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And not only has my weight loss slowed down dramatically (if at all), but I find mysf craving some of the same foods pre-surgery and on occasion going back to old habits...really trying to stay on track but it's been difficult- I keep telling myself this is a LIFE journey and a complete life change....it feels like I have no restrictions now so it makes it harder because I actually feel hungry- anyone else around the same time and/or can relate? (Sleeved 08/26/13)

Premier strawberry creme shake is good!! I was starting to get tired of shakes until I had this one- this is my daily breakfast; Isopure is good too...tastes like fruit punch but it's a little bit more expensive (has 40 g of protein)

I was starting to hate Protein Shakes and then I discovered the strawberry shake from premier; it actually pretty tasty Isopure is good too an has 40 g of Protein but can be a little expensive.

And I am so hungry...

I have completely stopped loosing weight; and have actually gained 1.5 pounds over the last two weeks

I feel hungry all the time...and I am craving lots of bread- which I have actually been eating quite a bit of on some days

It has been so hard

I'm also not feeling any restrictions anymore...

I am eating between 1,000-1,200 calories per day; though I feel I can eat more. I am exercising 3-4 times per week.

I'm starting to feel really bummed...

Help?!

I was sleeved on Aug. 23 and I've been eating between 800-1200 calories a day. I use Myfitness Pal and track my activity on a Fitbit. Over the past 2 weeks, I've noticed my weight loss plateaued (which it did over the holidays too). I can tolerate more foods and I could eat 1200-1500 calories a day. My team told me to expect my weight loss to slow down after 6 months so I can see that I'm probably approaching the end of that honeymoon period when the pounds are just dropping off. How is everyone's nutruition? One of my friends has been low on Protein. I had my nutrition evaluation last month and everything was fine, so I was happy that I was eating well and on track with my weight and my supplements.

My weight loss has slowed down as well!!!

I've lost 87 pounds total (including pre-op weight loss), and now it feels like I'm really struggling/fighting for every single little ounce I loose...and at some points- gain;

I have been adding more carbs to my diet though so I'm wondering if that's it? I meet all my Protein but find myself a little more hungry nowadays- I try to stick to 1,000 calories but I'm wondering if I need to increase that; most days I do between 1,100-1,200 but I was wondering of that was normal or too much...

Everyone is so different I see-

Just have to figure out how to continue promoting my weight loss because it definitely is getting harder-

Thank you all for your help!

Sleeved 8/24-

Anyone else sleeved around the same time?

If so- how many calories are you eating daily?

I'm trying to stick to 1000 but find that I go over almost on a daily basis...

I love reading all these updates!

Here's mine:

Sleeve date: 8/26/13

Hw: 234

CW: 143

The weight loss has definitely slowed down and my hunger has definitely increased;

I worry when I read about people eating between 500-700 calories; because right now I'm eating between 900-1100 calories; closer to the 1100...

I'd like to share that I am also training for a 10k- I am currently running about 5 miles; I need 1.2 miles more to e able to complete a 10k! I am very proud

Keep the updates coming and thank you for the motivation;

If anyone wants to add me on mfp my un is: 99centonly

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Interesting conversations!

I was sleeved 8/26- and gained two pounds over the last week-

I'm feeling a lot more hunger now and though I've been exercising I haven't gotten rid of those 2 pounds!

I wonder if I have to up my calories; I'm at about 700-800 cal/day-

I find myself being able to eat more than what I think I should be eating- at least more than what others talk about on the thread and it worries me-

This is a journey of trial and error for sure!

I think it was the Desserts on thanksgiving- I knew I shouldn't have eaten em!

Sometimes I think I've reached my total weight loss but remind myself I am only 3 months out and still have some ways to go-

Just trying to take it day by day-

Levees 8/26-

Have been loosing weight slowly but surely- gained 2 pounds over this last week :/

Trying not to get bummed out-

I was allowed to start solid foods at 6 weeks. I however last night just over 3 months tryd raw veggies. Happy to report no issues. I had a chicken lettuce wrap with cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions and Tomato. Lordy I missed my raw veggies. Sigh. When can you eat solids again?

I don't know- I go for my 3 month check-up dec. 12th; I'll find out then- it's so interesting how everyone's doctors orders vary; really trying to stick to them- but I'm doing horrible with the exercise- have only exercised a couple of times since the surgery-

Sleeved 8/26

Hw:234

Sw:197

CW: 151.0

Yay! I have not gone for my 3 month check-up; I go on dec.12th- I'm still on soft foods-

How is everyone's diet progression??

Are you on regular foods now?

Those of us that have been morbidly obese and have lost a great deal of weight have a distorted body image. What we see in the mirror is inaccurate. I think we get a better idea of what we really look like when we see ourselves in pictures. Years ago when I had lost 150 pounds (different journey) I remember walking down the street and seeing my reflection in a store window. I didn't even recognize myself. Also once in a dressing room I held up a pair of jeans and thought, "these will never go over my hips". Not only did they fit.... they were too big. It's interesting getting to know ourselves again. And no.... you're not crazy.

Absolutely true; when I go shopping I find myself gravitating to the bigger sizes;

Look at a shirt- xl or so and say "yeah this will fit" and when I try it on it's too big; when I see the smaller sizes I think "it's a medium; no way" and it fits great-

I hardly have any full body pictures from my bigger days and even now I don't really have any-

In a way I wish I did so I had something to compare; refused to take pictures-

So sad; but moving forward...

I've been overweight/obese my entire life. I was a big baby, went right from children's clothes to a misses size 14. Then up from there. I have only been normal sized a few times in my life and I knew it was only temporary because I knew I would fail and the weight would come right back. Is that what you are feeling? While I know the sleeve is permanent, every time I eat just a little too much and feel too full, I am convinced that I am on that diet yo yo track again. I know I am not, but it's a hard fear to break. Then I remember that those are old tapes playing my head. I don't have to think that way anymore. It's up to me to turn off those tapes and find a new way of thinking. Do you sometimes feel like you are "passing for normal" and somehow fate is going to pull the rug out from under you and you will wake up tomorrow at the weight you used to be? I do. When I start to think like that obese person again, I look at the pictures of me on my phone to remind myself how far I have come. Finally I am interviewing for a new job right now. I can't tell you how great it is to be normal when I first meet potential employers. Don't get me wrong, I'm not small. I'm 5'11" and built like a linebacker. But I hope I am remembered as the tall, statuesque woman, rather than the fat girl. Good luck on your journey. It's just amazing, isn't it?

Yes; I feel like this is temporary and I'll be back to being fat soon-

It's a daily battle trying to tell myself that I am not going back!

This mental warfare is hard; we're programmed with "fat brains" as other people have called it and we have to work through it to keep ourselves on track and not go back-

I was talking to my cousin the other day and she said I need to stop loosing weight because I'm starting to get too skinny; which by the way I've NEVER been told before! But I told her I didn't feel it; I felt the same as when I weighed 234-

Doesn't an anorexic person say the same thing? They're fat?!

I am not anorexic; but I'm using it as an analogy as to the mental games we go through with this weight loss-

My heaviest was 234 pounds...

I am 152.6 pounds today;

That is an 81.4 pound weight loss- WOW!

But yet I feel as if I look the same as when I weighed 234!

Anyone else feel like that?

Checking in;

Hw:234

CW: 152.6

Thanksgiving day goal: 160

8 pounds under goal! Woohoo

Overall goal weight: 140

Sleeved 8/26

OR maybe I just need to get used to my new eating mannerisms;

I eat small amounts; try and chew it well and slow; but everything seems to come back up;

Before you know it I have to go to the bathroom to throw up-

I was sleeved 8/26-

Talk about bad odors after surgery! I have very bad breath and I apologize in advance but even my stool has a much more stronger odor :/ I blame it on ketosis;

I still eat out with my family a lot! I just make sure to pick things that are high in protein- can't go wrong with a grilled chicken salad; shrimp fajitas (without tortillas and no rice); chili from Wendy's by the way is delicious; eating refried beans; having Breakfast for dinner yum! Some eggs with bacon! I've just learned how to order healthier choices, but eating out is not a problem for me- now eating and drinking at the same time is a problem- I really miss being able to eat and drink at the same time; don't stop living!

Surgery date: 8/26

Hw:234

Pre-op weight: 197

CW: 155.6

Goal: 140!