luckysmomma

Awesome! Congrats!!

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!

Be the real me again!

7 months and 70 pounds down. Not bad. Not spectacular but I count myself has pretty much smack in the middle average.
It's been long enough now since my surgery that I have some thoughts on the thing as a whole. I did NOT go into this thinking it was going to be simple or fast, and that has played itself out pretty true to form. I DO believe that someone could lose weight as the same pace I have without surgery, but until I had surgery I was not successful so I DO NOT regret following through with this. Different strokes for different folks, but for me, I needed this.
Hunger is not what it was before surgery although around the 6th month mark it has made a comeback. Until that point I never felt hungry physically. I am much more in control of myself though, having had a break from what I always experienced as INTENSE hunger pains. Now, I do get hungry, and if its been TOO long I get dizzy too, but I don't feel that deep burning in the pit of my stomach like I might dry heave if I don't eat something anymore.
Now, for the aforementioned tips.
Plan your food, especially if you know its going to be a difficult day. For me, my hardest days are when I go to work. That's why I'm up so early in the morning, coffee in hand, entering things into MyFitnessPal before my day starts. It's easier to stick to plan when you actually have a plan, have your calorie count and calculated results (myfitnesspal always gives you a projected weight)
Don't get hung up on perfection. There are MANY a person on this forum who will chew you up one side and down the other because you ate a piece of pizza and here is what I have to say about that. If you are eating pizza and other assorted less than ideal foods with no reguard for calorie count please do not come here expecting hand holding. You know what you are doing. HOWEVER, even 'junk food' can be worked into a plan if you are willing to work around it. If you have GOT to have that donut, fine, but you are going to need to pass the fat/sugar/calories somewhere else in that day to make that work. Is it worth all that work just to eat something like pizza or a donuts? I don't know, only you can judge that.
Fast food will blow your count out of the Water so damn fast your head will spin. Before anyone gets their panties in a twist, I'm not talking about side salads, I'm talking Mcdonalds Breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers, fries... Best to keep your ass as far away from the drive through as possible.
SODA, the eternal question... Is it OK? Is it not OK? I say go with whatever your surgeon says on this one. Mine says its next to impossible to stretch a sleeve but still says soda is a bad call and I can understand why. First of all, we really shouldn't be drinking our calories, and I don't know about you guys but if I'm drinking soda I CAN'T EAT. I can manage maybe two bites but the carbonation just takes up too much space. I do have some blood orange san pellegrino in my fridge but it doesn't get touched very often. Frankly, I'd rather eat.
My weight loss has certainly slowed, but that is to be expected, I'm not 300 pounds anymore, but I am having to kick it into gear a little more than I used too. The second I start neglecting myfitnesspal I start slipping in the weight loss department so I know what I need to do. I have to work a long shift today but if anyone has any general questions I WILL be coming back to this thread

Be the real me again!

Be the real me again!

Be the real me again!

Awesome! Congrats!!!!

Awesome! Congrats!!!

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

Time! Hang in there...it gets better! Hope you feel better soon!

Wow, time flies! I am 2 years post op... My story: I started in the 260's..... made my very modest weight loss goal (170lbs) in 9 months and have been maintaining fairly easily since, (a few ups and downs!) At one point I was up 7-8 pounds but I am currently holding within 2 pounds of my low weight. I was eating sliders for sure, I caught myself and got back on track with normal eating. I still have hunger, I only lost it for about 4 months. I still have fair restriction, but sliders are almost as easy to eat as before. I eat anywhere between 1500-2000 calories a day to maintain. I don't eat low carb, but I try to fuel my body healthily. Don't get me wrong, I still eat cheezits and cookie dough for dinner sometimes! I drink 2-3 beers per week, and drink sparkling Water everyday, no troubles with carbonation. I bike or slowly jog/ walk a few days a week. Nothing crazy. I have a fairly active job as a RN. I have ZERO loose skin BUT I am 170 pounds, so if i wanted to see 130 pounds I might run into that problem. I wear as size 12 and mediums and some larges. (pre-op I was 2x and 24 easy) I would like to maintain my weight for another year then try to lose 10 more pounds. I am super happy, best decision I have ever made to get the sleeve. I am 30 years old and weigh less today then I did when I was 12 years old!
I am very grateful for this website, I have been on nearly everyday for the past 2 1/2 years, and I will keep coming back to help keep me in track!

Awesome! Congrats!!!

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

70 lbs is awesome!!! Congrats!! You will hit goal - just keep your eye on the prize!

70 lbs is awesome!!! Congrats!! You will hit goal - just keep your eye on the prize!

OMG! Wish I had an answer for ya, girl! Unfortunately, I don't have a man in my life. . .and I wouldn't have an answer if I did! lol
I can't wait to see what someone responds to this . . .lol

I was a big baby (9 plus pounds and 22 inches long). I was a tall child, but not heavy. In 2nd grade, I came down with a childhood illness, got really sick (allergic) and began to put on weight and kept putting it on throughout elementary. Middle school years the weight skyrocketed. I lost about 100 lbs before high school...trying every diet out, mostly using WW, & exercising constantly. I stayed 150-160 throughout my high school years & at my height, I was a perfect weight & never enjoyed one day of it...felt I had to be 120-125 lbs because of all the supermodels in the late 80s/early 90s who were my height and weighed less than 120. I continued trying every diet out there & the exercise. In college, I regained all that weight & then some. Just losing 20-30 lbs here and there, only to regain. After college, I lost it again using mostly WW, but not all of it - never got back to my high school weight...really had to work at it. I used WW for most of this weight loss. I got married..vicious cycle of gain/lose, gain/lose with WW...but again, I never got back to the high school weight. I lost 100 for the third time about 10 years ago & regained it after an accident & a permanent injury. Now, with wls, I have lost a little over 80 lbs. So, yes, once upon a time I was thin before surgery, but I never realized it or got to enjoy it...I WILL enjoy it this time around!

I was a big baby (9 plus pounds and 22 inches long). I was a tall child, but not heavy. In 2nd grade, I came down with a childhood illness, got really sick (allergic) and began to put on weight and kept putting it on throughout elementary. Middle school years the weight skyrocketed. I lost about 100 lbs before high school...trying every diet out, mostly using WW, & exercising constantly. I stayed 150-160 throughout my high school years & at my height, I was a perfect weight & never enjoyed one day of it...felt I had to be 120-125 lbs because of all the supermodels in the late 80s/early 90s who were my height and weighed less than 120. I continued trying every diet out there & the exercise. In college, I regained all that weight & then some. Just losing 20-30 lbs here and there, only to regain. After college, I lost it again using mostly WW, but not all of it - never got back to my high school weight...really had to work at it. I used WW for most of this weight loss. I got married..vicious cycle of gain/lose, gain/lose with WW...but again, I never got back to the high school weight. I lost 100 for the third time about 10 years ago & regained it after an accident & a permanent injury. Now, with wls, I have lost a little over 80 lbs. So, yes, once upon a time I was thin before surgery, but I never realized it or got to enjoy it...I WILL enjoy it this time around!

Awesome! Congrats! You look great...Single???

1. better mobility 2. off high blood pressure meds, Water pills, and anti-depressants 3. 80 plus lbs gone 4. In a much smaller size 5. feel better about myself

1. better mobility 2. off high blood pressure meds, Water pills, and anti-depressants 3. 80 plus lbs gone 4. In a much smaller size 5. feel better about myself

1. better mobility 2. off high blood pressure meds, Water pills, and anti-depressants 3. 80 plus lbs gone 4. In a much smaller size 5. feel better about myself

Awesome! Congrats!