marfar7

You were right. For the last 16 mths since my sleeve revision, I've belonged to the school of thought that I can eat whatever I want, just much less of it. 6 months ago I was 5 lbs from goal. I've now gained almost 20 lbs eating whatever I want. Since I can eat much more now, that way of thought doesn't work anymore.
It was a nice thought, however...
Just got back from vacation (3 weeks out of state) and I gained 3 lbs. Eating out, drinking local micro brewed beer, and not exercising. While I'm relieved that I only gained 3 lbs, hardly any of my clothes fit. My jeans r way tight.
Went grocery shopping yesterday. Not 1 article of junk food went into my cart (cept a couple of Lean Cuisines). Starting last nite, no more nightly glass of wine. In itself it wasn't bad (110 cals) but afterwards I think it's a fantastic idea to cook a frozen pizza or corndog. I snacked on 1/2 apple with almond butter last nite. I ate a home cooked, real food meal last nite. I'm not doing a particular diet (such as low carb, low calorie, etc) I'm just going to cut the snacking mindlessly while watching tv at nite. Thats where about 50% of my calories come from. From now on it will be chamomile tea ( i find that I hafta sip on something while watching tv) a pc of fruit or a veggie with Protein. I will consume more Water and I go back to the gym tomorrow. My dog will actually be walked everyday. I will attempt to eat real food (cept the occasional Lean Cuisine pizza) and drink no beer (not really a soda fan and I only drink maybe 1/2 a beer. I drink it so slow that it gets warm and I toss it).
I might even do the dastardly deed of counting calories...and keeping track of what I eat. Guess it can't hurt.
So all of u who said my way of thinking would make my world come crashing down, u were right. I'm bowing down in shame to u...
And for all the newbies out there who follow the same school of thought that u can eat anything just in small quantities - u r incorrect. U'd better come up with a better plan before u eventually fail. Cuz u will...

You were right. For the last 16 mths since my sleeve revision, I've belonged to the school of thought that I can eat whatever I want, just much less of it. 6 months ago I was 5 lbs from goal. I've now gained almost 20 lbs eating whatever I want. Since I can eat much more now, that way of thought doesn't work anymore.
It was a nice thought, however...
Just got back from vacation (3 weeks out of state) and I gained 3 lbs. Eating out, drinking local micro brewed beer, and not exercising. While I'm relieved that I only gained 3 lbs, hardly any of my clothes fit. My jeans r way tight.
Went grocery shopping yesterday. Not 1 article of junk food went into my cart (cept a couple of Lean Cuisines). Starting last nite, no more nightly glass of wine. In itself it wasn't bad (110 cals) but afterwards I think it's a fantastic idea to cook a frozen pizza or corndog. I snacked on 1/2 apple with almond butter last nite. I ate a home cooked, real food meal last nite. I'm not doing a particular diet (such as low carb, low calorie, etc) I'm just going to cut the snacking mindlessly while watching tv at nite. Thats where about 50% of my calories come from. From now on it will be chamomile tea ( i find that I hafta sip on something while watching tv) a pc of fruit or a veggie with Protein. I will consume more Water and I go back to the gym tomorrow. My dog will actually be walked everyday. I will attempt to eat real food (cept the occasional Lean Cuisine pizza) and drink no beer (not really a soda fan and I only drink maybe 1/2 a beer. I drink it so slow that it gets warm and I toss it).
I might even do the dastardly deed of counting calories...and keeping track of what I eat. Guess it can't hurt.
So all of u who said my way of thinking would make my world come crashing down, u were right. I'm bowing down in shame to u...
And for all the newbies out there who follow the same school of thought that u can eat anything just in small quantities - u r incorrect. U'd better come up with a better plan before u eventually fail. Cuz u will...

So u get to go trick or treating with ur grandkidz? Very nice. Have loads of fun! Whe we were up in Wa a cpl wks ago visitng our grandson (only 3 mths. No trick or treating yet) I went to Walmart starving. Ended up buying 2 bags kf candy. Kit kats (which I luv) and Reeses (which I can pass on). I got 1 candy and my hubby and stepson finished off both bags b4 I saved and back for myself. Guess thTs just as well...
Ha e fun! Im sure ull do fine. Ur anpro at this. 1 pack of Starbjrst (which I luv, btw) never kklled anyone. U got this...

This is exactly the one I have. Got mine at Best Buy. Got extra colored bands on ebay (much cheaper and u get only the colors u want). I luv mine. Had to take the 1st one back cuz it didn't track my sleep. 2nd 1 tracks it about 50% of the time. I must be doing something wrong. Last nite I was at the fair. As we're walking out to the car, I checked it on my phone (u can sync it to ur smartphone). I was 5 steps from my goal (which I've only gotten once in the last 3 weeks). So the 4 of us loudly counted my 5 steps and I got a prize - my fitbit vibrates and lites up. So cool!
Good luck with it!

Than I Did before wls. While I eat much healthier and much, much less, I think about food often. My frig is always stocked. God forbid I run out ofbsomething. I waste so much food
Hubby thinks about food when hes hungry. What a concept. I plan/think ahead. He flies by the seat of his pants. I think about my next meal during my current meal
As I said: I eat much better now and alot less. But I think about food too much.
Anyone else hate their relationship with food?

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I agree with the fact that over time, everyones stomach relaxes, no matter how big ur bougie was. I'm 13 mths out and long for the days when I could take 4 bites and be full.
Ur only a month out. I was still on liquids for 4 weeks, soft for 4 weeks. U can't really tell how much you'll be able to hold till ur eating solid food. And u still have swelling from the surgery.
Totally normal to only eat a couple bites. I got hungry within 90 mins after a meal. Always had to eat something. That will change once ur able to eat a little more.
So thankful that even after 13 mths, I'm still only able to eat a small amt. Good luck to u!

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I drink a (what I thought at the time) was a 5oz glass of red wine at nite (110 calories). For the heck of it 1 day I thought I'd measure my wine glass. It was 12oz. 250 calories. I'd been drinking that 12 oz glass of wine for months without knowing it. And ud think I'd at least get a buzz from 12 oz. But no. Guess becuz I THOUGHT I was getting less that affected my buzz?
Anyway, that stopped right away. I now measure any glass I drink anything out of

I drink a (what I thought at the time) was a 5oz glass of red wine at nite (110 calories). For the heck of it 1 day I thought I'd measure my wine glass. It was 12oz. 250 calories. I'd been drinking that 12 oz glass of wine for months without knowing it. And ud think I'd at least get a buzz from 12 oz. But no. Guess becuz I THOUGHT I was getting less that affected my buzz?
Anyway, that stopped right away. I now measure any glass I drink anything out of

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I coulda have written this post. But anytime I discuss my disdain for dieting, I get smart comments like "I didn't pay $$$ to continue eating like I ate pre sleeve". "Ur gunna gain back every oz you've lost" I never said I ate the same as pre sleeve. I said I don't diet. Meaning counting or measuring anything. If I wanted to do that, I coulda saved the $$ and continued on counting, measuring - nd gaining weight. For the fun of it, I count my calories about once a month. I rarely go over 1200. And I drink a glass of wine almost everynite, I et burgers (maybe 1/3 of 1 - haven't finished a burger since beingbanded in 2009), tacos (1 small), pizza ( 1 sm pc thin crust) and fries (maybe 4-6).
While I understand the need for some people to keep constant track of what goes into their mouths, I would like people to understand that there r others out there that solely rely on their small stomachs to let them know when they've had enuf. Yep, some days I can eat more. Some days I eat less. When my sleeve ceases to let me know when I've had enuf (like when I can actually finish 1/2 a burger), maybe I will cave and count calories.
Until then, however, I plan on eating the way that I do. It seems to be working I'm about 9 lbs from goal. Oh, and btw, I'm 15 mths out...

I drink a (what I thought at the time) was a 5oz glass of red wine at nite (110 calories). For the heck of it 1 day I thought I'd measure my wine glass. It was 12oz. 250 calories. I'd been drinking that 12 oz glass of wine for months without knowing it. And ud think I'd at least get a buzz from 12 oz. But no. Guess becuz I THOUGHT I was getting less that affected my buzz?
Anyway, that stopped right away. I now measure any glass I drink anything out of

I drink a (what I thought at the time) was a 5oz glass of red wine at nite (110 calories). For the heck of it 1 day I thought I'd measure my wine glass. It was 12oz. 250 calories. I'd been drinking that 12 oz glass of wine for months without knowing it. And ud think I'd at least get a buzz from 12 oz. But no. Guess becuz I THOUGHT I was getting less that affected my buzz?
Anyway, that stopped right away. I now measure any glass I drink anything out of

I drink a (what I thought at the time) was a 5oz glass of red wine at nite (110 calories). For the heck of it 1 day I thought I'd measure my wine glass. It was 12oz. 250 calories. I'd been drinking that 12 oz glass of wine for months without knowing it. And ud think I'd at least get a buzz from 12 oz. But no. Guess becuz I THOUGHT I was getting less that affected my buzz?
Anyway, that stopped right away. I now measure any glass I drink anything out of

I drink a (what I thought at the time) was a 5oz glass of red wine at nite (110 calories). For the heck of it 1 day I thought I'd measure my wine glass. It was 12oz. 250 calories. I'd been drinking that 12 oz glass of wine for months without knowing it. And ud think I'd at least get a buzz from 12 oz. But no. Guess becuz I THOUGHT I was getting less that affected my buzz?
Anyway, that stopped right away. I now measure any glass I drink anything out of

I was also a band to sleeve revision 14 mths ago. My band was easy peasy compared to my sleeve. I had a rough recovery. It took my dr an extra 30 mins to dig my band out of my stomach, leaving more sore than expected.
Everyday for about 12 days I felt like I had been hit by a truck. The gas was bearable with walking and Gaviscon. I also had an allergic reaction to Reglan, ending me in the ER on day 5 with what I thought was a leak.
While the first month was rough (I was literally starving, 4 weeks on liquids and I didn't cheat once), it's a bleep on my radar of life. I can hardly remember it now. I had buyers remorse those first couple weeks. But my hubby reminded me daily that the band had to come out anyway, why not just add the sleeve and have it be just a little more painful. It woulda hurt either way.
So, so, so glad I did it. I'm now less than 15 lbs from goal and I don't regret it at all. not trying to scare u at all. Sorry if I did. Just telling u my experience...
Good luck!

I was also a band to sleeve revision 14 mths ago. My band was easy peasy compared to my sleeve. I had a rough recovery. It took my dr an extra 30 mins to dig my band out of my stomach, leaving more sore than expected.
Everyday for about 12 days I felt like I had been hit by a truck. The gas was bearable with walking and Gaviscon. I also had an allergic reaction to Reglan, ending me in the ER on day 5 with what I thought was a leak.
While the first month was rough (I was literally starving, 4 weeks on liquids and I didn't cheat once), it's a bleep on my radar of life. I can hardly remember it now. I had buyers remorse those first couple weeks. But my hubby reminded me daily that the band had to come out anyway, why not just add the sleeve and have it be just a little more painful. It woulda hurt either way.
So, so, so glad I did it. I'm now less than 15 lbs from goal and I don't regret it at all. not trying to scare u at all. Sorry if I did. Just telling u my experience...
Good luck!

Lost my butt but boobs r still there. Lost 100 lbs and ive only gone from a 44dd to a 40d
Gone from a 22 jeans to a 7. Hafya buy junior pants cuz the womens makey butt look saggier.
Good luck

My hunger kicked in on day 10. Thought I was by myself, as I read that no one but me was experiencing hunger. They took the Ghrelin out, didn't they? I couldn't possibly be hungry. Must be acid.
Nope. Some of us experience true hunger. Until I could eat real food (liquids 4 weeks), I thought I might eat my arm. I didn't cheat once, however. for fear of a leak. Plus I live with the food Nazi and he woulda tattled on me to my dr (hubby).
Ur husbands bringing in pizza this early out was wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. While I don't think others should have to diet along with us, I also don't think there's anything wrong with him eating his pizza outside the house and outside ur realm of sight. U need to talk to him about his support and exactly what u need.
Good luck! When u eat real food, u will be amazed at how little u can now eat. A few bites will fill you. At least for an hour or 90 mins! The first 6 mths, I was hungry every 90 mins. But only 3-4 bites did it for me.

The hospital served me regular coffee with my first "meal" (Water, Protein shake, coffee) right after my leak test the day after surgery. While I'm a coffee fantatic, it didn't sound good for about 4 weeks. My dr says 1-2 cups of coffee a day is fine. He doesn't want to take away all of my vices.
Good luck! There could be worse things ur craving!

I can eat an entire bucket of movie popcorn if I tried really hard. It's my biggest slider. I just recently bought an air popper (u'll never eat microwave popcorn again if u cut open an unpopped bag and saw what was inside - ick) and occasionally eat a couple cups with real butter. I'm within 15 lbs of my goal weight and have added back some of my fav foods, 1 being popcorn.