I cannot eat much. My stomach is the size of a Sharpie. I have to prioritize my intake. So, dammit, when I find a yummy AND nutritionally balanced AND sleeve friendly meal.... Leave my food ALONE!!!! Don't eat my leftovers. Let me enjoy it.

Why is it what I'm eating and/or rationing out is the most appetizing thing in a 50 mile radius to my family?!?!

And then I feel selfish and guilty for getting so annoyed. Like I'm being the greedy food ogre who never wanted to share?

for me it sucks because I think I'm getting pre menopausal... So I never know when it's coming <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Like this week I wanted to eat! I mean eat! It's like my sleeve "relaxes" and I can consume mass amounts. I think uh oh there goes my restriction I'm broken! Then the period comes and I go back to normal again??

My sleeve doesn't relax but I push it to the point of discomfort. Wait 45 minutes and eat again. Baaaaaaaad behavior. I have got to stop it.

My sleeve doesn't relax but I push it to the point of discomfort. Wait 45 minutes and eat again. Baaaaaaaad behavior. I have got to stop it.

You and me both Amanda... I learned that pain means nothing to me.. When I get into the binge frame of mind I find ways to push past it too.

But the bright side? We are doing it! right??

We are dealing with our demons and losing weight (some of us slower than others but oh well)

You and me both Amanda... I learned that pain means nothing to me.. When I get into the binge frame of mind I find ways to push past it too.

But the bright side? We are doing it! right??

We are dealing with our demons and losing weight (some of us slower than others but oh well)

Yes we are doing it. Some days are better than others. The past couple of days have not been my best.

Yes we are doing it. Some days are better than others. The past couple of days have not been my best.

Amanda that was me last weekend! I went there...

A dark place for a day or two and ate. It's funny how easy it is to lose perspective.. I started the weekend 3 pounds up and it threw me into a weird funk.. I felt fat.. And what did I do? I ate.

My husband was gone for the weekend so you know me... Secret binge eater. Went to town on a rhubarb pie his mom brought over (b***h )

When he came home I fessed up to what I was doing and feeling. Dusted myself off and started over again.

Fast forward to today those extra pounds are gone and I have seen two other pounds down occasionally..

We gotta keep going girlie!

I'm almost at a year (can you believe it) I'm not one of those miracle "I lost it in six months" girls, but hey it's been a good productive year and we are definitely better off now than we were right??

Amanda that was me last weekend! I went there... A dark place for a day or two and ate. It's funny how easy it is to lose perspective.. I started the weekend 3 pounds up and it threw me into a weird funk.. I felt fat.. And what did I do? I ate. My husband was gone for the weekend so you know me... Secret binge eater. Went to town on a rhubarb pie his mom brought over (b***h <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />) When he came home I fessed up to what I was doing and feeling. Dusted myself off and started over again. Fast forward to today those extra pounds are gone and I have seen two other pounds down occasionally.. We gotta keep going girlie! I'm almost at a year (can you believe it) I'm not one of those miracle "I lost it in six months" girls' date=' but hey it's been a good productive year and we are definitely better off now than we were right?? [/quote']

I made a yummy Saigon stir fry with rice noodles. Had a minuscule amount if noodles and about 1/2 cup of stir fry chicken, veggies, and sauce. Got full about half way through. Picked at about 2 bites and started to feel the discomfort. I made my daughter take my bowl away. I would have kept nickel and diming it but I'd read your reply and took control back. One meal at a time.

I made a yummy Saigon stir fry with rice noodles. Had a minuscule amount if noodles and about 1/2 cup of stir fry chicken' date=' veggies, and sauce. Got full about half way through. Picked at about 2 bites and started to feel the discomfort. I made my daughter take my bowl away. I would have kept nickel and diming it but I'd read your reply and took control back. One meal at a time.[/quote']

Good job! Lol nickel and diming it.. Yep I know that one... What is it about having to eat everything on the plate?? Even now I still do that! I mean I measure my stuff out but sometimes I get full before I'm "done" and lord forbid I should waste something..

Ok me and you? Are going to have a good weekend and not part of the clean your plate club!!

Lol what was this thread about??

Good job! Lol nickel and diming it.. Yep I know that one... What is it about having to eat everything on the plate?? Even now I still do that! I mean I measure my stuff out but sometimes I get full before I'm "done" and lord forbid I should waste something.. Ok me and you? Are going to have a good weekend and not part of the clean your plate club!! Lol what was this thread about?? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Deal! We are rebels without a clue... Wait, that's not right.... Rebels without a cause???? Oh yeah!! Rebels with a cause!!!! Ummmmm, this thread is about my daughter stealing my Skinny Cow ice cream and your daughter stealing and then dismissing your Protein Cookies.

Edited October 13, 201312 yr by AmandaRaeLeo

This is my first post - not sure how this works but I am desperate so here it goes........I am approx 4 years out from my sleeve surgery. I thought I was doing good and my biggest issues was how to gain weight. My original weight PreOp was 240 lbs - 4 months ago I had maintained 135 to 145 for 3 1/2 years. Although I thought I was dealing with anxiety for all of 2012 this year I was finally diagnosed with an over active thyroid. In 4 months I have gained 50lbs and now weigh 191 as of doctors visit yesterday. I am devastated and distraught - I have no idea what to do. I was wearing a size 2-4 and now I need all new clothes including my undies.......I am embarrassed and have been spending a large amount of time inside. Everyone keeps saying the extra weight looks good but I know better. My health is at risk and I feel like I have somehow failed. Anybody have a similar experience or recommendations on what I can do?

Did the weight come because of the thyroid or the meds they put you on?

I think so, it's the only logical explanation I have. I am still eating the same way as I have been for 4 years.....

I think so' date=' it's the only logical explanation I have. I am still eating the same way as I have been for 4 years.....[/quote']

Has the doctor talked about adjusting the thyroid meds to try and help the weight gain?

Thyroids and the meds are tricky to get right.. It sometimes takes lots of tweaking to get it just right..

Deal! We are rebels without a clue... Wait' date=' that's not right.... Rebels without a cause???? Oh yeah!! Rebels with a cause!!!! Ummmmm, this thread is about my daughter stealing my Skinny Cow ice cream and your daughter stealing and then dismissing your Protein Cookies.[/quote']

<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I stopped the medicine and I thought the weight gain might stop but it has continued.

I stopped the medicine and I thought the weight gain might stop but it has continued.

Queen,

Do you think it's all from the medicine or are you consuming more calories also? Do you still track your food?