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I love my collar bones but my wtf moment was when I hit my hip bone with my wrist. I looked up thinking something was resting there like a book or whatever. I realized what it was and just sat there not really comprehending it. Then I got the biggest grin! Now whenever I lay on my side I'm always touching them lol!

Rollin' along. I was sleeved 12/21/2012. Last MOnday I was 189.6. Crept up to 191 today, hoping to see 189 again soon.

I come here every couple of weeks to check in and now I need some support. I was sleeved 12-27-12. Before surgery I lost quite a bit of weight. Was 297 started running dropped to 258, day of surgery I was 248 now I am 197. All in all seems like a lot but only 50lbs since surgery. I need help figuring out why I keep getting stuck. I know everyone says don't look at others, were all different, but this is getting depressing. I think it might be stress and I have relocated so I don't have my doctor anymore. Maybe some ideas for menu's? 800 to 900 calories? I feel lost.

PCOS, insulin resistance, dodgy boderline thyroid issues (with horrendously strong family history) and all the other associated horrors here. Does anyone else, like me, get bored of listing it all?!
Gave up taking Metformin 1,700mg per day 2 months ago in preparation for the op. May sound odd, but because of the lack of conclusive findings on whether PCOS causes weight gain, or whether weight gain causes PCOS - I am approaching this as well, 'me'. Besides, Metformin is a bloody horrible drug and makes me feel extremely icky, crotchety and gives me the constant runs (although I concede this might be helpful with all the Protein we're supposed to be consuming).
So, I'm just going to see if the weight loss will improve/rectify my symptoms naturally. Additionally, Metformin makes you VERY fertile (if you do have sporadic periods). I don't fancy my body responding positively to the weightloss (if albeit a bit slowly at the start due to the insulin resistance issue) and then the Metformin boosting my fertility out of the ballpark leaving me with an unplanned pregnancy!
I don't know whether this is the right thing to do, as not taking it affects your HDL/LDL levels/ Liver Function, etc. I don't have access to my consultant gynae where I am. However, based on what my surgeon said about this surgery largely reversing 'most' 'issues' which present themselves and are enduring to significant excess weight - I'm willing to give it a go. Surgery is on Thursday - so it won't be long till I find out!
Who knew I'd become a 'tree-hugger' in my old age?
I will not, however, be going so far as to grow my armpit hair...
That is a step too far. Even for me!
Best of luck to all xx

Im 29 years old and was on Ginette 35 for last four years. i will be a year out post sleevectomy tommorow. my starting weight was 284lbs & it is 183 as of today, that is a loss of 101lbs. i have been losing weight steadily but very slowly with many stalls, gains & drops . I workout and follow my diet plan religiously. But my periods are not . Just visited my endocrinologist and she asked me to stop Ginette and start metformin instead. lets see if this slows or speeds up the weight loss process... Anyone on metformin??
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I have PCOS and I have had it since I was a teenager. I am a sssllllloooooowww loser. I have lost 13 pounds in six weeks after surgery. I lost 10 in my preop two weeks so total down as a result of surgery is 23 pounds in 8 weeks. I see people on here who have lost 30 pounds in one month. Well that is not me. But I am losing steadily and the sizes are going down. I just have to accept that it will come off but it will take time. There is no guarantee which one you will be post op but I can tell you I don't regret doing this because at least I am losing instead of gaining.
As a side note, I follow all of the doctors orders to a T with my diet and was just able to add back my exercise. I ride my mountain bike on a trail 2 to 3 times a week and I'm about to add back in the weight lifting I might see faster weight loss but we shall see.

I know that I'm not supposed to post in here, but I'm going to anyway. This is a very interesting topic. As I'm sure you ladies know,or maybe not, us men have trouble with fat buidling up on the mound. For some reason I never thought about women having the same problem. It's nice to hear that some of you can see your vaj jay again, that gives me hope for being able to see my man stuff again someday. Lol. Good luck ladies. An attractive vaj jay is important to most men. Feel free to post before and after pics. Just kidding.

I couldn't believe when I got my first bikini wax that I had stretch marks on my mond. Didn't even consider that possible! Lol

16 oz or 32 oz container of Greek fat free yogurt mixed with cheesecake SF pudding mix. 16 oz tastes like a thick cheese cake. I like it a bit lighter so I do about 25 oz with one box of pudding mix. Can also add graham cracker crumbs on top or make with chocolate or other flavor of pudding.
SF pudding...but adds scoop of Protein powder in each bowl.

You can make a fantastic Protein Powder recipe called Protein Fluff.. It's like a mousse in texture. Also look at the Protein Pow app.. So many delicious recipes all made with various Protein powders. Anna Sward has a book out too but I find the app is great, as I move around a lot. On her website you can find recipes for protein crepes which you could fill with strawberries and Greek yoghurt etc. It's a brilliant way to use up protein powders as they taste quite different when you cook with them.

I had to share...I hit 100 pounds today from my pre-band weight. I'm down 78 from my sleeve on 12/17/13. For those of you whose doctors say revisions don't do as well as "virgin" sleevers...I say, heck NO! I still have a ways to go, but I'm still losing it!

Please stop and do the math.
People get completely freaked out by what I feel are unreasonable expectations. They fly into a panic. They assume that the first time they don't lose on the scale that their loss is done. They think that two weeks at one weight is a massive stall. They look at other people's large losses and forget that we don't all lose at the same rate.
First - if you did a pre-op diet you are not going to have the same loss your first month as someone who didn't do one. Your pre-op loss should get counted into your loss calculation if you did a pre-op diet.
Second - a stall is three weeks or more at the same weight with no fluctuation. Are you panicked after that? Well, my friend coops once spent twenty one MONTHS at the same weight. She finally broke through and never regained during that time, and even lost two sizes while not budging on the scale. Is it the miracle cure you may have been hoping for on the scale? No. But stalls are not the end of the world. They are certainly more normal that flying to goal in six weeks, I promise you.
Third - losing anything more than a pound a week is good. Are you eating less than ever before? Yes. Does that guarantee you'll lose faster than ever before? No. I had two nine week stalls - no movement except upwards for my monthly cycle. I had months where I lost but only in the tenths of a pound. It's not normal to expect a big loss every time you step on the scale. It's setting yourself up for disappointment.
Fourth - your pattern is your pattern. You can compare yourself to other people sleeved the same day or with the same stats but it doesn't matter. So much of this is individual. So if you're constantly seeking out other people and comparing your losses to theirs, you are eventually going to discourage and frustrate yourself.
Fifth - are you closing in on goal? We all lose even more slowly the less weight we have to lose. So if you only have sixty pounds to lose but shed thirty in your first three months, please don't be hysterical because you're "only" losing a pound a week now that you're past the halfway point. It's normal.
Stop. Breathe. Do the math. Adjust your expectations. This is not a race. You do not get a special award for reaching goal more quickly. Your surgery was not pointless or worthless if you manage to get to goal in two years instead of six months. The real goal is not losing the weight. It's keeping the weight off. That's real success - that's what we're here to do. It does not matter if you hit goal in nine months or two years - the real challenge and the real journey begins with maintenance. How quickly or slowly you lost does nothing to change the challenges you'll encounter there.
I am not ranting at anyone in particular. I just feel that this is an issue that comes up constantly and it's actually pretty silly for people to fly into such a panic without really thinking. I've seen folks upset when they're logging losses of upwards of four pounds a week. Point to the diet that helped you accomplish that and was easy to maintain prior to surgery.
~Cheri

Awe my life's story right here. Written for me by all of you.

When you can look up baked scotch egg. Great recipe. Hard boiled egg surrounded by lean ground meat. Tons of Protein. I can only eat little more than a fourth. I like the regular recipe but for my daughter I add crushed pineapple and sweet soy sauce to the meat.

Manwich Meatballs
*** 1 can, 15 oz of Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce.
1 package of 97% lean ground turkey
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dried seasoned breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons of olive oil
I egg
Combine ingredients except the can of Manwich. Mix well then shape mixture into 20 meatballs.
Brown meatballs over medium heat in a non stick skillet that his been sprayed with Pam.
Cook until all sides of the meatballs are browned. (They do not need to be cooked through)
Pour one 15 oz can of Manwich Sloppy Joe mix into a crockpot that has been set to low.
Cook on low for 4 hours or until meatballs are cook through.
Each meatball has 7.4 grams of Protein and 3.2 grams of carbs

OMG I have discovered jerky made from different animals - alligator, ostrich, elk, buffalo, venison, and kangaroo.
Definitely a fan!

I am located in FL and they had a big write up regarding Naked juice. Also there is a lawsuit against the company because if claims that the juice is healthy when in fact it's not

OMG! Every since I can remember I've always "ritualized" the way I eat! And it's always been save the best for last! For every type of food, there is a certain way I eat it . . . even in the order that I eat it. If I eat homemade mashed potatoes, there has to be a last bit of them no matter what else is on the plate. Your idea is great! Because I won't know when I'll get full, I have to learn to eat the most scrumptious bite FIRST! Otherwise, I'll miss it, and I don't want to force it once I'm full, because then that last bite won't be the best . . . it will be filled with guilt (for forcing) and maybe some pain or nausea (for forcing) and it will turn into the worst bite for last! Thank you for this idea!

Save the best bite for FIRST because it's highly unlikely I will get to eat it if I save it for last!
I "blame" a lot of my weight issues on my previous tendency to make big luscious meals, pile my plate high and then save the best bites for last, ensuring that I will clean my plate.
I've always done this, from my first PB&J (eat around the crust first, from the driest bottom side, all the way around the edge to the squishy under butt of the crust and then circling around to the fattest middle filled with squishy deliciousness), to a pan of brownies (eat all the gooey, slightly under baked middle first, saving the crispy edges for last). I had a method of gluttony for eating everything (green bean casserole, push most of the crispy onions to one side to be enjoyed in the last crunchy salty bite) and the last bite had to be eaten no matter how stuffed I was. After all, it was the best bite, right?
Never did I consider simply cutting off the crust, just eating the edge of the brownies or simply adding a few more onions to a smaller portion of casserole. My mom has always been skinny and her dieting motto was to always leave at least one bite of everything on your plate, two bites of your favorite thing. My skinny friends rarely finish their plates nor do they need to eye everyone else's plate for one delicious morsel.
It really feels good to eat my bites best to worst, because when I am done, I'm done! It's still habit to save the best for last, but it's one I'm breaking slowly now that I've missed out on it so many times.

I order a tall veranda blend with room for cream, put skim in it and two splenda and I'm good to go.
Something about asking for a tall blonde with room for cream is very satisfying... Just saying.
Mark

My before and after. Down 95 lbs so far. Size 10 jeans.

I "skinny" up to Starbucks about once a month and order an iced vanilla or hazelnut latte during the summer. I definitely drink less SB now then I used to, say, 5-6 months ago when I was about 5-6 months post op. no real reason. I just do not feel the need to so much any longer. Enjoy your skinny drinks!!

I love my collar bones but my wtf moment was when I hit my hip bone with my wrist. I looked up thinking something was resting there like a book or whatever. I realized what it was and just sat there not really comprehending it. Then I got the biggest grin! Now whenever I lay on my side I'm always touching them lol!