lilbearzmom

I rest my case, your honor.

judgey wudgy was a bear....how do you know she's "lazy"? Maybe those yogurts were treats. You have no idea what her kids eat every day. You have chosen to make a life change, but that doesn't mean you should go around making judgments about others. Nor does it qualify you to. I honestly do my best to feed my son well. I really hate the thought that if I pick up a treat for him, some self-righteous woman next to me in a supermarket is automatically labeling me a lazy parent. Just a thought.

Me too! No one has said to me, "Don't lose anymore weight!" I figure it's at that point I have arrived. LOL

For me, it wouldn't be "stopping" anything. Well, except weight loss. I would like to at some point be content with just maintaining- adding a few healthy calories. It will always be a battle. Just like before surgery- hence, NOT an "easy way out".

I just looked at mine closely today and it's not good. I feel like I have loose skin EVERYWHERE. I'm like a deflated balloon.

Coffee is my crossover addiction, seriously. I mean I still only drink 1-2 cups a day average, but pre-surgery I drank it only very occasionally. I drink mine with sugar free creamer and splenda. I'm planning on ordering a sample pack of Click protein drink mix, just so I can get my coffee fix w/ a little protein...

So I am 5 lbs from goal. Well, to clarify, an initial goal that, 100 lbs ago seemed like an incredible dream. It is still about 14-15 lbs above the top of a healthy BMI (I am 5'4 and the goal is 160). My thinking in picking this weight was 1) I thought I might be happy at that weight; 2) it seems like a higher goal weight might be easier to maintain and 3) my doctor was/is happy with this goal. What I figured I would do, ultimately, was get to 160 and then focus on reducing BF% rather than a number on the scale (which would probably result in a little more weight loss). Now that I am so close, I am wanting to revise that number down. Like maybe I want to go down to a "normal" BMI. I am also afraid that I might never be happy with my weight and always afraid of regain. It's like I am afraid of maintenance- it's got to be harder than this and I am already struggling from time to time (I am terrible about getting exercise in and am feeling hungry often now. You could say my sleeve is fully healed and happy.) I have always given the advice to others with the same question- you should make your goal weight where you feel most comfortable and where you are not afflicted with any co-morbidities. It makes a lot of sense, but what if you are never comfortable? I am free of my pre-surgery co-morbidities (DM & hypertension), so there's that. This probably should have been a blog post because at this point I'm rambling...LOL I need some insight- really tired of obsessing about my weight and food and and and...

I hate all of you. No not really, but I have gone practically bald. My hair loss has been significant. I am 9 months out and still waiting for it to stop.

So funny. That's one of the few sucky things about having this surgery- I always feel the need to explain why I am only eating 1/2 chicken breast, a tiny bit of lettuce, & 1/2 tbsp. of dressing, and I really don't want to go there with relative strangers. I don't know why people have the need to comment in the first place. I would never do that.

So sorry for your loss. And know you are not alone- I am also a member of the m/c club. Keep your chin up. Time heals, truly. As an emotional eater myself, I can see how this would affect your diet. Hug your little girl extra tight and hang in there!

Do you like dark chocolate? I have bought a bar of high quality Ghiardelli's and eaten it slowly, broken up into pieces, The pieces are fairly big and are approx. 70-80 calories. But chocolate isn't a trigger food for me.

I think that the doctor really has your safety in mind when he says he wants you to lose 100 lbs before surgery. You need to go along with what he says and lose what you can before surgery. I was a hair below 300 (HW 302) when I had my 1st consult and lost 23 in 6 months before surgery, and my surgeon was thrilled with that. I didn't even have to do a pre-op liquid diet...good luck- you can do it!!!

I also use SF creamer- I have used the Nestle Sweet Italian Crème and right now I have the International Delight Caramel Macchiato- both yum and 20 cals per tablespoon- I use 2 tablespoons, but 1 with a packet of stevia is fine too. I need to find a good SF syrup to use. Thanks for the ideas- my WM doesn't have any for some reason.

I guess the question is, how much do you weigh? The surgery is very high risk for someone over a certain weight or BMI. I could see a Dr. wanting someone to lose 100 lbs if they were 500 lbs or something.

How long did you give the 1500-1600 calories before you gave up? I believe it's normal to gain a little at first when adjusting your intake. You might gain a few, but as your metabolism adjusts, you should start dropping again. I would try it again and this time give it at least a month. Edited to add that I think you're fantastic and an inspiration!!! Great job on your loss. Also, I eat 1100-1200 most days, sometimes as much as 1300, and I am losing- not super fast, but losing. I am 9 months out and 5 lbs from goal.

MyFitnessPal. I am 9 months out and the only things I really pay attention to are calories and protein, although I have never been great at getting all my protein in. If I get 60 it's a good day. I eat 1100-1200 calories a day and I limit carbs to some extent- like not eating a lot of pasta, rice, potatoes, or bread, but I'm not a Nazi about it. The days I work, however, lots of times I eat less than 1000 cals, I'm too busy either working or sleeping (12 hr night shifts). I am still losing fine, minus the stalls which last 2-3 weeks. I am 5 lbs from goal.

I stall like that all the time- for two to three weeks, nothing, then 5-6 lbs in a week. I think it's normal. I am 5 lbs from goal and sure as heck staying OFF the scale for awhile or I might go nuts! Great job so far!!!

You people are insane!!! I freaking love you. All of you. Who new it was a protein shot? But I'm still not swallowing it. Been there, done that. Just no. I prefer chicken breast, thank you very much.

Tim Horton's Honey Cruller. It WAS my favorite donut of all time. Nowadays it keeps me tied to the toilet for hours if I eat one...sorry TMI. Haven't had one since March- only time I tried it post-op.

My goal weight is actually 14 lbs higher than my "normal" BMI. Both my surgeon and PCP have agreed that this is fine. It is actually my "intial" goal- after I reach it I would like to focus on reducing body fat & increasing muscle as well as increasing calories by a little. My weight will either continue down or stabilize. After being 140 + lbs overweight, I will be perfectly happy only 14 lbs over. Also, I think it might be easier to maintain....

Yikes. I think I'd rethink that particular NUT. I eat PB a few times a week. Yesterday and today I had an apple with a tablespoon of Smucker's Natural (just peanuts and a trace of salt) for a snack. I guess I am careful to measure and to buy the least processed PB, but a life with no PB ever sounds like hell.

It has to have something to with nerve triggers. That's the only thing I can think of. It's all in our brain/nervous system, where everything is interconnected. My nose also drips when I get full. I end most of my meals sniffling like a crazy person.

Given my struggles as of late, I'm putting it all in perspective. Know that you all are awesome and that you are logging a victory every day you keep up the fight!

I took the screening and it said I was positive for an ED which does not surprise me in the slightest. I feel like I'm the opposite of an anorexic. Is there a classification for a ED-NOS? That's me. Even post-sleeve I am preoccupied by food. The difference is that I log and pre-plan almost obsessively. I think I might have some control issues...LOL I do see a therapist BTW.