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I hear your feelings about this, I just do not have the same response. When I dump a bunch of pounds very quickly from eating low carbs/calorie and high protein, it is mostly from water weight... no self depreciation at all.... it still feels fantastic, I am happy about it, and know that later weight loss (probably slower) will be fat, if Im eating and exercising right, and not muscle or water. No prob..... really what that statement means to me, is if I don't keep up the good work, it will show up back on in about a minute... still just water.

Happy Birthday Sheryl... Men! Thats all I gotta say!

HI guys, nice to see you all here... I have been working on some prints, drypoints. Here are some photos... the press, a pic of an inked up plate and a pic of the finished print. Its old school and so much fun. These are of a pair of earrings I bought in India years ago, I wear them most of the time and they show up in my paintings now and then too.... Got a few pound off... trying to stay on track...

Congrats Florinda! Cool!

I'm 11 days post op and my question is why does losing stop at 65%? I mean right now i can't each much more than 1/4 cup of anything at a time so I would think i just keep losing like forever lol You are in the honeymoon. Later, you can eat more, you WANT to eat more, you get bored with limited food choices, old habits show their ugly head. You may get to goal, just keep up the good work. If not, sooner, than later you might... it took me 3 years. I have regained 18-22 pounds twice... getting it off the second time right now... at 12 pounds over goal and sill a success. You don't and can't know how it is to be 3-4 years out untill your there. You have done the right thing, just take it a day at a time, Protein first, don't drink with or right after meals.... cut the carbs at least some.... get some exercise and enjpy the ride. Don't give up, its for life.

Is VSG supposed to put you into remission with Crohns? I did hear that VSG is the only wls recomended to people with crohns....

I lost 5.5 pounds on the test recently. It was all water, but happy for it. As soon as I brought back some carbs, part of it came back, but not all of it! I also gained renewed faith in eating protiens. I am a vegetarian, so I have been using whey based protein powders... I reallly don't like the veggie ones much, mostly the texture. I used many kinds of fake meat, Explore Asia brand high protein pastas, nuts, eggs and egg whites, I use Dixie Diner brand Beef, turkey, chicken NOT! products, morning star frozen meatless meats, tofu (you can use in a shake as well) Trader Joes meatless products (just look at the protien to make sure it is up there) I have been following the 5:2 on and off for over a year, and am now doing a version of the 5 day test on my "fast" days. So far so good. I have found the no flavor soy protein powder OK to cook with, like in oatmeal, baked in muffins and such... check out the world according to eggface for good high protein recipes.

I believe that lil'miss Diva had that done... don't see her around here so much any more... check her out... http://www.bariatricpal.com/user/151241-lilmissdiva-irene/

Thanks for sharing, and best of luck to you...

I think it is important to make the changes that you can maintain. There has got to be room for strawberries and brown sugar if that is your pleasure. How about strawberries, with a drop of balsamic and a sliver of parm? Adding protein would be even better... if you like it.

Sheryl, love that Docs point of view. Very down to earth, and non judgmental. Florinda, Italy! Wonderful. I really have the travel bug right now too.... congrats on getting in your 60.... I managed to get up to 87 today and 750 cals.... over my 550 5:2 limit, but the higher protein is good. Anyway, I have two awesome avocados sitting there waiting, I will have my 300 cal added day this weekend!

When I eat protein heavy meals, I cant eat that much, and feel full for a decent amount of time. It does take some effort to eat enough protein... 75-90 gms.... I try to get at least 65..... but don't make it all the time...

Get back on the wagon. Don't give up. This is a lifetime project.

Really down to earth advice and over view.

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I did lose 5 1/2 pounds, and as soon as I ate some carbs it started to come back. It was worth doing, I really saw how eating almost all protein and drinking enough water can work so well. I hope to follow through with more protein, and will use some form of it on my 5:2 days.

http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html the results will not last unless you change your eating habits after finishing the test. It helps to get back onto a Protein first track.

I was 58 when I did this 4 years ago. If 50 is older than dirt, then what can I (61) be older than?

Your profile says you have a band. You might be able to change that in your profile preferences....

I got my sleeve over 4 years ago. Its a lot of work, but I love it. I took 3 years to get to goal, slipped up a bit, am up 12 pounds but heading south again. Its all good.

No, I was close to the lower end of the cutoff weight for being approved, so I just had to do two weeks of staying the same weight. I had however given them proof that I had done many diets in the past without lasting success. Best of luck!

Perhaps invite him to go to a meeting with your surgeon. It might ease his mind. Surgery is not the only way to lose weight, but keeping it off is another thing. And as far as not eating much at a buffett... tell him its just more for him! Really, I think some men are afraid that you will get slim and leave him for another man. I would just re asure him that you guys can work out the food thing, and you are doing it for your health, so you can spend a long healthy life together. If thats not enough..... there may be something else bothering him .

Time will fly!

The basics. Protein first, follow Water rules, exercise, log your food in myfitnesspal, and weigh now and then (I do every day) I know its hard to get back on plan, and with a new baby, you must be tired as well! ....But the only way to really get the results you want, is do just that. I just finished the 5 day pouch test, which really is just eating low carb and high protein, its only 5 days and is a kick start to getting off the carbs and snacking which really has helped me. Get back on plan while your still ahead, down almost 40 pounds is great! ....Petra, I just noticed you have a lap-band... this is a Sleeve forum, I don't know so much about the band, check with your Band Dr. You may need an adjustment and advice from him/her.

Nuts, advocado, dried fruit, healthy fats and whole grains.... and weights for sure... they change the way your body shape looks even if you dont lose more weight.