Newbie Sleever from London

[Sarahmaria]

The body is a fascinating thing isnt it?? So frustrating at times too. Still - 1.5lb off is 1.5lb you'll never see again! Not long til ur out of the puree stage too!

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Xx

 

[KatD]

I know what you mean Rinata, compared to what we would usually eat you would think the losses would be higher for longer. I was happy ish with the 4lb . I'm just impatient and want to loose quicker. I think you are right a loss is a loss no matter what, and far better than a gain. If you add you 1 1/2 lb loss to your stone and half over the 3/4 weeks it's fantastic.
I've read other peoples diaries and they do say around this timescale that you don't loose that much whilst the body gets used to eating food again!

During a typical day I have porridge for breakfast, soup for lunch and then a blended meal for tea. I'm not great a having a small snack in between never seem to be able to fit that in.

I have to confess I have eaten (well sucked) a little chocolate egg today.., I just couldn't resist and it was heaven

I'm still on blended food for another 3 weeks. On my plan it was liquid for 2 weeks and then 4 weeks on mushy food. We can then move onto soft foods and then normal foods after that. Although to be honest I seem ok getting food down which isn't mashed to a pulp. It's all just trial and error!!
Have a good week. Xx

 

[Rinata Rak]

Hi SM,

Hope you're feeling much better. I agree, the body is fascinating and frustrating. I think I'm in the frustrating stage... Probably because I'm so drugged up at the moment!! ( not to mention constipated)

Well done on your loss... Perhaps you can join the Sunday weigh in club with me and KatD?! Xx

Hey KatD,

Your weight loss of 4lbs this week doesn't seem so bad now compared to my 1.5lbs, now does it??!! Lol
I think we are all impatient but you're right, in the grand scheme of things, I'm happy with a loss as I know some people have stayed the same at the same time which must be very frustrating.

Can't believe you sucked on an Easter egg!! At least you enjoyed it. Did you not feel any repercussions? I think I'm being too sensible at the moment and not being tempted by anything at all right now. Perhaps it's helped that thee is no chocolate in the house or I haven't been shopping on my own!!! My hubby has been coming with me and I think he's become the chocolate police!!! The closest I'm getting is the Options hot chocolate!!

Can't believe you're on puréed for another 3 weeks!!! Yikes!!! I'm running out of ideas now for my 3rd week and don't think I could manage an extra day let alone another week!! I blended the SW chicken tikka Masala and that was nice the first 2 times but because that lasts 4-5 meals, I'm over it now. Made a really nice home made hummus but it seemed weird not having pitta bread or crackers with it!!!

As I mentioned before, time still seems to be going really slow. With the clocks going forward, thought that might've helped. I only have 6 weeks before my holiday and it seems a lifetime away still. It'll be Sod's law... These next 6 weeks will drag and my holiday will whiz by!!!


Have a great week ahead y'all and no more melted chocolate eggs!!!!

Xx

 

[Tules]

Hi Rinata,
1.5 is very good.
I have put on weight, which is normal at this stage - you know me, rebel. Am eating everything now, albeit much smaller portions.

What happens is that, body, panicked about our low calorie intake and went into starvation mode, which is when it starts conserving energy and storing everything in case of further starvation. Now that I am eating normal (still around 1200-1300 calories max), it will (it better!) will relax and start using the calories realising starvation danger is over.

I am hoping for steady 1,5-2 pounds a week loss from now on until I hit my target. On the plus side, got more energy, no longer feel dizzy all the time.

It will be great when you move onto soft foods next week, hang on there girl.

 

[Sarahmaria]

I'd love to join the sunday club!

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Xx

 

[Rinata Rak]

I'd love to join the sunday club! Sm Xx

You're more than welcome SM. Just update your loss every Sunday and hopefully it'll be a good, and fun competitive feature every Sunday..... The more the merrier!! How are you feeling now?? Do you feel better about the decision you've made?

Have a good week ahead! Xx

 

[Rinata Rak]

Hi Rinata, 1.5 is very good. I have put on weight, which is normal at this stage - you know me, rebel. Am eating everything now, albeit much smaller portions. What happens is that, body, panicked about our low calorie intake and went into starvation mode, which is when it starts conserving energy and storing everything in case of further starvation. Now that I am eating normal (still around 1200-1300 calories max), it will (it better!) will relax and start using the calories realising starvation danger is over. I am hoping for steady 1,5-2 pounds a week loss from now on until I hit my target. On the plus side, got more energy, no longer feel dizzy all the time. It will be great when you move onto soft foods next week, hang on there girl.

Hi Tules,

Thanks very much for the scientific theory. That is really helpful. You're like the Stephen Hawking of the WLS world.... Even if you are a rebel too!!! Ha ha ha

Sorry to hear about your weight gain. How much did you put on and how did that happen??? Were you being such a rebel that you went out for pizza or something just as nice and naughty??

Although I'm on my last week of puréed foods, I'm going to leave the food a bit more dense which will make it easier for soft foods. I cannot wait!! And two weeks after that it's party time when I can try and get back to going out with friends again!!! They probably think I'm having an affair as I keep making excuses why I'm not meeting them just yet!! Lol

Are you feeling better now? Maybe that's why you've put on weight as you weren't feeling to good?... Anyway, what do I know?? You're the scientist!!!!

Have a good week Rebel and hopefully a nice weight loss to make up for this week!! Xx

 

[Tules]

Yes I am a rebel without a carrot!

Affair, easy girl... he he.

I think it put on 2 pounds, and I really think it is to do with body adjusting after starvation mode. I have not had much carb - apart from some crackers one day. Have had nuts...yes true. I may have gone over 1200calories for a.few days. Was having full cheese when I ran out of diet stuff.
I am now back on lean protein, mainly and firstly, diet. Oh also I could not drink as much water. I think all these contributed to gain. Luckily do not have sweet tooth so did not touch chocolate- even Atkins choc bar was a struggle, could only have a few bites. Was too sweet and needed coffee with it.... it has 19grams of protein, keep in mind for soft food stage - does go soggy when chewed.

 

[Sarahmaria]

Feeling a lot better about decision thanks rinata!X

 

[Rinata Rak]

Great to hear you're feeling better SM.

Good luck with the week ahead... It can only get better!! Xx

 

[Rinata Rak]

Yes I am a rebel without a carrot! Affair, easy girl... he he. I think it put on 2 pounds, and I really think it is to do with body adjusting after starvation mode. I have not had much carb - apart from some crackers one day. Have had nuts...yes true. I may have gone over 1200calories for a.few days. Was having full cheese when I ran out of diet stuff. I am now back on lean protein, mainly and firstly, diet. Oh also I could not drink as much water. I think all these contributed to gain. Luckily do not have sweet tooth so did not touch chocolate- even Atkins choc bar was a struggle, could only have a few bites. Was too sweet and needed coffee with it.... it has 19grams of protein, keep in mind for soft food stage - does go soggy when chewed.

Sorry to hear it's 2lbs gain. You sound quite upbeat about it and glad you've remained positive. Can't believe you are still being such a rebel and having crackers, peanuts and full fat cheese.... I like the way you've justified not eating chocolate!! That is funny. Glad you're back on the straight and narrow again. Hope you can keep the momentum going.

We're all expecting you to lose next week... No pressure then!!! ;-)

Good luck with the week ahead xx

 

[BFB]

Hi ladies

Hope you all had a good Easter! I enjoyed my imaginary chocolate cream egg shake!!
Richard Gere sends his regards!!
Have a good week

 

[Rinata Rak]

Hi ladies Hope you all had a good Easter! I enjoyed my imaginary chocolate cream egg shake!! Richard Gere sends his regards!! Have a good week

Hi BFB,

Good to hear from you again. Clearly you've been busy with Richard Gere and creme eggs. (Hopefully not together as that just gets very messy)!! Hope you haven't been telling him any of your fishy jokes!!

How's your week been and how you getting on chick? (Pardon the Easter pun)!! Lol

Xx

 

[BFB]

Hi BFB,

Good to hear from you again. Clearly you've been busy with Richard Gere and creme eggs. (Hopefully not together as that just gets very messy)!! Hope you haven't been telling him any of your fishy jokes!!

How's your week been and how you getting on chick? (Pardon the Easter pun)!! Lol

Xx

Haha no more jokes about fish! Or Easter!! Hmm Richard Gere and cream eggs.........

I'm having an EGGStremely good week thanks. Lots of tidying and decluttering which feels great. Got loads of energy, like a dur*cell BUNNY. I'm getting very EGGSited about my op on Monday.....right, they're out of my system now!! Lol.

Have a great week

 

[Rinata Rak]

Well BFB, I'm going to have to be EGGstra careful what I say to you from now on. No more YOLKS about Easter or fish now!!

Glad you're doing really well. George Clooney says hi and said that Richard Gere is a "Hasbeen". ;-).

Xx

 

[BFB]

Well BFB, I'm going to have to be EGGstra careful what I say to you from now on. No more YOLKS about Easter or fish now!!

Glad you're doing really well. George Clooney says hi and said that Richard Gere is a "Hasbeen". ;-).

Xx

Haha brilliant. I like this pun game!

What??! Has been?! No, he's a legend! Haha.

Hope you're having a good week. Nice that the sun's been out. We've timed these ops quite well haven't we?

 

[smallamel]

Congrats on the weight loss. I'm due to have my surgery in May!!!

 

[Rinata Rak]

Congrats on the weight loss. I'm due to have my surgery in May!!!

Hi Smallamel,

welcome and congratulations for your surgery in May! You certainly picked the right time as when you're recovering, it should be a lot warmer!! I can't believe how cold I feel at the moment!! You'd think with all my blubber I still have, that should be still keeping me warm!!

What are you having done and where?

This forum will really help you along and someone always has a answer if you have any questions or doubts!!

Good luck!! X

 

[Rinata Rak]

Haha brilliant. I like this pun game! What??! Has been?! No, he's a legend! Haha. Hope you're having a good week. Nice that the sun's been out. We've timed these ops quite well haven't we?

Hopefully all the fish and Easter puns have dried up now. It's just not very BUNNY anymore!!

I'm much better thanks as my chronic stitch has gone now and I'm meeting my surgeon tomorrow... Fingers (hot) CROSSed (buns).... I know!! That was really lame!!!

Yes, we certainly picked the right time for our surgeries... Will definitely help knowing that summer is around the corner!!
Sounds like you're all prepared now for Monday... Do you know what time yours will be??? Enjoy these last days of freedom ( and I don't mean by having left over Easter eggs or going out for slap up meals!!). Xx

 

[KatD]

I'm so glad it's not just me whose been a little naughty Tules!
Hope your having a good week Rinata, can't believe your nearly on normal food!! Roll on the next 2 weeks for me!