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I cant imagine a life without bread. or Bagels. or pizza... my life will be over lol

bread addicts LOL...F*** Bread ....Bread is the enemy....Now that Ive made you laugh...
As Cedric the Entertainer says Bread is the New crack!!
I want to eat bread too just a little every now and then, so I eat a wrap although my Dr suggested no bread, the wrap gets me full in like 3 bites so its not satisfying and it hurts going down...so id rather eat more Protein to get substance...We eat to live remember folks?
My Dr says no to bread until 6 months...so we broke up Bread and I.
Lets make this a non bread day and love our new curves and skinny dresses and hot summer outfits more than bread...one day at a time right?? LOL..enjoy!!

I'd kill someone for some French bread. Plain. By itself. I can't have bread for 6 months (5 more to go!). I'm hoping I won't even want it by then, though I'll be in Paris so that won't be likely!

You guys can eat wings that aren't breaded and Pork rinds. They're both low carb foods.

I'm allowed breads as long as they are whole grain on my diet, however they fill me up so quickly I try and avoid bread as much as possible. Though I do on occasion have a slice of bread with PB and I've had half a bagel once.
I now it's not the exact same but my solution for a toasted cheese is a cheese quesadilla. I use the Mission Carb balance wraps with melted Mexican shredded cheese and a little salsa, so good but I'm sure you can us any type of cheese!

It's been a little over two months since surgery and I couldn't be happier!!! Best thing I have ever done!!! Down 55lbs!!! I feel alive again.

Some days are harder than others. Like today, I went out to lunch for Lebanese food. I was mindlessly eating the appetizer hummus with friends and ate too much and then felt sick for the rest of the time we were there. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat very much but I didn't even get to touch my main dish. I brought it home and will enjoy it when I can, that's not a problem. The thing is, when I eat, I haven't mastered knowing my portion sizes and I think I've been too easy going with portions lately. Sometimes I think I just wait for my pouch to remind me it's there and by then, it's always too late. I want to feel normal again, and have to teach myself what normal means because right now, I don't know. Is anyone else struggling this way? I wish restaurants gave little plates like I have at home, lol.

Surgery weight 255
Goal weight 130
Current weight 121

Look up the '3 week stall.' It's so common it has a name. And stay off the scale for a few weeks.
When's the last time you lost 21 pounds in less than 3 weeks? I'm guessing the answer is 'never.' You're truly doing great and the scale will start moving again.
Realistic expectations are important during your weight loss phase. Due to your starting weight, you most likely aren't going to be one of those people who loses 30+ pounds monthly. The sooner you face this reality, the merrier.
I lost at an average rate of about 6 pounds monthly. Yes, I was a horribly slow loser and it took me 17 months to lose 100 pounds. You lost 21 pounds in your first couple of weeks, yet I never had a single month where I lost that much. What matters is that I eventually reached my goal weight and have managed to maintain my losses.
Good luck to you.

Oh gosh [emoji20] I'm seeing him for my 6 week check up on the 18th so will ask him.

It depends on your doctor. I'm on a no carbs for 6 months diet. [emoji30] 1 down, 5 to go.

I am 10 weeks Post -Op and still can't eat eggs, cottage cheese bread of any type and barley can eat any meat and if I do get to eat meat I only can eat a couple of bites of a grilled chicken strip only no red meat or pork and then I'm full . I can eat yogurt and a half of a Protein Shake .I was wondering if anyone else has or had this problem of having a hard time eating at 12 weeks out ? I'm already down 60 lbs which I'm happy about but I would like to get more of a food intake. TYI

My original goal was actually still (barely) overweight by my BMI. I'm 5'1" and started at 242. My goal was 135 pounds.
It took me 17 months to get there.
Eventually, after pregnancy, I wanted to lose the baby weight and readjusted my goal down ten pounds. I got there but it took about another 14 months after I had the baby to lose the 10 pounds from her, plus the 10 to goal.
Over the next few months, I was put on a medication that suppressed my appetite and I've dropped to 116-118 pounds. I've maintained for 2.5 years now.
I think the point is you can pick any goal you want, at any point you want. So long as it's healthy and within normal for your body, your sleeve can get you there. It doesn't expire. It takes time, effort and sometimes a little jumpstart is nice. I started my baby loss with a green smoothie cleanse. Silly, 2 smoothies during the day and Protein for dinner, but a way to get refocused for ten days. Only minimal results, but I'm a notoriously slow loser.
I'm skinny. I won't lie. But my BMI is normal. My labs are good. I eat healthy meals.
I think our hangup about "too skinny" comes from the same place as being "too fat" and formerly embracing our curves. Being told not to get too thin, or to eat a sandwich has been just as damaging as being told "I have such a pretty face" or "carry myself well for my size." To hell with that.
Be the size you want to be. Period. It's your body. You get to decide. You've come this far. And congrats on that. It might take longer to get smaller, but so what? It took me over four years to get this size. Do you think that stops me from enjoying it?
Cheri

Just wondering what should be my goal weight? I am 30 years old and 5'6". I'm approaching my first goal of 160... what is too small I guess I should say? I am working so hard and eating super clean and feeling amazing! Thanks for any advice!

But I've been wanting pancakes biscuits and cheese bread as well

I haven't really had any cravings until yesterday, all I wanted was Pork rinds. I'm in my 6th week post op. I think the longer you go without the bread, it'll get easier (and less cravings for it). Hang in there....there are alternative ways of having bread....have you tried making the cloud "bread"? I've never made it myself, but supposedly it's good...slap some low fat cheese or something in it and have yourself a cheese toast sandwich. Now, the wings...bake them. Don't eat the skin...and use some hot sauce (if it doesn't give you heartburn). Might just help with those cravings.

I want a cheese toast sandwich so bad I also want some wings so bad

All I want is a toasted bagel drowning in butter. That's what I've wanted for like, 3 weeks now. But I'm being strong. But I still want it. I'm holding out til October for carbs. I'm going to Paris and I'm eating all the breads. Well, not all the breads because my stomach won't allow it but I'm trying all the breads!

Craving a cheeseburger steak and hot wings lol [emoji23] but when I can I'll find a way to make pulled buffalo chicken

Good luck [emoji173]️

Today's the day and on my way to hospital! Hoping to check in later all positive vibes and prayers welcome!

I know that sugary sweet stuff is out forever more or it will cause dumping. Anything else? I'm ok with saying goodbye to say candy bars or sweet cakes and Cookies. But what about other things? Two things that keep worrying me are: 85% dark chocolate, which I like to nibble on like others drink coffee. It gives me a little wake up boost. Also, spicy foods. Can we add chopped jalapeño to anything, ever? Little things like that I just don't want to say goodbye to. Anything you can never eat again because it causes dumping or pain or vomiting? Give it to me straight.

Hi i think things are getting better im 2 weeks postop today and ive already lost 30 pds i feel so different glad to finally be out of the 300's
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On to purées!

Wow amazing! Thanks for the great idea! I just had VSG ro RNY