Is it only me out there who thinks that taking out 3/4 of a healthy organ was enough to do? I'm having a hard time staying on a high protein, low carb diet. I eat whatever I can tolerate and what I like, albeit in much smaller portions. I would think I will lose weight anyway, probably at a slower pace. Any thoughts, anyone?

I understand it can be tough in the beginning with food tolerances and all, but I personally would stay to the doc's plan.

1) Because he knows what my body and new sleeve can handle, and

2) Because I didn't go through all this to sabotage myself, and

3) Because we have a certain window of opportunity to lose more weight in the beginning than in the end.

I know for me, I got to where I was because I fell short in the discipline and self-control department. If I, personally, chose the route you are suggesting, I would only be dieting still and not making a life-style change. I know it would be so very easy for me to cheat the sleeve and do whatever I wanted to. But, I would only be happy in the moment and not the long run. I HAVE TO CHANGE MY THINKING, there is NO other choice for me.

Is it only me out there who thinks that taking out 3/4 of a healthy organ was enough to do? I'm having a hard time staying on a high Protein, low carb diet. I eat whatever I can tolerate and what I like, albeit in much smaller portions. I would think I will lose weight anyway, probably at a slower pace. Any thoughts, anyone?

There are good reasons why the Docs want you to eat protein and drink your Water. You will be losing weight on higher carbs and lower protein...at least at first, but your body will be eating /burning your muscle instead of your fat. This is NOT good. You can get sick and have bone loss if you dont take your vitamins/calcium as well. Now is the time to set up some new rules for yourself and your health. The sleeve will only assist you... not take care of the whole thing... you need to do that.

Is it only me out there who thinks that taking out 3/4 of a healthy organ was enough to do? I'm having a hard time staying on a high Protein, low carb diet. I eat whatever I can tolerate and what I like, albeit in much smaller portions. I would think I will lose weight anyway, probably at a slower pace. Any thoughts, anyone?

This is only MY personal experience - everyone is different. I eat what I want only in smaller portions - NOT WORKING FOR ME! I have been playing around with 10 lbs for 2 months. I lose it - I gain it. I lose it - I gain it. I'm not sure if my calorie intake is too high or because I have not been working out. I am fed up. I guess I have no choice but to start counting every bite that goes in my mouth. Good luck to you........

This is only MY personal experience - everyone is different. I eat what I want only in smaller portions - NOT WORKING FOR ME! I have been playing around with 10 lbs for 2 months. I lose it - I gain it. I lose it - I gain it. I'm not sure if my calorie intake is too high or because I have not been working out. I am fed up. I guess I have no choice but to start counting every bite that goes in my mouth. Good luck to you........

Im sorry to hear about your stall, sometimes a fresh start is in order. Dont feel resentful about it... getting the rest of that weight off will feel like pure gold! Take stock, use fitday or something like that to keep track... I swore I would never count calories again a long time ago, but now I see I really have to keep track so I remain conscious of what Im doing. I want this to be the last time I have to "diet".