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Sheanie, play nice. There are LOT'S of idiots in this world. And LOT'S of smart people. Here, there are impassioned, learning, caring folks. You know a LOT of important stuff. Don't let your words block your important message!

Miss 'em too...

Miss 'em too...

http://www.today.com/health/food-addicts-new-study-measures-out-control-eating-2D11988780

It is highly likely that all will get regular with time. Remember that your food intake is much less. If farting then the GI tract is ON so give it time. Use the drugs suggested and give yourself time.

Yep, no worries. You've had major surgery. All kinda things can impact weight in the short run, but your stomach won't grow back... Just follow your plan and ignore the scale. It'll All Work Out. PS, we all have stalls!!!

I have been doing the gas x. His exact words were "I don't care if it's spaghetti sauce as long as it fits thru the straw".... either way I know it will be quite some time before I do potatoes again. I'm going to just kind of rest today and if it doesn't go down by tomorrow I will call somebody. It doesn't hurt is all at all as long as I'm still?

Never thought I could give up a 50-year Diet Pepsi then Diet Coke addiction. I DO NOT even miss it. I swear your who body and thought process changes! I am glad to be off the chemicals. YOU can do it! 5 months and do not miss it one bit!

Quit weighing, follow plan and RELAX! Seriously. It works!!! Focus on doing things like moving around, stay busy! Best of luck!

hey, i thought is chime in since i'm the OP i started the thread to get an idea of other ppl had the experience of not being able to tolerate cardbs post sleeve. i only had 2 real life ppl to speak with about this before i was sleeved Jan 13th and both had told me that they physically could not tolerate any kind of bread and most carbs. that if they ate carbs they became physically ill. it seems that is not the NORM tho as ppl on here mostly say that you can have those things in moderation of course.
for myself i'm eating way healthier than i was pre sleeve but about a month before my sleeve i had already adopted a much more healthy way of eating that resulted in my loosing 15lbs before surgery. I feel so much better now.

hi guys I'm a little late to this discussion, but I was sleeved the 1st of December. I was like you guys terrified of never being able to eat things again, I had enough food Funerals for a lifetime :-)
To be honest, I can eat things like pizza and Pasta, but in small amounts. I ate a small slice of pizza a week ago, and it filed me up like a thanksgiving turkey :-)! I personally do not believe that we should be stuck in a life of being deprived of foods we like. don't get me wrong I'm not advocating eating Pasta everyday, but small amounts will not affect your weight loss.
You will also find that your tastes have changed! I no longer crave Doritos and chips, because I know they can be uncomfortable if I eat more than one. I do crave Protein, oatmeal, and vegetables -of all things!
this is not a death sentence it's the beginning of a new life :-) :-) :-)

You will try it at some point and it won't taste like you remembered and you will feel like crap for hours and you won't crave it as much after that.
You guys, you can have anything you want, most of it by two months post-op. There is no never-again unless it's by choice. You probably won't want much of whatever it is because the foods on your plan will make you feel so much better and the carb monster will go away if you don't feed it. It's sweet relief not to have that monkey on my back. I just tell myself "I can have that later if I want it." It's true. They are not going to stop making pizza or Cookies.
How addicted was I if I had considered staying obese so I could keep eating pizza all the time? Pizza or cake or Pasta all the time are not worth years I can spend with my family. Please have some perspective.

I was sleeved 2/12/13, have lost 96 lbs and have not missed any foods what-so-ever!
My husband was sleeved on 1-2-14 and that was his #1 concern. He was afraid he would have food cravings and miss eating. It's only 2 weeks after surgery but he's lost 24 lbs (including pre-op liquid diet) and he has no hunger at all and no cravings at all.
The best part is that he is a diabetic and is used to running 250-350 with his blood sugar checks. He has had no diabetic medication since surgery and his blood glucose is running 102-125 consitantly. He basically had the surgery to get rid of his diabetes. He has a total of 70 lbs to lose.
He was a hard core eater and sweet eater. I am very proud of him!

Life is about choices. Keep a food diary watch the scale and see if carbs is something your body needs. I think documenting how you feel after you eat it will also help. The best thing to do is be honest with yourself and see what works for you.

My thought...... Carbs are not your ( or my) friend. So let's get honest.... I didn't get morbidly obese from eating too many carrots, cucumbers or celery. That wobbly stuff hanging off my belly, butt and thighs are those stored carbs.... My carbs are all healthy carbs from fruit and veges...that is if I have enough room left over after eating my Protein. So let's see..hmmm....skinny jeans or Pizza....nuff said.

To tell or not to tell is your choice! No worries either way.
I told folks who asked, but volunteered little UNLESS a question was asked.

1. The BIGGER you are (or the higher your BMI) the 'faster' you might lose.
2. Boys lose faster than girls (nya nya nya).
3. Activity should help you lose
4. Water is important for weight loss, so get the Water in!
5. Rules 1 through 4 don't always apply.
6. You WILL have stalls and you WILL hate them.
7. BUT, you are in this forever, so, no matter what, you'll lose as fast as you can.

Welcome GG, you will find yourself among friends here! Look around and feel free to ask questions and comment. Don't be surprised that we all have been nervous at times!

Welcome GG, you will find yourself among friends here! Look around and feel free to ask questions and comment. Don't be surprised that we all have been nervous at times!

I choose to ban. For me it is easier. I simply do not know when to quit.

I've lost 100#, but I have 100# more to go. So does that mean I am an asshole, qualified to take the asshole exam, or that I just HAVE an asshole???

To tell or not to tell is your choice! No worries either way.
I told folks who asked, but volunteered little UNLESS a question was asked.

May help us plan our future!
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/diet-and-weight/

To tell or not to tell is your choice! No worries either way.
I told folks who asked, but volunteered little UNLESS a question was asked.

May help us plan our future!
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/diet-and-weight/