Ms skinniness

CONGRATS! There's more to come your way toooooo!

When I go out to restaurants, I typically order off the side menu something that is protein. If I order a meal, I generally take a couple bites of salad, eat 2oz of the protein a perhaps a small bite of rice or baked potato. No one has ever said anything to me that doesn't know about my sleeve. In fact, I forget I have the sleeve and know that my eating habits are normal for me.....Sometimes if I'm a little bored I will move stuff around on my plate just to keep busy...

I can eat anything I want, I work hard on choosing healthy foods for the most part. I am a sugar addict and I am struggling with this at the moment. I eat a lot less now though....

That is head hunger talking to you. This is something that we have to learn to recognize and devise a plan to not act on eating those crazy crackers. I am telling myself that just because I have this thought of M&M peanuts doesn't mean I have to act on it. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work.....When i actually give in,it doesn't taste as good as I thought it would. This is my struggle till this day. LOL

I had an epiphany during my pre-opt and it was that I really don't need to eat that much food anyways. I actually started looking around at people in my community and the majority of them are over weight and my heart goes out to them. This helps me in making better decisions in eating. I don't eat at fast food joints any more, I haven't for at least 2 years now. I don't miss them either. I will always keep y portions at a smaller size than others. I love eating protein first, veggies and some fruits..... This is how I will eat for the rest of my life and I love it. Even going or have gone organic.... But I do get times where I have a small piece of candy or pie and feel so guilty. I'm working on that....... Happy Seasons to all!

Maybe try focusing on protein, low fat, low carb foods. I believe that's what your already doing. You are at a period where your weight loss does slow down but should be coming off a little at a time......Also go see your nutritionist and talk with your surgeon's office. If you haven't had any blood panels done yet, call your primary doctor and ask them to order some for you. It will come off....

tzepeda keep it simple and realistic maybe 1 lb a week for now is great......

Hey everybody! Glad to read your posts! Feed Your Eye i really love your pic, especially your Yorkie pup....So cute.... Coops I hear you and I love the fact your going to a concert in June! And your real hubby is going with you and your SIL! How great is that! :wub: I still believe that your sexy and hot and a beautiful Goddess! You to me are perfect in every way. You totally have a great heart! Swizzly I love your willingness to share and you have done a great job also We are all Goddesses here! Sorry for you fellows out there! You still Rock also! :ph34r:

I so love that you posted this! I just want to let you know that you are now responsible for how takes what they read. It's their stuff that gets in their way. I love how you take responsibility for your part. Keep it up....Oh and btw, keep posting....

Staying on track is one of the hardest tasks that we have. I know that at times I am a Emotional Eater because I eat when I'm not hungry when I'm stressed about something. . However, I am doing some restructuring of my eating patterns. I know that if I eat till I get full, then my left side hurts so I try to stop before I get to the full place. So now I'am incorporating some other things in like taking the first few bites really slow because that's when the food tastes the best. After those first few bites, I am just sticking it in my mouth because it's there. And I'm also starting to put even less on my small dessert plate or bowl also. I truly believe my limit should be about 5 bites. I have been getting in more than 5 bites. I know that I have a fear that I'm going to get hungry. Reality check is that if I get hungry then I can have a piece of fruit then. My fluctuation goes up and down on a daily basis. This is frustrating as all hell as everyone knows here. I love how people are very supportive and willing to give feedback and confront people when needed in a gentle way. :wub:

Coops here is the site for pure protein bars: http://www.pureprotein.net/. They are delicious. How is everything going for you today. It's damp here in California. I can't imagine they don't sell them in the UK. Glad to hear your back to kick boxing. I have been very very avoidant of walking and I know I need too. Today I will go to the mall and walk. That's my commitment to you..... I believe that for me, I am pretty much at a set point and it doesn't look like I will be letting go of any more weight. I still want to get off at least 10lbs but also know that it's not going to happen. I also know that if I wasn't able to hit my surgeon's goal, I would be so frustrated and angry and I would feel like a failure. But in reality, looking back, it's really not a failure, it's just where my body is for this day. I love your determination and persistence and have learned so much from you! You are my ROCK! I love reading your posts. T The funny thing is I watched "The Doctors" and they were saying that if we don't get our 8 hours of sleep, we will gain weight due to being tired. This is not the first time I've heard this. However, i am always waking up after about 6.5 hours of sleep every night. anyhoo, food for thought.

Mini keep it up a stay on course. Picture your goal and make a decision to eat only nutritious foods that are organic if possible. No processed foods if possible. The only processed foods I eat are going to be protein shakes and protein bars. I know that I need to get back to exercising and not making up any excuses to avoid exercise. I have to stop thinking about food and keep myself busy. My hardest time is when I'm at home not doing anything. I get bored and I think of foods that are unhealthy for me. I have learned not to take my DH with me to the market because he buys junk food that I end up eating. So no more markets for him. You can do this! I'm going to be successful with my goals too.

Coops I have a question. What kind of protein bars do you eat? How often do you eat them? I know that my protein bars have around 200 calories and up. I eat Pure Protein Bars that have 20g of protein, 6g fat, total carbs 16g, fiber 1g, sugars 2g, sugar alcohol 6g. They taste really good and are very filling. What would happen if you cut everything back to proteins and broths? There has got to be something that will get your body back on track and dropping those extra lbs........ I'm also stuck and am thinking that I need to start working the program and starting from basics again. I need to lower my goal weight to 135lbs. So, I'm back on the boat again. I am so looking forward to hearing you say you've lost a few lbs finally. That will be a celebration for us........HUGS across the pond!

I was a horrible migraine suffer pre surgery, since surgery, I have only had small HA's. They do go away with tylenol. But if I get a migraine, I'm going to urgent care for a shot. I have learned not to suffer. I am totally enjoying being HA free......... Dancing in the rain today!

Chaya: IMO you can do this. I am a total bread lover, tortilla's and pasta lover...Or, let me reframe that, I use to be. Now I am not that happy with eating those staples. Once you get to normal weight, you most likely can eat more veggies along with an adequate amount of protein. It's really no big deal. Just the fact you have diabetes is a major reason to have this surgery. The studies show that the early on individuals with wls surgery are more likely to not develop diabetes. I just down load some more studies on wls and eating and need to read before I quote. JUST DO IT! You won't be sorry........

These are your old thoughts that are sabotaging you! This is the pattern of thinking you had when on diets before........So now lets see if we can change this pattern to something like, I am so fortunate to have lost these 7 lbs. I know more weight will come off. And try to look at what's around the corner like, 20 lbs coming off........Please don't be disappointed or discouraged because you can't go back to the old eating habits. You have to move forward. Sit back and enjoy the ride now. It is going to be a roller coaster but you've got this.....This is a great start......Cheers to better health and the horrible (LOL) side effects of a hot sexy new body to come....... :wub:

I am so happy that u discovered them and will get better. Hugs to u!

Actually ur A1c is 6.3 and my primary said that it's normal. Now someone mentioned gastric by pass for diabetes and I just finished reading research stating that diabetes returned 5 years later in about 40% of the 4000 studied. Now I know that with gastric bypass the pouch stretches. So I'm hoping that with the sleeve we will change the stats. IMO I think u would benefit in so many ways. But this is a decision that I need to make for u. What's right for me may not be right for u. So I hope u make the right choice for u.

I hope u can stop obsessing over getting any complications. The probability of having a complication is really slim so sit back and follow ur docs directions and enjoy ur journey. Enjoy the moments u notice u have lost a pant size in one day. This is truly a miracle.

Yayyyyyyyyyyyy! That's fantastic!

It does stop falling out. It usually stops between 6 to 9 months post op. You will probably be getting some new growth coming in soon. I take biotin 5,000mcg and silica. My hair has been rapidly growing in all areas. So rest assured, it will stop and regrow......

Caligirl92: everything will go very well. You will have a nice sleep and wake up with little pain. Feel free to use your morphine pump as much as you need it. Heck, I pushed the button every time I got a chance. Oh and I sleep in an upright position. I believe that helped me with acid and gas. Got home and very little problems. The staff at the hospital were great. HUGS and best wishes....Can't wait to hear about your new journey.....

Caligirl, My niece had her surgery with Dr. Ali and she is doing great. Lost a lot of weight and still losing, she's 1 year post opt. I also attended his orientation and I loved him. My surgery was October 4, 2011. I have also done fine also. I have reached my doctor's goal and surpassed it by some. But my personal goal is yet to come. Only a few more pounds. You will do fine.....Let me know how you do and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask....

This is fantastic! CONGRATS! This is life changing......BTW tell you fiance that it's ok to throw your left overs out, he doesn't need the extra weight.......LOL

So excited for your new journey to begin! Thank goodness the bench will be warmer next to me because you will be in it....CONGRATS! You will ROCK THAT SLEEVE of yours!