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I'm just a few shy weeks away from 50......my weight loss has been slower than some.......BUT could I have lost 35 pounds in 11 weeks on my own? no.........I struggled losing 3 pounds in a month pre surgery......so I am a happy camper

I'm just a few shy weeks away from 50......my weight loss has been slower than some.......BUT could I have lost 35 pounds in 11 weeks on my own? no.........I struggled losing 3 pounds in a month pre surgery......so I am a happy camper

I'm just a few shy weeks away from 50......my weight loss has been slower than some.......BUT could I have lost 35 pounds in 11 weeks on my own? no.........I struggled losing 3 pounds in a month pre surgery......so I am a happy camper

I'm just a few shy weeks away from 50......my weight loss has been slower than some.......BUT could I have lost 35 pounds in 11 weeks on my own? no.........I struggled losing 3 pounds in a month pre surgery......so I am a happy camper

I'm just a few shy weeks away from 50......my weight loss has been slower than some.......BUT could I have lost 35 pounds in 11 weeks on my own? no.........I struggled losing 3 pounds in a month pre surgery......so I am a happy camper

I'm just a few shy weeks away from 50......my weight loss has been slower than some.......BUT could I have lost 35 pounds in 11 weeks on my own? no.........I struggled losing 3 pounds in a month pre surgery......so I am a happy camper

I was taking Alleve or Advil......a few weeks before surgery I had to stop, and since surgery I my knees have been much better.......besides arthritis (not RA), I am missing cartiledge.....

I had my sleeve just before my 50th birthday..............and my life has never been the same (In very good ways)....no regrets.

I had my sleeve just before my 50th birthday..............and my life has never been the same (In very good ways)....no regrets.

On a similar path....Surgery 8/6 and down 80 pounds....we are on a 2 week vacation -- a very active vacation; hoping that the scales will stay or go down when I get back home........not happy I can't weigh myself LOL
Can I just say this is the best vacation I've had in years? Can do so many things -- we were on a horseback trail in the mountains, and was asked "are you feeling adventurous?" HELL YEAH! And we went on an amazing trail -- haven't been on a horse in 32 years..................have done so many things I thought I never could......nice to be able to jump into things and not worry "can I do it" or "will I fit" yada yada........
Be healthy and happy everyone!

Is anyone else on tamoxifen?
How were did the side effects differ after surgery, if at all? Thanks

On a similar path....Surgery 8/6 and down 80 pounds....we are on a 2 week vacation -- a very active vacation; hoping that the scales will stay or go down when I get back home........not happy I can't weigh myself LOL
Can I just say this is the best vacation I've had in years? Can do so many things -- we were on a horseback trail in the mountains, and was asked "are you feeling adventurous?" HELL YEAH! And we went on an amazing trail -- haven't been on a horse in 32 years..................have done so many things I thought I never could......nice to be able to jump into things and not worry "can I do it" or "will I fit" yada yada........
Be healthy and happy everyone!

Madam R. said it all best, especially "you're not alone".....I'm much further out and still deal with my demons.......the surgery doesn't fix what's going on in our heads (at least mine didn't LOL) Good for you for being proactive about it!

Oh, I felt the effects of the foods, definitely! I ate the first piece, and could not fit any more. I was uncomfortable, felt and heard all sorts of grumblings as my tummy protested. Yet about an hour later, I went back for the second piece! *sigh* The Cadbury egg went down easier, but you know, I didn't enjoy it at all. I didn't enjoy any of it, actually.
Physically, I feel OK today, and my eating is back on track. I might take a couple days and go back to the basics of Clear liquids with Protein shakes.
I am seeing a therapist... have an appointment tomorrow night, actually. This is something I'll need to work on!

Did you feel no ill effects from the chicken and the creme egg?
For what it's worth, you know what you've done, you know you shouldn't have. Now stop beating yourself up and move on.
I know its hard. Hell, I ate half a Maccy D's cheeseburger at about 6 weeks. We all do it. The head game is indeed a real biatch to try and beat.
Deep breath, head down and attack this thing!
Don't wallow - it'll only make it worse.
Just remember, you're not alone

To all of you having or soon to be having your surgery, Best of luck to you. Keep in mind after the surgery, the weight will come off very slowly, You did not put 50 lbs a week on, you will not lose 50 lbs the first week, and you will gain, you will not lose..... do not be obsessed with the "NUMBER" you will lose inches.. stay focused, and I hope many of you do not do what I have seen MANY do, lose 50-75 lbs and think oh a little of this is OK.... always remember how you felt BEFORE surgery... how bad you wanted the surgery to help you. Surgery is just a help. YOU have to do the rest. Don't think ice cream is OK because it does not fill you up...... YOU have to stay focused, and do what you know is correct. I know many that go to Mexico do not get the direction many of us in the US do. Protein is your friend. Eat it first. No you will not be hungry. That is your HEAD thinking you are hungry. If we can help, holler. Get in your Water, and PROTIEN FIRST. You will not be able to eat a whole egg at first, funny I know, been there done that. Took me over a year and half before I could eat a WHOLE EGG!! Sounds silly I know... but been there done that.

I am interested in healthy low fat very low carb recipes for all phases of the sleeve diet.... I'm going on Phase 3 at the end of the week. I want to stay with the lowest carb posible and good quality low fat Protein foods most of all.... I cannot have veggies for another week or so. I'm so looking forward to trying to eat real food. I'm thinking that I'm going to be eating a lot of chicken salad. I am interesed in finding a low carb and low fat mayo but i found a recipe using greek yoghurt that sounds even better cause there are no healthy mayos that I've found in the grocery stores.... here is my first offering
Ranch is so fattening!! Until now. This whole jar of ranch is only 1.75 grams of fat and 255 calories! 1 cup dannon oikos plain greek yogurt, 1 packet hidden valley ranch mix, 1/2 cup 1% milk. Whisk together, chill 1 hour before use. Perfect consistency and tastes better than bottled!!!

I had my sleeve just before my 50th birthday..............and my life has never been the same (In very good ways)....no regrets.

August 8th
HW 225
SW 213
CW 150!!

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I'm still a fan of premier RTD (ready to drink) chocolate or vanilla........you can do this with powders, too......I put them in a Blender Bottle with perhaps 3/4 teaspoon of instant coffee (nestle Mountain Blend is really good) and ice.....
I've also done 1/2 vanilla (or chocolate) Protein powder and 1/2 chike coffee flavor Protein Powder with ice and Water, yum.
For a "cheat", I use unjury chocolate splender powder with hot tap Water (about 130 degrees) for hot chocolate
I am a big fan of PB2 (Peanut Butter or chocolate flavor)........torani and davinci syrups
This is something I liked.....worth the little added effort.....I think you can use any brand of Protein as long as it's not a thick shake....Note: the 1/2 a scoop of Unjury has about 10g of protein (not every brand's scoop is the same size....some are big, some are small)
UNJURY pumpkin Spice Latte
1/2 scoop UNJURY Vanilla
1/2 scoop UNJURY Unflavored
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin Pie Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice sugar free Syrup (brand suggestions: Da Vinci, Torani)
1/4 cup (2 oz) Skim Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Soy Milk, or Almond Milk
3/4 cup coffee (Regular or Decaf, made to your liking)
 Make coffee using a coffee maker or mixing instant coffee. Add milk. Measure temperature (must be below 140 degrees)
 Add UNJURY, Pumpkin Pie Spice, and Pumpkin Pie Spice Syrup. Mix until combined
Variations:
 For a sweeter latte, use one full scoop of Vanilla UNJURY instead of Unflavored .
 To decrease sweetness, use one full scoop of Unflavored UNJURY instead of Vanilla.
 For stronger coffee flavor, add extra instant coffee mix
 For a fun treat, top with 1 tablespoon of fat-free cool- whip and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Serve with a cinnamon stick

I use hot Water, put the instant thermometer in, and when it reads 140, I stir in the powder, and haven't had it clump......I really like this......I made turkey Soup recently, and add a small spoonful of the meat/veggies into the unjury chicken for a change.
As a last resort, you can return it.....they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Good luck, hope this helps!

CurvyCakes, welcome! I was sleeved in August, and it was the best decision I've made for myself.....was wearing a very tight 22, and now wearing size 14......and the health benefits from the weight loss and exercise trump everything else. March will be here before you know it, good luck!

Hi Everyone!
My stats are below....just follow the dancing butterfly. LOL
My weight loss has been stagnant for about a month and a half......have not gained an ounce, have not lost an ounce........BUT have gone down 2 sizes during this time..........and still LOVE my sleeve.
The other day I tried on size 16.........and they fit, loosely.....tried on the 14's.....knowing full well they wouldn't fit.............but they do!!!!! had some bloodwork done, and my liver function tests and blood sugar are all within normal ranges......couldn't be happier.
I haven't been this size in 25+ years......and there were times I could not imagine I would ever be in a size large again......this tool of ours has given me such hope that a healthy BMI is attainable..............Happy new year everyone! Thank you so much for sharing your progress!

Congrats Becky!!!!

Hi Everyone!
My stats are below....just follow the dancing butterfly. LOL
My weight loss has been stagnant for about a month and a half......have not gained an ounce, have not lost an ounce........BUT have gone down 2 sizes during this time..........and still LOVE my sleeve.
The other day I tried on size 16.........and they fit, loosely.....tried on the 14's.....knowing full well they wouldn't fit.............but they do!!!!! had some bloodwork done, and my liver function tests and blood sugar are all within normal ranges......couldn't be happier.
I haven't been this size in 25+ years......and there were times I could not imagine I would ever be in a size large again......this tool of ours has given me such hope that a healthy BMI is attainable..............Happy new year everyone! Thank you so much for sharing your progress!