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    Even for people with wls 1 -2 pounds is normal? I sure hope so, I am 7 months today and have lost only 60 lbs (70 w/ pre op) and every month since Dec. I've lost 6 or 7 pounds a month. I'm ok with that as long as I keep losing.

    that sounds like a low estimate to me...i had always heard 4-5 lbs....with a standard diet ppl are expected to lose 1-2 lbs a week....i would think it should be a little higher maybe 2-3 lbs a week having had surgery and taking in such a small amount of calories

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    Followed it to a "T" during my entire losing stage 100%. For me, cheating, giving myself an excuse on a weekend was just that an excuse. You know the old saying, "masturbation and justification are the same; in the end, you're just screwing yourself." and I live by that thought process.

    I had a goal, and I wasn't going to even chance not getting there. I do believe that everyone has to choose how they want to lose weight, maintain, and be successful. I know my triggers, my habits, and my behaviors, if I allowed any "cheats" that would lead to more "cheats", and how had that worked out for me in the past? I don't halfass anything, and I sure as hell wasn't going to do with this life-changing surgery.

    As for maintenance, I live an extreme life of moderation. I drink soda, I eat white carbs, but moderation is the key to my success. I don't diet, but make the best choice 85-95% of the time. I still eat Protein first for most meals, but some days I just a slice of pizza with a side salad so that's what I eat.

    I really had to evaluate, and retrain my thought process on food. I had to fuel my body, and believe me, my body rewards me when I make the best choice. I feel amazing, and am ready to take on the world. I have found on those days when I really stray from healthy options, I feel like crap, listless, and blah. My body tells me exactly what I'm doing to it. I've learned to listen and be respectful. I abused, and beat my body up for years by shoveling food in, yo-yo dieting, and having cheat days. For me, surgery was a last resort situation, and I wasn't going to torture my body or mind anymore.

    I love that! Thanks for your response...

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    I am seven weeks post-surgery and am following my Nutritionist's instructions. A minimum of 70 grams of Protein per day, Protein first. Fruits and veggies if I can fit them in. I start each morning with a Protein Drink and usually end the day with a Protein Bar. In the afternoon I have a serving of soy crackers or "crisps." I find that between the crackers and the protein bar I satisfy my desire for both salty and sweet Snacks. Its only been a few weeks, but its working for me. My nutritionist doesn't want me counting calories or carbs until my 3 month appointment. She said to work on getting in the 70 grams of protein first and we will take it from there. Honestly, it's still a struggle to get the protein in.

    Hope this helps.

    We are at the same point...I made 7 wks on Monday....i didnt really get a numeric guideline...just eat high protein low fat foods...

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    I'm pretty relaxed- to a point. I track EVERYTHING I eat and allow myself to fluctuate on calories... I actually believe that it's best to change up calorie intake. My calories run anywhere from 700 -1200 but generally average 1000 (keep in mind that I am 5'9"). My biggest focus is to stay over 80 grams of Protein and under 100 grams of carbs. I am losing quite well and satisfied with my progress on this current plan. If/when the weight loss stops, then I will re-evaluate.

    For me, it's is very important that I not make any foods 100% taboo because I have the personality type that will then be drawn to that food. I generally though do not eat bread, rice, or Pasta. Carbonation is another no-no for me.

    Hope this helps. :)

    Amanda

    wow 100 g of carbs

    it really annoys me that there is so much variance in plans and success rates....i wish there was a formula to this.

    I am over 70g of Protein, 30-40g of carbs, and over ozs of Water a day averaging around 1000 cals and i am losing but still rather slowly

    i think I gotta play with it some more....my next step is to try and keep the protein/carbs and Water the same and drop the cals if possible :huh:

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    it was very coincidental. 2 baby showers back to back, and then the memorial day bbq....it wouldnt typically be every weekend, and I can bypass these things in the store, I wont buy them or bring them home, I can bypass them at work, but in these social settings with friends, i lose it almost...but as with the cannoli fiasco last week, I have gotten back on track today...

  18. Posted

    not quite

    but after having attended a function 3 weekends in a row, I have realized that I am a dessert junkiesad.gif

    I can pass up the carbs (rice, Pasta, macaroni etc)

    I can pass up the liquor, heck I made Sangria for the cookout yesterday, and didn't taste it, drank Water all nite

    but when the red velvet cake, cheese cake, and chocolate mousse came out, just like last week with the cannoli's I caved ughhhhhhhh

    It's funny, when I had surgery, my mother commented that i may have to fore go all the social functions I love to attend, and I told her no i didnt, that my sleeve would stop me from over-eating, and that I had to re-learn how to be in these settings....but is she right??? dry.gif

    I can do fine with my meals, but once the dessert comes out it's a whole new ballgame

    i try to rationalize it by saying that i am still eating significantly less than I have in the past, and that i have been on point all week....but i also feel its too early (7 wks) and with my stall and everything to fall off the wagon....I will weigh tomorrow and see what the impact is

    I am willing to accept all opinions...what say you???

  20. Posted

    This whole thread is just wonderful, I've read through it twice already.

    A couple of things really spurred me on -- getting diagnosed and put on meds for hypertension, which doesn't run in my family so it was all on me. Wow, that made me feel old and fat and on the beginning of a decline. And I've also been watching a friend have all kinds of awful experiences with diabetes (also not in my family...yet?) and it scared the crap out of me.

    However, I think the thing that actually finally made me say YES I'm doing surgery was learning about the sleeve. It's the first one that made sense to me, though I'd toyed with the idea of GBS before, there was no way I could go through with it. The sleeve procedure itself was like a lightbulb moment for me, it just clicked. It's been a great experience so far, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

    same here

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