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Well I have a small circle at my job about 7 ppl know about me having the surgery. The thing is its others that had the surgery at my job but they don't know that I had it unless they're just not saying anything, one lady states are you losing weight I just told her im cutting back on some foods, lol well which is true
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For me, Snacks and healthy foods are a personal choice. It depends on how “clean do you want your diet” Snacks that are whole foods only or a combination with sugar free products? Some can stop at one hersheys kiss. (not my reality)
My snacks may not work for others: Strawberries dipped in Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup - Quest Protein tortilla chips dipped in salsa. Veggies dipped in hummus, sugar free popsicles, deviled eggs. jerkey

Ditch starchier carbs right away. Go back to basics - Protein, vegetables, green salads.
Convince yourself that you might get a little hungry and get comfortable with it. Gauge to be 2/3 full and stop eating.
At your stage of the journey you do not need to eat every 3 hours and you do not need a bedtime snack - the word snack is a marketing term to get you feel okay with eating beyond mealtimes. Snack=Meal. We tend to think of a snack as some inconsequential eating.
I guarantee if you resist eating later at night in 3 days you will once again feel more restriction in the morning.
Then if you want to ease into intermittent fasting, check out the thread, or go to youtube, read a couple books and experiment with what works for you. You can do it, you did it before. Good luck.

Is smoothie king shakes good for Meal Replacements?

Thanks so much for the information, for the most I’ve been doing the small meals and trying to stay on track maybe it’s could be I’m not eating the right food I know I’m not counting calories I need to get a list of foods I should and shouldn’t eat for my meals. I have oatmeal and grilled chicken salads, etc and I do need to drink more Water than I do. I’m going to use the list of meals for the days that you sent me

Yes I went from a 42D to a 40C I think my cup size is a B now, I'm getting smaller. Before you know I'll be wearing sports bras but I hope not...but I lost in my face,neck and chest in the beginning

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That's great I went shopping at JCP and found myself in the petite dept as well I can wear a medium shirt an 14 pants I also bought a size small in a dress I think I'm doing pretty good considering I was in the plus side 18. I feel good about my journey I almost 6 months outta surgery. You're doing well Inga1018

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That's great I went shopping at JCP and found myself in the petite dept as well I can wear a medium shirt an 14 pants I also bought a size small in a dress I think I'm doing pretty good considering I was in the plus side 18. I feel good about my journey I almost 6 months outta surgery. You're doing well Inga1018

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That's great I went shopping at JCP and found myself in the petite dept as well I can wear a medium shirt an 14 pants I also bought a size small in a dress I think I'm doing pretty good considering I was in the plus side 18. I feel good about my journey I almost 6 months outta surgery. You're doing well Inga1018

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Today I went shopping and was so happy I got teary-eyed in the fitting room. Size 18 to size 10 in about 5 months. At my last NUT visit, she didn't seem too impressed. Am I supposed to be losing faster? It's not easy but I'm determined to keep this going!

Officially reached my 1 year mark!
Sw=217
Cw=153
Gw= 140

Congratulations!!!

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I try to get the 60 + gram if not close to it

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I started out at 267lb, December 20th I have my surgery I'm not at 217lbs I think I'm doing pretty good for 4 months out!! I'm feeling good... I wana do more exercises but it's kinda hard with working 2 jobs but I think June will be my last month working 2 jobs so I can get more of my work out in... how long does the hair thinning and lost last???
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Looking Great!! Congratulations! Hair loss 3-6 months is from stress of surgery- not much you can do about that except my nutritionist said take Biotin ~ hair loss after 6 month time frame is a lack of Protein ... she said to get a minimum of 60 grams a day...

I started out at 267lb, December 20th I have my surgery I'm not at 217lbs I think I'm doing pretty good for 4 months out!! I'm feeling good... I wana do more exercises but it's kinda hard with working 2 jobs but I think June will be my last month working 2 jobs so I can get more of my work out in... how long does the hair thinning and lost last???
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I started out at 267lb, December 20th I have my surgery I'm not at 217lbs I think I'm doing pretty good for 4 months out!! I'm feeling good... I wana do more exercises but it's kinda hard with working 2 jobs but I think June will be my last month working 2 jobs so I can get more of my work out in... how long does the hair thinning and lost last???
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So...4 months out and (almost) 4 stones down...the before and after photos are at 3 stone off, I look SO different again, just need to take a pic.

I have lost 12 inches off my waist and 14 off my 'mum tum' (its flabby flap has gone from 3 inches of sag to under 1/2)

I am lighter than my other half...therefore no longer the heaviest in the house *high 5*

I have lost the combined weight of my 4 year old, the cat and 2 of our hens

I buy a UK size 16 off the peg (previously a 22)

I have just applied for and got a job which I wouldn't have dreamed of even applying for 5 months ago...start tomorrow eek!

My 4 teens are super proud of my new look and (though they aren't consciously doing it) are actively spending more time with me around their friends...and my 4 year old is thrilled with my new energy levels.

I'm away to take climbing instruction and have joined 2 groups to learn that and ukulele...and am involved with sorting a 20yr reunion for my high school (a stark contrast from my previous very anti-social self)

I have legs...really nice ones...I have always totally viewed them as my worst asset and had no idea that these shapely beings existed beneath my previous tree trunks.

My boobs are no longer my best asset...this really worried me pre-op as I was massively defined by them...you know what??? I don't care (and neither does he)!

I can go buy vintage clothes...and they fit...and they look amazing (hand knitted 70s dress from a charity shop is my absolute favourite buy)

The skin looseness is nothing like I thought it would be

Learning that food is fuel and not enjoyable is hard and the mental process behind it isn't a nice one...but the feeling of accomplishment helps more than I could have ever believed!

I love yoga!

This is the best investment I have ever made in myself...I am just so, so happy! yes...there are negatives, but they are far outweighed by all the zillions of good stuff :D

I only told a few people because I don't want to hear the negative comments. This is my personal journey and I plan to keep it that way. When people ask what I'm doing to lose weight, I tell them the following: I haven't had Diet Coke or sugar since August 1st. In November, I cut out all refined carbs. My diet is made up of Protein, veggies, few fruits, lots of Water and exercise. None of that is a lie.

I understand completely.. A lot of people don't know not that its a secret but I am not that tell my personal business kinda girl period...So you can only tell them ..you watching what you eat n that's that..Good luck on your journey. I'm 2months out so I don't worry about others cus I work with my own demons myself. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm having surgery in June, I have only told my immediate family and best friends. I plan on just telling people I've completely changed my eating habits and am now exercising. I think that is all they need to know, and it's the truth! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I don't post anything on my fb about my weight loss journey and I have a separate instagram because what I choose to do is my business and I feel when you put private things about yourself out on social media you open the door for comments. So if you don't want to go through the extra stuff just don't share.... I only share with others who have or about to have wls.

Yeah that's what I'm still doing especially for Breakfast or I may have a shake but somebody just asked WHAT'S THAT UGH, NEXT TIME IMA SAY NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS MAYBE THEY WOULD STOP ASKING, it's rude to do that then have their nose turned up like ewww what's that ????????????
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Yep some ppl be like what are you eating or drinking and I tell them food but when I'm in the break room I try to fix my food without anybody being in there bcuz these ppl are nosey, it none of my business what the next person has for lunch but these ppl are extra nosey even before I had the sleeve they wana know what are you eating and being from New Orleans it doesn't make matters any better they think I'm always eating a N.O. meal smh Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

Well I have a small circle at my job about 7 ppl know about me having the surgery. The thing is its others that had the surgery at my job but they don't know that I had it unless they're just not saying anything, one lady states are you losing weight I just told her im cutting back on some foods, lol well which is true
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