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It may not only be the type of food, but the quantity. A" little tiny bit" may seem REALLY tiny when compared to what we once ate, but at 1 month out, more than an ounce or 2 was far too much for me. In fact, I still typically eat no more than a half cup of anything. I would recommend carrying a measuring cup in a zip log bag, and throwing a small digital scale in your purse if you must eat out. (Yes, I am totally serious!) My eyes are always bigger than my sleeve, and I never measure it correctly just by sight. But by all means, take it slow, and yes, listen to your nutritionist and medical team. Overdoing it can cause a rupture of your internal incisions--which is extremely dangerous. It will take a few more months to be completely healed.

Breathe, drink, move, and measure. You'll be fine! It's all part of the process.

Welcome to Onederland!

Don't weigh every day. You will drive yourself crazy. I weigh no more than once a week, or once every other week to keep my sanity. That way, I see the scale go down a little every time and don't drive myself to drink over the small daily fluctuations.

Yay! For change! I bet you'll make a great redhead!

Yes, constipation is very common, especially right after surgery. My nutritionist suggested using Miralax until it resolved. Now I use gummy Fiber supplements every day. SInce you are just out of your surgery, I would check with your doc. to see what is recommended.

Good luck and many congratulations!

Decided to squeeze into those Citizens of Humanity jeans today. I have gotten many compliments! Man I just love this sleeve!

Yep, I got lots of looks and comments too. I just took pride in being the thinnest person at the bariatric center pre-op, and the youngest person at the cardiologist! Either way you spin it, we all have challenges to face, so don't let them bug ya.

No, nothing is magically eliminated, but there are options. Instead of a pb &j sandwhich, I have PB2 with an apple. Instead of Pasta, I occasionally have Quest brand pasta. If I want chocolate, a Protein bar. There are healthy alternatives that satisfy me. Everyone is different, so you'll have to see what appeals to you. But just about everything you eat now can make an appearance in your life again. Which is the good and the challenging piece of WLS.

Thank you, Lyn for being a healthcare practitioner who truly "gets it". Hopefully, word will spread to your colleagues that this is a viable option for so many of us!

Rock on!

Onederland is waiting for you! You can get here! Do you use MFP and track everything? Could it be that you are not eating enough given your exercise routine? I say talk to a nutritionist to get yourself over this hump. My thought would be to slow down on the exercise and go back to Protein shakes for a while to see if that might shake your system up a bit. But then again, I am not a nutritionist. You Can Do This!

Seven For All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity jeans. I can get into the lo-cut Citizens already, but the muffin-top needs to shrink before I feel comfy in them. Can't wait to strut around in them!

Pun intended. At 12 weeks I was told I could have nuts, so I bought about a cup-sized can of almonds. I broke them down into serving sized baggies, 28 almonds per baggy, about 170 calories. I have been having one baggy per day for several days. I know nuts contain healthy fats, Protein, and very few carbs, but I am wondering if the fat content might slow weight loss. Anyone know? Thanks, Amy

Understood, RJ!

I so want a fitbit! I should order one right now! Also love the idea of a desk for my ellitptical machine. Otherwise, I use a food scale daily and many, many measuring cups. But most of all, I would never be where I am without My Fitness Pal.

I had quite the week last week, raging hormones and excessively long work hours. I found myself (head?) hungry all the time and also found myself able to eat more than my sleeve would normally allow. This week has been much, much better. I try to stay in the 700 calorie range every day, but just calculated my calorie average for the last 8 days, and it was 923. YIKES! I think it will be best to weigh myself next week instead of this one in order to keep my head in the game. (I am a once a week maximum weigher.) What are your experiences with stress and PMS? Best, Amy

Yes. A definite NSV. And I would share a picture with her from a year and a half ago. It might help her to know that we're all in this together. Fighting our wars against society's expectations and our own inner battles.

I never really got the stuck food feeling without sliming shortly thereafter. Yes, it does get better, but be careful about what is causing it. For me it is 1 of 3 things. Either I: 1. Ate a bite or 2 too much 2. Drank too soon after I ate 3. or Ate too fast Hope it is improving for you!

Me too! Me too! I love being overweight! Happy dancing around the room for you! (Which makes it really hard to type...) LOL!

Ya hoo! Way to go!

I know you asked for 6 mos. out and beyond, but I am now 3 months out and can echo the above posts. I can eat just about anything, but I am choosing the better options. Portion control was always my problem, but it certainly isn't anymore. I only notice that PMS brings about strong cravings and a desire to eat a lot. (And sometimes the ability to eat more than usual. Still trying to figure that one out!) I do remember your stage and I often said I felt like being sleeved was like forced anorexia. It was hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but soon you'll be eating again--the same way all those skinny people around you eat. Good luck!

I am SLOWLY proceeding in the husband arena too. My DH has some serious weight to lose, and as I lose more I hear him complaining more and more about his own weight. His eating is out of control, much as mine once was. Serving size is my major challenge with him. A box of triscuits, Snacks for the kiddos, everything is gone in 1 day.

Are you doing your drive-thru trips and drive-thru eating alone? Are you feeling stressed? Rewarding yourself? Stuffing down emotions? Would you make the same trips if you had company with you? I know my pre-op binges were private ways of dealing with emotion and denying it to myself later. It wasn't the food as much as the addiction rearing its head. You are an addict. You may want to start looking at it there. Best of luck!