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Hiya Susanne, yea, I know... it is poo ain't it! I do log food on My FatSecret ... it is a little intermittent at the moment, because I don't want to get too obessive about logging and tracking! I was sorta hoping the sleeve would take care of that for me. I don't mean to blow your theory out of the Water... but law of probability will intervine, and usually in the form of moi!!! My hubby rang my surgeon's nurse, and she repeated the banter 'eat three times a day, whatever you want, and stop when you are full' which, of course, I do! Most of the time! I tried adding a Protein snack here and there to shake things up a little! I am due to see him soon so I will have a good chat then, hopefully he will have some wordsof wisdom. I do train, just upped my exercise to 4 x a week but my groin went so this week it has only been once... doc said to rest and get back to it gently, so back on the running machine on Monday! I drink plenty of fluids, tea, decaf coffee and water... I am still off all soda and I don't bother with alchol! I have been to the doc, had bloods done for my female hormones and they are out of synch and suggesting early menopause, I am 39 - 40 in a couple of weeks - I am being referred to a specialist, so hopefully she will give me some light on the situation? The hormone thing might be the reason that my weight loss has stopped... I am bouncing between 183 -186 on any given day, and I just can't seem to get below it! *sighs* If you have any suggestions or ideas, feel free to say... I am always open to ideas... I often read your posts and they make a lot of sense... =]

Hey, I am now in the middle of a very frustrating stall... I did the really low carb thing... nope... added healthy carbs.... nope.... had a little 'oh stuff it' eat what I wanted (still 3x day) ... erm,,. nope... AND I do weigh everything!! Yep got a little scales on my work top and I can eat between 5-8oz of weighed cooked food at a go! I am gonna try the really low carb again though and see if it breaks the stall. Wish me luck!

Hey Shanny! Well done on losing 51lb... you are looking great and pink is definately your colour!! =]

Hey Irene... fantastic NSV... don't thank the sleeve.... thank YOURSELF... you are controlling your sleeve with precision ladyeeee x

my cycle was all over the place before and after my weight loss... my female hormones are now 'abnormal' and it looks like I am heading into the menopause early.. I am 39! I too was hoping that with weight loss my cycle would regulate itself... but alas! In saying that we are all different!!??

great question, I wish I knew the answer, cos my body really makes no sense to me at all!!!! Hopefully there will be some words of wisdom for us! =]

ok so the 2lb gain has gone... thankfully... lets hope it goes down a little now!

Hey Christie... glad to hear from you... congrats on a terrific weightloss and very interesting blog. You are soooo close to goal I bet you can almost taste it now (excuse the pun)! I hear you loud and clear re the arm thing... I hate mine too, even though they are smaller and defo stronger... I am hoping that the skin will be kind and bounce back a little more than it has! Looking forward to your next update! =]

Hey you!!! I have to say this, but you didn't look anywhere near 300lb before the surgery... not sure if that is helpful or relevant!! And WOW... you have done an amazing job and you look amazing too... I agree with Thin, you still have a pretty face! Congrats on onderland and on your exceptional weightloss... keep up the good work. I am looking forward to goal pics now! =]

Hey Globetrotter, glad to hear from you and glad that you are safe and sound... sounds like you are looking forward to getting into a routine again. I am sure once that is in place those pesky 5lbs will leave you once and for all as you quietly slip into onderland and beyond! Your new dress/outfit sounds beautiful... and I love the strappy sandels touch... good for you! I bet you felt as amazing as you looked.. Good luck with your home coming =]

Hey, Don't worry... you'll be fine! The first few weeks are the hardest, no question. You must make sure that you get your fluids in and rest. Your body is just wondering what the hell has happened to it and needs time for adjustment. TLC and water are the way forward for the short term ... good luck! =]

Hey, we are all human... be kind to yourself and good luck with your surgery! =]

Hey Foxbins, thanks for the insight... all sounds good then! I ain't completely sure where I am with it all yet, causes and that is confusing me at the moment, will wait to see what my doc says! I suppose I am looking for a reason for my slow weight loss...lol =]

Irene... the PINK LADY IS HOT!! Bloody hell... you look absolutely bloody amazing... What a transformation! I agree with the other comments, you have a really great, feminie shape and such a flat tummy!!! Fair play to you! You have always been a rock for me and will continue to be... thanks for showing these pics and giving me a hope that my journey hasn't finished... x

Hope you ladies don't mind me hi-jaking this thread... I am looking for a little advice that, well ladies of a certain age will understand!! THE MENOPAUSE!! I have read your posts and you are all doing sooooo well! Are any of you paddling in the murky Water of the menopause yet? I ask, because my blood test indicate that I might be going through it a little early ( I am 39 on the verge of 40) and I was wondering how the hormone thing effected your weight loss, craving, moods etc and basically, how do you deal and over come this? Any words of wisdom will be greatly received x

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Coops.........183.....................183..............167.................16 this was my original stats... managed to put on 2lb this week... NOT HAPPY!! what am I doing wrong... someone please shed a little light! I am geting my protein in first, drinking my water and taking my vits... I am working out 4 times a week and I have upped my intensity! I have increased my cals a little and nothing! I did up my carbs for a couple of days to shake things up a little, but they were good carbs no junk! Honestly, I could cry... I really hope this isn't the end of the road for me, I was hoping to lose at least another 28lb, if not more! Have I set my sights too high? I have had some bloods done re my monthly and I am going to the doc to discuss them this week ... but others seem to lose with hormone probs, so why not me? Does that sound like self pity? Perhaps it is? Or just pathetic? Since the 29lb of Jan I have lost 3lb and now put 2lb of that back on... frustrated doesn't come near how I am feeling. I am trying to stay positive and look at the good work that I have done, how I am healthier and fitter.... but it is getting harder and harder to stay positive and focused! Sorry to sound so negative ...

Blackberryjuice, WOW!! What an amazing transformation... Did I say WOW!!!! You certainly have transformed your body!! WELL DONE and Congrats on a fantastic weight loss and transformation. How does it feel to hit goal?? =]

You look fantastic... well done for shedding 50lb!! =]

Hey Patti, I am feeling your pain...I feel the same... since the 29th Jan I've only lost 3lb... it is getting me down too! =[

Hey, I was 238 when I had my sleeve... by 8 weeks I had lost 29lb! I just wish that it had continued to come off so well... *sighs*!

Congrats on an excellent job! You really have got your life on track and you sound happy and fulfilled! =]

How interesting... I might just give this a shot, cos my lil friends are not being kind at the moment...lol I have started taking Apple cider vinegar for acid, I have been sleeved 8mths... my hubby also takes it and he isn't sleeved! We both agree that it helps with heart burn and acid problems.

Oh Kathy, what can I say... WOW!! I was sleeved just before you... and well, lady, you've put me to shame,... what an awesome achievement and fantastic news... you will be hitting that goal soooo soon! We will need celebration photos! Keep up the good work x

Just to echo everyone else.... Congrats on your success so far... I am sure you'll reach goal in no time at all!! Well done! =]

I love it... congrats on your NSV ... let there be many, many more! =]