FishingNurse

After a year it is harder for a lot of us. I made my weight loss goal-- a very modest one- 170lbs at 5'4''... and gained back 9 pounds around 16 months post-op. I got back on track and lost them all. I have been able to keep those 9 pounds off with some effort. (I am almost 2 years out) I avoid sliders as much as possible, and I work out now.... (I didn't during weight loss) You can do this!!!!! It may seem extreme but if your ticker is accurate you could pursue the DS (duodenal switch)... sometimes its a good 2nd step for some to achieve the weight loss. Don't be embarrassed to go to your Surgeons office! Keep us posted. Also I agree with the above writer- extreme diets like shakes only are so hard to stick with.. be moderate about your weight loss- extreme dieting is what got most of us here-- I know dieting and then NOT dieting got me to 262lbs.

I am crossing my fingers for you too!!!!

I am probably going to rile up a bunch of people! I don't use low fat or sugar free anything... never have since day one post-op. I ate ALL sugar free and fat free everything since I was 7 years old and guess what? I ended up 260 pounds. So, I eat the real deal in small portions, I am so much more satisfied and healthy. I have maintained my goal weight for a year and counting. When you are eating such small amounts of things I truly believe real fat is much better than processed, fat removed, sugar added crap. My cholesterol is normal, all my labs are great. Just my opinion!!

just stumbled upon your blog post and I thought I would share that I drink carbonated water everyday (2-3 bottles) of medota springs or la croix, etc. and eat 100% normal.... I drink about 1 soda-- not diet (coke or dr. pepper) per week. I feel no different than before besides the fact that I eat about half as much as I did preop. Don't worry too much about the first 5-6 months. the hard time in the beginning is so worth the final result.

I drink 3-5 beers a week and I have since about 4 months post op. no problems no side effects and no problems with weight loss.

stalls are normal, yours is right on schedule! no worries, it will pass

Oh my used to think the same thing! (except i'm a Viking's fan!) lol

I met the love of my life 2 months post op! He met me at 200 pounds plus, and has supported me through it all. It's definately possible to find a man (or woman) that is supportive and nonjudgementaI. I think you do not have to disclose that you are sleeved until the right time. Don't let it deter you from looking for someone!

I feel like this a little, I'm suprised I keep losing a little bit, and I'm like you eating 5-6 small meals a day. I am not too thin yet so I don't mind. :-)

oh my lanta, yes- those are definitely PG-13

You eat so little of anything early out! I say use the regular stuff that doesn't have toxic fat free junk in it. That's been my secret-- enjoy the small portions, make it taste great and satisfying. I made goal at 8.5 months that way. I still use regular everything and skip the fat- removed sugar added crap.

This gets better with time. I used to feel exactly the same way. 13 months out and I feel completely satisfied. I can eat just enough-- where I dont feel deprived but I can easily maintain my weight loss still.

Same. I use the weight from when I decided to get the sleeve.

I can tolerate noodles very well and I have had no problem since 3 months out. I have noodles 2-3x per week. They are my fave!

I didn't/ don't count carbs... I just tried to get my protein in. I wasn't able to eat may carbs in the early stages. There is only room for protein rich foods! You will find a good balance a few months in for you.

I have drank a least one latte everyday for the past 11 months. sleeved 8/9/2011!!

Chicken is great but your fresh staple line can't handle it yet. You're putting yourself at risk for a leak. Just wait until you're doc says its time for safety reasons!

"anything" I want is different than it used to be. I truly do. I have changed very much. I do not eat junk food all day. But if I want ice cream on a Friday night with my boyfriend, I have a half a cup. Or if I want popcorn at the movies with a friend I have some. I eat like a normal healthy person, not like the obese girl before that at 3000-5000 calories a day.

have you been sleeved yet?

I eat anything I want... Aka. Normal, healthy well balanced with an occasional treat. I made goal at 8.5 months out, almost 13 months out now. Maintaining without a problem. I eat 1500-2000 calories a day.

I don't agree with my program that encourages everything fat free and sugar free. It's just garbage! I didn't do any low fat or fat free anything and made goal. :-)

after a month you are totally fine girl!

I was in the 180's for 4 months! I finally made it to the 170s and then 167! I bounce between 167-173.... yay! keep plugging along you will get there!!

Re-sleeved? do you mean make your stomach smaller again? or will you be having the DS?