u/Dessert_Moon

Currently remodeling my kitchen and as a result haven't been able to cook meals. I've had no appetite and am only doing like 450 calories a day. But being unable to cook my protein levels are around 40g vs the normal 90g.

My macros are on point, but yet this past week I gained a pound.

Trying to make sense of it and does protein levels have a direct relation to weight loss.

I went to my 3 month follow up yesterday and just before the appointment began the fire alarm went off. The surgeon is in a huge building with many different doctors in this complex that is bigger than some hospitals. I

Anyway when the all clear was given I had my appointment and with zero complications, above average weight loss and a regiment including walking and weights I was told by my doctor that I officially have no more restrictions. I told him perfect timing since it was soup season and my wife loves to make homemade soup that she will adjust for my diet. He said I can have pasta and rice of course in limited amounts. He even said "if your wife makes bread have her make some sourdough to dip into the soup."

My next appointment is in 3 months when they will do blood work and make sure everything is where it is supposed to be.

I know some of you had some complications but I can't get over how easy this has been with my mind on the goal and taking the actions to make this a success!

Celebrating the wins have been amazing. I don't see the weight loss as much as other people but I was able to buy clothes at Old Navy for the first time.

My wins are not the scale, but my wins are fitting into chairs with arms. Hitting 5 miles on a walk and not being winded. Buying clothes that aren't from DXL. And seeing the gap widen from my stomach to the steering wheel.

Measuring wins like this are extremely satisfying.

Celebrating the wins have been amazing. I don't see the weight loss as much as other people but I was able to buy clothes at Old Navy for the first time.

My wins are not the scale, but my wins are fitting into chairs with arms. Hitting 5 miles on a walk and not being winded. Buying clothes that aren't from DXL. And seeing the gap widen from my stomach to the steering wheel.

Measuring wins like this are extremely satisfying.

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At the 11 week point of my surgery and after averaging 5.5lbs a week I only lost .3 lbs this week. And 3 days into the new week I'm up .1 lbs.

I know stalls happen but it's so frustrating.

My diet hasn't changed. Average 700 calories, 95g protein, under 20g of carbs and 25g of fats per day.

I was over 500lbs when I began this journey and I was always scared to go for a massage worrying I would break the table. Well 2 weeks ago I reached out to local LMT and asked her what her tables were rated for and she said 800lbs and asked me why. I told her my story and she was so body positive and supportive and proud of my journey so I made an appointment.

I went in for my massage and was greeted with "can I hug you, im so proud of your journey, my mom did and it changed her life" Today I feel like a new man... all that muscle soreness is gone from weights and getting added support from a stranger felt good.. .

Just felt like sharing a positive experiences.

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I had my surgery back on June 9th I've avg'd a weight loss about 5lbs a week after the initial 2 weeks which was 10lb each week.

While the numbers have come off and everyone tells me they see a difference, I experienced the win today at the clothing store.

66" waist is now 56" waist

6xl is now 4xl shirts

That's the big win.

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I had my surgery back on June 9th I've avg'd a weight loss about 5lbs a week after the initial 2 weeks which was 10lb each week.

While the numbers have come off and everyone tells me they see a difference, I experienced the win today at the clothing store.

66" waist is now 56" waist

6xl is now 4xl shirts

That's the big win.

There has been some rumors linking the Islanders to Kirill Marchenko.

Thoughts?

UPDATE: Source: Frank Seravalli of Hockey 24/7

My surgery was 9 days ago and this couldn't have gone any smoother. I'm approved for Stage 3 which my program is a cross between puree and soft foods.

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So outside of the Ricotta Bake what's your fave recipes!

Wanted to share the details for those that might be curious....

I had Gastric Bypass Surgery on June 9th, so it's not even a week. The surgeon told me not to get on a scale for 2 weeks and I get why he said that... but I am sure not many listen to that...

I went into surgery weighing 442lbs. I had to spend a night in the hospital after gastric bypass as part of the program where I had 3 bags of fluid via IV.

I came home June 10th and got on the scale June 11th at 454lbs. Fluid. This is normal.

I didn't get back to my starting weight until 6/13

June 14th I dropped 2lbs

June 15th I dropped another 2lbs.

I share this so those who watch the scale as soon as they get home know that its normal to take some time before you start losing.

I now return to my stepping on a scale once a week as this experiment has come to a close.

I showed up to the hospital yesterday at 6am. 7:30am I went to the operating room and then 12:20 to recovery.

Currently laying in the hospital bed waiting for my surgeon to release me.

My afterthoughts. I wouldn't say I'm in pain but there a 2 to 5 (scale of 10) level of discomfort. At 2am I did ask for Dilaudid because I couldn't sleep.

Dinking water, cranberry juice and grape juice has been easy.

So far so good!

I showed up to the hospital yesterday at 6am. 7:30am I wentthe operating room and then 12:20 to recovery.

Currently laying in the hospital bed waiting for my surgeon to release me.

My afterthoughts. I wouldn't say I'm in pain but there a 2 to 5 (scale of 10) level of discomfort. At 2am I did ask for Dilaudid.

Dinking water, cranberry juice and grape juice has been easy.

So far so good!

12 hours from now I will be waking up to head to the hospital. I have a 6am check-in time then 7am the surgery begins.

I made it through my 2 weeks of pre-op stage 2 diet and dropped 14lbs. Today I have been drinking nothing but clear liquids water with isopure drink packets and chicken broth (bone broth) and it's not that bad though I am exhausted.

Of course the first things I see on Reddit is someone saying they had buyers remorse and regret doing this as the pain is unbearable and they can't drink water. Then I see the posts where people said they had no issues from day one.

Yet, I hang my hat on the surgeon telling me the discomfort level is similar to that of gallbladder removal which I went back to work 4 days after surgery.

So here I sit and wonder, what road to recovery will I have...

12 hours from now I will be waking up to head to the hospital. I have a 6am check-in time then 7am the surgery begins.

I made it through my 2 weeks of pre-op stage 2 diet and dropped 14lbs. Today I have been drinking nothing but clear liquids (water with isopure) drink packets and chicken broth (bone broth) and its not that bad though I am exhausted.

Of course the first things I see on Reddit is someone saying they had buyers remorse and regret doing this as the pain is unbearable and they can't drink water. Then I see the posts where people said they had no issues from day one.

Yet, I hang my hat on the surgeon telling me the discomfort level is similar to that of gallbladder removal which I went back to work 4 days after surgery.

So here I sit and wonder, what road to recovery will I have...

The one things I am struggling with ony my Stage 2 diet and will be post surgery is coffee. Thankfully before surgery I am able to drink it (2-3 cups in morning). After surgery I can't have coffee for 6 weeks.

I was also advised I shouldn't use Coffee Mate Creamers which I use peppermint mocha. So my question is what do you coffee drinkers that don't drink it black use?

For those of you who had gastric bypass, what do you know now that you wish you knew before surgery.