SarahL

I am sorry that you feel that way. When I went in for for my 1 month post op I had lost 19 lbs. when I went in for my 3 month post-op, I had only lost 30. At that point, I was still following my diet to the letter. My surgeon seemed disappointed in my progress because the other people who had been sleeved the same week that I was were much further along than me. He also got on my case because wasn't exercising. He reminded me that the sleeve was only a "tool" and that I needed to exercise in addition to following the diet plan.

I do feel full and i stop eating when I'm supposed to, but mentally I don't want to stop eating. It's just that can't physically eat anymore. However, I find myself going back to "graze" an hour or so later.

I think the first thing I gave in to was regular coffee. I was doing okay with decaf, but when I went back to work, I found myself mixing 1/2 decaf & 1/2 regular, during those times when I felt like I needed a little something extra to get me through the day. Before I knew it, I was back to drinking regular coffee on a full time. I had my surgery in August and along with November & December come all of those tempting treats. Then I stopped reading nutrition labels and started making bad choices. I do okay when I'm working because it adds structure to my day, but everything goes down the drain when I get home.

I have no idea what a boughie is. Yes, sometimes I do feel like I can eat too much dense protein.

I could sit here and make up all kinds of excuses, but in all truthfulness, I have no one to blame but myself. I have thought about contacting my Dr and nutritionist, but the truth is, I am too embarrassed and ashamed because I have failed myself.

I eat between 4-8 oz, but as you know, even small amounts of calorie-laden foods can make you gain weight. I am guilty of eating things I shouldn't. I am also guilty of "grazing". The weight loss center has a support group that meets once a month, but it's during the week, and doesn't fit my work schedule.

About 140 lbs.

Not exercising and eating the wrong foods.

I am 17 months post-op and back to my pre-surgery weight. I lost about 30 lbs right after the surgery, but I've gained it all back. I need to get back on track, but feel so discouraged by it all.