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It took me 30 years of fighting obesity, every diet you can imagine, sometimes multiple times, like weight watchers, not that I don't believe some people can do it, but it is a very small percentage, and finally 3 years to really decide I was going to get drastic and do the gastric sleeve. I am terrified of surgery and it was a very big difficult decision. Sometimes I still cannot believe I have actually done it and it is now almost 16 months and 117lbs down. 17 more lbs to reach my goal.
Anyway I am now able to postpone my left knee replacement, NSV and I went to Seaworld and the Wild animal Park, San Diego last week and was able to walk around both parks, only sitting occasionally, still have arthritis in knees, but the weight loss has made such a tremendous difference. I walked hills that i would not dare 2 years ago to even attempt, and my husband could not believe it either, another huge NSV.
So if you are having any doubts, the doubt should be what took so lo
ng, do it, it is amazing, and absolutely life changing for the better. Good luck to all, and go for it.

It took me 30 years of fighting obesity, every diet you can imagine, sometimes multiple times, like weight watchers, not that I don't believe some people can do it, but it is a very small percentage, and finally 3 years to really decide I was going to get drastic and do the gastric sleeve. I am terrified of surgery and it was a very big difficult decision. Sometimes I still cannot believe I have actually done it and it is now almost 16 months and 117lbs down. 17 more lbs to reach my goal.
Anyway I am now able to postpone my left knee replacement, NSV and I went to Seaworld and the Wild animal Park, San Diego last week and was able to walk around both parks, only sitting occasionally, still have arthritis in knees, but the weight loss has made such a tremendous difference. I walked hills that i would not dare 2 years ago to even attempt, and my husband could not believe it either, another huge NSV.
So if you are having any doubts, the doubt should be what took so lo
ng, do it, it is amazing, and absolutely life changing for the better. Good luck to all, and go for it.

It took me 30 years of fighting obesity, every diet you can imagine, sometimes multiple times, like weight watchers, not that I don't believe some people can do it, but it is a very small percentage, and finally 3 years to really decide I was going to get drastic and do the gastric sleeve. I am terrified of surgery and it was a very big difficult decision. Sometimes I still cannot believe I have actually done it and it is now almost 16 months and 117lbs down. 17 more lbs to reach my goal.
Anyway I am now able to postpone my left knee replacement, NSV and I went to Seaworld and the Wild animal Park, San Diego last week and was able to walk around both parks, only sitting occasionally, still have arthritis in knees, but the weight loss has made such a tremendous difference. I walked hills that i would not dare 2 years ago to even attempt, and my husband could not believe it either, another huge NSV.
So if you are having any doubts, the doubt should be what took so lo
ng, do it, it is amazing, and absolutely life changing for the better. Good luck to all, and go for it.

It took me 30 years of fighting obesity, every diet you can imagine, sometimes multiple times, like weight watchers, not that I don't believe some people can do it, but it is a very small percentage, and finally 3 years to really decide I was going to get drastic and do the gastric sleeve. I am terrified of surgery and it was a very big difficult decision. Sometimes I still cannot believe I have actually done it and it is now almost 16 months and 117lbs down. 17 more lbs to reach my goal.
Anyway I am now able to postpone my left knee replacement, NSV and I went to Seaworld and the Wild animal Park, San Diego last week and was able to walk around both parks, only sitting occasionally, still have arthritis in knees, but the weight loss has made such a tremendous difference. I walked hills that i would not dare 2 years ago to even attempt, and my husband could not believe it either, another huge NSV.
So if you are having any doubts, the doubt should be what took so lo
ng, do it, it is amazing, and absolutely life changing for the better. Good luck to all, and go for it.

It took me 30 years of fighting obesity, every diet you can imagine, sometimes multiple times, like weight watchers, not that I don't believe some people can do it, but it is a very small percentage, and finally 3 years to really decide I was going to get drastic and do the gastric sleeve. I am terrified of surgery and it was a very big difficult decision. Sometimes I still cannot believe I have actually done it and it is now almost 16 months and 117lbs down. 17 more lbs to reach my goal.
Anyway I am now able to postpone my left knee replacement, NSV and I went to Seaworld and the Wild animal Park, San Diego last week and was able to walk around both parks, only sitting occasionally, still have arthritis in knees, but the weight loss has made such a tremendous difference. I walked hills that i would not dare 2 years ago to even attempt, and my husband could not believe it either, another huge NSV.
So if you are having any doubts, the doubt should be what took so lo
ng, do it, it is amazing, and absolutely life changing for the better. Good luck to all, and go for it.

I do miss it sometimes, mostly when I'm out and eating with others. I joke with my husband that one big bite for him is often the same size as my entire meal...it mostly kind of grosses me out, but at the same time, I'm a little jealous.
BUT, losing weight has been more satisfying than any huge mouthful of mashed potatoes ever was, and I just focus on that. The old way of eating is impossible now and I'm grateful for the support my sleeve surgery has given me.

You will still be able to eat! And at some point in the future eat most everything you eat now. The surgery isn't magic If you want to loose weight you will have to work at it. If you want to keep the weight off you will have to work even harder.

Hello!! I'm new and my surgery is tomorrow. I'm at my pre-op appointment as I type. I'm excited and nervous!
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Great job . Sounds like you're doing everything spot on, especially checking in with your NUT. I'm only going on 10 weeks post-op revision to sleeve, and I'm so grateful that I had WLS. Keep us posted! ^^

Just wanted to get back on, it has been quite a while. I am now 15 months post sleeve, down 117lbs, would like to reach goal of 145lbs, but just don't know if it will happen.
Just like everything else I used to do, I give up. Well not completely, very grateful for my sleeve, would do it all over again in a second. I just feel frustrated that the stalls now last 1,2 or even over 2 months. I don't even know if his can be considered a stall. My surgeon says I have lost over 80% of my xcess body weight and that is above average. I see so many people get to goal, I am trying but the scale just hasn't moved for 5-6 weeks. I am meeting with the NUT his week and will discuss another plan. Still loving my sleeve and loving the compliments I get and even get called skinny at 162lbs.
Hope everyone is doing well.

Just wanted to get back on, it has been quite a while. I am now 15 months post sleeve, down 117lbs, would like to reach goal of 145lbs, but just don't know if it will happen.
Just like everything else I used to do, I give up. Well not completely, very grateful for my sleeve, would do it all over again in a second. I just feel frustrated that the stalls now last 1,2 or even over 2 months. I don't even know if his can be considered a stall. My surgeon says I have lost over 80% of my xcess body weight and that is above average. I see so many people get to goal, I am trying but the scale just hasn't moved for 5-6 weeks. I am meeting with the NUT his week and will discuss another plan. Still loving my sleeve and loving the compliments I get and even get called skinny at 162lbs.
Hope everyone is doing well.

Just wanted to get back on, it has been quite a while. I am now 15 months post sleeve, down 117lbs, would like to reach goal of 145lbs, but just don't know if it will happen.
Just like everything else I used to do, I give up. Well not completely, very grateful for my sleeve, would do it all over again in a second. I just feel frustrated that the stalls now last 1,2 or even over 2 months. I don't even know if his can be considered a stall. My surgeon says I have lost over 80% of my xcess body weight and that is above average. I see so many people get to goal, I am trying but the scale just hasn't moved for 5-6 weeks. I am meeting with the NUT his week and will discuss another plan. Still loving my sleeve and loving the compliments I get and even get called skinny at 162lbs.
Hope everyone is doing well.

Just wanted to get back on, it has been quite a while. I am now 15 months post sleeve, down 117lbs, would like to reach goal of 145lbs, but just don't know if it will happen.
Just like everything else I used to do, I give up. Well not completely, very grateful for my sleeve, would do it all over again in a second. I just feel frustrated that the stalls now last 1,2 or even over 2 months. I don't even know if his can be considered a stall. My surgeon says I have lost over 80% of my xcess body weight and that is above average. I see so many people get to goal, I am trying but the scale just hasn't moved for 5-6 weeks. I am meeting with the NUT his week and will discuss another plan. Still loving my sleeve and loving the compliments I get and even get called skinny at 162lbs.
Hope everyone is doing well.

I eat a fair amount of carbs, but in a calculated way. It's certainly true that carbs breed carbs. You need to always be putting your Protein first. Are you eating carbs at the expense of protein or in addition to your protein?

Hello, I have not been on as much as I used to. Really just checking in. Feel like this is a place I can vent. I am a little over 1 year out, and holding at 165lbs, that's 103lbs down, very grateful. I just seem to be slipping some, not using my fitness pal, like I was, still eating more carbs then i should. I mean what is it with these carbs, so addicting, and the more I eat the more I want, really like a drug they say. Any tips how to stay away. My fist 6-8 months I was the model sleeve patient. Followed the diet to a T, then back to some carbs, finally after 7 week stall, stopped them, lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks, then back to carbs. Not junk, more like, bread, Pasta and crackers. Would like to lose 20 more lbs, but we shall see where this body goes, with my help of course. Good luck to everyone, and for those veterans any tips would be much appreciated.

Hello, I have not been on as much as I used to. Really just checking in. Feel like this is a place I can vent. I am a little over 1 year out, and holding at 165lbs, that's 103lbs down, very grateful. I just seem to be slipping some, not using my fitness pal, like I was, still eating more carbs then i should. I mean what is it with these carbs, so addicting, and the more I eat the more I want, really like a drug they say. Any tips how to stay away. My fist 6-8 months I was the model sleeve patient. Followed the diet to a T, then back to some carbs, finally after 7 week stall, stopped them, lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks, then back to carbs. Not junk, more like, bread, Pasta and crackers. Would like to lose 20 more lbs, but we shall see where this body goes, with my help of course. Good luck to everyone, and for those veterans any tips would be much appreciated.

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I had such a slow weight loss in the beginning, I was sure I was going to be my docs first failure. I found a cheap trainer, and that gets you on track as you have that appointment and it makes you go, that's a start. I just kept following the program, 100 gms of Protein, no rice, Pasta, bread or alcohol, and no sugar, well as best you can. At about 3 1/2-4 months the weight just started falling off, I am now 1 year out and down 103lbs. It can be done. I just came off a 7 week stall, stopped the carbs I had gone back to and lost 7 lbs in 1 1/2 weeks. I do also have a therapist once a week that I see. You need to use that tool you opted for and give it your all and it will work for you, good luck

*sigh* got the approval from my insurance today and I started crying had somebody asked me what was wrong and I replied with everything is right I need the surgery isn't just a chance for me to be thin and healthy it's a chance for me to be a mom someday this wasn't just an approval from insurance for weight loss surgery this was my future this is my life single most happiest day of my life. 62 more days that's it...
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Mine was very similar to yours, only it never did and still doesn't include crackers/bread/pasta. At one year out, the "lifestyle" plan I'm now on is all Protein, veggies with whatever room I have left, and fruits occasionally if I can tolerate them. We're also allowed good carbs like Beans and quinoa/brown rice in moderation (once or twice a week) and potatoes, preferably red skin, once a week at most. My nut encourages Fiber but doesn't like wheat products because she says they're just a carb vehicle to get you Fiber but there are other ways that are lower in carbs and better for your glucose levels/digestion.

I would skip the egg this early out. Drink more Protein Shakes. Also - you may need an acid reducer (PPI). Try broth, sugar free popsicles to get more fluids.

I had such a slow weight loss in the beginning, I was sure I was going to be my docs first failure. I found a cheap trainer, and that gets you on track as you have that appointment and it makes you go, that's a start. I just kept following the program, 100 gms of Protein, no rice, Pasta, bread or alcohol, and no sugar, well as best you can. At about 3 1/2-4 months the weight just started falling off, I am now 1 year out and down 103lbs. It can be done. I just came off a 7 week stall, stopped the carbs I had gone back to and lost 7 lbs in 1 1/2 weeks. I do also have a therapist once a week that I see. You need to use that tool you opted for and give it your all and it will work for you, good luck

Never too late! You aren't even 6 months out - you just need a little push to get back on track. In terms of Water - find something else to drink (crystal light, decaffeinated tea, Powerade Zero, infused Water, flavored water, Vitamin Water Zero, etc). Find a good Protein drink that you like- you'll get fluids and Protein at once. There's Vitamin Patches that you should consider- it's critical that you get Vitamins. Your hormones are messed up. Dehydration can make you feel horrible but also emotionally miserable. Maybe some therapy would help - or a support group?? You can do this! Stay strong!
Oh - and Congrats on your weight loss!

Have you tried the Vitamin Patches? Getting in your Vitamins and hydration daily is vital to your success and nutritional needs. Are you drinking anything other than Water? Other liquids can count toward your overall hydration goals. Also, you should try adding lemon to your Water, or try some of the "enhanced" waters like smart water. This way you're getting in some electrolytes also to keep you hydrated. Super important. Also eating water-rich whole fruits and vegetables can help on the hydration front as well.
It's good to hear you're getting in all of your Protein. Need to figure out Vitamins and hydration for sure. I'd focus on that before anything else. It's also what could be the biggest contributing factor to your slow-down in weight loss.
Also, with regard to exercise, I think you need to find something you enjoy. Walking, running, biking swimming....whatever, but you should really try and see which you like, interest or not. I don't *like* to go the gym every day (I do like it some days), but I go anyway because I need to, and sometimes building up that necessity can be strong motivation.

So, I was reading another thread this morning on alcohol - a charming topic that has since delightfully devolved into communion wine in dixie cups - when someone brought up drinking coke with pop rocks and I nearly spit my Protein Shake all over my computer screen. This is literally the conversation I had with my husband last night:
Hubby: Hey, I found the pop rocks you gave me for Christmas. Can I still cash them in? (22 years of marriage and always looking for new romantic . . . adventures. Look it up.)
Me: No. You know I don’t eat sugar anymore. I’m pretty sure I warned you that you had to use them before I had my surgery in January.
Hubby: Dang. It was a three pack too. Are you sure I can’t cash them in anyway? Just without the pop rocks?
Me: It’s not as much fun without the pop rocks.
Hubby: sad puppy face
Me: Fine. If you can find sugar free pop rocks, we’ll talk.
Hubby: (not even FIVE MINUTES later) Good news! Amazon sells sugar-free pop rocks . . . in a 24 pack!
Don’t worry. I would never subject my delicate pouch to pop rocks, even sugar-free. Poor Hubby got his hopes up for nothing. Stupid Amazon. Stupid pop rocks. Now I want a coke. Or communion wine in a dixie cup. Instead, I’ll drink my old lady juice: Water with added Fiber and Miralax. 125#s down today! I love my pouch!