of crackers. I've never had that type of food addiction or issue. So when I sit down to eat, I eat protein first (meat), and usually a veggie of some sort, sometimes a little bit of two veggies (like a tiny bit of potato and spinach, or some salad). I eat everything off of a salad plate, and then never fill the salad plate with food. So my portions are small and in line with what my pouch can truly hold and almost always I leave food on the plate. Although this weekend, my husband baked some salmon steaks. I ate the salmon and some spinach. Boy was it good. I ate all that was on my plate. Waited about an hour, then went back and got some more salmon and could only eat about 3 or 4 bites, of the salmon - but it was very good. Some days, I'm just not hungry and I wait until I am to eat anything. I have to force myself to drink my protein shakes and on days like that I try to munch on a protein bar throughout the day to keep my sugar levels up. Other days I feel I could eat a horse and I just eat. So I guess it balances out - as I've not had any weight gain issues. I was just curious to know how much everyone else is eating at this point to know if I'm in line with everyone else in this area.

Morning everyone I'm feeling a wee bit better as I gave myself a B12 shot Saturday afternoon. YAY! Now to get that iron infusion and gee, I could do nearly anything after that! Are you all logging and tracking your food (calories, protein, carbs, etc...)? How many calories per day are you all getting in? Most days, I'm not even getting in 1000 calories. It's a struggle for me. I'm eating - just not a lot apparently. So at the end of the day, I find myself needing to eat more food to try and at least get to 1000 calories on most days, or to get close to 1000 calories. I try to vary the calories daily and I've not gained any weight since I had my surgery - and I'm fine with my weight where it is, but I do realize that for health reasons we should at least strive for 1200 calories per day. Just wondering how many calories you all are getting in daily. Support groups: how many of you attend a real-life support group? Or do you just do online message forums (like this one) for support? Tell us about your post-op WLS support system. Have a great day! Traci

Hi Traci, I'm really late checking in today. I've had the BUSIEST weekend!! I'm so pooped that I really can't wait to get back to work so I can rest! Traci, I'm glad you're taking it easy and not pushing yourself to do housework, etc. There will always be something to do around the house, it's great that your family is helping out while you're not feeling well. Instead of typing it all over again, here's a quote from the post I just left for Denise: "I've been doing very well, but tonight the family gathered for pizza at my dad's house. I had 1 slice and a couple of shrimp. Then they brought out the Oreo dessert pizza, and yes I had two pieces! Well, I'm disappointed in myself, but this is not about perfection. It's about hope and determination. So, tomorrow I'm going to do the Day 1 again to help me get back on track. So, even though I messed up, I get another chance. There's no time limit to me reaching my goal weight. As long as I'm not gaining lots of weight; as long as I'm not giving up, I'm doing fine." So, 'nuff said. I'm going to get back on track tomorrow, and keep on plugging away. Hope you're feeling better soon, and that you can get the infusion SOON!!!! Hugs, Nancy