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Eurogirl10 reacted to Proud2BMe in Can you restretch your stomach? December 16, 2015

Technically, no it can't go back to being what it was before as 80% of it has been removed and the stomach does not regenerate. However, what can happen is that with time and poor diet you can create a new sense of what "full" is by overeating. You can reverse this by going on a 5 day pouch reset or by doing your pre-op diet again.

Eurogirl10 reacted to Veronica Page in January Sleevers ❄️ December 16, 2015

i think we have all let some bad habits slip into our lives again and I'm not really wanting to beat myself up about it. i just want to recognize it and move on. We never said we weren't going to eat normal I think we needed to learn Portion Control and moderation, I'm glad that everyone is still doing so well. I know that working out is so hard... I still go daily but lately it has been a true struggle, I go but it is not for as long and I'm hating it more then ever. I'm going to take some time off in November for my birthday weekend and hope when I come back relaxed and happy I will once again be committed in the sense that when I do go I'm not slugging along!

Eurogirl10 reacted to mduffield in January Sleevers ❄️ December 16, 2015

Weight loss can't change the negative view we've all had of ourselves for YEARS. It's a constant battle to keep perspective. I've always been the "bigger girl" so it's very strange to be the same size or smaller than everyone else. I still see myself bigger than I am. I see every wrinkle and area of loose skin. I am SO down on myself! Hubby gets on my case, which I need! Lol

Eurogirl10 reacted to mduffield in January Sleevers ❄️ September 11, 2015

Had to share my weekend happiness. 9mo post op - sitting 5lbs under surgeons goal. Enjoyed celebrating 6yrs of marriage with my husband and just feeling normal sized and pretty! It's a very new feeling - couldn't be happier with my Vsg journey and my choice to walk this path. So incredibly proud of everyone here, doing the hard work to gain personal success! Keep it up!

Eurogirl10 reacted to Veronica Page in January Sleevers ❄️ August 29, 2015

Personal experience don't listen to them all the time. Its just a check up and if you do well with smaller meals then you do what is best for you. I too eat three meals a day and 2-3 Snacks. My Nut said as long as my snacks aren't carb loaded and are made with the awareness they are just a snack then it is ok. I tend to get hungry every couple of hours myself. I'm like you when someone makes a negative comment and just turn back to my old eating habits. I think it is because I'm in control of my bad eating habits and since I can't control others opinions of me I just eat. So dumb but I do it. Keep your head up and listen to your own body. Everyone is different.

Eurogirl10 reacted to Eli Alexander in January Sleevers ❄️ August 3, 2015

I'm stuck right before hitting onederland. I've been bouncing between 206 and 202 for ages and can't seem to get over that hump.
All in all I'm still happy, I've lost a bunch and I know I'll be going down again soon, it's just frustrating cause I lost so easily before and that just came to a screeching halt.
HW: 310
DOS: 283
CW: 202
GW: 180
I love reading about you all, keeps me feeling like I'm in a community and not stuck on an island as the only one going through this.
Next post will be a onederland post I hope. Cheers!

Eurogirl10 reacted to bewell in January Sleevers ❄️ August 3, 2015

Not the fattest person on the island!!!
Just got back from 9 day retirement vacation, on a small island in the Indian Ocean and I WASN'T the biggest persons there. Pre-WLS I was always the biggest one on the bus it seemed.
And I swam every day, even went scuba diving, jumped from moving boats to go snorkeling, swam with whale sharks, turtles, octopus and zillions of fish and amazing coral. It was fabulous. I didn't sweat as much and had lots of energy. I felt normal even tho at 204 I am still a big girl.
AND I lost 4 pounds and once again my hubby gained 4 pounds. Our accommodations included all you can eat buffet Breakfast and dinner and the food was fabulous. The first few days I took way too much and of course couldn't eat it all. Not even close. Then I got my buffet-legs and cut way back. My plate looked so meager compared to what I would have done before. (and most others around me, it felt SO GOOD) I did try a few carbs that I hadn't eaten before (a little bread, rice and potatoes) and even tasted deserts. I hadn't had sugar in 6 months so it didn't taste so good and my tiny tummy (and intestinal track) let me know it didn't like the sugar at all, so I stopped. (after racing to the bathroom a few times either vomiting or diarrhea) An experienced sleever told me she could just taste desert and not eat any more. It still seems like a very SLIPPERY SLOPE to me. But I did eat just a taste. I am back off the sugar and deserts.
What is your experience with sugar???

Eurogirl10 reacted to Veronica Page in January Sleevers ❄️ August 3, 2015

Sugar does not taste as good as it use to. That was my downfall along with chips. It taste like chemicals. Somethings are ok, but I notice that I tend to get a stomach ache after I eat it and just say well if I have to deal with this and it doesn't even taste that good why bother. Now if I could just kick chips lol!

Eurogirl10 reacted to bewell in January Sleevers ❄️ July 30, 2015

@@Veronica Page
We all have those moments. We can do this! Congrats to you!

Eurogirl10 reacted to KSTUZ in January Sleevers ❄️ July 30, 2015

Hey Hun!
I walk walk walk, go to the gym gym gym! I eat Protein first, I do treat myself here and there. Go back to the basics, go back to Liquid Protein.
Get a Fitbit or some other type of step thingy. I'm addicted to mine.
I actually just got back from walking into the center of my town from my house, there was a huge car show.
I would have NEVER walked down there alone. And in 12 years of living here...I never have...until tonight.
I went out to walk around the neighborhood and thought..why not?
Old Katie-NEVER would have walked there yet walked there Alone.
But I did, ran into some people I knew, and walked home. It was nice!
Just stop eating whatever and get it girl! You can do this. Noes the time to get it off. Then u can treat yourself to whatever u want LATER!!
That's how I see it. Kill it now then slowly let myself have something if i really want it. If I eat something I shouldn't have...it's ok. I just need to hit the gym and or walk a little longer that night.
Keep it up and the scale will lower!!
Seems to be working for me!!

Eurogirl10 reacted to New Nic in January Sleevers ❄️ July 30, 2015

Hi all! Surgery was 01/19/15. 54 pounds down, 26 to go...
SW 205
CW 151
This was a big week for me. Every July we go to the Jersey shore with extended family. Last year's vacation was the most miserable of my life. I actually called the hospital during vacation to start the process to qualify for surgery. What a difference this year. I could swim and walk and keep up with my kids, without getting painful chub rub between my thighs! My fingers and toes weren't swelled up and my thoughts were not ruled by food!
You all continue to inspire me! Looking forward to sharing our progress and experiences on this journey!