LaceGirl

What about popcorn? Tried a few bites of "Skinny Pop" and it was good, but popcorn is on the list to stay away from...

I'm exercising, calorie intake is typically under 1000, and I'm hitting the protein goal, what I struggle with is getting in the liquid...could this be slowing my weight loss? I've been in a stall for weeks!

I'm now 3 months out and I remember the first few weeks everything tasted awful and getting anything in was a struggle. I was especially worried about protein intake because I worried about hair loss. But it did pass, and things taste normal again. It's a phase and you will get through it. Just keep at it and do the best you can. Don't worry...it will get better I promise!

Soon after my surgery I was able to discontinue my diabetic medication completely, and since then my numbers have been in the normal range. That motivates me everyday, staying in this healthier place.

I had a hernia repaired when my sleeve was done. I had some chest pain for about a week following surgery because of the hernia that they said was not unusual, but aside from that my recovery has gone really well, I'm 3 months out. I was in the hospital just one night and then home and doing well ever since. No worries!

It's closer to three weeks since I've seen a change on the scale, and I track EVERY bite. Luckily I have a follow up appointment already scheduled for the day after tomorrow with my NUT. I also set reminders on my phone to prompt me to get my water in. I'll get there.

You are right, I'm not at my goal, I'm not at the maintenance phase, I'm allowing myself to walk on dangerous ground this early. I didn't go through this to go back where I started, I'm in this to succeed. Refocus starts NOW! Thank you!

I'm 13 weeks out, and my exercise is mainly walking 2 miles on my lunch break 3-4 times a week, and hitting my eliptical for 30 minutes here and there too, so not hard core, but great for me since I did little to nothing before. And I have to be honest, I track everything and have been keeping calories at 1000 or under as I mentioned, but occasionally I'll eat one Oreo, and this week was halloween and I ate a few mini snickers bites, I could count them on one hand, where before I'd sit down with the candy bowl and polish off most of it, and those little treats made me happy, I think it's unrealistic to think I'll never touch chocolate again, but I'm keeping control of the situation. Or am I kidding myself and thinking that way is why I'm not making progress? I'm down 48 lbs so far, but it's been weeks since I've seen movement on the scale, I just have this constant fear that I'm blowing it.

I'm about 12 weeks out and I'm down 47 pounds. Haven't had complications, sleep better, off my diabetic meds and feeling happy! My question is about the future. My biggest fear is back sliding into old problems, I want to stay in this good place I'm now in. I can only eat moderate amounts of food and that restriction is helping me change things for the better. When I'm a year or two out will that be completely gone? I'm worried. I'm really hoping this help sticks with me. Any experiences from long timers would be fantastic to hear! Thank you!

Thanks for that info, I appreciate you sharing your experience. I know this is a lifelong change that will take my dedication to myself to keep on track and have continued success. I can't explain it, but I feel better knowing that feeling will still be there to keep me in this mindset. I don't ever want to go back to putting myself last and not taking care of my health. I want health and happiness for all of us who are working hard to do that.

Thanks for the encouragement! It sounds like you have done really well yourself and I love your positive attitude, I know that can make all the difference in our success. Do you physically still feel some restriction to help keep things controlled even though you consciously choose to have a healthier lifestyle? I don't mean to sound so dependent on being restricted, but I feel thankful for that limit being so real now. And it helps me make better choices because I know my space is limited so I have to get in the good things...do you know what I mean? I don't want to be able to overdo it again.

I was sleeved on 8/6 so I'll be at two weeks tomorrow. I'm not getting very much in either, this really isn't easy and is taking some work to get through. I also had hiatal hernia repair at the time of my VSG, and have had sharp chest pains ongoing, which I'm told is typical with the hernia repair. I'm happy for people who don't have any issues following surgery, but know you aren't alone with not being in that lucky group. Hopefully long term all of us, though we are having different circumstances, reach that goal of being healthier and glad with our decision.

I'm scheduled for the day after tomorrow, getting nervous about the actual surgery. Have been in a program for the last 6 months, have felt confident about my choice but suddenly feel cold feet coming on. Am I doing the right thing? Will this work for me?

My surgery is the day after tomorrow, August 6th. I've been through a six month program, and am in week 2 of my liquid pre-op diet. I keep reading about people who have done the surgery only to gain the weight back, the vicious cycle we all know too well. Am I doing the right thing...having the surgery? I've never been under anesthesia before and I'm terrified, don't want to chicken out, have been very dedicated to this plan but as it grows closer I'm having crippling fear of the actual surgery. Please tell me it's worth the risks!

I'm new to this site, I'm thankful to see people saying things I can relate to. I have my insurance approval and am scheduled for VSG on August 6th. Currently on day 5 of the liquid diet, and it's so much harder than I anticipated. I'm starving right now, but I can do this because it will make surgery safer. I've had a few week moments when I've thought about food I'd be eating right now if I wasn't doing this...but this morning I weighed myself and I'm already down 5 lbs. I can do this!