VSGmary

Thank you all, I needed to see this thread. I have finally had the courage to return after a hiatus of 4+ years. In the time I was away I lost both my beautiful mum and then my brother and then went through menopause . I have gained almost 90lbs and I’m so ashamed. I feel like such a failure. I’ve seen a dietician, nutritionist, and even seen a psych to help me through the self sabotaging I’ve been doing to myself. I have tried reset, I’ve tried going back to basics.. I just don’t seem to have the will power to do it all again.

I know exactly what you are going through. 6 years out I had regained nearly 60 pounds. I was so unhappy with myself. I let life struggles, and being busy affect how I ate. About a year ago I started watching what I ate, not yet logging food again, but just making better choices. On June 18th I was back down to 168 but still so upset I was still 20 pounds from the goal I originally set out to be at, and wanted to be there so bad.

Here is what I did. I did a total reset to when I started on real food after the puréed stage. I started logging everything, anything that goes into my mouth gets logged. I concreted on Protein and veggies, and started my Vitamins again. I made protein my priority again, made sure I got at least 60 grams a day. I also stared drinking a gallon of Water a day. Also one of my meals a day, everyday is a Protein Shake. I am now below the 145 that was always my main goal. I am now at 143.6 and couldn’t feel better. I know it has to do with the protein I get in everyday now. No carbs go into my body. My vitamins , help me feel healthy. I don’t get dehydrated. The girls at work are so used to my gallon water jug I bring into work with me, and my daily lunch protein shake mixing. Even my CEO and CMO mentioned in a meeting this week about my water jug, and had only great things to say about it.

The thing is, we may have regained, but we still have this amazing tool that can work for us if we want it to. I mean if I tried to lose over 20 pounds in 2.5 months before WLS, it never would have happened.

Good luck with everything. I know life has stresses in it. We all have them. I changed my obsession with stress eating to obsessive food logging, and healthy eating. I also try to walk on my lunch. That one hour a day is my only me time when I’m not a mom, a wife, a professional, a daughter. You’ve got this, you just have to grab it. It’s great to have the support here, and keeps us in the right head space.

Use My Fitness Pal and after you populate it, it's so easy! Also, order a food scale that reads in grams. Then weigh and measure everything going into your body! And don't eat packaged stuff! LOL. Eat lean Protein and eat veggies and some healthy fats. Eat a serving of dark berries now and then. Order Protein Powder on Amazon, or see if Premier Protein shakes are available in Europe. Beyond that--stay away from C.R.A.P.

Quinoa grecian salad - quinoa cooked in chicken stock - let it cool, diced up Tomato, cucumbers , onion and some feta cheese can also add olives. Dressing red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper. Had that last night and ill be having it again today as it makes a fair bit, my tummy likes it and the quinoa helps me keep regular!. Ill be buying a rotisserie chicken at lunch later today and mix a bit of that in my salad just to mix it up ????. This salad/meal is quite versatile.

Hi Richard the 5 day pouch test is for all weight loss surgery patients - Lapband, bypass and vertical sleeve. Link to the site is here where it explains what you need to do is here:
http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
I also purchased the ebook from Amazon just in case the web site disappeared as i had read this happening to a number of people and those that tried the 5 day pouch test all started seeing movement with weight loss. The ebook was around $10-11.

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I definitely could use some more Fitbit buddies! amydmartinez@gmail.com

I also just got my Fitbit today. Please feel free to add.
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Add me! Kellymarkwardt@yahoo.com

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Or those that I don't have my email is membrenoclaudia@yahoo.com

Omg I was looking for Fitbit user on here the other night please everyone send me request as well @ lakeishamashford@gmail.com

Sent an invite. Jtowler671@yahoo.com

Please add me! Ladybrinkman3@gmail.com got my Fitbit last night and due to be sleeved feb 2nd.

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Should get my Fitbit delivered today. Please add me. Jewels4encouragement@gmail.com

I want to join! I just had surgery Monday, January 4th. My email is aolson@mroengineers.com Thanks so much.

I was sleeved 13 oct 2014.. I became lactose, meat and corn intolerant for the first 6 months after surgery. I can now still not eat corn or anything made out of corn.. But im ok with that ???? everything is all good with meat and dairy ????

Hi i was banded in 2010 and I lost 88 lbs but gained most of it back as the band failed and it was finally removed in Aug 2014. In Oct 2014 i was revised to vertical sleeve gastrectomy and i have lost 148 lbs and i still have a fair bit to go but best thing is, weight is coming off! VSG has been the best thing i have ever done for my health and wellbeing. Best wishes to you on your journey.

Oh my !! I have to try the Sushi! Thank you @@Smye