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Green eyed girl its so true. I get slap happy looking at recipes and food but when it comes down to eating, that's a different story. By the end of the night, I am tired of eating. I never thought that I would get tired of eating. I eat every 2 hours now. I only do 1/4 cup of protein and 1/4 cup of veggies at almost 3 months out. Sometimes I do not finish based on how hungry I am. I totally love my sleeve and for once I feel in control.

Let's see. I weighed myself last week and I was done 5 pounds. So far that is 35 pounds since surgery on August 26th. Hw 333 SW 286 Cw 251

Yes,it takes time. I was reading a post not too long ago from a WLS vet and they said that the waist/ tummy was the last to go. I am in the same boat too. I am not worried because the inches are coming off. The top of my stomach is still bulging an I don't like it.We are still early in the game. I am not even 3 months out yet. Later losers!

Thanks Galaxy girl!This is an awesome place for support. Here you will find many people that are in the same boat and I love it. Snowkitten, you will get there as long as you stick to the plan. Yeah,we slip sometimes but just get back on track if it happens. Later losers!

At my last post op appointment on October 20,my NP wants me to be down 50 pounds by February 26th. There is no way I am going to set myself up to be upset if I do not reach her goal. I am just going to continue to eat right, take my meds and exercise. I also started tracking my food intake because I am consuming more food now.

Don't feel bad. So far I only lost 30 pounds.I feel great! We are still in the beginning stages and 30pounds less is awesome. As long as you are sticking to lean proteins first,drinking your fluids,and some moving uou will continue t lose. But I am sure you guys have some NSVs. And I am sure have some inches off too.

The only heavy carb I added to my diet is the bulgar wheat. I only do 1/4 cup of that. I like the fact that it is versitile. You can have it for any meal. It also helps with my potty issues. I just make sure I eat all of my protein first before that bulgar is off my plate.

I am taking 2 Centrums(pill form) per day. I cut them in half. I will definitely look into the Vitamins that were mentioned above. Thanks

Still here. As of October 20th, I am down 30 pounds since surgery. YAY! I am finally in the 250's. I don't recall ever seeing that number. I did have my run-ins with fried chicken(chicken skin) a few times. But only one piece which would last me like 3 meals. I am very disappointed in myself for that. I mean, I did not allow these to cut on me only to fail. It is very hard being the only one in the house that is trying to eat right and I do all the cooking. I just have to keep pushing on to the next day. Anyway, I have a new found love, BUTTERNUT SQUASH!. OMGoodeness! I love this stuff for real. No sugar needed at all. I just put a pat of butter on my serving(1/4 cup if I can eat it all) and it is gold. I am also addicted to Allrecipes.com. I am constantly looking up there for sleeve friendly meals and would love to try them all, lol. Still exercising and loving the fact that don't feel like I am having a heart attack while doing it. I am able to go from the basement to the second floor non-stop, YAY! I also noticed that I am waking up crazy early in the morning. I mean, 4:30 a.m. I finally made me a little list of my Vitamins and pinned it on the fridge. As I take my meds, I just mark it off. I tend to forget about the ones that I have to take twice a day. It really helps me. I finally got it down. I am still drinking my Protein shakes, it helps with the sweet tooth. I just drink them as a snack. I am still having probelms with my BP, BOOOOOO! I have an appointment with my PCP next Thursday and hopefully it will be better and I will be in the 240's. I hope that everyone is still striving to reach their goal, no matter how long it takes. We are still in the beginning of this race and it will take time. As long as I am still losing, I am happy. Keep losing losers! Later!

Some folks that MOM works for them. I used Miralax in warm water. I had to use it 2 days in a row.

Thanks Kindle for this good talk. I am a private person and choose to tell only a few of friends. I just told my closest friend today and she is supportive. She said that she wish that I would have told her sooner so that she could have helped with my children.She even said that she is considering the WLS as well. I just didn't want to get talked out of it again. I didn't want her to be in opposition of what I was going to do. I am relieved! It was so hard to talk to her and not share with her something that is so important to me. She wants more info on it. If someone was to ask me if I had the surgery, I would say yes. I could be of some help to that person if they are interested. Thx again.

At 2 months out, I did not lose 30 pounds in a month. As long as you are losing, it is a good thing. Try to continue to get your protein in and fluids. You are still early too.

Great job!

It will be hard but it can be done. with your hubby willing to prepare healthy foods for you, maybe he can make a healthier pudding for you as well. It is good that you have that support especially the support of a cook.

that broccoli in hot garlic sauce sounds tasty. Like a previous poster stated, I eat every 2 hours and that helps me a lot. You should get rid of the biscuits and X the toast too. Try low fat string cheese sticks or low fat PB with celery. Remember the Proteins first. There was someone that made a sorbet out of frozen fruit, low fat Greek yogurt and 1 scoop of Protein powder. He put it in the food processor and it was done. This is something you could try too. I know I am lol. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, bedtime snack This is my plan. I also still drink my Protein shakes or do Pure Protein Bars (1/2 bar) which keeps me full as well.

I picked up the Carbmaster carrot cake and I will not do that again. To me it tasted too much like carrots. The spice cake one was delish though. I will definitely stick with the Carbmaster. I have to see if they have it in Greek yogurt. The vanilla goes good with my homemade granola bars.

Way to go Kindle! I can't wait to hit that mark.

wow! Look at that cake! Just kidding...you did an awesome job!

I can comfortably sit in the back seat of a compact car and fasten my seat belt without feeling like I am choking.

You heard it before. Just get back on track. Some people will stick to their plan tooth and nail and others don't. It is a struggle either way. We know what will happen if we take that bite of something bad. Wouldn't it be nice if we continue to eat correctly and see the end results? To see how far we can go? To finally feel good about that person staring at you in the mirror.This is something that I used to tell myself pre-op and just reminded myself of that while typing. Get back on track and stick to the plan. Try to push the fluids and do Proteins first. Eat slowly and don't take that extra bite. I had fried foods a few times. But yet, I still managed to lose weight. It is a constant battle. I am not trying to compete with anyone, not trying to chase the scale, not trying to lose that 50 pounds that my NP wants me to lose in 4 months. I think she is a little too optimistic. But I will keep trying as long as I have this sleeve. I will continue to push myself to workout. You should too. Just keep trying your best. You are doing good so far and remember where you were before the WLS. You are still in the beginning. Later Losers!

Hopefully your pre-op will be like mine. I was able to eat lean Protein and salad. No toppings, just the salad and lite dressing. I had to do 3 Protein shakes a day and was able to have a fruit. I think you will be okay. I even slipped a few times and in 2 weeks I still lost 10 pounds. Don't be hard on yourself if that happens. HAPPAY HAPPY HAPPY!

I hear ya loud and clear! You are doing an awesome job so far. This journey is amazing and it is a mind trip for me. I actually get upset sometimes that I cannot eat large portions. I am becoming a food hoarder. I have freezer bags of leftover food in the freezer.There is one less person eating and that's me. I am afraid to waste good food and in the freezer it goes. My family eat what they want and I just make sure that I can get what I need and want. I can not wait to get to 190! I do have a probelm coordinationg my meds as well. My BP meds will make me sick if I take them on an empty stomach. So, I have to leave enough room or wait like 30 minutes to take them. It is ironic because that was one of my main reasons of the WLS. To get off these dreaded BP meds. I got so tired of taking these meds and they still are here. I schedued an appointment with my PCP to followup with my BP. But I am much happier! I can exercise with my arthritis and it is not an issue. I actually like me! I even asked my hubby to get me a mirror. I never had a mirror in my house other than the bathroom mirror. I still have 81 pounds to go and I know it will take dedication and hard work. I will do my best and I have no regrets at all. Oh, and my hubby told me that I don't snore anymore. Could that mean my sleep apnea is gone? Later August Losers!

My house absolutely love Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. I started using that on my tummy and bum to see what happens. I also use pure grape seed oil for my face and it is awesome. I wonder if it will have the same affect? I love the essential oils.