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SlimDreams

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    SlimDreams reacted to Berry78 in Help! I ate a whole Pizza. How??   
    Ok, so it happened. Whether anyone else did this really doesn't matter, because you need to focus on you.
    Do you have a psychologist that is part of your journey? You need to get control of this immediately, or the surgery was for nothing. Your head needs to be in the right place, and you need help getting it there.
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    SlimDreams got a reaction from fadstabora in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    @Kathy812 I'm glad you got on BP for some support-- that is what we are here for... We all have low points and I can understand the tendency to be your own worst critic... most things in life don't go to plan...don't worry stick with it and the LBs will peal off!
    @fadstabora Welcome... 13 years out without community support must be tough, and soda is a killer for me too, even though I only have a little bit here and there... I'm glad you found us!
    So I am back from our Anniversary weekend away, sorry for the tardy check in we got in late Monday night... I'm feeling pretty good and I can happily report that not only was I able to enjoy the weekend because I banked calories throughout the week, but I made it through both birthdays as well as the wedding with just a small increase... I know we are all shooting for NO GAINS, but I went from 231.2 to 231.4... so up 0.2... With all the temptations, I felt like I made some pretty good choices, and didn't feel like I was missing out....although without a structured schedule this weekend I didn't get all my Water in and I know I drank too many calories, especially since I chose to add a packet of sugar to my coffees this weekend.... I am fully back on board with my meal plan as of today, and am hoping without any big plans coming up I can start seeing the scale move like everyone else...I really hope I can get into the low 220's before the end of July.. fingers crossed for some steady losing...



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    SlimDreams reacted to Renkoss in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Back from my crazy June schedule! Glad to be back on track. My husband and I went to Philadelphia earlier in the month for a long weekend via Amtrak train. Had lots of fun, saw some really great historical stuff, visited with both sides of family who live out that way, and of course dined out quite a bit. Fortunately my husband tends to be my food Nazi and everything was kept reasonable. I was allowed to indulge in one treat, and I picked a piece of Italian Creme Cake. It wasn't all that good. I have found that sweets just don't taste the same anymore to me. So giving them up is no big deal. Didn't lose, didn't gain that weekend.
    Next was a 1st birthday party for my cousin's son. Lots of stuff that I could not eat (such as cassata cake, Buns, Pasta salad), but I was able to do a bunless hamburger with fixings along with some veggies. I did have a bit of chocolate pudding, but just about 2 tblspns worth. It again wasn't what I thought it would be. Learning that the sweets are easily forgotten now. It's the crackers, pretzels, chips, etc. that I have to really stay away from.
    Last but not least was my week long trip to Orlando, Florida (Disney World) for a few days and then a 4 night Bahamian Cruise with my daughter. I am proud to say that I thoroughly enjoyed all of the festivities (within reason), and actually came home 4 lbs lighter (lots of walking...lots and lots). I think I probably sweated off at least 2 of those pounds. Man was it hot!
    So, vacations are over. I'm proud that I was able to really stay on track, and due to the extreme exercise, what I did eat was easily lost.
    I've been catching up on everyone who has posted. Stick with it! This is a Marathon, not a Sprint, and even though most of us are at least one year to many years out, I think that just owning up to the regain and being proactive in getting back to where we want to be is the biggest hurtle. We are all fabulous regardless and we will shine through and on. Hugs to all.
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    SlimDreams got a reaction from fadstabora in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    @Kathy812 I'm glad you got on BP for some support-- that is what we are here for... We all have low points and I can understand the tendency to be your own worst critic... most things in life don't go to plan...don't worry stick with it and the LBs will peal off!
    @fadstabora Welcome... 13 years out without community support must be tough, and soda is a killer for me too, even though I only have a little bit here and there... I'm glad you found us!
    So I am back from our Anniversary weekend away, sorry for the tardy check in we got in late Monday night... I'm feeling pretty good and I can happily report that not only was I able to enjoy the weekend because I banked calories throughout the week, but I made it through both birthdays as well as the wedding with just a small increase... I know we are all shooting for NO GAINS, but I went from 231.2 to 231.4... so up 0.2... With all the temptations, I felt like I made some pretty good choices, and didn't feel like I was missing out....although without a structured schedule this weekend I didn't get all my Water in and I know I drank too many calories, especially since I chose to add a packet of sugar to my coffees this weekend.... I am fully back on board with my meal plan as of today, and am hoping without any big plans coming up I can start seeing the scale move like everyone else...I really hope I can get into the low 220's before the end of July.. fingers crossed for some steady losing...



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from fadstabora in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    @Kathy812 I'm glad you got on BP for some support-- that is what we are here for... We all have low points and I can understand the tendency to be your own worst critic... most things in life don't go to plan...don't worry stick with it and the LBs will peal off!
    @fadstabora Welcome... 13 years out without community support must be tough, and soda is a killer for me too, even though I only have a little bit here and there... I'm glad you found us!
    So I am back from our Anniversary weekend away, sorry for the tardy check in we got in late Monday night... I'm feeling pretty good and I can happily report that not only was I able to enjoy the weekend because I banked calories throughout the week, but I made it through both birthdays as well as the wedding with just a small increase... I know we are all shooting for NO GAINS, but I went from 231.2 to 231.4... so up 0.2... With all the temptations, I felt like I made some pretty good choices, and didn't feel like I was missing out....although without a structured schedule this weekend I didn't get all my Water in and I know I drank too many calories, especially since I chose to add a packet of sugar to my coffees this weekend.... I am fully back on board with my meal plan as of today, and am hoping without any big plans coming up I can start seeing the scale move like everyone else...I really hope I can get into the low 220's before the end of July.. fingers crossed for some steady losing...



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    SlimDreams reacted to Julie norton in For Vets who Gained after Goal, then lost it...HOW did you lose it?   
    It is a daily and weekly pattern of behavior that I strive for. Never perfect, but I'll take this life over my old one everyday.
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    SlimDreams got a reaction from fadstabora in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    @Kathy812 I'm glad you got on BP for some support-- that is what we are here for... We all have low points and I can understand the tendency to be your own worst critic... most things in life don't go to plan...don't worry stick with it and the LBs will peal off!
    @fadstabora Welcome... 13 years out without community support must be tough, and soda is a killer for me too, even though I only have a little bit here and there... I'm glad you found us!
    So I am back from our Anniversary weekend away, sorry for the tardy check in we got in late Monday night... I'm feeling pretty good and I can happily report that not only was I able to enjoy the weekend because I banked calories throughout the week, but I made it through both birthdays as well as the wedding with just a small increase... I know we are all shooting for NO GAINS, but I went from 231.2 to 231.4... so up 0.2... With all the temptations, I felt like I made some pretty good choices, and didn't feel like I was missing out....although without a structured schedule this weekend I didn't get all my Water in and I know I drank too many calories, especially since I chose to add a packet of sugar to my coffees this weekend.... I am fully back on board with my meal plan as of today, and am hoping without any big plans coming up I can start seeing the scale move like everyone else...I really hope I can get into the low 220's before the end of July.. fingers crossed for some steady losing...



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    SlimDreams reacted to fadstabora in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    I am so glad that I found this thread! I am 13 years out from my bypass and 35 lbs have crept up on me. I just barley found this website. I have support at home but since my bypass I have had no follow up with my Dr (i feel like i went to a meat factory) and no support system there. My regular Drs are not as familiar with bypass so being this far out I have no idea what to do or if I should have anything checked. So since my surgery I have had three pregnancies and 4 kids (i have a set of twins). I was really good with my weight gain there only 15 lbs for my son and daughter and 30 lbs for the twins. My weight gain came after the twins. I started to drink pop again. Big mistake. my portions have increased and my exercise was zilch. I hate the way I look. I feel like I did before my surgery when I weighed 272 lbs. I have set a goal to loose that darn 35 lbs the healthy way with diet and exercise. I am going to cut out carbs as much as I can and have quit drinking soda. I have also increased my workout to at least 45 min every day. I love the fact you chose to do this! I look forward to joining you on your journey.
    Current weight 172.4
    Goal Weight 140
    Thank you again!
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    SlimDreams reacted to chiquitabananaz14 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Hello friends! I just wanted to encourage you all to keep going and not quit. Lets remember why we started this journey in the first place and how helpless it felt when we got our surgeries. We may feel that same sense of helplessness to a degree today with regain but know that if you continue making new choices, it will pay off! Drink more Water, exercise, Protein first, limit sugar and carbs and you will see results!!! Keep at it and don't buy the lie that you can't because you can!!!



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    SlimDreams reacted to chiquitabananaz14 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    I'm with Liz on this, don't give up. We are all on this journey and we have good days and bad days. I murdered some chocolate brownies the other day and got in the "well I blew it, might as well just have more" mindset. Despite falling, I've decided that I will always get back up. Our tools are only a portion of weight loss, 90% of it is mental. We must renew our minds. Rooting for you


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    SlimDreams reacted to chiquitabananaz14 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Yes! Amen! He is so wonderful and gives us all we need to accomplish what He has called us to do


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    SlimDreams reacted to Liz210 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Praise God!


    LizO
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    SlimDreams reacted to chiquitabananaz14 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    I had gastric bypass in 2013. My regain began February 2015 because I stopped exercising, watching what I was eating etc. completely went back to pre surgery eating habits. After surgery I picked up a substance abuse addiction since I could no longer abuse food. In January 2015, i came to know Jesus as my Lord and Savior and He delivered me from all drugs. At that point I went back to food (hence the weight gain) but now with His help I am getting to the root of why I abused food and other things in the first place. Our weight is byproduct of something deeper going on and getting surgery and losing the weight will not solve the root. It's important for us all to get healing from whatever it is that was causing us to abuse food in the first place. This journey has been a wild ride but I wouldn't trade it and where I am for anything.


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    SlimDreams got a reaction from Liz210 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Hi everyone! Checking in after my weigh in I'm down again! The back to basics is working!! I'm at 230 so 8 lbs are toast going to keep at it
    I've been using mfp religiously and having Breakfast everyday, I have bean eating a variety of foods- meats- veggies- fruits- and I'm recognizing head hunger again, instead of mindlessly grazing through the day. Also logging my next days food in mfp the day before has really helped me to stay on track with calories and Protein intake- especially on more hectic travel days... it's also helping me to smooth out intake over the whole day...
    I was less successful then I hoped with last weeks workout plan-- I didn't make it to any spin classes- I could drag myself out of bed- well I could have but my determination lapsed in the early morning hours-- I made it to two of my fitmill classes and we also did a 6 mile hike on Saturday.... so I definitely have some improvements to make this week in terms of workouts...I'm committing to going in afternoons to spin unless I get up in the morning... the goal is to go!!! How's everyone else doing with activity?



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from sabmon24 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Today's lunch
    Lunch details
    FYI all my food for today has already been logged in mfp



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    SlimDreams reacted to hopekate in New Job Opportunity   
    I applied and was hired as a high school teacher for this fall! I'm three months post-op and am very nervous about shopping for new clothes when the time comes. Also, my department eats lunch together, so I'm wondering how that will work out.

    I have to move to another state for this job, so I'll be alone for about 9 months before my family joins me. I'm so excited, scared, nervous, and happy!





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    SlimDreams got a reaction from Ldyvenus in New Job Opportunity   
    I haven't applied to anything post op-- but I did get a significant promotion after losing weight-- and my annual increases post op are greater % than pre op...meanwhile the reviews themselves have remained consistent in scoring and comments...funnily enough I was working harder when I was heavier-- maybe bc I was less social then? Anyway it's not like we all didn't know there was a fat tax levied against heavy people... just glad I'm not being penalized anymore



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from Liz210 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Thanks@kathy812 it's possible that just sharing hear kept me on the better track with food choices last week.... I hope your feeling better from that bug

    Thanks for the tips@Liz210
    One of the birthdays is at Benihana so I've looked up their menu and will build my meals for the day so that I can enjoy the party with everyone and still eat Thur hibachi chicken and veggies- I'll have to skip the rice there which is so yummy.. it's ok though I keep thinking to myself is this (rice / or whatever is tempting me at the moment) better than being in the 100's??
    That little trick has been helping me



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from chiquitabananaz14 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Thanks@kathy812 it's possible that just sharing hear kept me on the better track with food choices last week.... I hope your feeling better from that bug

    Thanks for the tips@Liz210
    One of the birthdays is at Benihana so I've looked up their menu and will build my meals for the day so that I can enjoy the party with everyone and still eat Thur hibachi chicken and veggies- I'll have to skip the rice there which is so yummy.. it's ok though I keep thinking to myself is this (rice / or whatever is tempting me at the moment) better than being in the 100's??
    That little trick has been helping me



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from Liz210 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Thanks@kathy812 it's possible that just sharing hear kept me on the better track with food choices last week.... I hope your feeling better from that bug

    Thanks for the tips@Liz210
    One of the birthdays is at Benihana so I've looked up their menu and will build my meals for the day so that I can enjoy the party with everyone and still eat Thur hibachi chicken and veggies- I'll have to skip the rice there which is so yummy.. it's ok though I keep thinking to myself is this (rice / or whatever is tempting me at the moment) better than being in the 100's??
    That little trick has been helping me



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from Ldyvenus in New Job Opportunity   
    I haven't applied to anything post op-- but I did get a significant promotion after losing weight-- and my annual increases post op are greater % than pre op...meanwhile the reviews themselves have remained consistent in scoring and comments...funnily enough I was working harder when I was heavier-- maybe bc I was less social then? Anyway it's not like we all didn't know there was a fat tax levied against heavy people... just glad I'm not being penalized anymore



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    SlimDreams got a reaction from chiquitabananaz14 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Thanks@kathy812 it's possible that just sharing hear kept me on the better track with food choices last week.... I hope your feeling better from that bug

    Thanks for the tips@Liz210
    One of the birthdays is at Benihana so I've looked up their menu and will build my meals for the day so that I can enjoy the party with everyone and still eat Thur hibachi chicken and veggies- I'll have to skip the rice there which is so yummy.. it's ok though I keep thinking to myself is this (rice / or whatever is tempting me at the moment) better than being in the 100's??
    That little trick has been helping me



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    SlimDreams reacted to Greensleevie in NO Carbonated beverages- FOREVER!   
    Dr Matthew Weiner has a great video about this topic, and states that carbonation stretching the stomach (especially a sleeve) is a myth. My surgeon also concurs.
    The problem with soda are the CALORIES, NOT the carbonation. Empty, non nutritious calories are the fastest way to gain weight for a WLS patient because they go down so easily. It's silly to think the pressure from a few carbonation bubbles will "stretch" anything. Aside from the natural stretching that happens years out, it would take years of systematically over eating to the point of sickness to stretch a sleeve significantly because the fundus, or stretchy part, has been removed during surgery. Dr Weiner has no issues with carbonated waters or selzers as tolerated.
    At 3.5 years post op, I drink carbonation periodically and can eat just as much as any one else as far out as me. It has not stretched anything. It's really time to put that myth to rest.
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    SlimDreams got a reaction from JTHmom in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    Woohooo!!! That must feel good!! Keep at it


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    SlimDreams reacted to Liz210 in Back to basics and really doing it!   
    As long as you try, you will see results. Eat something before you go to the birthday parties and wedding. I remember as a kid my mother would always make me eat before going over someone's house or party. She did not want me out in public acting like I was starving. Lol. Enjoy your anniversary, just don't go crazy. Make choices like cut the portions you receive in half(have waiter take from table), no bread on the table or have an open face sandwich.

    Good luck!


    LizO

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