Dubchild

I really appreciate the people attempting to answer this honestly and not jumping down this persons throat. The reason we have these forums are for questions some people might find uncomfortable. Shame on those people acting all offended... this is a SUPPORT center

It's a wonder to me, as well. I can lift 50 pound bags of animal feed, but if your strapped two of them to my back, I would be pinned to the ground. How on earth did we carry so much?

It’s the app for my scale.

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Has anyone actually tried picking up a couple dumbbells or weights that equal their weight loss? I grabbed two 45lbs plates at the gym today in either arm and couldn’t believe I was carrying 90 extra lbs around not even 6 months ago

I'm feeling very similar. At 5 months out my appetite has returned and I'm able to eat quite a bit more than before. I find myself grabbing salty Snacks way too often. For some reason I crave Chex Mix and salt & vinegar chips the most, as well as cheese and pimento dip with tortillas. I'm still able to stay away from sweets, but the salty snacks keep calling my name. I have been up a pound, then down a pound, then up again for about 3 weeks now. I am definitely able to eat more than a month ago--a lot more. I guess the pouch has healed but I hope I'm not stretching it. I was able to eat 5 pieces of mozzerella cheese rolled in proscuitto ham today. 5 pieces! A month ago I'd have been full with 1 or 2 pieces. I am terrified that my emotional eating is returning as I find myself wanting to just snack away at work. 😱

I’m going to be flying solo for the first time post-surgery this coming Friday.
I’m looking forward to not stressing about how much I’m going to spill out over into the next seat. That’s the thing about carrying a majority of weight in hips/thighs... cant suck those in and take up less space.
Fingers crossed this time I will actually be able to see the edges of the seat on either side of my thighs.

Happy everyone is still out there and fighting the good fight. From 2-12 surgery date I’m down 71lbs as of this morning and i won’t lie a lot of bad habits are sticking around. Seems like they’re just at a much more scaled back version of my old self. Weight is still coming off albeit slower than before but I know the rude awakening is right around the corner

The mind has to catch up to the body I suppose . Had RNY surgery February 4th and did the liver shrinking diet 2 weeks before , all in all I’ve lost 66 lbs. and have been feeling great. Just a few minor issues but over all I regret NOTHING. Last night thoooough.. had just a little pity party for myself with the jiggly bits and wrinkly parts getting ready to go out with hubby . I have to realize I have 40lbs to go but I’m WAY past half way and I am not 16 anymore, or 29, or 40.. and I’m going to have some extra skin.. weight training soon and hey , I said before .. if ya can’t tone it , tan it.. Jergen’s self tanner and bronzer in one that is.. only down fall, that craps messy as hell.. anyhoo, you are all my sunshine and I wish you all happiness. Health and great success on you’re journeys!

My plan is one cup of food, 3 times a day. With 3-4 oz Protein. I’m 11 weeks out today, I have zero restriction and never feel full. I could eat more but I don’t.

Hey guys thanks so much for the kind words. It truly does mean a lot.
I’ve bumped my Water intake to over 90 ounces and had a couple glasses of wine after work yesterday and enjoyed a half burger patty and half brat from the grill with a bit of chili yesterday.
I think I definitely had over 900 calories daily for the last 2 days. *gulp. 😱😱
That’s really out of my comfort zone and I’m 100% sure the wine led to some rebound hunger this morning, so now I’m back to a 600-700 calorie day planned.

Got on the scale this morning and I’m down from 195.6 to 192.6 since I last weighed on Saturday. Hopefully it wasn’t just dehydration from wine, but my water % stayed steady and my fat % went down so fingers crossed it’s actual fat instead of water weight lost.

Still pretty pathetic for the month as I started May at 198.0, but at least my gain from the last 3 weeks is now a very slight loss.

It’s been tough embracing this stall because I’m such a detail and goal-oriented person and it’s difficult for me to set a goal, meet all the criteria that I outlined to reach that goal, yet still fall short. This falls into that frustrating category of “ life isn’t always fair”.

Anyway, I guess I’m destined to start June still in the 190’s, but I’m still kicking and fighting
In 2 days I have my 3 month follow-up with my surgeon so I’m going to try to hold my head up and be proud of the 48 pounds I’ve lost since surgery instead of grieving over the 5 pounds I didn’t manage to lose to hit goal.

Hey guys it’s been a week or more I think since posting.
So far May has sucked out loud.
This 3 month stall is no freaking joke and I’ve actually now GAINED 1.2 pounds over the last 3 weeks.
I’ve upped the number of Pilates classes from 4-6 weekly, started waking 30 minutes daily on the treadmill and cut my calories from 700/daily to under 500 daily.

I dunno... this is getting really old and I’m curious if any other February peeps are having this level of difficulty.
I’ve managed to lose a whole 1.8 pounds for the entire month of May.

Right now I feel like a complete and utter failure...

Hey welcome to the group as an official poster!
Secondly, CONGRATS on your successes to this point. So many times we tend to overlook the good things we’ve done because they aren’t “good enough” at this point to satisfy us.

Goodness gracious you’ve dropped TWENTY PERCENT of your body weight so far which is amazing progress! Give yourself a pat on the back and then go over any journals or food diaries that you have and see where things were going “better” and “not-as-better”. Maybe you can spot a trend?

For me, my biggest hurdles are stress and sleep and usually they hold hands together to try to derail me.
The studies on increased levels of cortisol and its effects on weight loss are downright depressing when you take a look at them.

Also, if you’ve been bobbing for 5 weeks, time to schedule an appt with your nutritionist/doctor/therapist/trainer just to be sure that there’s not something that you’re missing.

This week I redoubled my efforts to log food and Water and I even journaled in my personal diary for a bit this morning because I don’t want to allow myself to fall into a negative head space.
I also went out and cut some herbs from my garden and put them in a vase. It took about 5 minutes and it made me feel more positive about the day. Besides, I made hubs take the scale away for 10 days, so I got to save those 5 minutes by not agonizing on the scale this morning. 🤣🤣🤣

Take a deep breath, take a walk, smell some flowers. We will figure out how to do this thing.

Gaby: I had the same transfer problem when I was off for the 6weeks after surgery. Couldn’t eat so I was gambling heavily on sports. When I went back to work and was busier I slowly did it less and less. Not sure if there is something else to occupy your mind but I get your feeling of wanting to spend !

In response to the average weight loss question, my weight on Jan 1 was 363, operation weight on feb 12 was 347 and current weight 287. So I guess overall weight loss at 3months is 60lbs and since my heaviest 73lbs. I am a little younger than most (I think) 36yrs old and work in a very active field (construction). Although I am pretty loose with guidelines

Gaby: I had the same transfer problem when I was off for the 6weeks after surgery. Couldn’t eat so I was gambling heavily on sports. When I went back to work and was busier I slowly did it less and less. Not sure if there is something else to occupy your mind but I get your feeling of wanting to spend !

In response to the average weight loss question, my weight on Jan 1 was 363, operation weight on feb 12 was 347 and current weight 287. So I guess overall weight loss at 3months is 60lbs and since my heaviest 73lbs. I am a little younger than most (I think) 36yrs old and work in a very active field (construction). Although I am pretty loose with guidelines

I've always been able to eat normal, (mostly) during the day. After dinner is when I feel relaxed and I overeat. I wish it would just go away, but it's still there and a struggle.

I just feel - like some people have mentioned - that my stomach is even smaller now! I am just having such a hard time with the psychological piece of this... altering my mind to fit my new way of eating and living.

Lol, now it sounds like you’re eating like me.
I like putting 3-4 bites of multiple foods on my plate rather than 1/2 cup one single food.

I gotta start getting on the ‘sharing’ plate routine but when in London you order

Breakfast in London! I love how you picked at a little bit of everything.

This is quite profound.
So many of us want a quick fix and then go back to the same behaviors that got us needing bariatric surgery to start with.
As frustrating as my loss is at times, I’m glad it’s going a bit slower because my brain gets the opportunity to catch up with my body.
It’s also a great opportunity (lol, I know this sounds a bit like corporate-speak) to develop and hone new behaviors and habits.

Anna.... I’ve seen you identify some trouble spots, address them, then go on to success.
Kudos for that because it’s a great step in the right direction.

I’m so very sorry that some of us are still battling extreme nausea and I’m hoping and praying that everyone here gets answers to all of their health issues soon.

To you guys who are smashing your goals: CONGRATS!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I’m excited because tomorrow marks my 90 day surgiversary.
Gonna Celebrate by weighing in and having hubs take progress pics.

This is crazy. Yes I drink some wine. You got me, I admit it. But dude - I can barely eat! Made one egg for breakfast. It was gross so I didn’t finish it. Had some turkey sausage with it - maybe 3-4 pcs. For lunch I “had” a pub sandwich but I tore off all the bread. I ate MAYBE four bites of that (just the meat and cheese) and got the nausea going on. Then for a snack this afternoon I had two pieces of turkey Jerky and I’m talking about small pieces. For dinner I’ll probably have three bites of something or another. This is pretty average for me. I’m not eating fettuccine Alfredo and breadsticks at Olive Garden. I’m eating average food. I dislike sweets so I don’t need anything like that at all. I’m losing like half a pound a week! Should I be disappointed here? I mean I’m not… but WTH?

Haven’t posted for a while but I was on vacation in Europe for a week then had my brothers wedding this weekend. I am literally eating and drinking anything at this point and I just hit 71 lbs lost (surgery feb 12)

Everythinganna I’ve been bad with the booze as well but lately I’m noticing how much Water it takes me to replenish and it’s *kind of making me slow it down. I’m still keeping a Protein Shake for breakfast and a nice Protein rich lunch but after work there is usually a Bloody Mary or glass of wine at home with some cheat foods. I just can’t seem to eat enough to not lose weight at this point

Awesome isn't it??? Hitting a milestone whether it be 299 or 199 is something to really Celebrate.

I can see it as well Sheri! I’ve also had not many people
Make any comments (except mom) but I’m at about 61 lbs lost since Xmas. I’m about to get on a plane to England and Spain for a week holidays and I’ve already told myself
I’m just going to enjoy myself. Of course after a 6lbs weight loss two weeks ago and then a 5lbs week last week my scale is on the stubborn number of 301!!!!

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