kickboxlvr

i am so sorry to hear about your loss! that has got to put a wrench in things. I am glad you are now focusing on yourself again. I too feel that anything around 130 for me makes me look sick. i have a hard time remembering that when I graduated high school i was 115!!! I look back at that picture and see what my step mom seen at the time. She always thought I was too thin back then. I was noticing a recent picture that showed my collar bones. I never knew them to look disfigured. I of course have always been musclular (maybe thats why i didn't) and I have lost a lot of muscle as well. I try not to think about it because i would probably go on an ice cream binge! As far as ketosis is concerned.. you used to be able to buy strips that you could test your urine with to be able to tell if you were in that state... haven't seen them in a while.

Be wary of this honeymoon phase we are in. It can still creep back from what I am reading in other groups. I reached goal at around 8m (7-28-14) and now sitting @ 133-135 . I run, Kickboxing, karate, and go on long hikes. I would say I am 90/10 my idea of being naughty is the creamer for my coffee and sweet tea.. Oh and tomato basil wheat thins... If you ever need good advise visit www.bariatriceating.com amazing tips and recipes to help stay on track. As well as a back on track plan that helps with regain. I have seen amazing reviews on their FB page.

This isn't an easy journey. It is so frustrating at times. I actually had the exact opisite being that I didn't want to eat. My hubby had a BBQ the weekend after my surgery! URGH!!! Meaner!!! lol. Your body is still healing from the surgery. Please don't get dicouraged for not loosing the weight. As long as you are following your protocol you should be fine. Call them and tell them your concerns though. they may have you step back a bit. I agree with the above comments about the Protein. Protein will keep you full longer. I love the nectar and Inspire protein. They have one called PURE that is truly unflavored and will not thicken when added to items. I put it in my coffee in the morning. I went throu a "hunger" phase as well at one point in my journey. It was head hunger. I was really just dehydrated. So a trick that they told me was to sip Water and wait 15 mins. if that doesn't help add protein like Nectar to the water (it counts as water intake) and see if that helps. If after an hour I am still hungry, nibble on a soft food like protein enriched sf Jello (if you can't handle soups) Hang in there!

Sorry just realized this a thread for Dec surgery in general and now I can't delete..smh lol

7-28-14

Amazing!!! What an inspiration!!!

Your tool is still there. I was told if I get in a rut to start from the beginning. Start over with a week of phase 1. And go from there. You can do this! Therapy would help gets to the ultimate cause of this.

Tucson here

It is awkward when people ask. (I am 7m post and 5lbs from goal.) When people ask "oh what have you been doing? Exercise and dieting?" I go with it. If I am closer to them I may tell them. I am proud of my decision and people ask my "secret" all the time. But if I feel they won't understand or I will have to go through explaining my decision, I don't bother. People are so judgey. I had gotten a hernia fixed too. So that is what I said when they asked me why I was out of work. It is personal. So ultimately its what you are comfortable in talking about. I just hate it when people say "oh don't you feel so much better!?" Aren't you happier? Urgh...

Every person is different. I didn't notice my clothes getting loser for about 2 months. I could deal with anything around my surgery sight though. But by the time I went back to work (6 weeks)I was down to a 18 from a 20.

Yes it can drive you batty! Lmao I am almost 7m post op. I can only eat proteins and very soft veggies. I use ramkins. I can only seem to eat 2-3 oz of any type of meat still. I went to buffalo wild wings and was stuffed to the point I thought it would come back up after 2 wings.... I still can't drink anything with my meals... If I eat raw veggies my stomach revolts even though I love them. it does depend on the type of meat.... Talk to your surgeon and nut if you are concerned... They will let you know. Good luck you are doing awesome

Can't let it eat you too! I was bad today and ate a chocolate turnover... Moving on though.

I will not miss feeling like I need a full body bra because of the jiggle and bouncing while running... @ Lexie I am down to a b cup from a d cup... Don't miss that either I will not miss the inner legs of my jeans wearing out.

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I used to LOVE the biggest loser! Jillian and Bob are amazing. I have their programs and they do work.... For a period of time. Sustainability is what I needed. I just recently have been able to admit to people that I had surgery. No one knows how much research and soul searching goes in to this huge decision. We feel like failures going in but come out as "losers" (winners) , so now if they have a problem with it they can go find my lost 100pnds and suck it.

I will try keep this short as possible. I think everyone here can attest that we could write a book on our journey. I've always been in shape. Part of the 290+ high PT club in the Army, basketball, softball, and weightlifting were my sports. After 3 kids I gained more weight that I wanted. After my third child, I lost 65 pounds Kickboxing (I was obsessed with it) and was 10 pounds to go I went to the doctor. I wasn't really feeling right and as active as I was I couldn't understand why I started to gain weight back. I was then diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2009. The roller coaster began. I tried every single fad diet exercise plan and anything I could do to try to lose the weight. I would lose it only to gain it back. I ultimately gave up. I figured that until I could get my thyroid under control why bother besides My primary care would say I was a fit fat mom. My blood pressure / work was fine. I could run 2 to 3 miles without stopping. I was just morbidly obese. I was tired of Fighting and I wanted a new start I wanted a do-over. I was not happy even though everyone else thought I was. I decided to do research to see if this kind of surgery was for me. I went in to a seminar and found out all the different options that were available now a days. I looked into my insurance to find what I needed to do for them to cover me and I had everything ready to go by the time I had my first consultation with my doctor. My insurance only accepts bariatric centers of excellence to perform surgery is to be covered. There was only one in my city. I chose Dr Burpee to do my vertical sleeve. It was literally 1 month between the consultation and my surgery date. I didn't even tell my husband I was looking into this until I had all the appointments and everything in order and I wouldn't change anything. I started this journey at 250 pounds I'm currently 150 pounds. I am elated and have made the decision to gain my muscle back and muscle tone . I hope to be able to one day be a personal trainer specializing in bariatric patients. I want people to know that they are not alone and that they are people out there that want to be a support that have went through it themselves.

Forgot to mention my surgery date was July 28,2014

I am 6m out. 10pnds from goal. I have allowed myself to but when I do I get nauseous so its never really worth it to me. #Nutellaisthedevil

That is awesome. I am 10pnds from goal and 6m post op.