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Thanks for the funny story! Congrats on needing new undies!

Even just 5-10 minutes of walking per day will help. As days go on, add a few minutes. Before you know it, you'll be walking 30 minutes and feeling GREAT for doing it. If you aren't eating dinner, be sure to at least drink a Protein Shake. Your body wants/needs that Protein. I know they aren't the greatest, but like I said...before you know it you'll be dropping pounds and feeling AWESOME!

Even just 5-10 minutes of walking per day will help. As days go on, add a few minutes. Before you know it, you'll be walking 30 minutes and feeling GREAT for doing it. If you aren't eating dinner, be sure to at least drink a Protein Shake. Your body wants/needs that Protein. I know they aren't the greatest, but like I said...before you know it you'll be dropping pounds and feeling AWESOME!

Sounds like you need to spend some time looking on the inside for what's going on...some ideas:
1. Track your food (use MyFitnessPal or similar free program online) to see what you're consuming, if you're not already. You MUST eat enough calories or your body won't lose - funny way of thinking, I know. Print out reports of your habits (or bring them up on your phone) to take to your doctor/NUT to discuss what you're doing and what you could be doing differently.
2. Focus on high Protein, at this point. If it doesn't have a good Protein number, it doesn't belong in your mouth. You are HEALING - you can't afford to eat stuff that may go down easily or be a former fave food if you're sacrificing nutrition.
3. Get off your ass. Yes, I know that's harsh - but why choose to be weak and make excuses? Be stronger than your excuses. GO FOR A WALK. If you have a smartphone, download the "Couch to 5k" app to help motivate you toward a goal. Set a goal yourself outside of that - even mini-goals (i.e. take 10 minute walks 3x/day) are important. Share your goals with your support network (family, friends, Facebook, etc.) and Celebrate your accomplishments with them.
SO MUCH of this journey is in your head - you have GOT to start conquering THAT, in whatever way works best for you, before you can expect results. Sure, the sleeve is a fantastic tool that forces a behavior modification (i.e. smaller portion sizes), but you've got to make the right choices in the kitchen AND the gym (figuratively - many don't "work out" at the gym) if you want to see results.
This surgery was NOT a magic wand. If you were led to believe that, that's highly unfortunate. Take charge of this journey - because it's YOUR journey. No one else can do this for you!

I agree with JoiaRox. If you follow the plan, the weight will come off.
It probably took me 4+ weeks before I was even close to getting in all the Protein. Hydration is the most important factor the first few weeks out. Isopure makes a clear protein liquid (tastes HORRIBLE), but it has around 40g of protein in it.

Congrats! That's so cool!!!

I'm 41 (pushing 42) and I needed to lose at least 100 lbs. I've lost 90 in 8 months. It's the best gift I EVER gave myself. I don't regret the surgery or the power it has given me to control what I eat. I have my life back.

I'm 41 (pushing 42) and I needed to lose at least 100 lbs. I've lost 90 in 8 months. It's the best gift I EVER gave myself. I don't regret the surgery or the power it has given me to control what I eat. I have my life back.

I'm 41 (pushing 42) and I needed to lose at least 100 lbs. I've lost 90 in 8 months. It's the best gift I EVER gave myself. I don't regret the surgery or the power it has given me to control what I eat. I have my life back.

I felt that exact same way. Getting the sleeve was by far, the best gift I have ever given myself. Best of luck to you!

You can do this! I tried to remind myself to think "big picture" on the pre-op liquid diet. The first few days were very hard, but after that, excitement for the surgery kicked in. Here I am...8 months later and 90 lbs lighter. Best. Decision. Ever.!

1. You can't physically shovel it in anymore (or you'll barf) and you don't have the same hunger sensations. You eat untl you feel satisfied. I don't eat until I feel full.
2. I haven't had a c-section, but I did have a lapro. partial coloectomy a couple years agao, an it it hurt way worse than VSG surgery. VSG surgery was fine for me. I was back to working FT 4 days after surgery.
3. I eat pretty normally now...except much smaller quantities. I stay away from bread, rice, Pasta and sweets. Not because I can't tolerate them, but because eating those things lead me directly down the path of needing VSG. I eat a lot of different kinds of Protein and some veggies. I don't eat much fruit. I find it makes me crave carbs.
Give your surgeon a call, get rescheduled. It was the best gift I ever gave myself.

I try to do it first thing in the morning before work. If I waited until after work, I would be able to talk myself out of it. I didn't exercise the first 6 months and now I really wished I would have. I hate exercise and I don't like going to the gym (at all), but I feel so good after I'm done and I've reached my exercise goal for the day. I don't see myself ever "liking it", more of tolerating it.

I'm almost 8 months out...and that last bite still usually ends up in me having the foamies.

I try to do it first thing in the morning before work. If I waited until after work, I would be able to talk myself out of it. I didn't exercise the first 6 months and now I really wished I would have. I hate exercise and I don't like going to the gym (at all), but I feel so good after I'm done and I've reached my exercise goal for the day. I don't see myself ever "liking it", more of tolerating it.

I try to do it first thing in the morning before work. If I waited until after work, I would be able to talk myself out of it. I didn't exercise the first 6 months and now I really wished I would have. I hate exercise and I don't like going to the gym (at all), but I feel so good after I'm done and I've reached my exercise goal for the day. I don't see myself ever "liking it", more of tolerating it.

The fact that you realized it's important not to cheat is a great sign. After you have your surgery, you won't be able to cheat for several weeks/months. You can do this! It's so worth it!

Quest Cravings makes a Protein Peanut Butter cup. I usually only eat one when I'm having a sweet craving. 120 cal, 3.5g net carb, 10g protein. Hits the spot.

The fact that you realized it's important not to cheat is a great sign. After you have your surgery, you won't be able to cheat for several weeks/months. You can do this! It's so worth it!

I don't miss going to buffets and people watching the amount of food on my plate(s).
I don't miss having to make up excuses for not wanting to put on a swimsuit.
I also don't miss snotty comments from my mother in law about what I am eating.

I know it is scary, but it is truly the best decision I have ever made for myself.
I chose not to tell anyone (other than hubby and best friend), just because it was hard enough to follow through with the decision without everyone giving unsolicited advice about it. I'm so glad I did it and that I didn't share with many people.

bread gives me the foamies. Once you've experience them...that craving will disappear. Foamies = bad. At almost 8 months out, I don't really crave anything. I feel like I'm finally free of the control food had over me. Say no to Blimpie.

I enjoy turkey Jerky or tenderbites jerky for a snack.< /p>

Anything with flax seed in it. Learned that lesson over the last week.

Anything with flax seed in it. Learned that lesson over the last week.