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flawlessly73    20

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I agree - I would much rather have a bit of sag than FAT. I see mine most in my arms.

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Kdedeo    52

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The countdown is on. 19 lbs left to onederland!

Good for you! I hope it goes quickly for you!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 228

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tiffanywheat    8

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I feel like im doing something wrong. Only down 40 lbs and been stalled for months

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Kdedeo    52

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I feel like im doing something wrong. Only down 40 lbs and been stalled for months

Have you gone back to basics? When I hit a stall, I go back to liquids & increase my Protein intake. I also go back to no carbs.

It could also be that your body has hit starvation mode. If that's the case, you have to increase your calorie intake.

What does your NUT say?

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 219; GW: 150

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tiffanywheat    8

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The nut at my surgeons office I met with once and she was no help and seemed disinterested. I know I am able to eat way more than I should

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Susan 2.0    278

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I feel like im doing something wrong. Only down 40 lbs and been stalled for months

Make sure you're not drinking your calories (sweet tea, sugar loaded coffee, carb-loaded drinks from Starbucks, etc) & make sure you are getting enough calories & Protein. Do you track your intake on MyFitnessPal or a similar website? Are you measuring your portions? Are you drinking while eating (instead of waiting 30 minutes before & after eating)? Go back to basics to reset your way of thinking & eating. It might be wise to start back with liquids only & then progress through the stages (clear liquids with Protein Powder added in), then full liquids, pureeds, then soft foods. This might help to refocus your thinking about portion sizes, etc.

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tiffanywheat    8

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I have been drinking coke. I wish I'd never started that bad habit back. Im going to try to go cold turkey tomorrow and go back to shakes for a bit

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Susan 2.0    278

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I have been drinking coke. I wish I'd never started that bad habit back. Im going to try to go cold turkey tomorrow and go back to shakes for a bit

Sounds like a good idea. Caffeine will make you want to snack (& grazing is a bad habit to get into, as it will sabotage your efforts).

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WednesdaysSun    6

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I feel like im doing something wrong. Only down 40 lbs and been stalled for months

ME TOO! :(

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Kdedeo    52

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I have been drinking coke. I wish I'd never started that bad habit back. Im going to try to go cold turkey tomorrow and go back to shakes for a bit

How's it going? Were you able to stop drinking coke?

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 215; GW: 160

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jaycieg    4

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Hey My name is Jaycie I was sleeved Oct 29th! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids! Been over weight my whole life,The day of Surgerie I was 288 Today I am 221 My highest weight was 340 The day I visited the Dr about Surgery I was 300. I am dealing with lots of head crap and need to get back in the game! Its my 10 year anniversery in July and I really want to be in Onederland by then!!! I love this Site!

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chris54    106

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Stay focused ii must incorporate exercise my surgery same day I hve lost 75 pounds bit not without hard work and commitment. Stay focus u can do this dont let distractions stop u I weigh once a month so if I hve a stall I don't know stay consistent and committed. Feel free to s

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chris54    106

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Send me a private note

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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