Rachel79uk

@@gustavio Awwwwwww poor thing! I bet she was miserable, but it's all worth it. It's just food and we've eaten like this every year we've been living. And there is nothing to feel guilty about. We can have regular food but it's all about portion and getting the Protein in. To not indulge in a little Thanksgiving the real way is inhumane! ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ????
"We Are All On This Journey Together..."

I'm am also 8 weeks out and did fine today . Just a bite of turkey and mashed potatoes
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I am a secret sleever so I filled my plate up like Normal and ate at a slow pace until nobody noticed I'd barely eaten anything. I did eat carbs today. I hope it doesn't throw me into a stall but I thought, the hell with it. I've done so good and will continue to do good. I'm going to eat some of the broccoli and cheddar rice and some hash brown casserole. It was a measly couple bites of each but I do feel a bit guilty. I skipped dessert as I had NO ROOM! I planned on eating a sliver of pumpkin pie but didn't. My niece is due to get sleeved and RNY on the 8th of Dec. so today was the first day of her liquid diet! I felt really bad for her. She is around 360+ pounds and was literally starving looking at the tables and tables of food and cakes and pies. Poor thing.
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Thanks for your replies, I find myswlf wondering will I miss this body... Its crazy tho I never really realize my size until I see a picture. But I see all of your points. Doing the things I enjoy like bike riding, skating, dancing would be a lot easier once I lose this weight.
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NOPE NOT FOR A SECOND!!! It is my family that misses my OTHER BODY, it is so hard when everyone lives to eat around here. It is so hard for them to comprehend that I don't want to go out to eat and stuff myself. Our family has always been food addicts. My Mom wasn't overweight but we always got together and ate. That was our focus. My daughter and hubby (even tho he has had WLS) think that food makes us happy. I don't buy into this any more and it is so hard for them. Like the Holidays aren't what they are all cracked up to be, after my mom passed it just isn't the same. I also think to myself why should we cook all of that food and then I eat 3 or 4 bites and be done. Basically, I still do it for my grandkids. I would just as soon stay home and eat a piece of chicken. LOL

I'm having mine done on my own too. If my family found out, my mum would put a stop to it somehow and when she finds out.. I'm more scared of that than the surgery it's self. Here anytime. I don't have mind until February ♡♡♡
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I have not taken the time to share my story, as a matter of fact I have still not changed my Facebook pictures, or the ones of me at work. food. I believe I had an actual addiction to food, the same as an addict, I didn't see it as an issue... But now I realize that I had a problem.
I eat to live now, instead of living to eat. The surgery helped by taking away the cravings, but I worry that if I reintroduce things like breads, fried foods, and other crap, I will develop the addiction again, just as if an alcoholic was to just have " 1 drink". It is a disease, with horrible side effects including low self confidence, depression, and humiliation.
I have made it my mission to find healthy foods, and replace all of my old favs, with healthy... And what I call, feel good foods. An FG food is one that I can eat comfortably, and they just basically feel good. for me, my list of items that I probably have a little of everyday would include... Chobani Flips. (190-210 cal, 12 gram protein)... These are my go to, if I haven't eaten in a while and am hungry, I can put this down a bit faster, and the size is pretty perfect for a meal. Love them all! Pickles- (0-5 cals) I love the spicy pickles, but I can eat them all. Pickles have become a regular snack in my life. Spears, slices, whatever, they all rock! Soup, soup, and more soup!!! My souls have been a huge part of my success. I make a huge crock of soup and it lasts me weeks. You can freeze some, but always have some in the fridge ready to microwave. I make a few varieties, but the basis is always the same. chicken broth base, cut with Water. Chicken or Cod fish, yep... I said fish! My family hates the smell of my "fish soup" but I loved it! However if you are not a big fish can just go with chicken. Vegetables- carrots, onions, mushrooms, kale, spinach, and even Brussels sprouts... Whatever you like and then I would spice it up with Cayenne and red pepper flakes, I even used Sriracha at times. This soup has been a staple for me since the 3rd month post, and I still make a lot here and there now. It was just great for me to grab a coffee cup, fill it, microwave it, and enjoy it.
I pushed myself to walk, and then I started "1 TED" lol. That means 1 thing every day. If it was parking in the back of the parking lot when at a store, or walking down the street and back when going to pick up the mail, I would just push to do 1 thing, which then would keep except use in the front of my mind.
Get an Apple Watch or Fitbit, make goals and hit them! What I learned is that we are capable of so much! When you are used to walking around with an additional 100 plus, your body has been working out for a long time. Now when the weight is gone, you still have that strong frame. Put it to work! I made some new friends that are athletic, I try and play Pickleball ( the game kicks ass, combo of tennis, volleyball, & ping pong) instead of cardio... I want to transition to a healthy lifestyle, not a 30 minute gym session that I won't be looking forward to.
Think of your weight loss as a super power, but only if you stick to the guidelines. This works for me, and I believe it to be a super power... Let me explain.
Since the weight loss, the world has been easier for me. I can go to an amusement park and get on the rides. I can fly on a plane and not need an extension. I can walk into a crowded bar and not start sweating my ass off! I can buy clothes at a normal store, and with actual brand names on them. I can tie my damn shoes, and without holding my breathe! I can sit in any chair, and not just the ones without sides... I can even sit in the plastic ones.
Woman treat me so differently! I am no longer just the funny guy... Even though I haven't changed! Life has just become much easier, much better, and much healthier, and I never want to go back, so I will continue to treat it as an addiction and will not look to be able to re introduce "everything" back into my eating habits, but instead I will work to find better foods. The nice thing about eating less, is that you can afford to buy smaller portions allowing for better quality foods. Take advantage of that! I always have almonds in the house, and I love veggie chips, especially the jalepeno, but now I grab a handful and walk away... If I want another handful, I will go get it at 30 cals, per handful, but I am going to force myself to get up and walk to the kitchen to get a handful
I feel so lucky to have had this surgery, and if I can help you in anyway let me know! I hope you have found this helpful, I know that writing it has helped me... So thanks!
 


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I am so happy today I was sleeved this time last year on this day at 387 pounds and felt like I was headed to my death bed if I didn't make some changes. This is by far the best decision I have ever made for myself. I hit onederland (199) today as well and have surpassed all of my surgeons expectations. That is a total weight loss of 188 pounds and from a size 32 to a 14 in 1 year never thought I would see the scale for myself under 200 again. I feel great I exercise everyday and I am not dying of starvation! LOL! The best part is I think for the 1st time in my adult life I am truly happy and not just hiding behind a smile.

Congratulations to you all. This site still gives me inspiration.

March 15, 2017 I will be 5 years out. I lost 113 lbs. In the past year I have gained about 20 lbs but much of it is due to inactivity from health problems. I am attempting to lose that weight now. It's a lot harder once your stomach stretches a bit and it will. I did not deviate one single bite for 2 years then had an occasional bite of this or that with no issue. I tracked my calories, fat, carbs etc on a program called Fat Secret and found that I just could not consume more than 1100 calories even with lots of bicycling and swimming. I usually bike 5 miles in 30 min or less and swim laps for 30 min at 3 times a week. Since I have had a plethora of health problems this year I have been unable to do much more than sit for the last 8 months. However I am 64 years old and have stage 3 liver disease as well so don't judge yourself by my successes and failures. Good luck, stick to your plan and in a year you won't be the same person. It's so much fun!

Thank you! I'm gonna be honest, it was hard! Hardest thing I have ever done. Don't let people tell you that having surgery is "taking the easy way out." This is probably the hardest way to loose weight. But I lost 150lbs and have maintained it. I still struggle every day.
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I am excited for you as you start your journey. I had gastric sleeve in October 2014. I reached my wight goal in May 2015 and I am still at my goal weight.
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