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stamour1

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    stamour1 reacted to WorkItOutWoman in Stupid Food Shows...   
    The food shows usually give me inspiration for recipes but there are days when I have to switch the channel.
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    stamour1 reacted to gmanbat in Stupid Food Shows...   
    Elvis once shot a TV because Robert Goulet was on and he was mad at Robert Goulet for dating one of his singers.
    Shoot the TV.
    If not practical, remind yourself that it is just food, it will still be there when you are skinny.
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    stamour1 reacted to massindex in How bad was it? Would you do it again?   
    Please. Short pain for long term gain? No question, yes. The pain lasted periodically for a few weeks, mostly gas related, and got better when I got off my duff and walked.
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    stamour1 reacted to erica5754 in Up date   
    You lost 41 pounds in a month?!! That's phenomenal!!!
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    stamour1 reacted to Melanie757 in Yayy me   
    I'm finally in 1derland. Was stalled for a few weeks at 205 now I'm 198.8.
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    stamour1 reacted to need2bthin! in Curious...Carbs   
    I have eaten a pot sticker with no problems. But 1 was all I could eat.
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    stamour1 reacted to bigcountryab in 10 months and 115 down w/ pic   
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    stamour1 reacted to keke in Im hungry?!   
    I had surgery on Friday and I think I'm hungry lol... Idk did anyone else feel this way...
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    stamour1 reacted to lsereno in Why maintenance is so hard...   
    I was never in the "I'll ever diet again camp". I was naturally thin into my early 30s, but I did watch what I ate. I cut back when the pants got too tight. And my naturally thin friends pace themselves. Sure, they eat crap occasionally. Occasionally is the operative word.
    I've been in maintenance for 16 months. Yes, it's tiring to limit treats and somedays it's just much harder than others. But it's way easier than being more than 100 lbs over a healthy weight.
    I worry that I will gain weight back. I think about food a lot. But I'm at goal and I'm pushing for 18 moths at goal, then two years at goal, etc. and I worry about transfer addiction, so I have a limit of 1-2 cocktails 1-2 times per week. That is working for me.
    For me the hardest thing has been finding the balance of how much I can eat and still stay at goal. That still looks a bit like a teeter totter for me, up a little, down a little, repeat. I reset my bounce range to 133-137 to deal with that. I haven't went below 134 . I am doing a good job of staying between 135 and 136. But it's not because I'm not thinking about it.
    My hope is that as the years go by it will come a little more naturally. Just like the craving for cigarettes slowly eased off as time went by.
    Lynda
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    stamour1 reacted to Georgia in Why maintenance is so hard...   
    I think we all struggle with some of the same things you mentioned, BTB. We somehow make ourselves believe that once we "hit" the mark that magically, we are going to stay there without work when in reality, nobody really can do that.
    Normal, non-sleevers, have to work to maintain or else all these gajillion gyms and diet centers wouldn't be around!
    The hardest for me is knowing that I can MAYBE have a few special things at special times like BDs, parties, but I'm going to have to REALLY work to get back in line. Truly, one weekend of snacking/junk food can add back 3+ pounds quickly.
    Maybe it's that as "foodies" we still have that mentality and think we "deserve" to eat again?? I know in my past life (before VSG) once I hit a goal on a "diet" I would tend to then immediately let up and slowly or quickly depending on my mindset regain what was lost!
    Like your signature says, "You don't have your patience removed during surgery."
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    stamour1 reacted to Butterthebean in Why maintenance is so hard...   
    The whole time I was losing, I never gave 2 thoughts to maintenance. I figured the body would find a happy weight and just stay there. Well, it kinda has. But my mind isn't coming along for the ride. Maintenance is hard for me because it's emotionally taxing. It's like there is this constant, permanent low grade stress that I can't shake. Losing weight was great. I was getting somewhere. Maintenance is like standing still.....and standing still is too close to backing up. Its disconcerting.
    In my old life, if I worried about my weight, I'd have that same low grade stress all the time, always worried about my health. But back then I was able to shroud myself in denial for periods of time and forget about it. Of course, when I did that, I always gained weight. I think that's my fear now. If I relax....if I forget about what I need to do....I'll gain. And I will, I've already done it. The couple of times I've thrown caution to the wind, I gained back a few pounds very quickly. Those new habits aren't as ingrained as I'd like them to be. They still take a certain amount of effort and diligence. Perhaps they always will.
    I often hear people say they didn't have this surgery to be on a diet for the rest of their lives. Well, what is a diet if not being diligent about what you eat? If that's a diet, then I'm on one and I'll have to stay on one forever. So be it. Better that than regain the weight.
    It's hard yes, but worth it.
    What's hard about it for you guys?
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    stamour1 reacted to RAK in July sleevers please check in..   
    I am at about 800 calories and my nutritionist at right about 5 1/2 weeks out.
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    stamour1 reacted to Alyjourneys in Miracle tea and taste awesome   
    I looked it up and it does have Senna. Senna is an herb FDA approved to be used in laxatives. Makes sense. I agree with you Looseitsoon. I don't think it should be used daily. Actually I have no intentions of using but once a week right after my Iron pill day. I didn't have cramps, it was a normsl BM and felt really good afterwards since I felt that nothing was left behind. Lol.
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    stamour1 reacted to ElyQuint in July sleevers please check in..   
    I've noticed the same disinterest in eating. I don't like the full feeling anymore, it doesn't sedate me like it used to. But I'm afraid of losing my hair so I still try to eat enough to get my nourishment. As far as being able to eat less I think I just got less interested in eating more than I need.
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    stamour1 reacted to cherbear33 in July sleevers please check in..   
    Oh. I applaud you. I could not have done it for that long. You are a very strong willed & determined person!!!! Best wishes on your journey!!!!
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    stamour1 reacted to JIllette in July sleevers please check in..   
    I was sleeved July 11 and down 44 lbs
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    stamour1 reacted to nmck in July sleevers please check in..   
    Time of the month? 2 pounds is likely Fluid since you're eating nothing different. Trust yourself and it will resolve itself!
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    stamour1 reacted to blash67 in July sleevers please check in..   
    Sleeved 7/10 and now down 33# including 2 week preop diet! scale was stuck at 27 for the longest but started moving again last week. : )
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    stamour1 reacted to nridore in July sleevers please check in..   
    I had my surgery July 8th & I have lost 37 lbs in total including pre-op diet & 29 lbs since surgery... I don't know if I'm considered to be a slow loser but I'm certainly proud of my results... I don't count my inches but I have lost a lot of them...
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    stamour1 reacted to nridore in July sleevers please check in..   
    I was sleeved on July 8th & I lost 37 lbs i since surname total including pre-op diet & 29 lbs
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    stamour1 reacted to FabMomof4 in July sleevers please check in..   
    Sleeved July 26th
    HW: 268
    SW: 259
    CW: 221
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    stamour1 reacted to July12 in July sleevers please check in..   
    Sleeved July 12.
    Starting weight: 254
    Surgery Day: 245
    Current (8/27): 223
    I was feeling like it was too slow. I was relieved to read that this seems pretty normal.
    We just have to remember it's not a sprint. It is a marathon and we can do this!
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    stamour1 reacted to yellowbox in July sleevers please check in..   
    Great update! I think that maybe the issue with me. I haven't lost any weight this week, but my clothes tell another story.
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    stamour1 reacted to Carissicagail in July sleevers please check in..   
    Don't feel discouraged or feel like you should've lost more you are doing AWESOME!!!!!!
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    stamour1 reacted to Carissicagail in July sleevers please check in..   
    When it's real hunger you will feel weak and your stomach will growl and make loud noises.
    Depending on how far out you are you may not be able to feel hunger because the anesthesia keeps everything numb digestion wise for about 1-2 weeks.

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