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Sounds like we are the same : April 22 2014 was surgery and I'm down 115 pounds (before and after)  

Sounds like we are the same : April 22 2014 was surgery and I'm down 115 pounds (before and after)  

Sounds like we are the same : April 22 2014 was surgery and I'm down 115 pounds (before and after)  

Sounds like we are the same : April 22 2014 was surgery and I'm down 115 pounds (before and after)  

Sounds like we are the same : April 22 2014 was surgery and I'm down 115 pounds (before and after)  

I am 8 months out, down 115 pounds. I have between 800-1,000 calories a day, roughly 40 carbs, 60 Protein and keep track on my fitness pal. I hit a stall in month 7 and lost and gained and lost the same 5 pounds for about 5 weeks. I've been eating fruits and veggies (after my protein) for about 4 months now ( not potatoes tho) and most consists of two bites (2 small strawberries, small slice of pineapple, 1/4 of a cutie).

I am 8 months out, down 115 pounds. I have between 800-1,000 calories a day, roughly 40 carbs, 60 Protein and keep track on my fitness pal. I hit a stall in month 7 and lost and gained and lost the same 5 pounds for about 5 weeks. I've been eating fruits and veggies (after my protein) for about 4 months now ( not potatoes tho) and most consists of two bites (2 small strawberries, small slice of pineapple, 1/4 of a cutie).

Hope this attaches:
6 months out (actually tomorrow 10/21/14) and down 97 pounds.

Watch the sugar content. I am 7 months out on Tuesday and on Thanksgiving I had my first sips on white wine... It equaled about 1/4cup. It hit me quick, but was so yummy. Again watch the sugar content. I ONLY eat sugar free from now on.... Down 109 pounds. A few sips on a special occasion is ok, in my opinion.

Behavior changes is the biggest component to a successful weight loss.... Even after surgery people think that they can just eat the bad or unhealthy in moderation... Isn't that what got us in this predicament in the first place? Sleevers need to remember that just because you can eat something and " it goes down ok" you need to ask yourself: Do I NEED this ( piece of cake, bite of cracker...) because just because you CAN EAT IT without issues, doesn't mean you should.

Hope this attaches:
6 months out (actually tomorrow 10/21/14) and down 97 pounds.

I went from a 8W ( wide) to a 6.5 ???? I am 6 months out. I just donated TONS of shoes

I went from a 8W ( wide) to a 6.5 ???? I am 6 months out. I just donated TONS of shoes

Hope this attaches:
6 months out (actually tomorrow 10/21/14) and down 97 pounds.

Hope this attaches:
6 months out (actually tomorrow 10/21/14) and down 97 pounds.

I went from a 8W ( wide) to a 6.5 ???? I am 6 months out. I just donated TONS of shoes

I've lost 64 pounds and I am at my 3 month mark as of today! I know that three months ago I was having second thoughts and anxiety.... So glad I went thru with it. Congrats to you!!! Keep up the great work!

I went to get a ring guard last week. The jeweler told me come back when I stopped losing so it's sized kne time only

I ate popcorn at about 4 mths. If I don't get a separate box at the movies to put a small amt in, I will eat 1/2 a bucket. It's my #1 slider.
Occasionally I'll make it at home with real butter (I never use the chemical laden margarine). Luv it

I got dumping syndrome with almond milk when I first went on full liquids. I went back to Water in my Protein drinks and eventually I could tolerate the almond milk again (though I use a small amount now) to not overwhelm my system.
Here is what I have discovered I cannot eat anymore:
dairy (no yogurt or cheese)
high fat or fried foods (I had a few pieces of an Indian snack-muruku-fried chickpeas) and became very ill
sugar (both regular and artificial) got dumping syndrome from a few bites of a Quest bar and also with a sugar free Syrup in a coffee
Also, before the sleeve, I favored sweet foods and loved them. Post-sleeve, I find myself grossed out by sweets and craving savory (chips, crackers)...strange, but I'm happy to not be enslaved to sugar anymore. I just need to make sure I avoid crackers and chips now.
Try to avoid dairy, high fat foods, sugars and fried foods. Focus on Protein first, vegetables second, berries third. I have felt much better since and also being cleared for yoga again has cured my exercise boredom with my daily walks.
I met a woman who was 1-year post-sleeve when I was getting sleeved and she was unable to eat sweets anymore and I recall her telling me it was a gift to be free from that craving-she's correct. Be grateful for dumping syndrome on foods we shouldn't eat. Record your reaction to foods and keep it in mind as you move from soft foods to regular foods. Soft foods was the worst for me because I can't tolerate dairy. I was basically on liquids still (Soups, Protein Drinks and sugar-free popsicles).
All the best to you!

I had surgery on Tuesday April 22nd 2014.... So I weigh myself each Tuesday morning. Starting week 10 and down 57 pounds

I had surgery on Tuesday April 22nd 2014.... So I weigh myself each Tuesday morning. Starting week 10 and down 57 pounds

I'm 8 weeks out and down 50, my current and only frustration is that my waist has only gone down about a size where tops have gone down 2-3 sizes. Just frustrated with that waistline.... But as long as the scale continues to go down

eggs. Same thing happened to me. I'm ten weeks out and still can't tolerate them.

I got them at my local grocer ( health food section) but if you go on the vitacost website they are cheaper... Great website for all your sleeve products from Protein bars, Vitamins, Shampoo to prevent hair loss ..... And sometimes free shipping and shipping is quick