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Thanks lylabelle. It helps puts things into perspective

Wow. Thanks everyone. I agree, staying on this forum will help hold me accountable and keep me motivated. I guess I felt overwhelmed keeping it all in to myself. I'm grateful to God that I'm able to talk with people who are in the same boat. I'll definitely try that fitness app as well. I schedule everything else in my life. Why not schedule and keep better track of my eating. Thanks again guys. I didn't expect to get so much help so quick.

Awwww man thanks Kathy!!! This helps so much. And you're right, I need to get a grip. I've fallen into the trap of doing what's convenient. And I'll definitely bug my Dr's office tomorrow. I didn't come this far to go back to where I was pre-op. Thanks again!!! :-)

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've come up here. I was sleeved on August 4th 2014. My starting weight pre - op was 224lbs, as of this morning, I am not 172lbs. Honestly I've been messing up pretty bad. Although my portions have been pretty small about 3-4 oz per meal, I've basically been eating what ever I want. It's been pretty difficult to get in the swing of things; with school, a baby, wifely duties, etc. I've worked out a few times since I was physically able. I haven't seen my surgeon in over a month. (I have no idea why they haven't called me back to reschedule) anyways I'm just feeling like a failure.im not sure if I should be losing more. I know I need to choose healthier options and fit in am exercise routine. Anybody feel the way I've been feeling? Any any encouragement or tips would be appreciated. Thanks. Sorry for the long post.

I HAVE THE FITBIT FLEX,I'VE TRIED IT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO BUT WASN'T COMMITTED. SO NOW THAT I'VE HAD THE SURGERY I CAN GET THIS THING GOING. I WALK ALOT, BUT I'M REALLY EXCITED TO START LIFTING AND/OR CARDIO. I HAVE A 10 1/2 MONTH OLD AND HE KEEPS ME PRETTY ACTIVE WHICH IS A GOOD THING I GUESS. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT I'LL LOOK LIKE AT MONTH 3. I'VE ALREADY BEEN WINDOW SHOPPING FOR DRESSES . LOL

AWWWW THANKS GUYS!!! I WILL DEFINITELY KEEP THESE IDEAS IN MIND. I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY MORE FOOD IDEAS. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING ABOUT EXERCISE?

HEY EVERYONE, HOPE YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!! I'M ALMOST 4 WEEKS POST OP AND THIS PAST WEEK OR SO, I'VE BEEN FEELING A LITTLE "BLAH". I'VE LOST ABOUT 30 POUNDS SO FAR SINCE SURGERY, BUT I CANNOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME KEEP DRINKING THAT HORRID PROTEIN SHAKE. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET MOST OF MY PROTEIN FROM MY FOOD.IT'S BEEN REALLY HARD WAITING TO DRINK LIQUIDS AFTER I EAT. ANY ADVICE WOULD HELP..WHAT ARE YOU GUYS EATING AND WHAT'S HELPING YOU GUYS STAY FOCUSED AND NOT GET DOWN? THANKS. MUCH LOVE

MKAY THANKS. THAT'S HELPFUL.

ALLRIGHT. YEAH I WAS GOING TO CHECK IN WITH MY SURGEON BEFORE I DO ANYTHING, JUST WANTED SOME OPINIONS. THANKS AND SAME TO YOU.

OH MKAY. I'M ARIANA AND CONGRATS!! WELL THAT SOUNDS SO FAR.LOL I GUESS IM JUST ANXIOUS,I DON'T WANT TO HURT MYSELF THOUGH.

HEY EVERYONE! I HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS? I'M GETTING DIFFERENT ANSWERS BUT WOULD LIKE A GENERAL ONE PERTAINING TO WEIGHT LIFTING AND EXERCISE. I AM ALMOST 2 WEEKS POST OP AND MY EXERCISE SENSES ARE TINGLING. I'M SO EXCITED TO START WORKING OUT AND TRAINING. I'VE ONLY WALKED SO FAR, BUT WANT TO KNOW WHEN DID YOU GUYS START LIGHT EXERCISING AND LIGHT WEIGHT LIFTING? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS

LOL. POOR US. HORRID I KNOW!!! WELP HOPEFULLY WE CAN STEER CLEAR FROM IT

THANKS!!! YOU'RE RIGHT I'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT I CAN TOLERATE OR EVEN LIKE WITH THIS NEW STOMACH. THINNING OUT SEEMS LIKE A GREAT IDEA

SO THIS EVENING I HAD ABOUT 4 OZ OF SOME HOMEMADE chicken BROTH..WHICH WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOSO.LOL WHICH IN TURN MAAAAADDDEEEE ME EAT IT SO FRIGGIN FAST.LOL OKAY IT WASN'T ITS FAULT…GUILTY AS CHARGED. ANYWAY SHORTLY AFTER I FELT NAUSEOUS AND COMPLETELY UNCOMFORTABLE LIKE I NEEDED TO THROW UP.(TMI) BUT I HAD SOME DIARRHEA WHICH SEEMED TO BE THE broth (EEEWWW I KNOW) AND I HAD TO FORVE MYSELF TO GET THE BROTH OUT..ALL I TASTED WAS NASTY BILE…DISGUSTING…SOOOOOOO..LESSON LEARNED!!!!!! P.S SORRY FOR THE TMI…ANYONE ELSE GO THROUGH A SIMILAR SITUATION?

THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I'LL DEFINITELY HAVE TO TRY THE LEMON WITH WARM Water AND TIMING MY INTAKE ON THE ODD AND EVEN HOURS.

WOW!!! I GUESS EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. WISH I WAS ON STAGE 3 ALREADY.LOL!!! CONGRATS NEREIDA1975 ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!

COOL! NEVER WOULD'VE GUESSED. CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT!!!

AHHHHHHH SUPER SCARED NOW. MY HUSBAND IS MORE SCARED I THINK..LOL I'M 24, 44DD,HIGHEST WEIGHT 248, NOW I'M PUSHING 205 AND JUST HAD A BABY 10 MONTHS AGO (WAIT NOT JUST..HE'S ALMOST ONE.LOL) SORRY STILL NEW MOMMY BRAIN. ANYWAY, I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING BACK DOWN TO A FULL C…BUT FROM WHAT YA'LL ARE SAYING…I'LL SAY A PRAYER AND LIGHT A CANDLE…OR TWO…...

ALLRIGHT..SOUNDS GOOD. THANKS AGAIN

HMMMM, YOU KNOW, YESTERDAY I FELT SO WEAK AND DRAINED OUT OF NOWHERE IT SEEMED. SOON IT'LL GET BETTER..IT HAS TO..LOL. AND CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS SO FAR..I STEPPED ON THE scale THIS MORNING, IT READ 205,,,PRIOR TO THAT I WEIGHED MYSELF A FEW DAYS BEFORE THEN( couldn't help myself lol) MY STARTING WEIGHT WAS 224, SO I'M PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS DESPITE THE ANNOYING Protein shake.

HEY, THANKS FOR RESPONDING. I'LL LOOK INTO THAT. TODAY MAKES ONE WEEK OUT FOR ME.

HEY EVERYONE…NEW TO THIS..HAD MY SLEEVE DONE 8/4..JUST HOPING TO FIND SOME INDIVIDUALS WHO LIKE MYSELF MAY BE NEW TO THIS OR HAVE BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK. WOULD LOVE TO TEXT/CHAT ABOUT OUR PROGRESS AND GOALS…..TAKE CARE

OH WOW..SORRY TO HEAR THAT..NO, I DONT. DID YOU SPEAK WITH YOUR DR, AND SEE WHAT IT COULD BE RELATED TO?

HEY ALL…I'M HAVING TROUBLE GETTING IN MY MINIMUM GRAMS OF Protein AND THE OTHER 64OZ OF liquids IN…IT SEEMS SO TIRING,AND NOT FOR NOTHING I'M PRETTY FULL COME MIDDAY. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE HELPFUL..THANKS

i wish i knew. when i spoke with my dr. he said the one i was taking (about time 100 whey isolate- vanilla) was fine. unfortunately i got tired of it real quick, in a matter of a couple days. i feel stuck because i bought this huge jar and can barely tolerate the taste of it. I'm so ready to look around for better options.