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Definitely .... my loss is very slow now. Usually 3-5 pounds a month. But, slow and steady wins the race. Be patient, it will move again.
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Was doing ok until I decided I could probably handle some watered down grits. Someone came and started talking to me and I got distracted and was eating like an unsleeved person (lol) .... Looked down and realized I had eaten over 1/2 the bowl. Within minutes I knew exactly what people have been talking about when they say they got the foamies ..... Mouth started filling up with Water, my chest was getting super tight, I had pain between my shoulder blades and before I knew it ... Bye, bye grits. That was crazy! And something I don't ever want to do again!
The rest of the day was back to liquids! My poor body needed a break.
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Don't stress this .. it's a journey ... and you have a lot to learn this early in your journey and that's ok!! I did a lot more than that. One day, I was eating grits and someone came in my office and started talking and I totally forgot and started scarfing them down! 15 minutes later I thought I was going to suffocate and threw it all up. I was thinking "what the heck was I thinking!" ... but no biggie, I just wasn't thinking for a minute, but I learned my lesson ... for the most part. Off and on during this journey, I'll eat a little too fast and feel awful. It's training me to slow down and to stop a little before I think I'm full. You got this! Hang in there!

You go girl!!

1/2 a pound more and I will hit FIFTY pounds! So excited!

1/2 a pound more and I will hit FIFTY pounds! So excited!

Great story! And you are right ... No one really understands when you are a low BMI (like us - I am 31.5). I'm scheduled for 8/30 and for all the reasons you'll understand I haven't told anyone but my closest family. I'm tired of not having a tool like VSG will provide. Thanks for sharing!
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I know it's frustrating at first but hang in there and be patient. I always felt like I would be the "one" person that even the surgery couldn't save! I was so resistant (prior to surgery) to losing weight. My body just refused to let go, no matter how much I exercised or how little I ate. It will take a little time to recover from the fluids pumped into you and sometimes you will stall. It's ok, it's all normal and part of the process. I have been on these boards for about 6 months and I have yet to hear even one person say they didn't eventually start losing. It will happen. Just stick to what you're supposed to do. Most important, get your fluids and your Protein. I'm 5 months out and on weeks where my Fluid is especially low or I don't get as much Protein, I will stall. Your only job now is to focus on those and when you do (once your body is out of shock), it will start to drop.
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I also wanted to add to what I said above, when family brings in donuts or we have a birthday party or something I do sometimes have a bite or 2, but never a whole piece.
This is your life and although we have to do what we have to do to take care of ourselves, you still want to enjoy life and have fun with family and friends. For us, it's just a fine balance and I just look at it like a challenge I'm going to beat!
Good luck! I always say that the people who are asking questions and trying to make that balance work are the ones that won't gain the weight back down the road.
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I'm 5 months out and I do have a regular cup of coffee every morning with Creamer (Carnation) and a little Stevia. For me, once my stomach calmed down a couple months post-op, it just seems to settle my stomach and get me started in the mornings. Warm fluids have always gone down better for me (thick and warm better than thin and cold for some reason).
I'm down 48 pounds and almost to goal. Still losing although only about 3 pounds a month now.
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I'm 5 months out and I do have a regular cup of coffee every morning with Creamer (Carnation) and a little Stevia. For me, once my stomach calmed down a couple months post-op, it just seems to settle my stomach and get me started in the mornings. Warm fluids have always gone down better for me (thick and warm better than thin and cold for some reason).
I'm down 48 pounds and almost to goal. Still losing although only about 3 pounds a month now.
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To be honest, which where I'm at and how I'm progressing, I have not concentrated on Protein at all. I have just been doing Atkins like eating. I got so damn tired of Protein shakes, so now I get what I need from the healthy fats.
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That's great! You're doing terrific! Learning the food is tough and it changes as you go but just glad to be learning healthier habits. Keep up the good work!!
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Today Is one month for me. Feeling good lost like 43 pounds (357) just still learning the food to eat. But all is well
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Dr Borland patients check in!
I made 4 months on December 30th. Have lost 45 pounds which puts me at 156, 5'6". I'm 53 and have had a couple people tell me my face is looking gaunt so I'm probably going to slow it down and start trying to learn how to maintain. I'd like to start lifting some light weights now.
Tell me your stories and how you're doing!
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Better late than never!
12/20/16 - 157
12/26/15 - 155
HW - 198
GW - 155
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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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This is very normal at this stage - you're enjoying the restriction you paid for. I am at 4 months and some days I can eat more than others and some foods I still struggle with (I don't do well with shrimp, but chicken goes down well). Unfortunately the carbs slide better for me so I just try to make good carb choices. I think it sounds like you are right on schedule.
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This is very normal at this stage - you're enjoying the restriction you paid for. I am at 4 months and some days I can eat more than others and some foods I still struggle with (I don't do well with shrimp, but chicken goes down well). Unfortunately the carbs slide better for me so I just try to make good carb choices. I think it sounds like you are right on schedule.
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@flippee98c the Powerade is much easier to get down thanks for all your help
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I also have worried (which is a ridiculous worry) that I would lose too much weight before the surgery. If I really had that problem, I wouldn't need the surgery! LOL!
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Good Morning Dr Borland patients .... how's everyone doing? I'm losing slowly but getting close to goal, although not sure what that goal is. Just taking it a day at a time. Losing about 1 pound a week (at the most). Family telling me to stop now but my BMI is still a couple points shy of "Normal Weight". Would like to drop below and then start lifting weights. Merry Christmas everyone!
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You got this!! Mourn the loss and then DECIDE to focus on you. This is YOUR party and he's not invited! It's time to make life about you - making you the healthiest version of you that will give you many healthy years ahead. Just think ... one day he will run into you somewhere and not even recognize you! He will regret his choice most likely eventually, but it's not about that anyway. It's about you! Become your own best friend and the pain will melt away because it's you who you need to love the most right now. Praying for you!
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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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