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Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

again - THANKS when you put it into percentage that looks SO MUCH BETTER...now I don't feel so bad!! so 22.3% gone - WOW I'm a quarter of the way there....and in just 6 weeks....jeez that's pretty awesome.
Goodness I feel better....thanks again...you guys ROCK

again - THANKS when you put it into percentage that looks SO MUCH BETTER...now I don't feel so bad!! so 22.3% gone - WOW I'm a quarter of the way there....and in just 6 weeks....jeez that's pretty awesome.
Goodness I feel better....thanks again...you guys ROCK

again - THANKS when you put it into percentage that looks SO MUCH BETTER...now I don't feel so bad!! so 22.3% gone - WOW I'm a quarter of the way there....and in just 6 weeks....jeez that's pretty awesome.
Goodness I feel better....thanks again...you guys ROCK

again - THANKS when you put it into percentage that looks SO MUCH BETTER...now I don't feel so bad!! so 22.3% gone - WOW I'm a quarter of the way there....and in just 6 weeks....jeez that's pretty awesome.
Goodness I feel better....thanks again...you guys ROCK

again - THANKS when you put it into percentage that looks SO MUCH BETTER...now I don't feel so bad!! so 22.3% gone - WOW I'm a quarter of the way there....and in just 6 weeks....jeez that's pretty awesome.
Goodness I feel better....thanks again...you guys ROCK

again - THANKS when you put it into percentage that looks SO MUCH BETTER...now I don't feel so bad!! so 22.3% gone - WOW I'm a quarter of the way there....and in just 6 weeks....jeez that's pretty awesome.
Goodness I feel better....thanks again...you guys ROCK

Failure. 6 wks out and down 14 pds I feel like i did this drastic surgery for nothing. It sucks. Could care less about Hair loss it will grow back.

I'm still in a stall but its ok. Going to grill steak tonight and have a sweet potato. I weigh my meals out and bag them up so when i go back to work I'll be prepared. Finally got the kitchen scale today and was surprised that what i was estimating was 2 oz was pretty damn accurate. Have started some exercises w my hand held weights and my walking as it was too hot last 2 weeks. Slow and steady is ok with me as i only had 80 pds to lose.

yea....finally broke the stall - start of week 6 and down 15 pds and 15 inches. so that's 3 pds a week...which is fine with me. seems like when the initial swelling of my new stomach went down and i could hold about 1/2 cup at a time....it finally allowed me to get in 800-900 calories a day...and I guess my body needed that! of course, some day's I don't get in 800 cal a day - but i always get my Protein in and usually get 80-90% of my water/fluid intake. My doctor said to not worry about a specific amount of Fluid, but to notice the color of my urine...more clear = proper Fluid
hope everyone is having a great day!

I hope you are using your $5000 flex spending for this year - because due to ObamaCare - we can only put in $2,500 for flex spending next year.....which sucks. I was hoping to have the $5000 for 2014 to get the breast aug. Now I guess I'll just have to start a little 'booby bank' and save up for it. Since I just had my sleeve 4 weeks ago - I figured I'd give my weight loss a year before I do the plastics....goodness hope I can lose the 60 pds in a year!!

you guys don't know what a slow loser is....It's ME - since 9/10 I have lost 11 pounds - I hit the 3 week stall and have stayed there ever since....so 20+ pounds lost at one month is absolutely awesome. although I have lost 11 inches (and more I'm sure, but I don't measure until Friday's). this damn stall and reading all these posts of ' boo hoo I've only lost 25 pounds' is making me crazy......it's like what the Heck is wrong with me???? it's very upsetting, it's like - wow out of thousands of sleevers - I'm going to be the one it doesn't work for. I'm not depressed, I'm pissed - severely pissed off. Had such a easy recovery - no reflux (don't take the PPI as I don't need it), no nausea hardly any pain. been on solids since week 3......but nothing is happening weight wise. I feel like I have this target on my back since everyone at the office knows I have had the surgery and are looking at me like 'looks like that didn't work for her...., or geez I don't see any difference.
I am just freaking totally pissed - glad everyone else is losing like champions and happy for you guys....but geez, when will it be my turn?
ok - off my soapbox....

I'm still in a stall but its ok. Going to grill steak tonight and have a sweet potato. I weigh my meals out and bag them up so when i go back to work I'll be prepared. Finally got the kitchen scale today and was surprised that what i was estimating was 2 oz was pretty damn accurate. Have started some exercises w my hand held weights and my walking as it was too hot last 2 weeks. Slow and steady is ok with me as i only had 80 pds to lose.

I agree this has been easy and i keep waiting for the ball to drop

I hope you are using your $5000 flex spending for this year - because due to ObamaCare - we can only put in $2,500 for flex spending next year.....which sucks. I was hoping to have the $5000 for 2014 to get the breast aug. Now I guess I'll just have to start a little 'booby bank' and save up for it. Since I just had my sleeve 4 weeks ago - I figured I'd give my weight loss a year before I do the plastics....goodness hope I can lose the 60 pds in a year!!

I got you beat on the slowest weight loss only down 11 pds since surgery sept 10. But i have lost 11 inches. Damn stall

I agree i was sleeved sept 10 and have list 11 pds and that was the first 2 wks been dtalled ever since. BUT i have lost 11 inches so I know its working i just have to stop comparing myself to others here.

Measure yourself you will see inches lost

I agree this has been easy and i keep waiting for the ball to drop

I agree this has been easy and i keep waiting for the ball to drop

Measure yourself you will see inches lost

Measure yourself you will see inches lost

I took 4 wks and have one week left before i go back on 10/8. So glad for STD as pay is 100%.