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@patty0715 looking great and healthy hon! Great to see ya! We’re in the same boat. Wanna challenge each other to finally reach the doc’s goal? I’m 6 lbs from it too. Lol. I was also told to do more exercise!!! Haha. I walk about 2.5 miles a day, but he wants more??? I think I’ll just start with drinking more Water. Ha!

On 5/15/2018 at 10:58 PM, DesertGirl said:

However, most of those cases are from unhealthy eating habits.

This is definitely one of the causes. I slid back and fortunately didn’t have anything, but I know if I kept it up, it’ll become an issue. Before surgery, it was so bad and I knew it was food related when my gastroenterologist put me on a bland healthier diet and it cleared up.

Year out from sleeve. Had horrendous acid reflux before surgery and haven’t had one episode of it after!! It has been fortunate for me.

It’s been a year, wow. So, I went to my year check up back on Tuesday. It didn’t go very well. I’m about 6 lbs from doc goal. 20 from mine. But he wasn’t happy it seemed. Not that I care too much about his feeling about me, but it was depressing leaving. Part of it was my fault, I felt like I had every excuse under the sun why I ate some chips or a cookie. He reminded me that I’m teaching my kids bad behavior too. No one wants to hear this stuff, but it’s good to be reminded. It kicked me in the butt so much, I changed instantly once again. Life has been a roller coaster emotionally for me the past few months and I allowed those emotional eating moments to creep back in. So, no more AGAIN. I’ll be changing up my children’s menu as well. They will eat just as healthy as I need to.

Other than that, I haven’t changed much from the last pic I posted. 1/2 lb down in three months. Overall I’m over 80lbs down...which is INFINITELY better! I won’t complain and can’t complain about that!

I suspect once I get my head and emotions in check here, the weight will drop again to reach my goal. So, I’ll give another update in about a month, maybe sooner. I’m trying to log back in here more often again.

Life happens....

@Kat410 enjoy your vacation!!! Wow, that’s pretty awesome, I’d love to do all that. And congrats at exceeding your expectations!!! Yay!!!!

@Little Green, tears were brought to my eyes for you. I’m so happy this day has come! Can’t wait to hear from you on the other side...blessings for you hon! ❤️😊

I do not do the non fat, sugar free stuff and never did. I eat vegetarian and vegan meals. I’m also a year out from being sleeved. I’ll tell you in the beginning it is imperative that you do focus on getting Protein in though. I did it with plant Protein Powder. I did suck it up and just used some Premier Protein (cause insurance paid for it) for a little while. When I started soft foods, I had eggs, cheese, and mashed black Beans. There are some threads in the vegan/vegetarian forums that can be helpful for ya, as we’ve all shared what we’ve done, had, eating, etc.

Wasn’t self pay, but didn’t leave our country of Texas either!

Although I do not really care about high Protein levels, I did start having a premier shake in the mornings (just cause it’s easier) and I’ve found that I’m not hungry for most part of the day. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a good thing or not just yet...I.e. getting enough food. ??? I’m about a year out and definitely see I need to work this much harder these days to reach goal. Good for you getting back on track...I could definitely follow you on the no eating after 8pm!!! Thanks for sharing.

Great job hon!

Almost a year y’all. I hope to hear from each of you. All is well for me so far. I’m not focused as I should be, but I’m good. Still maintaining at about 20lbs from goal...so I know I have to pick up the pace/focus at some point. Just not entirely the most important thing in my life currently. I’m still glad to be down though. I’ll post again on the 15th...I have my one year post appointment that day too.

On 1/12/2018 at 12:01 PM, AshAsh1 said:

My doctor said that if you have even the occasional acid reflux, that the sleeve is not an option for you.

Not entirely true. I had the worse acid reflux before sleeve and have had nothing since surgery (almost a year out).

@Brandi. glad you are doing well!!!

Redmaxx I’m sorry to hear that. I’d definitely want to see a specialist if that is indeed the case. maybe Track your own numbers for a while and see if it’s consistent. ??? Maybe you had a spike in glucose for that day for whatever reason, I don’t know. But after losing 100lbs+ and having most of the fat out of your arteries, your body SHOULD be processing sugar normally. Unless your diet is high fat, that could also play role. High blood sugar numbers is just a symptom, not the cause.

i second @FluffyChix, eliminate foods that would cause a spike. I’m even an advocate for Plant based diets, as this is what I do. Lots of veggies and fruits, with grains and legumes. Look into it. There’s a book called Proteinaholic by bariatric surgeon Dr Garth’s Davis. He talks about diabetes and the links to diet in it. If you have time look in to that as well. I hope you find what works and that it can be remedied without meds!!!

Oh my gosh!!!!....

Popcorn...yum. I love it and yes, I eat it...but I also eat a high complex carbohydrate and lots of veggies diet that most don’t or won’t do here. I had it maybe about 3 months out and have done well with it. And also, no acid reflux since surgery for me, it was horrible before surgery. I equate the lack of acid reflux to my lifestyle diet. Haven’t had one bout of it and I take no meds.

It’s never too late for a change. My hubby and I are about your age, and he just finished with a different degree last month. You can do it too hon. GO FOR IT! 👍

Are you taking your ppi?

Oooh hon, that’s a long time to be bleeding! You should go get checked up on. I was regular before surgery and regular after surgery. I would say early post op some might have some issues in the way of recovery, of which you could be in, BUT that is entirely too long. Please do get a check up.

Hey Dr Fluffy.... you’re looking great and you’re doing great! I admit, I skipped pages 12-31 of this thread...way too much to read at 12:54am. 😊 Glad to hear of a successful progress though! Keep up the good work hon!!

I guess everyone is different, I’m just about a year out...two eggs and a pita would make me stuffed and almost wanting to throw up. I can eat one egg and maybe 1/2 slice of toast in one sitting. Sometimes just the egg. I mostly eat plant based, so if a raw salad, maybe 3.5-4 oz tops. If a bean/grain dish of some sort, 2.5oz tops. I can definitely eat more now (not at one time though) then before. So even though I may have 2 oz of some food, I may eat another ounce 1-2 hours later. So, I’m pretty much eating throughout the day.

sorry I don’t have any pics to share!

Only times I slept somewhat upright was the two days in the hospital. I slept on my back after that at home.

I fell in to the Patches and after about a week I felt awful. This was in the early stages of my post op too. So, I quit them and went back to the nasty bariatric Vitamins and felt instantly better! Sooo....I’m not sure if all the hype of how they work is really because some folks are actually getting their dietary needs through food or they’re still living off the “stores” they had, or they’re just thinking they’re bodies are doing better (all in the head). Some say their blood work is proof but I haven’t seen a copy of anyone’s blood work to show it. Could also be a bogus testimony on here to get folks to buy them. Whatever the issue, they do not work for me. Finally almost year out and only need two Flintstone chewables, one b-12, one b complex, and my Calcium. I can live with this.

I’ve got a squatty potty! Yes, it works and I can’t imagine not having one. Glad you sucked up and bought one. 💩😁

Always, especially early on. Stress, Water, lack of sleep, even eating too much (which is almost impossible at 3 months but it can be done, I guess), can contribute to weight fluctuations. Don’t focus on that scale number but measurements as much as possible. Remember you’re still in the healing phase too. Stick to your program... It’ll drop.

A very yummy salad. I used feta cheese and added mandarin oranges. Could totally be vegan omitting the cheese.

I could eat this all day!

https://www.cookingclassy.com/autumn-kale-apple-quinoa-salad/