I was 1 year post-op December 8 and I graze a lot!! I have never liked protein shakes and I eat stuff that got me over 400lbs again. Does anyone have any tips that I can use to curb my appetite and get away from these awful carbs? Thanks, Jessica

Hi thank u I'm not sure if I can have fruit just yet but I can definitely do the oatmeal..it's just like I have to force myself to eat and I'm always watching carbs and calories cuz that's wht everyone says to do while ur in the losing phase but I don't think I'm eating enuff

I also need help I'm 6 wks away from my one yr and I have not reached my goal I eat carbs and crap and feel like I'm hungry 24/7 I have lots of water on most days at least 64 oz and have stopped going to gym, I know I'm setting my self up to fail maybe we can share and support each other. This week I decided to stop drinking for a month and see how it goes. I feel I've been sabotaging my diet with alcohol. I've completely stopped logging food and I need to get back to protein packed diet, I keep saying tomorrow... Tomorrow I'll go to the gym suggestions?

You can also add unjury unflavored protein to sugar free hot chocolate or any flavor to coffee. Just make sure it is not over 140 degrees or it will clump.

I also need help I'm 6 wks away from my one yr and I have not reached my goal I eat carbs and crap and feel like I'm hungry 24/7 I have lots of Water on most days at least 64 oz and have stopped going to gym' date=' I know I'm setting my self up to fail maybe we can share and support each other. This week I decided to stop drinking for a month and see how it goes. I feel I've been sabotaging my diet with alcohol. I've completely stopped logging food and I need to get back to Protein packed diet, I keep saying tomorrow... Tomorrow I'll go to the gym suggestions?[/quote']

There are a lot of empty calories in alcohol, so I'm sure giving it up will help. I have also noticed that if I eat carbs, I feel hungry. I really believe that carbs create hunger, not curb it. Protein, Fiber, and fat will make you feel full.

I also suggest reminding yourself the reasons you had for losing the weight. Write them down and say them over and over to yourself.

I'm not an expert, but that has helped me get back on track before.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 240

For pre sleeve folks, my advice is to try and kick carbs, sodium and sugar habits about a month or two before surgery. This will make the 2 week pre sleeve diet oh so much easier and the transition into sleeve land as a post op easier as well. It is hard. I will not deny that. However, you will be glad to take care of head food issues before rather then after when you are also dealing with other physical or emotional issues. It takes about 3 weeks to form a new habit.

I upped my exercise and protein to 90+ grams a day, I really try to get 100+, but sometimes end up at 94-96. I drink 2 gnc total lean shakes a day 50g and eat the other 45-50 in foods. When I want a snack, I have cucumber, green olives, cherry tomatoes or jack links beef jerky, they are great and curb the appetite. If I want sweets, I add mio to my water or hot tea and that helps. It has helped me stay on track. I am almost 6 weeks out

Thx rsmont77 I have increased my water and tried to up my protein I drink 2 protein shakes daily 30g each and then the rest in foods...wht other foods are high in protein I know eggs cheese pb chicken beef I need more options pls help:-) oh btw I did manage to lose 2lbs since up water thx

I added jerky, cheese sticks, tuna, shrimp, land I frost ham and turkey.

If you want to see what I eat and have my fitness pal, you can add me as a friend rsmont77

Great...I just signed up for Mfp they ask for ur email to add u as a friend

Sorry I got it I added u...I'm a knucklehead lol

Up date! So I have gotten back on track and I'm happily of my chips kick. I have lost quite a bit since this post. I'm now past my goal of 150 and at 147!

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Hi I am two years post sleeve and lost 70kg post surgery but now I have gained back half the weight I lost very depressed at the moment I am constantly grazing all the time can't seem to control the hunger even when I am physically full my mind is still hungery so I have decided to bite the bullet and just go cold turkey on protein shakes for two weeks like I was pre sleeve surgery in the hopes of kick starting healthy eating once again anyone else tried this and did it work for them/

Hi I am two years post sleeve and lost 70kg post surgery but now I have gained back half the weight I lost very depressed at the moment I am constantly grazing all the time can't seem to control the hunger even when I am physically full my mind is still hungery so I have decided to bite the bullet and just go cold turkey on Protein shakes for two weeks like I was pre sleeve surgery in the hopes of kick starting healthy eating once again anyone else tried this and did it work for them/

Good choice.