FluffyChix

To each their own and viva la difference! I just believe I'm not the poster child for WLS awareness and feel that this is my story to tell to whom I choose. Most people do not possess the "need-to-know" security clearance for this. It has nothing to do with stigmas for me. It has to do with not wanting to be the subject of idle curiosity and commentary. Gossip about someone else.

Putting this here. Source: The Facebook (so it must be right, yes?)--in Dr. F's group.

Well, sorry you got it rough, dude. But as an innocent bystander looking on, until you OWN your own reality and step out from it, you are not gonna see improvement. I also get strong overtones that you enjoy victimhood and see very definite misogynistic signals. But I'm not a therapist nor do I play one on the internet.

Be your own advocate and ask to see a male doc, change your meds until you find a mix that works. I think you have some misogynistic issues to work through. You need talk therapy, behavioral interventions AND medication. Also, exercise, sun, outdoors, pets, and comedies/laughter are all things in addition to eating a good diet that are in your direct control and are all potential as powerful as antidepressants.

Congrats! I do the same thing.

Dude. You. Need. To. See. A. Counselor.

Pobre 'cita! Here's to dignity my friend! ((hugs))

Oh nekkidity...my frienemy!

Agreed!

They are so funny. But he knows his stuff and I'm learning MORE>>>>>>>>>...lool.

Wow! That's a lot for 2 weeks. I was still around 300-500 cals during that time...mostly around 400 average.

Call your doc's office now and see if they need you do anything.

Feel better soon! Yes, insulin goes higher as do blood sugars when you are ill. And any cold meds you're taking for it also contribute. Drink lots of fluids: warm/hot water with lemon slices, green tea, black tea, black decaff coffee, bone broth and eat sparingly but drink a crapton! You'll be ok. Keep to a very low glycemic load diet!

Ha! I'm lovin' this guy!

Another guy to tune into--he's pretty fun to watch.

Yes, growing together is hard--much harder even after WLS! Right? So I do feel blessed to have such a supportive partner. And IDK about me inspiring him. He's super strong and independent. I do know he inspires me and supports my efforts toward health--every day.

Mine was, girl! And is probably still in the obese category if not overweight. BUT. We both started this weight loss journey (for the billionth time), about 18 months+ ago. His blood sugars were crazy at 250+ and he weighed about 60-65lbs more than he does now. We live a low carb life. For him that's all it's really taken (and beginning walking and core exercises) to lose that weight over time without angst. (It took me not only doing that but cutting cals/carbs/fat razor thin and having RNY) to accomplish the same things! He's been able to stop 2 diabetes medications as of yesterday and we're hopeful that within the next 2 weeks he will be able to stop his blood pressure medication. He's doing so much better!! And I'm so proud of him. We've actually grown together in our efforts to support each other and to implement our healthy lifestyle=new reality, rather than apart. He still wants to lose another 30lbs and I'm fully committed to helping him realize that goal. We want to live a healthy, whole life, free of disease for as many years as possible/shortening the window of morbidity to a very narrow area--later in life.

I'm sorry for your struggle, but know there IS hope! Never give up hon!

We're mainly looking at EF (extended fasts) cuz: 1. Mr. F. is trying (and totally on board) with getting off all diabetes meds, keeping his A1c in normal range, and losing 30 pounds to start! Woot! So I want to do it with him as encouragement. I'm so proud of him. He's lost about 65lbs and has brought his blood sugars down from 250mmol/ng to 90-110mmol/ng and is already off his Invokana but also just off his metformin as of yesterday. 2. For autophagy for me cuz of the cancer + since treatment I have a tremor (mom had Parkinson's) and I've noticed it getting worse over the years. 3. To ward off dementia/alzheimers for Mr. F. and me. 4. For the last 12 lbs of fat to preserve muscle sparing while targeting fat. (I'm still taking my supplements and won't stop that even if it disrupts the autophagy.

Dooooo eeet! We'll support each other! We are gonna do it each week on Mondays and Tuesdays starting after Sunday night dinner at 8pm. And I swear with the cup of bone broth and a few spinach leaves floating in it with a tiny bit of mushrooms, it's VERY do-able. Totally took the angst out of things. Was having a TON of nor-epinephrine/adrenaline spikes last night! I think we will break our fast tonight just cuz this is the first long one. But next week, now we see we can do it, I think we'll try to go to Wednesday morning. And if I see me losing too much, then I won't do it. But right now, that isn't the issue. I'm only at my posted weight today of 142.4lbs.

Too many simple carbs will make me have it. Also alcohol will. I do better with adequate protein, healthy fat, and lots of leafy greens and low glycemic veggies, and a few berries here or there. Sorry you are having this!

Oh mah gawsh woman! You look TOTES amazing!!!! You have a fantastic figure and are so beautiful!!! Congrats. Wear them ALWAYS! ALWAYS!!!! So, just how hawt do you feel these days? And does your head fit through the doorframe? Mine would be so. big. sooooo. big! You are SMOKIN' HAWT!

This is totally normal for where you are in the evolution. I too get hungrier when I add in too much fruit. I can do about an ounce or two of berries or a green tart apple with peel a day without increased hunger. One thing my RD told me which works great for me - still at 13months out is that fill pouch with protein at meals. But you can plan mini meals that have mostly veg! In the early days that helped me. Early On: Breakfast: Protein shake (or green smoothie with protein powder + frozen spinach + blueberries + psyllium + unsw. cash milk) = 30g of protein MS: red bell pepper, celery or cucumbers or carrots and a yogurt ranch sauce Lunch: 2-3oz protein: roll up with meat/cheese + 1oz of some raw veg (cucumber, carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, avocado) AS: Mixed green salad like Rick outlines + feta cheese + pumpkin or sunflower seeds or walnuts/almonds/pecans Dinner: 2-3oz protein (grilled or pan sauteed) + 1oz cooked veggies + 1oz avocado/tomato BS: 1/2oz almonds + 1oz Granny Smith Apple NOW at 13months: I try not to snack, but do schedule a bedtime JIC snack. And if I'm hungry through the day, then the ONLY thing I get is 1 hard boiled egg OR raw veggies with yogurt Ranch dip Breakfast: I still alternate green smoothies with eating egg puffs with spinach and mushrooms Lunch: Salad with 2oz protein or Green Soup with bone broth and veggies + 2oz protein Dinner: 3-4oz protein + 1-2oz cooked veggie + 1oz avocado/tomato BS: 1/2oz almonds + 1oz Granny Smith Apple OR 1 GG brancrisp + 1-2tbsp almond butter

Congrats! You look wonderful!!! Sorry about the health issue! How tall are you?

Outstanding!!! Good on you!!