J_Lynn77

My doc said no for a year. I did break that rule at 6 mos with a vodka and cranberry. Like someone else said, it burned like the fires of hell. I waited for a while before I tried again. I am a lightweight these days. I cannot drink like I could previously. So use caution. Please have a DD. Most importantly, have fun, be careful, and listen to your stomach and not your head.
J
SW-321
CW-210
WL-111
Goal Weight--180

The easy way out is to do nothing, remain obese, have health and emotional issues, not live life to the fullest and die an earlier death of an obesity related illness or comorbidity.
Having major surgery to remove 80-85% of your stomach (for a VSG, other procedures can be more involved), following pre/post WLS diets and lifestyle changes, including eating differently, exercising, etc., is definitely not "the easy way out".

I think there's a spectrum of compliance after surgery. From those that follow every rule to those that are determined to eat wings and drink beer at one week post op (that would have killed me for sure). I think where the person falls on the spectrum determines what results they will get. This would explain why there are a few out there that don't lose any weight or very little after surgery.
For me, changing a lifetime of bad behaviors has proven to be challenging, particularly eliminating snacking. Every time I fail, I get up, brush myself off and try again. I'll get there and coming here helps motivate me to keep trying. If coming here and reading posts encourages a new person to change a few of their behaviors, then that is a positive thing. Sadly, some people are too deep in denial to change. Those people will say the surgery didn't work for them.

@@CLN.BK
brown a pound of ground beef, or turkey in a skillet, heavy bottom is better. Drain the fat
add a tablespoon of this https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/chili-3000/c-24/p-73/pd-s (most store chili seasoning has sugar in it)
Add a can of chili Beans http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/product/mild-kidney-chili-Beans
Add a can of diced tomatoes Like https://www.delmonte.com/tomatoes/diced/green-pepper-and-onion so you don't have to chop
Simmer for at least 30 minutes on low so the flavors meld
I don't eat chili because the macros don't make sense for me, but that is the fastest and easiest way to make and you can have a child do it. It doesn't require a lot of chopping or active cooking.

So going to the store today was a mixture of emotion. Realizing what bad habits came into play, that I chose to go back to, that put weight back on. It was hard passing up things I enjoy to buy things that are right. People get annoyed when you stand in the aisle reading labels. I was annoyed at their annoyance. But leaving, I felt good. I remembered how much I wanted my success before and I know I still love myself that much to do it again. I was excited about the fresh veggies and fish, excited about new recipes that will be gracing our dinner table!
J
SW-321
CW-210
WL-111
Goal Weight--180

Not ever, not one day, do I regret. I am 5 years out and I struggle. So be mindful that you don't go back down that road of bad food choices. However, I remind myself of why I did this and I keep going. I'm very happy with my sleeve.
J
SW-321
CW-210
WL-111
Goal Weight--180

I allow myself one small piece of fruit per day in weight loss mode. Otherwise, the sugar, calories, and carbs just add up too quickly. They may be natural but that doesn't mean they won't hinder your weight loss just like any other calories.
ETA: I should note that the fruit varies but I don't eat tropical fruit when trying to lose weight. It is even more caloric and sugary than most fruit. So, I stay away from bananas, mangoes, pineapple.

I was working up to 1100cal/day. I restarted at 800-900cal/day and over the last few months my Nut has me working on getting to 1100cal/day.
However, I am heading for skin surgery next Tues, so my Nut wants me at 1200-1300cal/day for better healing after surgery. Am I happy about the increase in cals? Nope, but I am relying of my Nut's knowledge and foresight, so I will increase my intake through my recovery.
Good luck on your revamped journey. You've already done the hardest part. You've recognized your "stumble", taken responsibility for it and are taking action.
The rest will all come back to you like a long lost friend coming to the garden gate after a lengthy absence.
Take a deep breath and welcome her in.

Not ever, not one day, do I regret. I am 5 years out and I struggle. So be mindful that you don't go back down that road of bad food choices. However, I remind myself of why I did this and I keep going. I'm very happy with my sleeve.
J
SW-321
CW-210
WL-111
Goal Weight--180

Not ever, not one day, do I regret. I am 5 years out and I struggle. So be mindful that you don't go back down that road of bad food choices. However, I remind myself of why I did this and I keep going. I'm very happy with my sleeve.
J
SW-321
CW-210
WL-111
Goal Weight--180

Limit carbs to below 30g a day, and get them in before 4pm.
Keep your protien high! And get some healthy fats in (don't go to crazy, they are caloric)
Drink all the Water you can find. Your body will have no choice but to burn fat, when it no longer has carbs!
Weeks out: 16
SW: 365
CW: 285
WL: 80lbs

No one can undo a sleeve so, YES, even now being 5yrs out, I have moments of regret..
BUT
I consider those moments, moments of weakness when I have to remind myself--
I can wallow in a wrong decision
OR
I can make a wrong decision right.
That's when I give myself a virtual slap along side my head and get back to the business of becoming healthy and happy again.

--how many calories are you consuming a day? May I ask? I try to limit to about 1200. Wondering if that is too much.
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--how many calories are you consuming a day? May I ask? I try to limit to about 1200. Wondering if that is too much.
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Great topic, something I've figured out about myself is that if I don't permanently change my eating habits, I will gain at least some of my weight back. I have changed a lot of habits for the better but my worst habit is that I'm a habitual snacker (now known as a grazer). I am working very hard to teach myself to stick with 3 meals and 1 snack per day.
I agree to get back to the basics and start tracking everything but I also suggest you figure out what your bad habits are, those bariatric rules that you are not following and work on them. Understand that you've spent a lifetime with these bad habits and it will likely take several tries to change. I've been working on this snacking thing for several months. I'll have a few good days and then fall off the wagon. I just keep getting up, brushing myself off and trying again.
Don't give up!

@@J_Lynn77 - hmm, what changed? Are you tracking? By tracking I mean exercise and every bit of food and drink. Be hard on yourself for a while. I gained four pounds this last quarter...it ticked me off. BUT I realized that I have been really slacking on my exercise. OK, that will make it happen. Having some data points actually helps to make better calls.

I, too had WLS in 2011 and am just get back on track this year.
I went back to the very beginning. Like I was just starting my first week of solids. It's worked to help get me focused again.
Track EVERYTHING
70g//protein
64oz / Water
Exercise
small meals with tiny bites chewed well---no drinking with meals.
You know the plan.
Remember though, you will NOT lose weight like you did in the beginning.
Get yourself motivated and get going!
You did it once. You can do it again. YOU just have to wanna!
Welcome back! You ae very welcomed here.

Hello all! My name is Jamie, my friends call me Jay. I am a post WLS surgery patient. I had my sleeve in 2011. Had a great success. I lost about 135 lbs. Lately I have been putting back on. I was going to try every pyramid scheme out there, Thrive, weight loss pills, Plexus, anything. But I know I lost this before and I can do it again. Was just wondering if anyone else has been there? How do I ignore the old cravings and ditch this weight!?
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