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You are so right, it's certainly my fear! I've been worried about how much I can hold, too. Like you, I don't really push it, but I've discovered I can hold more of certain things, and yogurt is one of them. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised though, when I eat just dense Protein like chicken breast, I really am full at 3 oz, and would be too full at 4 oz. I'm learning that some days I can eat more than others, some days I'm hungrier than others, and what I'm eating really does impact the amount of food I can hold. We all know the rules and probably follow them, but I feel like I'm finding my way in the dark sometimes. I'm learning there is not a one size fits all approach to managing weight loss post sleeve.
I also think my body is going to do what it is going to do. I do follow the rules, count every calorie, exercise plenty....so when the scale does not reflect that hard work, I am disappointed, but I just think time will tell.

Sleeved 12/5/12
highest weight ever: 375
starting weight (8 mth journey) 327
day of surgery (post 2 wk liquid diet) 304.5
day's weight (home scale) 272
if I count from my heaviest weight, I've lost 103 lbs...
Starting from March last yr (when I started the 8 mth journey), I've lost 55 lbs
If I start from day of surgery, I've lost 32.5
I go for my 3 mth check up next week... we shall see what the official scale says...I have resolved that I am a slow loser... but I'm grateful for the loss...
(ticker may be wrong... I haven't been on the site in a while and haven't adjusted it...)

Well I get my calories low on purpose. My doctor said 200-250 per meal 4 meals daily but an average day for me
B 2 egg whites slice of deli ham 1/2 100% whole wheat toast dry
L 2 slices deli meat 7 cubed cheese (low fat really good already cubed)
S tuna creation package
D 3 oz fish and 1oz veg usually broccoli or Brussels sprouts

If I'm in a rush I can drink my 12oz Protein shake in a matter of 10-15 minutes. My guidelines specified that liquids /protein shakes will NOT stretch sleeves but I've often wondered if he left mine a little too big....
Solid Protein is different....If I push it I can probably eat 3-4oz but that would make me uncomfortable... I'm usually at my limit with dense protein at about 2 - 3oz... Ground beef and fish are the easiest for me. chicken a little harder and I find pork uncomfortable with just a few bites..

Unbelievable results!! Congratulations and I wish you much, much more success :-)

Forgot I was sleeved 12/3/12 weighed 351

Forgot I was sleeved 12/3/12 weighed 351

I'm so scared to cheat because my doctor told me all the scary bad things that could happen but hey we all fall down thing is to get back up. Good luck to you!!!

Surgery 12/21
Day of Surgery: 271
Current Weight: 239
-32 lbs
Trying not to be disappointed and frustrated because I am behind most people in stats. But hey, 32 lbs is 32 lbs right? As long as I keep losing I feel ok. My fear is that I will STOP losing...

I'm down 67 lbs and I was over flowing size 28 jeans and now fit comfortably in a 22

I have been struggling to get to onderland for 4 weeks with a stall, yesterday morning it finally happened! I haven't been under 200 for 30 years - wow, I am still amazed with this sleeve! No hunger, no sugar cravings, just amazing! I want to shout about this surgery to anyone who is interested! I also just got into misses 14 pants for the first time that I ever remember. Last spring when I started the pre-op process I was wearing womens plus size 22. I will be posting pics in the next day or two - I finally want to post pics, LOL!

True that. making sure you get enough Fluid is the first box to check.

These sound good!
http://skinnymom.com/2012/03/12/skinny-tuna-cakes/

Hey! So I came up with this with the help of my mom. I'm sure there are probably other people who thought of it before, but I wanted to share just in case there wasn't!
I took lean ground angus beef (I looked for bison - which would be better because it has less fat, but couldn't find any) and put it on top of multigrain tostitos and cheese on top of that, then I broiled it for a minute in my toaster oven and dipped those chips into fat free Greek yogurt in place of sour cream (it tastes exactly the same!!!)
It's a great way to get Greek yogurt in which is high Protein and absolutely delicious alternative to real nachos. I had to make it tonight because I was craving nachos like no tomorrow!
I attached a picture! I hope others try it and love it as much as I do! Oh! And I know it looks like a lot in the picture - don't worry I didn't eat it all! I could only fit in 3-4 chips and the rest I'm saving for lunch even then I probably won't finish! And I even used a small side plate! :S

ya i think cause people see I'm from the south they assume i'm using lard or oil. I've been saying fry since i was a toddler i use a little spray or i can't believe it's not butter and my trusty non stick pan and because i haven't had eggs in so long it taste pretty darn good

it took me 3 yrs to talk my husband in to it but when i finally convinced him that it was this or i would eventually die from obesity related problems he couldn't argue. my other family has been supportive now i wish i hadn't opened my mouth to my co workers but that's another story.

Add Fage Greek yogurt to the ground meat after its cooked and it makes a high Protein stroganoff

I was quite ok with spices so my wife made a curry with mince ......... i just needed something with flavour!

My name is Cheryl and I was sleeved a little over a year ago. At the start of my journey I weighed 542 pounds. Now I'm excited to say that I only tip the scales at 330 lbs. Needless to say, life has been somewhat of an adventure over the last year or so. I have been amazed at the doors opened to me. Everything has changed that's for sure! I no longer have to sit on the side lines of life, for once I actually get to play in the game. Not really sure what else to say. I've never been on one of these before. So...I guess I'm just hoping to make some new friends that can understand what life is like following WLS.
Got one question. Just curious, has any of you lost weight just to find that you've lost friends too. I've been kicked out of the "fat chick club." I just don't get it. I'm still fat! Fatter than most of them. I'm still the same person, just a more positive outlook on life.

Did your doc give you a post op eating plan? By 2 months out I was ok'd to resume full foods, but with the stipulation that I add one new food at a time to make sure I could tolerate it. And if I had problems I should back up to soft foods for a while. I had no problems with anything, but your mileage may vary. As for fruit, I love fruit and eat some every day if I can, but I limit the quantities because its high sugar content will raise my blood insulin levels, which will reduce my body's ability to burn fat.

I spray a little Pam in a non stick pan, break open the egg and scramble/fry it in the pan. I don't like any soft or runny white so I make sure that part is well done. Very easy to do and goes down easily for me.

A fried egg versus a poached egg... fried egg only has 20 additional calories. eggs don't really absorb oil unless it's from an omelet or scrambled eggs. If you absolutely adore a fried egg there is no reason not to have one occasionally, but only when your tummy is ready for it. People see a lot of grease in a pan to fry an egg and get all freaked out.. The VAST majority of the grease stays in the pan... and if you transfer your egg to a paper towel after cooking you lose even more of the fat. Personally having a fried egg isn't even worth the 20 calories... but to someone who loves them it may be.

I got this recipe off here and oh it's so freaking good
Baked ricotta
8oz ricotta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1t. Italian seasoning
1lg egg
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup marinara sauce (I used 1/2 cup sun dried Tomato alfrado sauce
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
Mix ricotta cheese,parmesan cheese, beaten egg, and seasonings together. Place in oven dish pour sauce over top then top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 450 for 20-25 min. 6 servings 88 cal. 4 fat. 3.3 carbs and 9.2 Protein