Surgery date 12/10/2013

Post op weight 454

SW- 435

CW 392

Please let me know your weight loss I feel like I should be so much further than I am!!! How much are you able to eat? I am able to eat quite a bit now a half of whole wheat turkey wrap!!! Let me know feeling nervous I'm not keeping up

I am down about 45 lbs. I had surgery on the 12th. Don't stress about the numbers, just your behaviors. Just because you can eat more doesn't mean you need to. I know I eat less when I portion it out correctly. I try not to get the full feeling - it's better to eat a little less than that and just be satisfied.

I am staying away from carbs for the most part except veggies and a little fruit. Most meals are 2-3 oz of Protein and a quarter cup of veggies. Check out myfitnesspal diary if you like.

Your progress is good - you can't control the number, just your behavior.

See that's the thing I find myself having carbs now with every meal!! Only rice and whole wheat low carb wrap but it's still carbs!!! Ughh getting nervous I'm able to eat more!!! I never over eat which is a plus as soon as I start to feel full I stop!!! Also lately I find myself snacking on sunflower seeds !!! I guess I just have to get back on track!! Not to mention personal issues from the beginning of surgery which has set me off for the past 3 weeks!!! It's all over now so hopefully I get back on track and not fall ino bad habits

12/17 here and I have lost only 26 lbs. I'm old and a slow loser, but It doesn't bother me. I haven't tried any carbs other than a few triscuits for a snack and I had a few noodles once.

12/17 here and I have lost only 26 lbs. I'm old and a slow loser, but It doesn't bother me. I haven't tried any carbs other than a few triscuits for a snack and I had a few noodles once.

Ur not old just seasoned!!! that's good keep up the work!!!

I had my surgery on December 26th and have lost 24 since then. I questioned the nurse practitioner at my appointment a couple of weeks ago. I, too, was concerned I wasn't losing at the rate I see people on here losing. She chewed my butt in a polite manner. She said there are a variety of reasons people lose at whatever rate they are losing at. She reviewed my food diary and assured me that I was right on target...to only focus on my weight loss and not what I see others doing.

So, I can relate. Good luck to you!

I have been trying to focus on my weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. :-)

I had my surgery on December 26th and have lost 24 since then. I questioned the nurse practitioner at my appointment a couple of weeks ago. I, too, was concerned I wasn't losing at the rate I see people on here losing. She chewed my butt in a polite manner. She said there are a variety of reasons people lose at whatever rate they are losing at. She reviewed my food diary and assured me that I was right on target...to only focus on my weight loss and not what I see others doing. So, I can relate. Good luck to you! I have been trying to focus on my weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. :-)

I know but numbers drive us!!! It's hard not to focus on numbers!!! Do you eat any carbs I also found a meal plan an they actually have the carbs I have been eating made me feel better about having carbs

I had my surgery on December 26th and have lost 24 since then. I questioned the nurse practitioner at my appointment a couple of weeks ago. I, too, was concerned I wasn't losing at the rate I see people on here losing. She chewed my butt in a polite manner. She said there are a variety of reasons people lose at whatever rate they are losing at. She reviewed my food diary and assured me that I was right on target...to only focus on my weight loss and not what I see others doing. So, I can relate. Good luck to you! I have been trying to focus on my weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. :-)

I know but numbers drive us!!! It's hard not to focus on numbers!!! Do you eat any carbs I also found a meal plan an they actually have the carbs I have been eating made me feel better about having carbs

I know - it's hard. I even look at yours and think - wow - 43 lbs since December 10th! I eat very few carbs at this point. I am really never hungry and am fairly rigid about what I eat and exercising. Sometimes I think I am not eating enough - but the clinic assures me that I am doing well with diet and exercise. Slow but sure for me - I guess!

I know - it's hard. I even look at yours and think - wow - 43 lbs since December 10th! I eat very few carbs at this point. I am really never hungry and am fairly rigid about what I eat and exercising. Sometimes I think I am not eating enough - but the clinic assures me that I am doing well with diet and exercise. Slow but sure for me - I guess!

Yeah but it doesn't seem like a lot when I just started eating!! Living off of 400 t0 800 cals a day u think u should loose more

I was sleeved 11/18, my husband 12/2. Because of diabetes, we decided to forego rice, bread and pasta. No wraps. We have no more fruit either. Honestly there are so many great protein options we have not gotten bored with our diet. I read a few stories here about bread and rice and besides it not being healthy for me, I am scared to try it. One small piece of soft chicken stuck in my esophagus making me think I was having a heart attack, so I will take no chances. Good luck.

I was sleeved 11/18, my husband 12/2. Because of diabetes, we decided to forego rice, bread and pasta. No wraps. We have no more fruit either. Honestly there are so many great protein options we have not gotten bored with our diet. I read a few stories here about bread and rice and besides it not being healthy for me, I am scared to try it. One small piece of soft chicken stuck in my esophagus making me think I was having a heart attack, so I will take no chances. Good luck.

Thanks so much!!! Yes everyone can take different things!!! I eat lots of fruit also usually is my snack!! I get my protein through meats and cheese and fish!!! It's works out I'm just having a rough few weeks and have to get my mind body and soul back into the game

See that's the thing I find myself having carbs now with every meal!! Only rice and whole wheat low carb wrap but it's still carbs!!! Ughh getting nervous I'm able to eat more!!! I never over eat which is a plus as soon as I start to feel full I stop!!! Also lately I find myself snacking on sunflower seeds !!! I guess I just have to get back on track!! Not to mention personal issues from the beginning of surgery which has set me off for the past 3 weeks!!! It's all over now so hopefully I get back on track and not fall ino bad habits

My goodness.....that's is me and the sunflower seeds. I keep them at home in my purse etc.

I was sleeved Dec 11 and have lost 45 lb so far. It's slower than I had expected, but we are on a lifelong journey. Just get back on track and you'll do fine! Good luck!

My goodness.....that's is me and the sunflower seeds. I keep them at home in my purse etc.

Yes!!! Sunflower seeds are actually a good food!!! The carbs I eat aren't bad just I'm nervous about them leading to other carbs!! I found a food plan and they actually have carbs on there!!! I'm sure it's not a big deal!!! I haven't been to the doc in a month go back this week!!! I'm probably freaking out for no reason lol since I started this journey I have loss around 62 pounds since dec 10!!! I have to be great full

12/20 surgery. Lost just 14 pounds, but feel fine with it. Actually don't think I'm getting enough calories. Only carbs have been veggies, high protein oatmeal, and puréed peaches, mangos or blueberries I mix with my plain Greek yogurt (still way less sugars than the flavored yogurts). Get protein from meat, cheese and shakes.

Try dry roasted edamame - I absolutely love this as a little snack.