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These were taken 365 days apart. 298 to 165. 133 in 10 months. Feeling too thin and look better with another 10 pounds on me, but gaining weight is a more enjoyable struggle.

Unrelenting posts about all things poop must have thickened our skins. Lol

10 months. 11 days. 298---->165. 113 pounds total.

Dwayne, I'm curious to know if you had bouts of depression before surgery. I've had seasonal affective disorder my whole life and wasn't finally diagnosed and properly medicated for BP II until my 30s. I had heard that depression can be heightened after surgery and read this book before surgery and twice after. I found it very helpful.
Find a reputable psychiatrist or psychopharmacologist near you and go talk it out and try to keep your mind open. You may be offered medication which you may or may not want, but from personal experience, I have found that my meds stabilize my mood so there are less ups and downs and the ups and downs become less frequent and less severe. I recommend skipping the psychologist because you can get the same talk from a psychiatrist with the added benefit of not having to go to a new doctor and tell your life story all over again should your psychologist suggest you go on meds or you choose to. Don't forget, meds don't have to be for life and you don't have to feel all over the place.
I wish you peace.

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

A lot of probiotic drinks are packed with Protein. Siggis brand yogurts and drinks are great. Kieffer has good protein in it and Calcium. Early on Isopure clear Protein Drinks were great

I used to eat 10 double cheese burgers with no problems. I'm lucky now to even eat half of one. I used to eat two extra large pizzas from Papa Johns with no issues. Now, 1 slice does me in.
I do miss the taste. LOL

I wouldn't stress it too much. Being cognizant of the fact that poor habits can cause unwanted outcomes can be a powerful motivator.

You've just elevated yourself to "legendary" status in my book. In high school i murked 52 slices of CiCi's pizza after football practice. They ran us out that night.
I am glad we have all changed now!

I was only 74 lbs over weight when I had my sleeve. I did it for all the right reasons. I'm 6 7' so I could def. carry my weight well. I also could eat like you wouldn't believe. I feel like i'm eating to much because I eat an average of 5 to 7 times a day. Even though the meals are small I feel like its too much.

What is your daily Protein intake?

A cheeseburger from McDonald's doesn't have a whole lot of meat. The Buns are sliders probably. So yeah a plain cheeseburger, yeah I can see eating one just fine art almost a year out. Don't beat yourself up about it. Just get back on the horse.

You have done so great I cant wait to be at goal. When I did Weight Watchers the McDonalds Cheeseburger was only 7 points which is not alot so in that sense I dont think you would gain weight back Im not sure on the stretching that is a good question. I have had the sleeve now for 4 weeks and I love the fact I eat 2 tablespoons of Beans and im stuffed.

You're fine! Enjoy your treat and get back to it! Maybe adding some healthy carbs back into your diet may stop the fast weight loss. Don't beat yourself up. We are all human plus it's all moderation. You deserve it after all the hard work you've done!

My doctor told me that the pouch won't stretch that much because when they cut part of the stomach out it's the part that stretches the most. So, I wouldn't worry about stretching your sleeve.

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

Alright, It was 1 bad decision. Just keep it at 1. I'm sure if you ate that type of food at each meal ....and everyday....then you would have a problem to face. I really doubt you stretched your sleeve....but if that is possible, I am sure that you aren't anywhere near where you were before surgery. No worries.
Just keep in mind that the surgery is a tool for you to use for the rest of your life. It wont stop you from bad choices it only stops you from eating large portions.
Hang in there.

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

So I've done great. Lost 130 pounds from my high weight of 298. Now at 168 which is less than my goal and under my personal goal. That was in 8 months. I'm 11 months post op.
So I ate a McDonalds cheeseburger and a quarter of a small fries today, ALL OF IT, and it wasn't a problem. Now, after 11 months of worrying that half a slice of pizza was eating too much, I killed a cheeseburger and some fries. And I'm stressing that I've stretched my pouch. My problem has been STOPPING losing weight, and I eat small portions.
Why was I able to eat all that with barely a "too full" burp, what gives? are McD's cheeseburgers just "that small," was I more full than I thought, should I shut up, count my blessings and be rational knowing even if I did eat too much this ONE time that I have not done irreparable damage?
How far post-op will I stop worrying? The fear of being heavy is strong (but not so strong that I didn't eat a cheeseburger today). Oh boy,...

I went from 298 to 165 in 10 months. 133 pounds. The first 113 fell off by June and I was sleeved in December I thought I was stabilizing at 185, which was GREAT, but them lost more when work got stressful. Probably 10 pounds under where my body wants to be, but THRILLED. Have to fully stabilize my calories intake and add muscle now.

These were taken 365 days apart. 298 to 165. 133 in 10 months. Feeling too thin and look better with another 10 pounds on me, but gaining weight is a more enjoyable struggle.

Sleeved December 17, 2013. Have lost 113 to date. From 298 to 165.