mocanitanj

I am just a little less than you and I have lost "only" 47 (since surgery). 41 is nothing to feel bad about but it will be if you are a year out and only lost that much. My only advice is to get it under control sooner rather than later. Back to the basics, my dear!
-Kendra

What do you mean you ONLY LOST 41LBS? That's alot of weight for 13 weeks out and yes, if you stop eating all that crap, you would have lost more! So Like Lotti stated, stop eating crap! you can do this...Throw it all in the trash and focus on eating Protein, protein, protein, and protein, and then some veggies........ :ph34r:

I'm sorry you're struggling. I am not as far out as you, but I think I can still speak on this. It sounds like you never (or insufficiently) dealt with the emotional aspect of your weight. I think many of us enter into this surgery with a fantasy of looking great and believe that will translate into feeling great/stable physically, mentally, and emotionally. Unfortunately this philosophy doesn't work (and explains how I failed so many weight loss efforts in the past!). As much work as we put into improving our bodies, I think we have to put just as much or more work into our heads.
I would recommend two things. 1) start with the basics. Visiting your nutritionist is good, but it sounds like you already know what's wrong (unhealthy habits)--back to basics of Protein and veggies and water/fluids. I think of this as our foundation. Track everything honestly and bring that in to the nutritionist.
2. I really think you could benefit from talking to someone about how you have slipped. Were you immersed back in your pre-WLS lifestyle? Going out to dinner a lot with friends? Has your stress level increased? Relationship or financial or family problems?
Try to really look at why you're turning to food. Maybe you're one of those rare sleevers who truly just had bad habits with no emotional explanation for those habits...but I have yet to really meet someone who doesn't use food to handle a deeper issue. Maybe it's just me, but I know I didn't get here overeating at parties or having just a couple extra bites of food. I got here because I used food to cope, to fill a void within myself, to numb out the good and bad...i could go on.
I didn't mean to preach. It's brave of you to share bc it's hard to admit when we are f***ing up! You are going through something I know i fear...slipping into bad habits. I hope you can settle back into focusing on why you did this to begin with and dealing with the head issues.
Courtney

stop eating crap

I was sleeved on December 11th. My surgery weight was 325 and as of this morning I am at 268 pounds. A total of 57 pounds. I have been using my treadmill and doing Water zumba and aerobics. I have only lost a couple of pounds over the last two weeks so will probably have to add some weight training soon. I am very happy with my sleeve and how much better I am feeling.

Also sleeved on 12/11. Surgery weight was 296 and today I was 260. I had a few weeks with no loss at all, but I've started to kick up my workouts and hopefully that will get me moving in the right direction. Still very happy with everything.

Iwas sleeved on Nov 28 2012 and am down 52 lbs. have not started exercising yet because of pain. I hope to soon.
Best of luck to you.

It seems like most on this thread have had their surgery. Mine is this Friday. How is everyone feeling?

Hey! My name is Michelle and I am getting sleeved 12-11-12! I am feeling the same way you are but also very excited! Good Luck!

Hi sleevers I would like to know how did you feel when you woke up from surgery? I'm a little nervous about my surgery. I feel all types of emotions right now. Thank you:-)

Hi sleevers I would like to know how did you feel when you woke up from surgery? I'm a little nervous about my surgery. I feel all types of emotions right now. Thank you:-)

Hey! My name is Michelle and I am getting sleeved 12-11-12! I am feeling the same way you are but also very excited! Good Luck!

Yep, can't wait, want it done and over, no turning back and no regrets.

Hello Good Luck my date is also 12-11-12! Feeling all types of way right now, excited, happy, and scared lol keep us posted byeee

I was approved and my surgery date is 12/11/12. Feeling very nervous,and happy at the same time but more scared than anything. Just can't wait till this day gets here and get this over with!

Hi guys! Please join the Decembers Sleevers Facebook group. The group is protected as secret, so no one can see what you post. Friend request me at lovemytwinboys in the fb bar. Then I can add you to the group.

Good luck to you too tuturunner!

Not to be indelicate, but I'd love to be able to see my junk without a mirror.

Yes girl, we do!

Hey there sleeve sister! My date is 12/11 too! Good luck!

Girl we are gonna have to keep in touch!!!!! I go Monday and you are up Tuesday! Yay!

Mishie my date is 12-11

My mother in law works in Patterson. Small world!

Michelle! Nice to meet you! I'm so excited for you! Thanks for the good news on your united healthcare approval! Congrats! Keep in touch ...let me know your date!