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tfarr

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  1. Granted.
    But there are two that are under 0.5g sugar.
    They are generally best had half a tub at a time anyway.
    I did try them all but I prefer the 17g Protein unflavoured one as my first choice.
    They are so popular now that they clear off shelves pretty quickly some days.

    1/2 at a time? I must be a hog then, because I eat the Oikos 100 calorie one with chia seeds lol
    I’d like to just eat 1/2 lol



  2. We are 2 peas in the same pod hunny[emoji173]️
    It’s hard when we regain. And mentally it’s crushing. My hours are 9-1am where I am the most out of control. I work 3-11 and manage to fool my coworkers with my healthier choices. Most of the time I want what I bring, but when I get home my family is all asleep and I’ve got the reigns. Sad actually [emoji24]
    I was getting pissed at the “ do the pouch reset”. Really? To me that was a bunch of BS,,we don’t have a pouch. But, I eat way to fast. Nursing and a 1/2 hour break? Ya right lol so I’ve eaten fast for ever. Two young kids? Ya, I eat at the counter lol. But I tried slowing down, it’s actually working. For some reason my excuses out weigh my wants for weighloss. But I said “ I’ll start with a salad a day Jan 1”. It’s been nice, so I’m hoping it will all fall into place. One day at a time. Keep us posted, I’m sure I’ll be back to post[emoji173]️
    Best of luck,
    Tracy



  3. Will totally make that trade, RR59!!!

    All is well here. Eating out of my one cup containers has put me totally back on track.

    Yesterday's positive - I held on to some calories so that I could enjoy a fancy coffee with my love while our little was at youth group last night. What a treat!!

    Today's positive - just met with my dietician and she's proud of my getting back on track and focusing on the positive. I committed to twice a week planned exercise. I think I'll walk with my daughter when she gets home in the afternoons.

    How about you guys? What's one thing you're proud of today?


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    That’s amazing! I’m gonna try the 1 cup container




  4. Will totally make that trade, RR59!!!

    All is well here. Eating out of my one cup containers has put me totally back on track.

    Yesterday's positive - I held on to some calories so that I could enjoy a fancy coffee with my love while our little was at youth group last night. What a treat!!

    Today's positive - just met with my dietician and she's proud of my getting back on track and focusing on the positive. I committed to twice a week planned exercise. I think I'll walk with my daughter when she gets home in the afternoons.

    How about you guys? What's one thing you're proud of today?


    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    That’s amazing! I’m gonna try the 1 cup container




  5. I've been at goal for 3.5 years. I think the key issue for me is continuing to measure and log food and exercise. It keeps me in check. If I go over one day I try to compensate the next day.

    When calculating net calories, I can almost predict what my weight will be the next morning.

    My plan is to measure and log forever...




    How are you able to log? I am so jealous! I start then get all frazzled and stop lol
    I’m 3 yrs out and I still attempt it somedays lol



  6. I had my surgery done in June 2012 so I'm over 5 years out. Although I wish I had lost more than I did, I have maintained this weight within 8-10 pounds for over 5 yrs so I am thrilled with that. In the beginning, I learned quickly that overeating at one sitting will create a disaster, mainly cold clammy sweats followed by need to vomit. That's still pretty true today. Now the last year, I have a new symptom and I need to know if anyone else has this. Every morning after introducing any liquids : coffee or Water, within 1 hours I have the worst dumping imaginable - to the point where I can't leave the house for at least an hour after it starts. Mostly just huge amounts of liquid. I feel fine and it doesn't make me feel sick or anything, just a major purge - every morning. Is it just me or does this happen to anyone else??

    I wish it happened to me, I’ve been super constipated since surgery 2014



  7. Holy moly! I feel like I’m reading my own story. I never had issues with eating or drinking either. Never an issue with food. Never lost the taste for things I like.
    I too can graze all day, AND I drink Premier Protein shakes lol
    My surgery was 12/2/14. I’ve gained between 8-14 lbs given any day. Up and down I go.
    I’m In a funk too. We can work together on it [emoji109].
    I literally just went to the gym 3x two weeks ago. I hadn’t been to the gym 3x in a year! Lol
    That following week my 5 yo daughter had her tonsils and adenoids removed and it’s been a nightmare so I haven’t gone to the gym since nov. 13 I think.
    Does the shake keep you full for more than an hour? When I drink mine I feel it just slides right out of my banana ( that’s what I call my sleeve lol).
    Do you hit the gym at all? I’m totally gonna try this week.
    Let’s push through the rest of this year together [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]



  8. @kimmbo sounds like you have had a lot of things tugging at you. God bless your family. I can’t imagine going through that.
    Your not a failure. Like most of us on here ( some won’t admit it [emoji51]) but, we eat when we are stressed. I had my sleeve done 12/2/14. Believe me, I wish I had the swelling back! Lol
    I emotionally eat, Ive currently gone off the beaten path and have bad food choice days ( more often than not).
    If you have time, seek out a good councilor who specializes in food addiction or just addiction in general.
    I have one and it helps. Not for everyone, but, between the passing of your brother and your poor Mum being sick it wouldn’t hurt right? For me, having an outlet, time away from my stresses is a huge relief.
    I wish I had more to say. Let’s hop on the same boat and ride this river together.
    Your not a failure..... your human[emoji173]️



  9. Hi everyone!

    I have been getting constipated for years. Since the sleeve, it’s been way worse. I’ve had to take some sort of laxative.... mirilax, senna, exlax, things like those. Well, since Oct 1 I have had 2 small Bowel movements. In the past 3 days I’ve taken 8 doses or mirilax ( a few of those mixed with metamucil), Fiber pills and the other night a suppository. With NO results besides a small BM. I’m in no pain, but, am nauseous and super bloated and distended. I don’t think I have an obstruction, but I do think I need to call my PCP and surgeon Monday. I drink enough, I get enough fiber, I am active everyday.

    The last thing I have an have not used yes is an enema. Lucky me right lol

    Anyone experience this?


  10. I am sure many of us are food addicts.

    This finally clicked with me. A response from a person about my head hunger really turned on a light for Mexican she said " I've heard head hunger is addiction". I don't know why, but it really turned on a light for me. I knew " sure there must be some sort of food addiction", but it never was a serious thought. Just kind of a " yeah, ok blaa blaa blaa"

    I am a recovering alcoholic, going on 10 years and I quit smoking the same time. I kicked my Peanut Butter addiction in March and now..... a food paddiction I am no longer in denial about.

    I'm sorry if this makes anyone upset that I've been in denial, like, who goes into weight loss surgery denying a food addiction.

    I'm almost 3 years post op and my head hunger was from day one. If I think of how many times I actually feel hunger.... 2 times a day.

    I need help I order to work on this. Not sure where to start.

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