delta_girl

I did it myself dozens of times. Over and over. Just to regain plus some. If only it were that simple to do it and be done, then we would all not be here.

Sometimes you just have to do the thing you don't want to do.

1,200 calories a day for maintenance is not idea for everyone. Very thin people eat more than that. If you wanted to maintain at a low weight on your BMI range, then 1,200 would make sense, but otherwise, no way. That may be your surgeon or NUT's plan for you, but the recommendations from our medical services are all over the place.

Me neither. It is frustrating. My thin friends eat and drink a lot more than I do. I mean a lot.

I'm into my 7th month and pretty much in the same boat. I lost 65 lbs, stalled for a month, dropped 7 more lbs and have stalled for about 6 weeks. I'm not really dieting very strictly anymore, just making better choices and trying to be somewhat normal. I still have 20-30 lbs to go.

Brooks. Nothing else comes close.

Seriously? I was a fat girl 6 months ago with 5 college degrees and working on a doctorate with a very well paying job and no bills. I have a killer resume. Being fat has NOTHING to do with intelligence or productivity. But also..I don't know that you can really ever get yourself totally "ready." I was waking up from anesthesia after surgery still trying to decide if I thought I should do it or not because when it comes to food I knew I had been a lifetime failure. But it worked out OK so far. Just take the leap of faith with good intentions and do your best. That is all any of us can do.

Down 75 lbs and I still feel that way.

It is all, totally, completely up to you.

If it isn't working, then you aren't even trying.

You must also realize that ghrelin is a hormone that is critical to thinking and learning. You don't want it to go away completely.

I'm 6 months out and do feel hunger, but nothing on the scale as before. Removal of your stomach is only about 70% reduction in ghrelin, not total. Some days I am much hungrier than others. That is why protein is critical. It is also important to supplement with foods that are healthy as your second choice after protein such as fresh vegetables. That doesn't mean that you can't enjoy pasta, rice, bread, crackers, potatoes ...etc if you can tolerate them. Or an occasional treat of something sweet or savory. You will be amazed and delighted with a new balance between your cravings and tastes and foods that are actually very healthy with appropriate portions.

I've done quite a bit of personal research on the topic. That doesn't make me a Puritan. That makes me informed. But you are correct in that you do not have to be in ketosis to lose weight. However, regular consumption of alcohol will have an impact.

Drink up. You will go out of ketosis and profoundly impact your weight loss. Do it on a regular basis and you will have lots and lots of very long stalls. Or even better, gain a new addiction.

friend. And a great go-to when eating out at asian restaurants. Much better option than the chips and dip or bread typically served at most restaurants. I like to order edamame and miso for my meal

I'm only 6 months out and my losing has ground to a halt, with the exception of a very few lbs a month at this point. I was excercising a lot in the beginning but quit when it was cold and dark outside by the time I got off of work. I'm hoping that the spring weather will provide some incentive. I posted a similar thread last week about my fears regarding the end of weight loss and later regain

I'm a big fan of alternative salads. Mix various combinations with either olive oil and apple cider vinegar or fat free raspberry vinagrette with: Veggies: avocados, cherry tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, squash, parsley, mint, fresh basil, red onions, sweet peppers, celery root, carrots, parsnips, leeks, spinach, arugula, beets, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, endive, sweet peas, Cheese: low fat and/or fresh mozarella, goat cheese, Nuts: almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, pistachios Fruit: strawberries, raspberries, apples, citrus fruit, grapes, blueberries, dried cranberries, jicima (is that a fruit?), honey dew melon Meat: chicken, lean pork, fresh tuna or salmon, shrimp, turkey Other: edamame, quinoa, chia seeds, toasted sesame seeds, barley

You looked beautiful before and you look beautiful now!

6 months

Cucumbers, celery, fat free dressing, nuts, fruit, Ostrim, tuna, chicken, carrots, cheese, pita chips, eggs, orange juice (50% calorie reduced), soup, lean pork, avocados, cherry tomatoes, skim milk, whole grain bread, lentils, oatmeal, pickles, pretzels, herbs, hmm....thinking...

I like your thinking.

My original goal was 115 lbs. I modified it about 2 weeks ago to 125 since I'm 45 years old and really don't "have" to be 115 lbs, it was just an attractive idea. My surgeon's nurse gave me a general target of 128 lbs. I'm still a good bit away from that at 149 lbs of today.

Who does the grocery shopping?

My sister-in-law brought me a very small rectangular pillow the day after surgery. I named it Baby Pillow. It and I were best buds for about 4 weeks. Perfect for just a bit of support or to tuck together with a larger pillow. Don't know what I would have done without it.

I have a friend who had a gastric bypass done at St Francis about 4 months ago. She has lost about 70 lbs and is doing great. She had a great deal to lose so has had much faster progress than I have. Everything about her looks better ..her skin, her hair, her shape, her smile. She is radiating happiness.