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I am the same way! OMGosh I thought it was only me! I am 5 months out.
I eat at night... if I don't I can't sleep!
I try to get all my fluids in. I still struggle with that!

I'm in Torrance

surgery Oct 22nd started 209
current 153

wow! im not alone! lol. its strange but now I think I will try eating a later supper at 8:00 or something and a snack at 10:00. maybe a Protein shake in the morning. Thanks everyone!!!

Hiya,
I am over two and a half years post sleeve and nine days post TT with uplift.
I have to say that I have found it easier to recover this time around and am so far doing well.
There is a forum for cosmetic stuff, plenty of interesting posts there. If you have any specific questions please ask and I will do my best to answer.
So far, even with a lot of swelling, I can see a real difference! The sagging skin was awful and really took my confidence away, almost like being morbidly obese again.
I know everyone is different, but for me, the op was worth it to get rid of the excess.

Yes. The first time I went grocery shopping after surgery I was almost depressed. I kept thinking of all the things I couldn't eat but then I changed my attitude and looked at it more like what can I try that's healthy and that might appeal taste wise to me now. I actually had fun then picking out different things to try. I had never had garbanzo Beans and now I love them! Same with turkey chili! I bought shrimp and imitation crab and it was really good. Just try different things you've never tried before. You might be surprised that while there are things not appealing to your taste buds since surgery, other things will taste better now.

I am the same way! OMGosh I thought it was only me! I am 5 months out.
I eat at night... if I don't I can't sleep!
I try to get all my fluids in. I still struggle with that!

I don't know what happen to my post!
I will repost it when I get home and can attach the screen shots!
Crazy it just went away!

You didn't mention anywhere in there you are drinking Water.
Something drill Sargent's say during basic training... or yell rather!
"DRINK WATER!"
And you have to finish one of your canteens and hold it upside down over your head to prove you drank it all.
Water will help!
Cut the coffee to one cup a day and try water when you want another cup!
I understand the late night snacking try measuring out almonds or peanuts in a bag. I measure them out to 1/4 cup... I don't eat them all but they satisfy my urge. Also late in the evening try having a warm (slightly heated) Protein shake. That also helps curb my late night hungers.
Eat yogurt, cheese sticks, or beef Jerky during the day and try incorporating high Protein meals in there for a bit and see if any of this helps.
I wish you the best!

OK i want to let you guys know I am trying! I have had 2 bad days and i have not got all my Water in... The water part is killing me!!!!
Where I messed up was I had to eat some prunes the last few days... my system decided it didn't want to work well!
I am still here staying on track other than that.
LUCK EVERYONE!!! ONE ORE DAY TO GO!

surgery Oct 22nd started 209
current 153

I'm late but joining y'all
I'm starting tomorrow!

I think we should do it at the end the 5 days
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There are times I feel that way.
I drink my Unjury when that happens. It only happens when my body is going through its monthly for a day or 2 then I am back to normal.

I still rely on at least one shake for Breakfast and I have a Greek yogurt with fruit daily. I can eat so little solid foods still so I have Soup or chicken chili for lunch and dinner is whatever I make my family but a tiny amount (1/4-1/3 cup-protein then veggies then a bite of carb-pasta or potato). If I dont have an appetite or care to eat what family is having, I'll just have cottage cheese with fruit. I bought snack crackers and a caramel chocolate bar that have Protein for Snacks, on line. I also add unflavored Protein Powder to my crystal light (only 1/2 scoop-10 gs. Protein) when I feel my protein is too low for a couple of days. I have a Sugar Free Chocolate Jello or applesauce and a 100 cal. Pkg. of Graham crackers as my last snack. (I have dinner early, 4:30-ish, it helps stop the 3 am rumbling my tummy likes to wake me up with!) as of today I'm in one-derland finally! Total loss since Aug. 80 pounds (56 since surgery)! I'm hoping to lose 100 by this August! I would have never dreamed I could do this!

I have had pop corn, however I measured it out. I had a 1/3 cup and was enough to satisfy my craving. That was at christmas time. This morning I woke up craving it. But I always make a deal with myself. If I am still craving it in a week I will allow myself to have it.
I have not had oatmeal. I have had cream of wheat but I didn't eat much of it at all!

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I just sat and watched that whole infomercial! LOL... the bear looks like my damn kids!!!! LoL
Love it!

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I just sat and watched that whole infomercial! LOL... the bear looks like my damn kids!!!! LoL
Love it!

Fridgelocker.com
I just sat and watched that whole infomercial! LOL... the bear looks like my damn kids!!!! LoL
Love it!

i lovelovelove the wonton wrappers!! I use a mini muffin tin and carefully fold my wonton cups into them. Bake for like 30 sec. and then fill w/refried Beans, ground turkey w/taco seasoning, & few sprinkles of cheddar. top w/avocado (or salsa) great mini taco cups! (I used to do this w/SCOOPS! chips)
Also,chile lime grilled shrimp on top of arugula w/FF sour cream!!

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The French dip cupcakes on her site are amazing too. My kids loved them.
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I found out at my consultation appt that all I have to do is have clearance and approval from my pcp, have one appt w/ a NUT, and a psych eval. Bless the Lord, oh my soul! My consultation was this past Friday (Feb 1st.) Today I called and setup an appointment for Monday (Feb 4th) w/ my pcp for his clearance. He requires an EKG, chest x-ray, and labs. Tuesday (Feb 5th) I have my NUT appt. All that is left is my psych eval. I'm just awaiting for the lady to return my call so I can officially setup an appointment with her and then get all this info sent to my surgeon's office. Excited! And scared. So scared. But so excited. Happy and scared. I feel semi-bipolar about it all. Heh...

I am right there with you oldnavee!
I was given cell numbers to my nurse and Dr. I called him one day and he asked if he could call me when he was done with his 1/2 marathon! I felt like I was imposing calling him...
I can email my Dr., Nurse, NUT, or Psychiatrist and get a response with in a few hours if a phone call is not necessary.
It all depends on how you look at this. You could think it is to fast but sometimes it takes swift kick in the hind end to get you ready for this! I mentally prepared myself from the time I researched this over a year and a half ago. Then when I was approved... I couldn't have been more ready. This group is great support and you can ask anything and get a handful of great and useful advice!
I wish you all the best and I hope it goes as you have planned.