I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves!

I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia, Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am

A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!!

The countdown is on. 19 lbs left to onederland!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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).

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

ME TOO!

ME TOO!

Me three! :/

Workn really hard to get there!

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

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!

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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ME TOO!

Me three dde2b. Another fail for me.