crayon67

I am def going to try this. Thanks!
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I'm in the same boat. I didn't gain 20 lbs but did gain and feel terrible about it. I have decided to start from the beginning again. It's frustrating and depressing to see the weight gain but I know I can do this! I just have to get back in the right mind set.
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I'm in the same boat. I didn't gain 20 lbs but did gain and feel terrible about it. I have decided to start from the beginning again. It's frustrating and depressing to see the weight gain but I know I can do this! I just have to get back in the right mind set.
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I'm in the same boat. I didn't gain 20 lbs but did gain and feel terrible about it. I have decided to start from the beginning again. It's frustrating and depressing to see the weight gain but I know I can do this! I just have to get back in the right mind set.
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I'm in the same boat. I didn't gain 20 lbs but did gain and feel terrible about it. I have decided to start from the beginning again. It's frustrating and depressing to see the weight gain but I know I can do this! I just have to get back in the right mind set.
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I am def going to try this. Thanks!
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good morning - havent updated in a while - i am down 54 lbs with about 40 to go. i purchased a size 10 pair of pants the other day and just couldnt believe it. it felt wonderful. i have the excess skin too but am hoping that it will either get tighter with working out or I will look into removal when i have been at goal weight for a while. I feel amazing, and its funny because i see people i havent seen in a while and they dont recognize me! LOL I have just started to work out again after a broken toe from work. I dont go to the gym, its 20 miles away, but we did just get a yoga studio in my town so i am going to start going there soon. i have noticed i can eat more and this scares me, so i still weigh my food and am very aware of what and how much i am eating. i have actually been in a stall for about 2 weeks and its frustrating but i know it will pass, and i keep a positive attitude! i have craved some things, but its mostly salty things, not sweets or bread which i guess is a good thing. keep up the good work march sleevers! we will get there!

good morning - havent updated in a while - i am down 54 lbs with about 40 to go. i purchased a size 10 pair of pants the other day and just couldnt believe it. it felt wonderful. i have the excess skin too but am hoping that it will either get tighter with working out or I will look into removal when i have been at goal weight for a while. I feel amazing, and its funny because i see people i havent seen in a while and they dont recognize me! LOL I have just started to work out again after a broken toe from work. I dont go to the gym, its 20 miles away, but we did just get a yoga studio in my town so i am going to start going there soon. i have noticed i can eat more and this scares me, so i still weigh my food and am very aware of what and how much i am eating. i have actually been in a stall for about 2 weeks and its frustrating but i know it will pass, and i keep a positive attitude! i have craved some things, but its mostly salty things, not sweets or bread which i guess is a good thing. keep up the good work march sleevers! we will get there!

good morning - havent updated in a while - i am down 54 lbs with about 40 to go. i purchased a size 10 pair of pants the other day and just couldnt believe it. it felt wonderful. i have the excess skin too but am hoping that it will either get tighter with working out or I will look into removal when i have been at goal weight for a while. I feel amazing, and its funny because i see people i havent seen in a while and they dont recognize me! LOL I have just started to work out again after a broken toe from work. I dont go to the gym, its 20 miles away, but we did just get a yoga studio in my town so i am going to start going there soon. i have noticed i can eat more and this scares me, so i still weigh my food and am very aware of what and how much i am eating. i have actually been in a stall for about 2 weeks and its frustrating but i know it will pass, and i keep a positive attitude! i have craved some things, but its mostly salty things, not sweets or bread which i guess is a good thing. keep up the good work march sleevers! we will get there!

good morning - havent updated in a while - i am down 54 lbs with about 40 to go. i purchased a size 10 pair of pants the other day and just couldnt believe it. it felt wonderful. i have the excess skin too but am hoping that it will either get tighter with working out or I will look into removal when i have been at goal weight for a while. I feel amazing, and its funny because i see people i havent seen in a while and they dont recognize me! LOL I have just started to work out again after a broken toe from work. I dont go to the gym, its 20 miles away, but we did just get a yoga studio in my town so i am going to start going there soon. i have noticed i can eat more and this scares me, so i still weigh my food and am very aware of what and how much i am eating. i have actually been in a stall for about 2 weeks and its frustrating but i know it will pass, and i keep a positive attitude! i have craved some things, but its mostly salty things, not sweets or bread which i guess is a good thing. keep up the good work march sleevers! we will get there!

good morning - havent updated in a while - i am down 54 lbs with about 40 to go. i purchased a size 10 pair of pants the other day and just couldnt believe it. it felt wonderful. i have the excess skin too but am hoping that it will either get tighter with working out or I will look into removal when i have been at goal weight for a while. I feel amazing, and its funny because i see people i havent seen in a while and they dont recognize me! LOL I have just started to work out again after a broken toe from work. I dont go to the gym, its 20 miles away, but we did just get a yoga studio in my town so i am going to start going there soon. i have noticed i can eat more and this scares me, so i still weigh my food and am very aware of what and how much i am eating. i have actually been in a stall for about 2 weeks and its frustrating but i know it will pass, and i keep a positive attitude! i have craved some things, but its mostly salty things, not sweets or bread which i guess is a good thing. keep up the good work march sleevers! we will get there!

Quick update - March 26 was my surgery date - as of today down 48lbs. Have a followup next Tuesday and want to be at the 50 lb mark. Went into Old Navy last week and purchased a pair of jeans since I have absolutely nothing to wear anymore. I have not purchased anything in Old Navy in forever! Still drink a Protein Drink a day, usually in the evening since I am at work and it is the easiest thing to grab on the run. I also eat a Quest bar almost every day as well. Still liking fish, and have eaten seafood as well. I have not craved bread since the surgery which is great since I used to love bread. Did have a few slices of pizza along the way so far but its more like a half of a slice. Still worry every day that I will stretch out my "banana belly" so I am very conscience about what I am eating and drinking. I find it hard to get all my Water in when I am at work but can do it without a problem on my days off. Will be bbqing this weekend for the 4th, I make special hamburgers for myself when I prepare all the burgers. LOL. Glad to read everyone is doing so well - Keep up the good work! You all are awesome!

Quick update - March 26 was my surgery date - as of today down 48lbs. Have a followup next Tuesday and want to be at the 50 lb mark. Went into Old Navy last week and purchased a pair of jeans since I have absolutely nothing to wear anymore. I have not purchased anything in Old Navy in forever! Still drink a Protein Drink a day, usually in the evening since I am at work and it is the easiest thing to grab on the run. I also eat a Quest bar almost every day as well. Still liking fish, and have eaten seafood as well. I have not craved bread since the surgery which is great since I used to love bread. Did have a few slices of pizza along the way so far but its more like a half of a slice. Still worry every day that I will stretch out my "banana belly" so I am very conscience about what I am eating and drinking. I find it hard to get all my Water in when I am at work but can do it without a problem on my days off. Will be bbqing this weekend for the 4th, I make special hamburgers for myself when I prepare all the burgers. LOL. Glad to read everyone is doing so well - Keep up the good work! You all are awesome!

Quick update - March 26 was my surgery date - as of today down 48lbs. Have a followup next Tuesday and want to be at the 50 lb mark. Went into Old Navy last week and purchased a pair of jeans since I have absolutely nothing to wear anymore. I have not purchased anything in Old Navy in forever! Still drink a Protein Drink a day, usually in the evening since I am at work and it is the easiest thing to grab on the run. I also eat a Quest bar almost every day as well. Still liking fish, and have eaten seafood as well. I have not craved bread since the surgery which is great since I used to love bread. Did have a few slices of pizza along the way so far but its more like a half of a slice. Still worry every day that I will stretch out my "banana belly" so I am very conscience about what I am eating and drinking. I find it hard to get all my Water in when I am at work but can do it without a problem on my days off. Will be bbqing this weekend for the 4th, I make special hamburgers for myself when I prepare all the burgers. LOL. Glad to read everyone is doing so well - Keep up the good work! You all are awesome!

Quick update - March 26 was my surgery date - as of today down 48lbs. Have a followup next Tuesday and want to be at the 50 lb mark. Went into Old Navy last week and purchased a pair of jeans since I have absolutely nothing to wear anymore. I have not purchased anything in Old Navy in forever! Still drink a Protein Drink a day, usually in the evening since I am at work and it is the easiest thing to grab on the run. I also eat a Quest bar almost every day as well. Still liking fish, and have eaten seafood as well. I have not craved bread since the surgery which is great since I used to love bread. Did have a few slices of pizza along the way so far but its more like a half of a slice. Still worry every day that I will stretch out my "banana belly" so I am very conscience about what I am eating and drinking. I find it hard to get all my Water in when I am at work but can do it without a problem on my days off. Will be bbqing this weekend for the 4th, I make special hamburgers for myself when I prepare all the burgers. LOL. Glad to read everyone is doing so well - Keep up the good work! You all are awesome!

I am a little over 2 months out and had a glass of white wine last night. Not a full glass about a half and was fine. Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!

@@crayon67 40 pounds ARE YOU SERIUOS, that is so good. I need to know your secret I am at 8 weeks 26 ponds WTH. lol Am I doing something wrong or is it just slow for me.

@@crayon67, we are basically going the same pace let's both stay on track and keep in touch.

I was sleeved 3/26 and down 30lbs as well. I have been eating solid foods for a couple of weeks now. I am averaging about 5 lbs a week still and am very happy with that. I don't mind taking is slow, as long as it comes off.

i made it! i finally made it to "onederland"!!!! I am so excited!!! It has been over 25 years since i have weighted under 200 pounds! oh man the feeling of joy i had when i stepped on that scale this weekend was just amazing!!

I started my weight loss journey at 123kilos. I lost 3 kilos while waiting for my specialist appointment. I had a 2 week preoperative diet of Optifast shakes and vegetables only in which I lost 7 kilos. Surgery was almost 7 weeks ago now. I am now at a total loss of 21 kilos which makes 11 kilos in the last 7 weeks. I am feeling really good. The pain in my feet had disappeared. My energy levels are up. I am tolerating all foods and just had steak and Pepper sauce for dinner. Quantity of food is still small but i am enjoying it. My surgery met my expectations and the docs and dietician happy too. I am proud of myself for making the commitment and i know it was the right decision for me.

I love these responses! I too want to go zip lining at hunter mountain (by where I live on the Catskills) and parasailing at ocean city md on this summers vacation!

I will continue with at least one per day because I work 3-11pm and don't really get a break to make something so drinking the shake will be easier. It makes getting my Protein in a bit easier too.

Everyone's journey's are much different than the next person. I didn't really have a lot of cravings post op. In fact the smell of food literally made me nauseated. But I've had friends tell me the exact opposite, that their cravings came back almost immediately. So what you're experiencing is not uncommon. You are not alone! You're just going to have to stay a bit stronger during this time. Hopefully its not so bad and the feeling will pass quickly. @@crayon67

Ye old head hunger will pop up every now and again. I've been using this as an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and get the same flavors without self sabotaging.