rebecca_dsu

Yep this! ^^^ You have to have a game plan for eating. Your nutritionist and bariatric team are the ones to help you figure this out. First. Get to goal. Don't get pg yet!!!! Lose the 150lbs first, then worry about having a baby second. I know lots who gained very little or only about 5-10lbs with pg.

Dude...you look like you gave birth to that baby... Where did your stomach go?? Ha!!! Congrats! You are lookin' tight! Great job on not just losing the weight, but for strength training. Awesome!!

Wow, that was brazen of your doc. But look at it this way (as I am): You have the ability to change the direction of your family. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"...and what kind of tree are you? What is your child going to be like. Right now, you get to decide. Will you be the mom who enourages her kid to play video games because you can't get out and run and play with them? Will you be the mom who drives by McDonald's for a happy meal, or gives your kid liquid sugar (aka Capri Sun, Cokes, Gatorade) which makes them suffer in school or develop conditions like ADHD?
Change your life now, get on a path of healthy eating now and movement now and change the kind of tree you are, so that baby you want is the shiniest, healthiest apple possible, and never has to go through what we are because they grew up with the best healthy roll model. A mom who ran around with them at the park, or road a bike beside them, or took them on hiking adventures at the local state park. A mom who introduced them to whole foods early in life so that they learned to love fruits and veggies instead of little debbie cakes and cokes.
You are doing a great thing for you, your current family, and that future baby. Good luck to you!!

Hey gang,
I'm a long time "vet" in terms of length since surgery (June 2013), but I completely went about using my pouch incorrectly. I got pregnant "accidentally" 4 months after surgery. We had a lot of stress (financial, "difficult" baby who never slept until 11months old, moving, etc) and I turned to food for comfort...those slider foods I was at my lowest adult weight EVER 3 days after having my son....185lbs. But now I'm back up to 203 and miserable.
Well, now I'm almost 3 years past surgery, finally have life mostly under control, and well, I'd really like to see if I have a tool that still works, but honestly I don't even know where to start. I can't remember what to do... eat Protein first right? how much? was it 80g? Then Veggies? No Water 30 minutes before/after a meal... Is it just 3 meals a day?
I feel like a newbie all over again. How do I restart? Is tracking calories in MFP (or similar) really helping any of you vets who actually made it to goal?
I'm praying my stomach still small enough to help me get to goal. I know when I do eat protein first I can't eat too much (though certainly way more than I could 3 years ago)...and I can't eat more than a slice of pizza, so it must still be somewhat small. But Cookies...well I can eat several of those *sigh*.
Words of wisdom, encouragement, plans that work all accepted! And I promise to come back and hang out here more for encouragement!!

Thank you!! This is exactly the kind of direct/instruction I needed. I had WLS in Mexico (self paid) so I never had a nutritionist and the ones here in TN aren't great (they are more on the band wagon of "lean cuisines and skinny cow ice cream" vs. clean, whole foods (which I prefer)).
I have a fitbit...but I find it doesn't motivate me even when I see that I haven't walked much. However, I do have a toddler to run after, so I'm going to be more intentional to take him to the park to run around so that I inevitably have to run around too...ha!
Thanks again!

Hey gang,
I'm a long time "vet" in terms of length since surgery (June 2013), but I completely went about using my pouch incorrectly. I got pregnant "accidentally" 4 months after surgery. We had a lot of stress (financial, "difficult" baby who never slept until 11months old, moving, etc) and I turned to food for comfort...those slider foods I was at my lowest adult weight EVER 3 days after having my son....185lbs. But now I'm back up to 203 and miserable.
Well, now I'm almost 3 years past surgery, finally have life mostly under control, and well, I'd really like to see if I have a tool that still works, but honestly I don't even know where to start. I can't remember what to do... eat Protein first right? how much? was it 80g? Then Veggies? No Water 30 minutes before/after a meal... Is it just 3 meals a day?
I feel like a newbie all over again. How do I restart? Is tracking calories in MFP (or similar) really helping any of you vets who actually made it to goal?
I'm praying my stomach still small enough to help me get to goal. I know when I do eat protein first I can't eat too much (though certainly way more than I could 3 years ago)...and I can't eat more than a slice of pizza, so it must still be somewhat small. But Cookies...well I can eat several of those *sigh*.
Words of wisdom, encouragement, plans that work all accepted! And I promise to come back and hang out here more for encouragement!!

I tried the essential oil concoction in response #3. The fennel smell overpowers all of the others. I suppose that would not be so bad if I like black licorice, but I don't. I smell like black licorice all day if I use that stuff (usually a dab on each wrist).
I also tried the roasted fennel. I ate it because I bought the stuff and cooked it, but won't do that again.
Anyway, if you like licorice, the essential oils might be a solution for you.

Be sure to post back and let us know how things are going. I should have listed "Stay active on the forums" as one of the keys to success. It definitely helps motivate me and keep me accountable!

Here's the Pouch Test diet.

Good luck, Rebecca! And congrats on the baby!

HI Rebecca! Best of luck!

I just wanted to tell you ladies you are so inspiring! I have decided to give the 5:2 approach a shot (I have read the "how to", and think it is doable). Just a little background on myself...I was sleeved in June of 2013, got pregnant 4ish months later (not on purpose...apparently that whole 99% effectiveness on condoms caught up with us since we'd had sex way more than 99 times since being married...), and had a baby in July of 2014. The lowest I ever got down to was 185, one week postpartum. I am now back up to 195, and am desperately trying to get back on track to reach my goal. I admittedly did a very poor job of following the "basics" with my sleeve such as Protein first, etc, and I'm paying for it now with the carb cravings, and slidder food addictions. But I'm slowly getting back to using this tool I still have, and that does still work when I use it right.

Looking forward to hanging out with you guys here as we cheer each other on with the 5:2 and just sleeved life in general. (I'll check in as often as one can who has a 6 month old...haha!)

I just wanted to tell you ladies you are so inspiring! I have decided to give the 5:2 approach a shot (I have read the "how to", and think it is doable). Just a little background on myself...I was sleeved in June of 2013, got pregnant 4ish months later (not on purpose...apparently that whole 99% effectiveness on condoms caught up with us since we'd had sex way more than 99 times since being married...), and had a baby in July of 2014. The lowest I ever got down to was 185, one week postpartum. I am now back up to 195, and am desperately trying to get back on track to reach my goal. I admittedly did a very poor job of following the "basics" with my sleeve such as Protein first, etc, and I'm paying for it now with the carb cravings, and slidder food addictions. But I'm slowly getting back to using this tool I still have, and that does still work when I use it right.

Looking forward to hanging out with you guys here as we cheer each other on with the 5:2 and just sleeved life in general. (I'll check in as often as one can who has a 6 month old...haha!)

The more you stress about it, the harder it will be to achieve. Put the scale away for a week or more, and stick to what you've been eating and exercise. The stress and anxiety around trying to get to that number is going to keep you from getting there.
You have done awesome!!

Miss Mac here.....Yesterday, I finally got my insurance approval after four months of program compliance. Now I understand what others were talking about concerning a combination of relief and sheer panic. My sleeve date is December 23, going home on Christmas day.......so shopping is done and gifts are distributed. Everybody is doing their celebrating at someone else's house this year. That way, I can come home with my sweetie and relax and heal. Thankfully, I did well enough with the pre-op weight loss - 25 pounds - that I only have to do the liver shrinking liquid diet for one week. My supplies are in and this is getting real. See you all on the other side of the losers' bench after the holidays.

I'm still in shock! I bought 3 different pairs of pants yesterday in a size 10. All different brands, so it wasn't just a fluke. The first picture is a month before surgery and 2 weeks before my pre-op diet. The second picture is me in my new size 10 jeans.
I'm down 102 lbs in 10 1/2 months!

I wanted to keep up with every one's surgery date in one spot so here we go! (I'm a bookkeeper...I'm a little OCD with organization...ha!!)
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04 - prayergirl, rockpaperthinner, miss2shine, Arts137, babybearsmum, tab, KrisM799, ChrisBthin, cori0604, Flutterby, FindingElise, newmeIowa, sheree212, thickbonez, abba0604
05 - taurabird, Museum-Mama, Racheal, fluffydivantn, JennWallen, cooterbrown, tanderson01, shadesofteal, 340empress, suzbredo, Masko5, Lunaya, California_Chick95969, thisismyyear, Ana87
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I'm 4 months out and lately have been hungry 24/7 and Water or other cold Fluid would make me nauseated. I experienced this for about a week before realizing I likely had silent reflux. 2 days on Prilosec and I'm back to reminding myself I need to eat and loving my Water bottles.
You don't have to feel burning, taste acid ect. I'm glad I caught it quick!

I'll take 'Crazy things you never hear fat people say for $1000 Alex'.
lol I wish I loathed food. I really do.

I am six weeks out as of today and 50 pounds down from my highest weight (21 pounds since surgery)!! This was my first major goal and I am super excited!!!!!!

If you are eating 1000 calories and only getting up to 40 grams of Protein, I really encourage you to rethink your food choices. Eat more protein rich foods and less carbs and you will stay fuller longer

If you are eating 1000 calories and only getting up to 40 grams of Protein, I really encourage you to rethink your food choices. Eat more protein rich foods and less carbs and you will stay fuller longer

If you are eating 1000 calories and only getting up to 40 grams of Protein, I really encourage you to rethink your food choices. Eat more protein rich foods and less carbs and you will stay fuller longer

And you look Fantastic!!! Great job woman!!