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I'm over 4 years out and I definitely can eat more than in the beginning. NOT like I ae before my RNY by no means. I still eat small amounts. My morning I have 2 cups of black coffee and then I fix me an Espresso with added GENEPRO nonflavored Protein. ( BTW there are some that don't care for GENEPRO please check with your DR) I love it. Every blood test results have been great, but others on here are not fans. lunch I have some mixed nuts, maybe a banana or frozen grapes in the afternoon. dinner I have a half sandwich made with a little mayo 1 slice of chopped ham and 1 slice of swiss cheese or a Tamale, Chili Beans or a homemade burrito made with refried (spicy) Beans, cheese onions, and some sour cream. My the HEALTHY wholegrain bread. My burrito is made with low-fat low carb tortillas. Sometimes I have a salad with lots of veggies and tuna added. I feel bad that I can't eat too much salad and then it goes bad before I can get it ate. But sometimes I just have to eat a salad. I miss the big everything salad. LOL Actually, I eat pretty much whatever I want just in Moderation. I say everyone has to find their NEW NORMAL. Have a great one!! And Happy Holidays!!

Thank you so much for this...I feel much better.

Look all you do is get back on the horse again. Start over you and do this , it a small thing to a giant. I am here for you.

That's awesome!!! [emoji1375][emoji1375][emoji1375]

That's a great idea I'm filing this for future reference! X

I have crunched some salted sunflower seeds, also I love 85% dark chocolate in the freezer, break off a square, crunch it slowly.
i need to find and try those broad beans!

I like Moon Cheese. I get it at Starbucks. It's just crunchy cheese. No carbs.

Sure going to look for or order some of these! Hope they would help satisfy my need to crunch once I get to that point!

I ordered this with my bimonthly shipment of Vitamins and I am excited about them. A bit concerned that each bag has three servings, but I'll deal. Thanks for the suggestion. I wanted to get the garlic ones but they were sold out, so I got the mesquite ones.

To satisfy that salty and crunchy craving, I sometimes turn to Trader Joe's Oven-Baked cheese Crisps. There are no carbs and 15g of Protein per serving! An amazing option. I take them to the movies as a popcorn replacement.

Good luck!

Thanks! I will definitely try these😀

Quest chips. Salt and Vinegar are delicious. They are Protein, and almost no carbs.

I eat dried garbanzo Beans because I have G6pd

I actually like the Wheat Thin Cracker chips when I'm feeling a little crunch. The veggie one is really good. I usually eat about 6 or so with some cheese for a snack.

You are amazing..I'm buying those today!!! 21 grams of Protein too!!

You are amazing..I'm buying those today!!! 21 grams of Protein too!!

@mewoobie congrats! You go girl!!

Cheri! Thank you so much...your feedback and reassurance means a lot to me! It's so easy to get defeated and feel like you're not keeping up with the norm

Hi all-
I have a quick question. I am nine weeks out. Starting weight 255, surgery weight 243, current weight 217. I lost 12 lbs on two week pre-surgery diet. Lost 16 lbs post surgery. And lost 8 lbs second month. I feel like this is slow but I wanted to hear feedback from you all if possible?

My weight on surgery day was 242. I lost 11 pounds my first month and averaged 6 pounds a month after that, when I didn't stall.
Because you had a preop, you won't see the massive drop some people see in the first month, though I would argue you still had a significant loss.
Slow loss is still loss. Try not to focus on the rate of loss. It's hard, because you're making drastic changes to your lifestyle. But your body is going to lose at it's own pace. Stair steps down with landings you rest on for a while - that's what a sleeve is like. Fits and starts and stalls. Focus more on changing your habits and behaviors - things you can control - because that's what's going to keep you at goal for good.
Congrats on your new sleeve and your loss so far. You're doing great.
Cheri

My doctor released me for all exercise 1.5 weeks out from surgery. He asked for all patients to exercise daily for one hour.

What was your starting by weight? And how much have you lost so far?