bosslady

Kathy, about Snacks... I like greek yogurt and sometimes I add a little Bear Naked Peak Protein granola if I want a little crunch. I've just discovered dry roasted edamame too - lots of Protein in a salty, crunchy snack. I keep almonds on hand and Kashi GoLean Protein & Fiber bars. When I want something sweet, I'll have a fudgesicle or a sugar free popsicle.

If I'm obsessing about something in particular, I will have a few bites and that usually takes care of my craving. I don't want to live a life denying myself of things I enjoy, but I am trying to be smarter about it.

One thing I've noticed is how selective I've become. Last night, my husband and I grabbed a quick bite at Waffle House before my son's football game. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette, with grits and wheat toast. I dug through the omelette with my fork until I found the perfect bites, had a couple of bites of grits, and then ate two or three bites out of the middle of the toast. I only ate the primo bites of everything. I used to save the best until last, but I'm learning to start with the best and then I don't want the rest. I looked at my plate after I was finished - still lots of food there and it was all torn up and moved around from me digging through it. It made me smile knowing that 3 months ago, I wouldn't have thought twice about it - my plate would have been clean!

Hey NewKat,

I was sleeved 8 weeks ago today and have lost 18 pounds since surgery (plus 20 pre-op). I can fluctuate as much as 3 pounds a day and that messes with my mind. I've found that eating plenty of Protein and getting my Water in help curtail the snacking. I track everything on myfitnesspal.com and that helps too(I'm bosslady1001 on there if you want to send me a friend request - there are several sleevers on there). And of course, exercise makes everything better - but I'm not as good in that department as I should be.

I'm 50 years old and I know I won't lose as fast as a 20 year old, but at least my weight is trending downward instead of upward. Hang in there - we can do this.

I was instructed to use liquid tylenol after surgery. At my 6 wks checkup with surgeon, he said I could take Advil in moderation.

Angel, I am 5 1/2 weeks out and just started losing again this week after 3 weeks of nothing - except gaining 2-3 pounds. I was worried that I was eating too much and that the sleeve wasn't going to work for me. But this week I've lost 6 pounds in 4 days!!! I know it can be discouraging but hang in there!

At the soft food stage, all I could have was bananas and canned fruits (peaches, pears). Raw fruits and vegetables weren't allowed until I started my regular diet.

Thank you for this post! I needed it this morning. I will be 5 weeks post-op tomorrow and have lost 11 pounds - most of which was the in the first 2 weeks (lost 20 pounds pre-op). I was feeling like maybe this wasn't going to work for me. Of course, that's pretty crazy thinking since I'm only eating 600-900 calories per day!

I suppose I should be grateful that I'm losing slowly - seems like it would be better for my 50 year old skin!

Thanks for the encouragement!

I have not posted in quite a long while, but I check the site and read other's posts on a daily basis. My journey thus far has been interesting, at least to me. I have never once regretted my decision to have this procedure. I say interesting because my rate of loss has been much slower than I anticipated and much slower than most others on this site. Slow rates of loss is a new experience for me. In my long yo yo dieting history I have always lost at a fairly quick pace. Now, it never came off nearly as fast as I could put in on, mind you! (Funny how that happens, right?). I have never questioned whether this procedure was the right one for me but I must admit I fell victim to comparing my loss to others posting on the board. It at times did a number on my intellectual understanding and truthfully had me perplexed! But I am proud to say that I am enticingly close to a NORMAL BMI!!! And less than 20 pounds to goal! There was a time or two where I actually questioned whether I was nearing the point where I would not lose any more though I knew I still had a long way to go before I was finished! I am posting tonight especially for other slow losers like myself. Hang tough, keep doing what you know you should be doing and try not to get too caught up in the negative thoughts that can invade your thoughts when comparing your loss pace with others. While slow and steady may not win the race it most assuredly will finish the race! Also, remember the race is not just to get to the finish line but enjoy the journey...to a happier, healthier and longer life. We must keep our heads up and our eyes on te prize...the life we want to live. Healthier, happier and more abundant!

Enjoy the journey and encourage others along the way! I have noticed of myself in past weight loss success that I can become almost self righteous and I have noticed that other former fatties sometimes become that way too. Remember where we started, how we got there and how easily we could be again were it not for this amazing tool. Not much about this process has been easy but imagine how much harder it would be without the tool.

Thank you to all of you who have encouraged me without even knowing that you had. Taking the time and energy to respond to others posts encourages even those like me who don't post that often,

Vickie

I am 4 weeks out and eat 5-6 times each day as directed by my nutritionist. Each meal includes Protein, but I try to alternate fruit, veggies, or whole grain with it. Depending on what I'm eating, I can eat maybe up to 1/2 c. of food - no more. My calorie range is usually 700-800 calories per day.

My surgeon's diet was very liberal with just a few days spent on each phase. Now I can eat just about anything. It's interesting to me that I prefer Protein now. Cookies can sit on the shelf in my pantry and I have no desire for them. Yay!!

Have some liquid tylenol on hand at home. I only took my prescription pain medicine once when I got home. After that, tylenol was sufficient - and it was nice to have a clear mind rather than being all groggy from the prescription stuff.

sugar free popsicles were great too - so refreshing to a dry mouth.

Just signed up on MFP. Add me - bosslady1001

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks out from getting my sleeve. I lost 20lbs on my pre-op diet and 11 lbs since my surgery. The past two weeks I have stayed the same weight and I don't understand. So actually I stalled only 1 week out from surgery. Is there something wrong with me? Has anyone else have this happen? I hear about stalls at 3 weeks but I've never heard of someone stalling after just 1 week from surgery. Is there anything I can do to jumpstart me back into losing? I'm getting very discouraged and I don't like feeling this way.

I'm so glad I found this thread. I was sleeved on 8/31. I lost 20 pounds pre-op and 10 pounds post-op. Beginning the 2nd week i stopped losing and actually have gained 3-4 pounds. I am eating soft foods and sometimes feel like I'm eating way too much - although it's really only a small amount at each meal. I still have trouble getting all of my liquids in. Today I filled a 64 oz container with Water and put it in the fridge and am determined to drink it all.

Before I was sleeved, I would read posts about stalls and think, "Oh there's no way I'm gonna let a stall get to me if it happens to me." Well I was wrong!!! It's making me crazy! I know I will have to start losing weight again since I'm eating so few calories, but I am ready for it to start NOW!

My surgeon told me to re-dress it after a shower.

Add me for August 31 please!

Im excited and nervous about my surgery date. Just 3 more days to my DreamLife! Im on this pre-op diet and It is the worst!... I cheated one time, I ate mashed potatoes... But I got back on track. Now it's smooth sailing.

I can't wait to eat something other than applesauce and broth. But thank GOD I've lost 9lbs already, and I know that Im going to loose more. I think Im making the right decision, and I am so excited to be HEALTHY, and smaller... LOL. Now it's just time to:

1. get the house cleaned,

2. pack up my stuff,

3. pack up my daughters stuff,

4. cooks some meals for my daughter and freeze them,

5. clean out the car,

6. pay my bills,

7. oh... and order my liquid Protein.

WOW what a list. (am I forgetting anything?!?)

Did I mention Im excited?

LOL

If I could get my fat butt up, I'd be doing back flips. LOL

I'm getting sleeved on 8/31 also! We have a similar list of to-dos except my children are older and they can get their own food. Also on my list are taking measurements and photos.

I've lost 16 pounds on my pre-op diet and I'm so full of energy - I can't weight (haha!) to see how much more energy I'm going to have when I lose more.