TeacherMommy

My surgery date was 9/30/14 SW: 281 CW: 179 I am not "cured", let me start by saying that. My old eating habits are coming back. A chip there, a bit of a cookie there. I tell myself that I'll run later and I always do, but it's got me in a stall of 175-183 for about a month now. It's the first month that I've lost very little. I am incredibly proud of all I've accomplished, but am so scared of "replasing" with my food addiction. My question is this.. I have a lot of willpower when it comes to knowing I need to make a change and was very curious if anyone had tried a "pouch reset". I'm just wondering if going back as if I just had surgery would be what I needed to get over the hump. I found this website http://obesitycoverage.com/the-pouch-reset-losing-weight-after-weight-regain/ and thought maybe it would give me a boost toward my goal. I would feel much better about slipping some with my eating habits once I'm at my goal, not 30 or 40 lbs from it. One big thing I can pat myself on the back for is continuing to exercise. I typically exercise 60-75 minutes 5 to 6 days a week. I just have to get this eating thing down!!!!!!

As far as my Protein intake... It usually sits around 70 to 80. I take in tons of Fluid (very aware of this daily). I typically row 5000 meters a day and run 2.5. My bodymedia band says i burn about 3000 calories a day and walk about 14,000 steps (this including the run). I am a teacher, so I'm always moving. i have now hit the 210 day streak on myfitnesspal. I have to log there or i'll go crazy... hahaha The thing I'm concerned with now, is calorie intake. i'm thinking that I'm not getting in enough. i try to stay less than 50 carbs a day and less than 25 grams of fat. I usually get 600 - 700 calories a day. i'm thinking i may need to bump it up to 800 - 900. If this doesn't work, i'll go see the doc. I still have about 45 pounds to lose. I don't want it to stop now...

I am right there with you and posted the same thing. I have lost 89 pounds in 6 months and have been pleased until now. I guess I just keep at it. I may make an appointment with my doctor or nurse to talk. I don't want to become so frustrated that I start to slip and make choices again.

I am 6 months and 2 weeks out and I am BEYOND FRUSTRATED!!!! I think back to the days when I stalled for like 5 days and LAUGH!!! I am now on a 3 week stall. I have tried EVERYTHING. I am working out more than ever (rowing 5000 meters, running 2.5 miles daily), drinking 80+ ounces of water a day, get!!! Please tell me that it ends or give me any suggestions. I AM AT A LOSS!!!! I have lost 1 pound since March 26th.

Mine was certainly too short... I'm sure the emotional part of this is knowing I have to work tomorrow. Hahahaha 49 days until summer, but who's counting?!

Ok ok ok... I think one reason it was so hard to handle was because it put me back over 200. I got to celebrate ONEderland for a couple days, then BAM!!! I swore I'd never see 200 again, but I guess I set myself up for failure. Thanks for replying tho...

So I am almost 6 months out and have endured thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year challenges, but Spring Break got me. It's the first time I've gained 2lbs. I worked out everyday, which I am proud of, but ate too freely. I didn't measure foods and snacked on my weaknesses (chips, crackers and any carb). I'm trying not to be down on myself because I've lost 80 lbs and that's what I'm focusing on. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll jump back in... Has anyone else experienced a small set back!?? One thing I will say, is I'm excited that tomorrow is a new day and I'm looking forward to my routine again.

So I am 4 months out tomorrow and have been very pleased with my progress. I have gone through a few stalls, but that's normal, right? I feel blessed in that I haven't found ONE thing my sleeve hates. That is also a curse in that I am now starting to find myself wanting to revert back to those unhealthy habits.... You know... Cheetoh here, chip there, bite of cookie, etc etc... While I know my sleeve is keeping me from eating large portions of these foods, I feel bad for even sitting down and eating a handful. I wish I had more self-control, but I love food. It's what got me in this situation in the first place. Anyone have any advice for weak emotional Patches??? Thanks

I was sleeved on 9/30... Lost 13 lbs during pre-op and since then I've lost 27 more. I'm down 40 lbs.

While on the road?? We are on the road now and will be again at Christmas. What are your best "out to eat" places??

I just think that thanksgiving has been hard because there were so many foods I wanted to taste.

So you guys eat 1/2 cup of food at each meal?

Eat too much at a meal and start to stress about stretchibg your sleeve out?? I'm so worried about that. I love my sleeve just the way it is and I'm worried that I'll go back. I'm only 8 weeks out, so I think I'm still learning this "full" thing. Tips?! I know one for me is to slow down... It's always been a fault of mine.

I get 70-90 grams of protein a day and about 600-700 calories a day, but what about fat and carbs?! Also, on average how much weight do u lose a week. I'm 8 weeks out and lose 2-3 lbs a week. I feel pretty ok by that, but have had a couple stalls that are no fun. I'm just curious

I'm actually 7 weeks post op and went through a stall weeks 5 and 6. I posted on here what I was eating and everyone told me I was eating too little (600ish calories daily), so I up'd my caloric intake to 700-800 by adding an afternoon snack (cheese stick, yogurt, etc). I finally ended my stall after doing so, so I thought I was doing good. Then today, my surgeon told me to reduce back down to 600, that 700-800 is what I should eat around 6 months out. He told me stalls were normal (which we all know) and that increasing my intake wasn't a good idea... Today i left out my afternoon snack and I'M STARVING!!! I wish surgeons were more consistent. My is soooooo strict!!! Anyone have any ideas on this??