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So, I have asked before and will ask again.

Why, I should be dropping like crazy. My calories are approx 700 daily, 80 G protein minimum, over 15,000 steps daily.

Freaking, have I maxed out already?

I have reviewed the

So at my three month appointment the Nut said I was food averse and not eating properly. Fast forward 6 weeks since my 3 month appointment and I have not lost any more weight.

Most days (about 5 days a week) I am still consuming 1-2 p

Being dragged to Niagara next weekend and while the referees hit the ice I will be shopping states side.

suggestions on items to grab and places to go?

i am assuming premier clear and different protein flavours from Sams club if I print

Hi all,

I have not posted here for a while, need some help. Please no negative comments, looking for support not criticisms.

I am almost three months out and still not able to choke back any more than 1/2 a banana, 1/3 cup of yogurt or

Has anybody experienced a stricture? I am wondering if I have one after attending nutrition education class today.

I am 4 weeks post-op, and previously tolerated foods are no longer staying down and others I have tried are making my intolerance

So where does everyone lose weight from first and is any of it causing you discomfort?

I have noticed that I have lost weight from my face, my boobs, my back and my backside.

Face - yes there are cheek bones there and the chin is becomi

I have am sick of refried beans and ricotta, it is getting boring and I have had to fight my head hunger and need to satisfy chewing by crunching ice.

I can tolerate soup (even homemade chicken soup purred in the blender with extra bone broth),

So I am going to stop complaining about Opti and the 6 measly pounds I lost in 3 weeks.

Because WOW! Three weeks post-op I am down an amazing 30 lbs.

In all honesty I think that maybe I was less at surgery but in my nervousness I was n

So I am starting puréed food.

Mashed potato = forget it, pain with two teaspoons

Unsweetened Fruit Purée = forget it, pain with two teaspoons

1 Egg white, 1/4 cup 1% milk, pinch of magic baking powder = agony, with four teaspo

I have not felt full, not once since surgery.

I am still on full fluids and sipsipping away the days on 1 and 1/2 premier protein shakes, strained low fat mushroom soup for lunch and dinner made with 1% milk and unflavoured protein, SF jello an

I am a big nervous ball of insecurity, I am 11 days post-op and have yet to step on the scale.

I know I am losing, my jeans are falling down, my face looks slimmer but I have dieted for 35 or more years and don't want to disappointed if the sca

So, just like Opti Day 5, post-op Day 5 brings a breakthrough!

Wow, I cannot believe how much better I feel today.

I flew the coop, and grocery shopped, bought a new dryer, and am feeling pretty good. I had my bags put in my car and fam

I only got home late night and still struggling with gas pain and swollen stomach.

I never realized how hard it would be to sleep in my own bed, I kind of liked the controls and handles on the hospital bed to help me stand up alone.

Do

Still in the hospital, hoping for discharge today. Still unable to tolerate full fluids - so my night nurse let me know I may not go home until I tolerate that.

still sucking ice chips every 15 minutes, walking the halls and pacing in

So sore, walking every2 hours with no gas yet.

I feel yucky and have as much energy as a wet dish towel.

gonna nap, check in with you all later, thanks for you well wishes yesterday.

on my way to surgery, catch you all on the losers bench!

So, I had my pre-op consult today, besides almost being run over in the parking lot I felt very discouraged - surgery is in two days - I have done my due diligence- I know the risks - I am looking forward to a new toll to combat my weight, high blood p

Looking for a weigh in, so to speak.

I have yet to tell my mom, the reasons are complicated including:

1) she is presently out of the country

2) my basement is in disarray and there is nowhere for her to stay because of the stuf

What did you prepare or buy for the first few days/week at home in terms of food and fluids and actually use?

i want to get organized and keep busy.

i am on day 4 of Opti.

day 1 and 2 - I only managed 1 pouch

day 3 - i made it through two pouches but I warmed it in tea and am now told that could denature the proteins and is not the right way to use it.

day 4 - the smell has

day 3

I found a great way that I can enjoy Vanilla Opti!

so happy I am mixing half a package with warm water and then brewing herbal chai style tea and whisking it together.<...

Does anybody work strenuous 12 hour shifts that rotate between days and nights?

How do you work in the eating and lifting and pushing and pulling of your job?

I work on busy units - and days like today include no bre