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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?!

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 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?

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...

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!