Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

I wanted to Also loose the "100lbs" in 4.5 months. But that didn't happened. I started out at a size 22/24 now I'm at a size 12/14. Yay

I'm rebooting this week trying to break the bad habits of slider foods.

Day 2 in the 5 day pouch test. Yay

Hoping to get to goal by 9- 10 months.

I wanted to Also loose the "100lbs" in 4.5 months. But that didn't happened. I started out at a size 22/24 now I'm at a size 12/14. Yay

I'm rebooting this week trying to break the bad habits of slider foods.

Day 2 in the 5 day pouch test. Yay

Hoping to get to goal by 9- 10 months.

What is a 5 day pouch test?

Btw, your results are awesome! It may not be 100 lbs. but you dropped quite a few sizes!

I wanted to Also loose the "100lbs" in 4.5 months. But that didn't happened. I started out at a size 22/24 now I'm at a size 12/14. Yay

I'm rebooting this week trying to break the bad habits of slider foods.

Day 2 in the 5 day pouch test. Yay

Hoping to get to goal by 9- 10 months.

Right on!

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Some updates-- one is a pic of me and my good friend from high school before our 10 yr reunion last weekend..the other is 5 months of progress

You're one hot hockeymama!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

I wanted to stop back in and see where everyone is at with eating. I was sleeved 2/4 and with pre-op (21) I've lost 100lbs. My scale is at a stand still for a little bit and I'm having to evaluate my calories.

Where is everyone at? I've been reading a lot about our bodies needing more calories and it's good to up them from time to time. I decided to take the plunge and up my range to 900-1100 calories. I am nervous and feel like I am going to gain. Realistically, I should lose with anything under 1600 since I'm still over 200lbs. (217). Right? Today was hard to get in all those calories calories but I ended with 982. And the last hundred was thanks to a horrible choice of a handi snack cheese and crackers.

As I ramble. Is anyone eating higher calories and still losing?

What I just hit my 6month out and I've lost a hundred and 7 pounds which is 90 percent of my excess weight. I've already beat my goal about 6 pounds but the doctor says his goal is five more pounds

6 mos out next week. Lost 70 lbs post op and the scale has been teetering between 4 lbs for the past month. Calories are up anf even with good exercise not much is happening right now. But im not discouraged. ..sounds like the norm

I wanted to stop back in and see where everyone is at with eating. I was sleeved 2/4 and with pre-op (21) I've lost 100lbs. My scale is at a stand still for a little bit and I'm having to evaluate my calories.

Where is everyone at? I've been reading a lot about our bodies needing more calories and it's good to up them from time to time. I decided to take the plunge and up my range to 900-1100 calories. I am nervous and feel like I am going to gain. Realistically, I should lose with anything under 1600 since I'm still over 200lbs. (217). Right? Today was hard to get in all those calories calories but I ended with 982. And the last hundred was thanks to a horrible choice of a handi snack cheese and crackers.

As I ramble. Is anyone eating higher calories and still losing?

I am six months out and down 58 pounds. I routinely eat around 1100 to 1200 calories. I do work out 5 to 6 days a week. I just can't do very low calories.

I am almost 6 months post-op and definitely my food intake a calories has increased. I am still losing but at a slower pace. I do track my calories using the "lose it" app and have been trying to get more exercise. The exercise (currently mostly bike rides) really helps with the weight loss. I seem to lose in spurts, sometimes just a few tenths of a lb and then suddenly a big loss. Whatever, as long as I am losing I'm not worried about it. I think stressing out over your calories and rate of weight loss will only slow everything down. You are doing great so no worries! Don't force yourself to eat more than you are comfortable eating. You could up you calories by adding some healthy fats like avocado, nut butters, olive oil, etc. to your diet and thus not overload your sleeve. That being said you really should discuss any concerns you have with your Dr. and NUT.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

coming up on my 6 month date in a little over a week. I am so discouraged. Ever since the dr took me off HCTZ and I gained 6 pounds I have not been doing well. I did lose 2 of the 6 but the other 4 aren't budging. The scale is stuck! I am more hungry and finding myself overeating for my sleeve. I don't mean to do it, but I still feel hungry then all of a sudden I am over full. I need to change something! I was thinking of going back to square one and doing protein shakes, and nothing but for a few days and see if that helps.

I wanted to stop back in and see where everyone is at with eating. I was sleeved 2/4 and with pre-op (21) I've lost 100lbs. My scale is at a stand still for a little bit and I'm having to evaluate my calories.

Where is everyone at? I've been reading a lot about our bodies needing more calories and it's good to up them from time to time. I decided to take the plunge and up my range to 900-1100 calories. I am nervous and feel like I am going to gain. Realistically' date=' I should lose with anything under 1600 since I'm still over 200lbs. (217). Right? Today was hard to get in all those calories calories but I ended with 982. And the last hundred was thanks to a horrible choice of a handi snack cheese and crackers.

As I ramble. Is anyone eating higher calories and still losing?

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100!! Yay go u! I was sleeved 2/25 almost 00 down my cals have been at 1200 fit a couple of months- I eat fruit and Try to not have sugar but do use honey and real maple I lose just fine

I was 319 now I'm about 232...maybe lower today

Good luck

I use avocados and olive oils to healthily up cals

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What I just hit my 6month out and I've lost a hundred and 7 pounds which is 90 percent of my excess weight. I've already beat my goal about 6 pounds but the doctor says his goal is five more pounds

Awesome

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6 mos out next week. Lost 70 lbs post op and the scale has been teetering between 4 lbs for the past month. Calories are up anf even with good exercise not much is happening right now. But im not discouraged. ..sounds like the norm

Your doing just fine' great job!

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coming up on my 6 month date in a little over a week. I am so discouraged. Ever since the dr took me off HCTZ and I gained 6 pounds I have not been doing well. I did lose 2 of the 6 but the other 4 aren't budging. The scale is stuck! I am more hungry and finding myself overeating for my sleeve. I don't mean to do it' date=' but I still feel hungry then all of a sudden I am over full. I need to change something! I was thinking of going back to square one and doing Protein shakes, and nothing but for a few days and see if that helps.[/quote']

Aww sorry to hear that but it will go back down - your doing great-

What's hctz?

Maybe see if u are 'really' hungry or if its more emotional

Drink Water go to basics u got this

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