MsNat3

The easy answer is this:
When you stop doing what worked before, it doesn't work anymore.
When you stop:
Eating Protein first
Drinking at least 64 oz of no calorie, low calorie fluids
Limiting sugar, white carbohydrates, and calorie laden drinks
Moving more than sitting
Not drinking with meals
Eating mostly fresh, non processed food
Eating tons of colored veggies
Weighing yourself to hold yourself accountable
you will gain.
Pretty much it in a nutshell.

Might want to get clarification of what the psyc considers organic
True story, My neighbor is a genuine hippie from the 60's. Grinds her stevia, makes almond milk, deodorant and lotions to avoid chemicals. We will just say she prefers pot over prescribed pharmaceutical medications..I love her.
Organic meats and veggies are found in most stores. It's not that big of a deal for me to eat mostly organic. How you fuel your body will make you feel so much better.

Hello Peeps,
I just wanted to put this out there for you guys. If you havent tried the StarKist tuna creations I would suggest them. They are only about $1 a packet and they are easy to grab and go. Only about 100 calories per packet and I can eat two packets and be very full. The salmon is also really good. a little more expensive but very convenient and filling. Just a thought.

Greensboro area

My wife told me my clothes are too big and it looks ridiculous. I asked how ridiculous, she said I look like a little kid trying to wear my dads clothes.

Congratulations!!!!!! You can definitely see a difference. I was sleeved on 9/25

Sleeved 9/25
Starting Weight 261
Surgery Weight 241
3 Weeks postop 224

Well I’m not losing fast AT all. After a week stalled I lost on the one month mark, the scale moved 1 lb. I don’t know how to change my start date weight and current weight in my profile. But here is a pic 4 days post op and then yesterday at a month but only lost 11lbs since surgery but lost 20 before so 31 total.
Hoping next month is better.

SW - 230lbs
GW - 140lbs
CW - 160lbs
Hello everyone. I just wanted to share my story about my journey. 2 years ago I was overweight and sick. I had diabetes but required insulin 5 times a day. I have very limited activities because I get tired easily. That is why I made a decision to do this and I can tell you now without a doubt that it is the greatest decision I have made in my life! Now, I get to enjoy my life with my kids doing activities, dancing, traveling, spending time with my family and friends! I am a very busy woman as what my friends tell me... I have 5 kids (ages 25, 21, 16, 14 and 6). My two big kids have there own place already. I take care of my mother who goes to dialysis 3 times a week and I worked full time. I can tell you that I am very happy now than ever! I thank God for everything... all the blessing and the trials because HE made me a stronger and better person! I hope my story will inspire you in your journey that you will be facing! Keep positive and always fall in love with yourself!!!
      

SW 319
CW 230
GW 160
I'm so excited. It's been 20 years since I've been this small. Yesterday I went on my first shopping trip. I kept gravitating to tge 3xl and it would dawn on me. I'm a size 16 now " GET OUT OF THE PLUS SIZE"! omg never thought I can actually wear things I actually want. Not just look at sizes till I found something. It feels amazing. Went from size 26 jeans and 4xl tops. To size 16 jeans and xl top in just 4 months. Victory! Best decision I've ever made for myself. No regrets.
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It is definitely normal to get hungry late night if it has been hours since your last meal. If you have 2 ounces of broccoli cheese Soup at 8pm, then you are probably going to be hungry at 10pm.
You really aren't consuming enough. Think about it, you are consuming 6 ounces of broccoli cheese soup, and 2-4 ounces of sugar free pudding daily. That is less than 300 calories and a minimal amount of Protein per day. I would be starving at almost 3 weeks out if I ate that much, and not just late night. Maybe you can add some unflavored protein to the soup. You could also use Premier Protein shakes to make your sugar free Jello pudding. Finding a way to add in protein would help you stay fuller longer.
Also, if you can't stomach Protein Shakes, maybe protein smoothies will work. Combine 1/2 frozen banana, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries or strawberries, 1/4 cup frozen mango or pineapple, 1 premier Protein Shake (I liked bananas and cream or strawberries and cream), 1 scoop unsweetened Protein Powder, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup Water, and ice.
If you want to lower the carbs, omit the mango and/or pineapple, and add a bit of stevia or splenda for sweetness.
I loved these while on full liquids, because 1 of these made around 36 ounces of smoothie. Altogether, the smoothie was around 60g Protein. I would have around 12 ounces per sitting. This would give me 3 of my meals. I would then have some pureed soup with unsweetened protein powder or Bone Broth 2X daily.
I still stayed under 800 calories, and went over 80g Protein each day. Since you don't eat much, you could probably break this into 6 - 6 oz. servings instead and have it over 2 days. It will cut the protein and calorie counts in half, but it will still increase your overall intake.
I start my day at 5am, and go to bed at 10pm each day. I was content with this, and was never hungry. I didn't do this everyday while on full liquids. Some days, I just drank Premier Protein shakes and broth all day. However, most days, I felt that I needed at least some veggies thrown in since I wasn't eating anything. Plus I wanted to avoid getting constipated.
I hope everything works out for you.

I am 4 months post op. I am very happy with my weight loss, though it feels like it's going slow. I am down 53 lbs. I started back doing cardio after 6 weeks post op and I am addicted to exercise.
   Again, I feel fabulous and all my health indicators are great. I just wonder if others are experiencing slow weight loss. My doctor said all that matters is how I feel. I have to admit that it is really exciting to fit in a size 16 again!

Hello All!
For the first time ever, I voluntarily posted a picture of myself on FB. I was sleeved on 3/6/17. Just a couple days after my 49th birthday. My SW was 236, my CW is 163, and GW is 150. Other than my first week being a pure nausea hell, everything else went great.
I do miss eating more than a few bites of food when I'm really enjoying the taste of something. I also miss baking. One of my favorite hobbys. My co workers also miss my baking! Lol
But I feel better than I have in years! I would never have asked for, and gotten there promotion at work, had it not been for the surgery. I knew I wouldn't have been able to do my current job if I didn't lose the weight.
Anyhoooo...my pics
  
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5'7"
Sw 256
Vsg may 2015: 236
Cw: 185
Total : 71, 3 months out

HW 315
SW 269
Cw 195
5months out surgery date 3.23.15

Exactly 363 days apart, down 165 pounds...woohooo!! Sorry, they wouldnt let me smile and although some say I look mad I really wasnt!

3 months post op from 332 to 261

before After picture taken New Year's Day. I was 161 today I'm 147.6 @ 7 months out

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Taken the day before my October 2015 surgery:

Take a week or so ago....at the 6 month point:

10 months out, down 85 lbs!

I lost a few more lbs after this but this was the dream photo I'd been dying to have.

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I’m stuck in a slump. I didn’t have the dreaded three week stall but now at 8.5 weeks I’ve been stuck between 199-198. Since I started hitting the gym on September 22nd, since then nothing. And by hitting the gym I just mean treadmill/elliptical 45 min a day. I do see via pictures that things have changed since my heaviest I just wish the scale would “poo or get off the pot”
Stalls are just jerks!

Wow you are doing good ..I also prefer to loose my weight slowly. You look good keep up the good work