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I’m doing the Protein waters now I love Protein20. I get a 6 pk at Walmart and the come in berry blast or pineapple coconut!

I’m doing the Protein waters now I love Protein20. I get a 6 pk at Walmart and the come in berry blast or pineapple coconut!

My surgery was last year August 22nd I hit my one year goal at 7 months and I swear by the Mutant ISO Surge 💯 whey protein!

So My fellow August sleevers I have Reached My final goal of "normal" BMI. Its been a hell of a journey and I and thank all of you that have traveled with me.
My new goal is to enjoy The benefits of the second chance i have been given and enjoy this new maintenance phase for the rest of my hopefully much longer life.

My surgery was 8/29/2017 and my day of surgery weight was 244. My highest weight was 277, and now im 158lbs. Im am super happy with my journey, i have actually wore shorts and a swimsuit for the first time in years! My goal is 145 and i hope i can hit it by the end of august. My weight loss has slowed down to only 4-5 lbs a month, but honestly im happy where im at. Im getting ready to turn 47 on july 12, and im actually happy! Have a whole new outlook on life now, and my kids are just as excited as i am. Hint 4kds..lol

You look amazing 46w4kds it’s great too see how amazing you look! Once I can figure out how to post before and after a mine will be up... 😊

You look amazing 46w4kds it’s great too see how amazing you look! Once I can figure out how to post before and after a mine will be up... 😊

Absolutely amazing!! What a big difference 😄

Had my annual physical with my primary this past week and for once the conversation didn't focus on being overweight! He was extremely happy with the progress I've made and we were able to talk about other issues that I needed to talk about (my ADD) which was a nice change of pace. The best moment was when the PA looked at my chart and said, "do you know what you weighed last year when you came in for your physical?" and it was 2lb more than what I've been counting my starting weight at.
top photo taken September 2016 - size 22


May 2018 - size 8

I was told by my doctor that as long as I am getting my Protein intake I can drop to 700-800 because I am constantly full and burping up food overeating.

It would take you a full week to eat 1/2 a roll!

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

don't eat the rice, you will have 1-2 bites and then be full. lol! Just stick to Protein and a bit of your seaweed salad.

It's kind of funny that we're all beating ourselves up and wanting, at the same time, to eat like "normal" people do. Well, normal people overeat during the holidays and indulge in treats. Maybe they don't whip themselves with shame over it, though.
Here's the thing: We have to make this new reality work for the rest of our lives. Sure, there's the honeymoon period during which we can't fit more than a small amount in, and that's great, but otherwise it's a matter of learning to focus on the Protein and Water, veggies, and so on, and limit other things as much as possible. I've realized that I'm probably not going to avoid bread for the rest of my life--but I can make the choice to have whole grain instead of white, or one piece instead of two (or more) . . .
I dunno: It's a work in progress. I have just started losing again after a very, very long stall. Coincidentally, I've also seen my surgeon a few days ago and he was very pleased with my progress--not what I was expecting after that stall.
So, unless you really are gaining weight instead of losing or staying the same, recognize that this is a short period in the year and we can all go back to following our plan perfectly on January 2!
Happy holidays, y'all.

LaLaDee - I hear you! I feel exactly the same as you. My focus has dropped these last couple of weeks. I really need to get back on track. I can't wait for this xmas period to be over.

The Christmas stress is getting to me. I have eaten out so much this month! Multiple Christmas parties so much champagne! It's a strange thing to think about. There's just the four of us having Christmas and my mother is planning a turkey (4kg) and a ham (4.5kg). That's over 2kg (4.5pounds) of meat per person! I literally cannot deal with all the extra treats too. There's chocolate, cheese, chips and dips, baked goods, super huge cooked breakfasts every morning. If it was just one day, e.g. just one meal on Christmas then I could deal but it's like the entire month is like this.
I've lost about 42kg (92 pounds) and I feel like I'm about to gain it all back this week. Ugh. I'm just in a really bad situation. You know, 4 months in, I've tried to have all this control over my food, meal planning and tracking, carefully shopping every Sunday. Now, it seems like it's all beyond my control. There's other people to consider and it's their Christmas too so you don't want to be selfish but I'm very stressed out.

Be careful with the rice.

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

I had sushi for first time post-op this past weekend. I’m only 4.5wks out, so I just had some sashimi without the rice. Just ate the small bits of tuna and salmon on top. It was DIVINE. Also had maybe 3 pods of edamame Beans.

shashimi works great for me. Also poke bowls because i can eat the amount of starch that i want.

I enjoy sashimi & chirashi more than maki or nigiri because I can more easily control the amount of rice I'm getting. Good luck!

Please at least tell me the power aid and Gatorade is sugar free? If not that could be your answer right there.

A lot of us find we can't lose if we don't limit our carbs. Are you following your plan? Meeting your Protein goals?

Ok everyone I’m eating sushi for dinner and I’m not sure what I can and can’t have. I’m craving seaweed salad but know it’s very stringy and I really need would love a bit of rice

Cottage cheese and yogurt.

Cottage cheese and yogurt.

Cottage cheese and yogurt.

I just had the gastric sleeve surgery on Nov 3rd. I feel pretty good after three days, but the first day was excruciating. Very surprised @ the intensity of gas pains. I’ve added some creamy Soups to the diet and it’s helped break the monotony of Protein Drinks. I added Water & low salt bouillon to canned Soup & jolted it a bit. Feeling optimistic.