GradyCat

I'm more compliant on busy days because I don't get boredom hunger or have time to have head hunger. I still get the water and protein in.

Great news! Way to go! Congrats!

You're right, that's something we never think we'll tell ourselves, "I'm losing too much weight" so it's a different dynamic to deal with. Add in a protein shake each day and that'll give you plenty of protein without amping up too many calories.

I take two antidepressants, neither of which is weight neutral, but the doctor explained that the benefits outweight the minimal weight gain they cause, so I need the healthy brain more than I need to be a supermodel. LOL!

One little slip-up isn't the end of the world, but you've got to be prepared for a lifetime of healthy eating and sticking to the program for at least four full weeks post-op.

I am 54 years old and had the gastric sleeve just shy of 8 months ago and haven't had one minute's problem or complication. It's been wonderful.

It's not the end of the world if you have to wait 30-60 days. That's a very short time. You need to listen to your doctor's advice.

I just went straight to the surgeon, didn't get a referral from my primary care doctor. The surgeon offered free seminars about WLS and you just attended, then applied, then went through the process.

Welcome! I'm 54 and just had VSG 7 months ago. It's been nothing but wonderful, even the sometimes irritating weight loss stalls and I feel happier and healthier and will continue to become healthier until I reach my goal. Good luck on your WLS journey.

People get used to seeing you at a certain weight and look and are often frazzled when you change.

Happy Surgeversary! You're an inspiration!

You're still recovering from surgery and your body is healing. It's gonna take a few weeks to get your energy back and adjust to your new eating.

Enjoy your birthday and good luck on your WLS journey

You gotta do what you gotta do. Are you having diarrhea regularly post-op? I never had that, but then again I had the sleeve. Take care.

I practiced my eating habits for how they're going to be post-surgery and I worked out at the gym. I just kept my eye on the prize. Sounds like you're doing a good job making use of your waiting period.

Stalls are pains in the butt, but they happen and it's not our fault and it's just part of the weight loss process so we have to deal with it.

I took mine to the hospital with me but they never had me use it. I had Sleep Apnea for 5 years before having the sleeve. Now within 2 months after surgery and losing weight, I don't have it anymore!

That's GREAT news! So far I no longer have Sleep Apnea, I got rid of GERD, and I no longer take High Blood Pressure Medication.

Here's mine: Health aspects Your weight is at a somewhat elevated level; in our view, it may be less than optimal for your health. Contrary to the WHO classification of "obese", we hold the statement that you are only "overweight". Your body fat mass seems to be a slightly above average. But health ought not be affected provided your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels remain at moderate values. This could be more likely if you have a higher muscle mass and a lower amount of body fat. SBMI = 43/70 This assessment is based on the newly developed Smart Body Mass Index. Its ideal range is between 30/70 and 39/70. Your Smart Body Mass Index (SBMI) is calculated as 43/70 or "43 points out of 70". Weight stability At this weight level, you are at risk of gaining more weight. If you manage to maintain your current weight, you have reached your first and most important goal. Weight loss should only take the second place. Your SBMI will decrease by about one point within ten years if you manage to keep your 195 pounds stable. This is due to the fact that the optimal, i.e. the "healthiest" BMI range increases with age, thus reaching higher BMI values. Weight management The best you can do is eat healthy food and increase your fitness. This will boost your health, whatever the case. If you lose weight in the process, all the better. Your target weight of 140 pounds Your weight target is in the right direction but very ambitious. A fast weight loss of 55 pounds kilograms could be the initial phase of a yo-yo effect. It may be safer to try 11 pounds first, stabilize on the level of 184 pounds and then set a new target, if this seems sensible. By the way, being fat without tobacco is better than being slim due to nicotine. The best advice for smokers is to postpone the weight loss and stop smoking first. To curb a weight gain, the following suggestions may be helpful. Nutrition Think over your diet. Eat a variety of foods that you like, optimally including five servings of fruit and/or vegetables a day. Avoid eating too sweet, too fat and too much. Your current low-carb diet Low-carb diets may help to reduce body weight and improve blood sugar an lipid levels. However, in contrast to a Mediterranean diet, low-carb diets are much less sustainable. Moreover, they likely increase disease and mortality risk, despite short term improvement of some risk factors. If you want to stop dieting, do it step by step. Physical activity Do physical exercise at least for half an hour daily at moderate to vigorous intensity. Walking or cycling may be better for your joints than jogging.

Sure, we all feel that way. But we realize that we've made a lifetime of poor food choices and that these changes going forward are necessary to be healthy.

We've all been there. Ride the wave, ride the wave.

So true, by the time I get the protein in, I'm full too.

That's a timely question. I had them for two years before WLS, Levothyroxine, 75 mcg. I just had my first set of labs drawn yesterday since having the sleeve 7 months ago and my Thyroid levels were the best I've ever seen them, half as much as usual. They're still in range, so I doubt my doctor will take me off the medication, but I'll see her next week and find out then. I remember when I started them she said I'd be on them for life.

600-800 calories is probably a good goal at this point in your WLS progress. You can up the calories and add in a few things.