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@@catlover2565 btw there is no such thing as a dumb question. call your NUT, they may suggest something else:D

carbs are a little high IMHO. I am eating about 60, maybe. same calories as you as well. stalls are gonna happen...sorry.

it's hard right now but you have to be patient. stay off the scale for a few days.......

are you sure it's not thirst? are you getting enough fluids in? protein? drink first and wait and see if hungers persists. I have heard an antacid may help because it could be reflux? I haven't had that issue. I occasionally am hungry but it is usually after going long periods of time without eating. I have gone 10 hours in between meals to this day.

My stats are up to date. I am having my second f/u visit next Tuesday and was hoping to be down to 199.9 but I don't think that will happen. I am walking at work on one of my breaks. My energy levels are up, the hair is on the floor (everywhere) and I feel like I weigh ALOT less than the scale reads Got family drama right now and trying to stay focused and come here on break and after work to check in~

@@kranky813 @@TJBintheOC @@Niki15 - I don't miss the food as much as I need to remember to chew thoroughly and only eat 20 minutes and then stop, period. I find that if hubby and I are out to eat (which we do a lot) I put my food on my smaller plate - we order and I get his "add-ons" - and to avoid watching him still eat I push my food around and sit my fork down. That also prevents any accidental overeating. Hubby admitted to me about a month or so ago that he felt bad that he was eating a lot more food and felt uncomfortable about eating infront of me. I was upset that he hadn't mentioned it. I told him that I am not hungry and if he THINKS I am he is wrong. I have take home everytime we go out. I think by stretching out my time eating it doesn't seem as obvious to him how much I am eating. by the way - he has lost about 15lbs since my pre-op!

@@MrsKarenC2008 Funny you mentioned this - that's how I over ate twice, only a mouthful or so but enough to cause discomfort for about an hour. I watch my husband eat and I don't actually miss the pig out sessions. I am still a newbie in this WLS world and to avoid the discomfort I have to be mindful of quantity of food/drink. I am right there with you in this battle against the bulge!

I was allowed chicken but was told to thoroughly chew it to mush. I have the sleeve and I have never experienced dumping. I have over ate twice and the knot in the throat and the sweating. The urge to want to throw up that last bite or two was overwhelming but I didn't want to do that either. I sipped water slowly and waited for it to pass - took about an hour. Not something I want to experience again.

@@B-52 - I ditto everyone else...what is next Everest? Keep living and sharing! Its contagious and inspires those of us working towards those NSVs (like that)

@@Adrianabelle - walking

@@staceymeaux - great start....great attitude...and welcome!

207 - not going to make the 199.9 by Monday - but I will settle for 205....please scale GODS let me have 2 more. I see doctor for 2nd f/u Tuesday and so badly wanted to be down 42 pounds (199). My at home drama hasn't helped either =(

@@stacyg1 - consider your "gym friend" out of line. That was totally un-called for...7lbs???? Maybe 27 because you are just under 5' and 20 pounds more on you would look different than on someone 5'10". She for whatever reason said that - chalk it up to head up her @$$ and move on...

@@Rogofulm @@VSGAnn2014 @Babbs - all I am going to say is I HOPE the internet and BP are still available because we will be slapping each other on the heads here for the next 40 years or so...I am 52

@@lachellove - pre-op goal?

@@Lelly - If you have a comorbidity like high blood pressure, pre-diabetic (or diabetes) or sleep apnea that may be another notch to plead your case..

@@pindoctor - have to you spoke the insurance person at surgeons office? I had to have approval before I could get a surgery date. Called the insurance company? I am sure you have done that already to see if there was something they needed...pre-op info, pre-op testing, etc.....

@@theatrejo -time yourself and measure. If you are eating for more than twenty minutes you are probably full. I would stick with hydration being you priority at this point. Yogurt is a slider so its hard for me to feel full on it at four months. I have pretty much been able to eat a 5oz cup from the first day of soft foods on 3 days post-op.

@@Mrs.Boston -HAPPY RE-BIRTHDAY!!!!! got your seat right here <patting losers bench> Come on!

@@cockapoomom - you said it yourself, you are not consistent with Water and Protein and you are failing yourself. The other posts were excellent responses and I think you know you need to get "your head in the game" - you got this!

@@KindaFamiliar - you are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing ;D

@@lsubabe33 - physically picking her up may not be cool. the biggest thing is that you will feel drained of energy :/

@@tssiemer - Everyone doesn't get a catheter. I had one, pain meds at my fingertips and no water or ice cubes until after the leak test (the next day)...

Mine has recently started coming out pretty heavily too. I am almost 4 months out. I have been taking Biotin and I was told it helps with regrowth. I had two question pre-surgery: hair loss & energy level (being tired). Surgeon said if I WASN'T tired for the first few months then I wasn't probably working my plan. The hair loss is generally a combination of both the shock of your new diet (weight loss) and surgery. I have cut my hair to my shoulders about 2 weeks ago and pray some hair stays put...

@@mtraverse - at 52 I still have those days too. Get outside, walk the dog, play with the kids - get AWAY from the food. Drink Water....