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Kindle you are spot on! Thank you for the candor that we all need! I am 2 years post op starting out at 240 and was losing successfully until the following year where I hit a wall at 180. All my fault. As I was able to eat more, I began to make unhealthy choices and now for the first time , I am seeing weight gain creep up which is my call to action and need to get back to the behaviors my sleeve had started to give. I took it for granted and my success will expire if I don't act soon. As you pointed, I am responsible and accountable for my behavior so we need to control ourselves and stop looking for something else to drive us-or worse something else to blame.

No, binge eating doesn't just hit after a few years. And yes, indulging in that behavior is our fault. Sure, there are biochemical components that perpetuate the behavior, just like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol or any other behavior that becomes obsessive like gambling, cleaning or shopping. But it IS a complex behavior that involves choices and active participation on our part to occur.

Obesity is a mental illness and mental health professionals are needed to help us change our behaviors. No surgery will cure us and it's unfortunate that so many people try to shift the focus from the mental aspect to the physical and try to say it's "not my fault". It's not the size of our stomachs that made us fat, it's the behaviors.....including binge eating. With appropriate support and professional intervention, our behaviors can be changed. In the meantime, be accountable for your actions and stop being the victim of your choices.

I am 16 months out. I never made goal I still need to lose 40 pounds . My lowest weight was 173 in August. I had gained weight and was at 187 at my dr. Visit last week. Needless to say my surgeon challenged me to lose 10 pounds in two months. Told him I thouj my sleeve was broken. Turns out I have been grazing. I kept saying few snack won't hurt me. They have killed me and Im so mad at myself. I'm going to Paris in June and want to look fab.

This week went back to basics and have lost 6 pounds since monday. I have gone back to basics as everyone on here suggested and it works. 1 Protein shake in morning , greek yogurt for lunch. Lean Protein for snack when get home from work. Additional lean protein around 7 pm. Also have gotten in all my Water something I never did before. Keeping my carbs at 20 grams and my protein at 90. I am so grateful. That I have this forum to see that I'm not alone on this journey

Thank you so much for sharing! I too am planning to "reset" my sleeve but I can't get past my hunger! It's amazing to me how that feeling of satiety quickly went away after 8 months of being sleeved! Which is more successful? The 5day pouch test or the 5:2 reset?

Hi All, I'm ashamed to admit that it didn't take long for me to fall off the wagon. I was sleeved in August and for the first 6 months. The wright melted off plus my hunger was satisfied quickly. I loved every minute of my sleeve. I went from 240 to 181 in 6 months in March. And that's where I've remained since then. I will confess that in these last 4 months , I've been easily taking in pretzels, popcorn, bread and combining with high Protein Bars. I used myfitnesspal and have hit my Protein goals everyday-always above 60 and usually staying at 80. I'm always hungry now my sleeve tolerates everything. I exercise - not vigorously but do keep active. I eat approx 1200-1400 calories a day. I feel like I e master maintenance and forgot how to lose. I refuse to go on a fad diet or any diet for fear of messing up my metabolism which the surgery corrected. I've attempted the 5 day pouch test but can't get past the 1st day due to my hunger. I'm a mess. Aside from needing more will power and self discipline , what else can I do that may be helpful for me to get back? Looking for help - please don't scold- I hate myself already! Your caring will be truly and wholeheartedly appreciated!

VERY WELL SAID! I agree with s you said. I am 4 weeks post op and have not denied myself tastes if everything. The whole reason I did this surgery was to remove me from the DIET world. When I read comments on what people are eating or not allowed to eat, I second guess myself with, I suffered through this surgery and process just go get back on a diet ? No f 'no way!! My take on my sleeve , it will allow me to eat less and it will allow me to push my plate away. Of course always striving for well balanced and highly nutritious meals. That's the point- to stop the yoyo dieting and live normally .

I love the fact that I can only handle 1/4c of anything - I love that it is hard to hit 1000 calories a day- I love the fact that I can barely finish anything- THAT is the point! It's about having a new natural limit so why deny?

Thank you Alex for this post- long but very much needed!!

Hi Jenna1985! Looking fabulous !! How have you been feeling ? I know you were going through dime rough times - just sending well wishes your way.

Oh btw Jenna1985, your picture in your profile is amazing

Dr Caruana did mine. He came highly recommended by my primary and I love him. I would talk directly to him to fix this- he has so much experience and basically founded the procedure in our area. Hugs and prayers going out to you and pease keep us posted on your progress .

Hi Jenna1985, I'm so sorry for what you have been going through; I hope a resolution is found soon for you. I too was sleeved by synergy bariatrics in buffalo and I'm fortunate to say I've had no issues whatsoever thus far. Who was your surgeon, if I may ask?

Blackie220- you may be 40 but you're body is rockin'20! Congrats and Happy Birthday and happy life!

I'm 51. Starting weight was 230, surg wt was 221 on 8/6/2013. Was down to 148 by March. I walk, work out more occasionally than consistently. BMI from 38-39 to 23 in 6-7 mos. Love my sleeve!

Hi sleeve girl - I'm right where you were! Hope I have the same results. Post B4 and After pics!

<p>I had great thirst during the pre-op phase. I was drinking a gallon or more of Water a day and never felt refreshed. </p>

Thank you 3in1wOL! I thought I was going crazy- no sooner I finish a big glass of water , that I need more. My stomach fills bit I can't quench the thirst. I'm gulping too and worried after surgery that I'll feel this way but won't be able to gulp!

Much love, hugs and prayers for those getting sleeved today.

Does anyone have extreme thirst during pre-op? I can't satisfy no matter what I drink. Is it ketosis?

Anyone suffering major Constipation on the pre-op diet? I've been taking colace and even did an enema... Help!

Miralax helped me a lot. Dissolves completely and no taste. It does take 1-3 days to work tho. Took a capful Monday night and had no results by the morning, so took another 2 capfuls....let's just say don't make plans to be anywhere for about a day and a half! LOL

Same thing for me! Can we take womens laxatives if it gets bad?

My dietitian says to use Walden farm dressing. It has no calories. Been on pre-op diet for a month and that was what I used for my salads at dinner. I had to have 4 Protein Shakes and 1 Protein Bar a day. Than I got to eat 4 oz of Protein, 1-2 cups vegetables and 1 cup fruit. Surgery is Tuesday. I am getting so excited

Thank you so much wildpulaski!!! I'll look for it . Wow- you're allowed fruit? Sooo jealous!! and btw, best of luck to you- I share your excitement too!

Question for those on preop diet. If you're allowed to have half a cup of vegetables at dinner, lettuce included then what kind if dressing would be best, assuming you can use one. I forgot to ask my nut about this.

Start my liver reduction diet tomorrow. I thought for sure that today would be one massive eating orgy so that having just shakes would be a welcomed cure for a food hangover tomorrow. But as luck would have it- I have no desire to eat today-WTF?!

Just a quick check in to the many that were sleeved yesterday. Hope all went well! How are you feeling? Share your first impressions with those up and coming

To our friends who were sleeved yesterday- how are you feeling today?

Hi Friends!

I start my preop diet on Friday for 10 days. I'm allowed 4 shakes a day, sf Jello, sf Popsicle , broth, and 1/2 cup of vegetables a day.

My question is how much weight can one lies following this for 10 days? And can one include coffees? Also, I purchased Bariatric Fusion powder shakes- any reviews on this?

Hi Everyone! Just got back from my pre-op. No big deal- Drew blood and did an EKG and sent me in my way. To be honest, when I got my date, I was sooo excited.

Now, after having walked through the hospital, I'm getting nervous. I'm a walking Murphy's Law. In that if anything can go wrong, it will with me or worse, I'll be the lone statistic of this not working.

Don't get me wrong, I'm Not regretting my decision but walking the hospital halls made reality hit me hard and I almost had a second thought of , "is this really necessary?"

But then, as I walked out and caught a glimpse of myself in the window glass, I'm like, "yep- really necessary".

<p>I'm scheduled for surgery Aug. 1. I'm supposed to start my preop diet tomorrow! </p>

Hi Coffeebeanz, let us how you do. What foods are you eating or drinking for preop. Does it help with appetite or fullness? Headaches or dizziness from not giving the body what it was used to?

Thank you Urbanlamb! I'll start- got my preop testing in two weeks then following week I have appt with my primary for clearance as well as the preop class with the nutritionist. I'm scheduled to start the liver reduction diet on Friday August 8th! Wish it could have started on a Monday instead of a weekend!

Here's a thought- since we are all so close and some with same surgery dates, how about we check in on each other as we go through our surgeries and recovery to see how things are going? since I've been hold numerous times that it's all trial and error, then we should share our experiences collectively so that we can also learn from each other on what has worked well or not. Not that everyone is the same but we can draw on each other's results, just like we have been doing all this time that got us here.