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Yeah it sucks but you get used to it. I make sure I drink something before eating, my doctor says up to 15 min before eating. Then wait an hour after eating to drink again. So when in doubt I pick drinking over eating b/c I can eat in about 15-20 min from then.

Great job!!!! Not complaining but damn I wish this was my post. Slow loser here. :-/

I feel that way now and I'm only two months out. I eat 800 cals a day. I find that my hydration plays a big role on my hunger (not enough Water = hungry). My last pre sleeved diet involved 1200 calories a day and I lost 65 lbs. I figure as long as I keep tracking and exercising, I can eat up to 1200 cals when I get 6 mo out and still lose weight. The rate of loss may slow down but I should still be at a deficit. Think about your last pre sleeve diet. You probably ate more than you do post sleeve and you still lost weight. Hang in there!

Love banana nut and chocolate chip cookie. Apple pie was good, not great. Same with chocolate brownie and coconut, they were so so. Want to try cinnamon roll and pb&j.

Oh don't worry, Antiband, I have moments. I still love my velvet track suit. Lol!

I have a pretty strong personal style. Even at my higher weights, I was a bit of a fashionista. After losing weight, I really hope to pare down. My focus will be quality basic and classics (white cotton tees, button downs, pencil skirts), layering pieces (cardigans, blazers), and then what make it me- girly, feminine touches (sheer blouses, lace, ruffles, floral). Yes, I'm all girl. For you, think about what styles or people you think are well put together and 'borrow' from them. Over time your personal preferences will take over. For example, I generally don't like a lot of prints, especially all over or large scale prints. I learned over time that those were the items I wore the least and were the least versatile in my closet. Now I generally don't buy them, I prefer jewelry as my embellishment instead. My advice, start with basics and then add from there. Have fun and remember as long as your tush is covered that's really all anyone cares about. :-D

I told the truth but simply withheld all the facts. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia- true and had surgery to resolve the problems it was causing. Also true.

Do it! I'm a huge believer in dressing for the size you are not the size you hope to be.

Mrs. Sasso- I am far from goal but just curious or want to give some considerations. As young as you are, I have read that age may be on your side in reducing loose skin over time. Similarly, I have read that people should wait until 1 year after hitting goal. Your skin will rebound some. It is my understanding that pregnancy will stretch your ab muscles and people are advised to wait until after prencancy to get a TT hence the name Mommy makeover. Not trying to talk you out of it but it might make sense to wait. Again not an expert or judging just my thoughts when reading your circumstances. Good luck in your journey.

i second the Quest bar vote. Banana nut and chocolate chip. Yum!

Can't chastise someone for doing the same thing I did. I came home on full liquids, started purees a day earlier and mushies 2 days early (I really hated purees, rather not eat than puree my food). So while I don't encourage disobeying Dr's orders, it happens. Doctor's orders DO matter. Do the best that you can. Best of luck.

Congrats on the TT. Most of the fine department stores have free personal shoppers ( like Macy's and Nordstroms). Book an appointment and let them that your concern is fit, They will not only give you an unbiased perspective but can have the their in-house tailors fit the clothes to you rather that the other way around. If you get a few key pieces that way, it will give you good insight for shopping on your own.

Oops C25K

Oops C25K

C2K is a free running app for your phone. It helps you build endurance and pace yourself.

I feel like a new person too. My loss has been slower than others here but what I have gained in such a short amount of time is priceless. I no longer fear airplane seats- I fit without spilling into my neighbor. I just completed my first day of C2K yesterday. I get tons of compliments from coworkers on my improved shaped. As of yesterday I am 2 lbs from onederland. Life is good. Congrats to all Feb sleever successes.

I do a few swaps to low fat where I won't miss it like yogurt, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Cheese however has to have some fat, nonfat tastes like rubber!

Amy, I'm 60 lbs overweight and started running last week. Did my first day of C2K this week. Got 22 minutes in so I'll be repeating day 1 until I can complete it. Take it slow, listen to your body.

At about 2 1/2 weeks but the waistband hurt so I only wore them a few hours at a time.

Congrats! Hoping to be there with you soon! Only 5 lbs to go.

Bought my first pair of running shoes this weekend (New Balance- I have wide Fred Flintstone feet). Did day one, week one of C2K today. Didn't quite finish so will be repeating it tomorrow or Friday. I can't believe I am running by choice, no one is chasing me with an axe like in a horror movie.

Happens to me all the time. Any advice would be much appreciated. I travel a lot so I can't measure or weigh portions. When traveling, I dine with coworkers so I try to eat "normal." I order small items like just a piece of grilled chicken but I still eat too it fast and get past the comfortably full stage and then bam hiccups and foam. Eww

I did not cheat but dammit if I didn't dream about it! I even asked on VST about taking diet pills during my pre-op, I was desperate to tame the hunger and carb withdrawls. I stuck with it though and didn't cheat and now am so happy with my new sleeved lifestyle. I hope the same for you. I get hungry now but it is NOTHING like before. I can ignore it where as before it was an angry beast. I'm telling you what everyone told me when I asked about the pre-op diet: Don't do it, it's not worth it. God forbid you end up with a problem during or after surgery and then have to wonder, was it that Big Mac I ate the day before surgery?! Not worth having any doubts. Last thing, Laura is totally right, pre-packaged broth is disgusting. I thought I was being healthy and got organic read flavorless broth. Homemade or even unjury broth is better that the packaged crap. You are over the halfway mark and can do it!!