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@anewme2015 you said "I follow it with a day or two return to Protein Drinks. I find it stops the cravings in their tracks."

I have heard of the 5 day pouch reset but what do you mean? You drink nothing but 2 Protein Drinks the whole day for two days in a row?

Yes I do two days having 4 Premier Protein shakes then I transition to shakes just for Breakfast and lunch and a good dinner then I transition to shakes just for breakfast and my other meals food. It works for me.

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Oh and I should clarify that the 5 day pouch reset is different. I've done that reset to get back on track too and I find it also effective.

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Hey October family been read all ur post I am so proud of all us how much weight loss we LOST awesome !! my Hw 340 Cw 240 my goal is 150lbs So thankful for my RNY it was nice reading ur post October family keep up ! I'm have to deal with my stall for weeks so I think I'm going try to reset my pouch wish luck thx

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Hey all, almost to that 6 month mark!!

I feel like I have failed.. I did so great at the beginning followed the diet and exercise routine to a T.. But even right after surgery I was hungry, my hunger never went away and the restriction that everyone talks about just isn't there for me.. I had a 6inch subway chicken breast sandwich for lunch and besides some of the excess bread I can eat the whole thing no problem.. I never get that "full" feeling that most people talk about and I can eat sugary foods and greasy foods without any stomach upset.. I wish I would just get dumping! Right after the surgery I even asked my Dr if he actually did the surgery and still 6 months later I wonder the same thing.. If it wasn't for the weight loss I have had I would want my money back for him leaving my full stomach in there Lol... Surgery was October 14th SW 218 CW 153.. The last month weight loss is a very slow crawl..

I can relate to all the people who say they still feel fat.. I feel huge and squishy as well! People see me and tell me how "tiny" I am yet me and that word do not go together.. I still feel like the fat girl who wants to hide.. This has got to be more of a mental thing since I can now wear a size 7, I should be happy with that..right? And my ARMs ugh! Even in a small/medium top I don't think I can ever wear a short sleeved shirt.. I keep waiting for the day my mind will catch up with my body.. Maybe then I won't feel so negative about me..

But on another note.. My Hair loss, although still occurring it has lightened a little!

Sorry for the long rant that's all over the place..

I guess just because I can eat more than anyone I have talked to that has had this surgery doesn't mean I should.. But most people who have had this surgery don't get hungry but mine never skipped a beat.. I have started trying to drink a gallon of Water a day.. Hopefully this will help with my hunger... I'm on day two- so I'll let you know how things go!

You all have been such a huge help in not feeling so alone since I chose not to tell anyone about my surgery other than my husband.. So for that I THANK YOU!!!

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218 to 153 is far from a fail!

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@@60&goin4it awesome job losing 65%!! Keep up the great work.

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@@queenie's nice hear from you. Hope the reset works.

@@1041mom I agree with @@anewme2015 you are not a failure although I understand feeling like one even if you know you are not. So sorry that you are struggling. Keep us posted on the gallon of Water.< /em>

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Went to my 6 month checkup this week. Blood pressure is outstanding. Very pleased with my weight loss. My new weight goal is to get to 200 lbs in the next 6 months.

This week I have been experiencing headaches. Tuesday morning before 7am I had one, took Tylenol and it didn't touch it. I finally went home around 10 and it lasted until late afternoon.

Thursday morning I got one on the way into work and it lasted until yesterday afternoon.

I have an appointment with my primary doctor tomorrow to see if we can figure out what is going on.

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Hi Ron, Your weight loss is fantastic!!!! Mine has stalled a little the last 2 months but I'm still loosing. I too have problems with headaches, mostly coming from my neck. I have noticed if I get dehydrated which I can tell when I use the bathroom I seem to have more of them. I hope the doctor finds out what is going on, headaches are miserable!

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I'd love to hear from anyone who had their surgery October 2015. I'm struggling lately with carbs and remaining on track. How are others doing? The 7 month track is hard. Maybe we can support each other to remain focused and losing? I'm not being nearly as careful as I was and I'm disappointed in myself.

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Hi @@anewme2015 I had my surgery on Oct 13, and am not doing too bad. I've been on a mission to add Protein to my favorite foods and get rid of some of the carbs. Mostly I end up with frozen Yougert and ice cream which are mostly a form of frozen Protein Drinks. I also discovered Syntrax Nectar protein drinks which have zero carbs. What type of foods are you struggling with? I think I have downloaded every chicken recipe from Pinterest and am getting kind of sick of chicken. I usually then switch over to frittatas. I'm sure you can get back on track. I've learned it is just like exercise and you have to find what you like if you are going to stick with it.

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@@anewme2015 I know what you mean, snacking seems to feel better on my stomach than meats & meals which I don't seem to be able to eat much of, always go back to soft foods for me, which may or may not be the best. Greek yogurt is a staple as cottage cheese along with my daily Protein Shake with coffee. I also eat a lot of chili & Soups. Frozen 80 cal fudge bars I love! The trouble I have is we have a lot of company since we live on the lake & I'm always buying chips etc. for them! Need to stop, because what ever is left over when they leave if they don't take it, I munch on!!!! I don't like to waste sadly, the clean your plate & all the starving kids syndrome i still struggle with. Our appetites are coming back & the more you eat of carbs, sugar etc. we will want! Still a struggle!!!!!

@@kaitlynm Your weight loss has been really good!!! I think your right about the Protein, its so hard to get enough! I forget to use the protein powders in stuff & I have the unflavored! I guess I need to set it out where I can see it to remind myself!!!

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I'd love to hear from anyone who had their surgery October 2015. I'm struggling lately with carbs and remaining on track. How are others doing? The 7 month track is hard. Maybe we can support each other to remain focused and losing? I'm not being nearly as careful as I was and I'm disappointed in myself.

I'm having the same post 6-month issues, too. I seem to do a lot of snacking because, well, it is easy. i have found some low sugar/carb snack bars i like and i seem to grab them way too often. however, the carbs are still there and the Protein is not high enough to compensate. i need to weed out the Snacks and walk a heck of a lot more. my weight has stalled, as well, and i am still not sure if it has to do with me hitting my peak weight loss or the fact that I am not exercising. probably that i am not exercising and now my metabolism is suffering. I do drink lots of Water and get all my protein on most days, so that is something. I am also religious about my Vitamins. Hair loss has slowed. I've lost 85 pounds approx. and I am feeling great, just feel like I need to loose another 20 to be at my goal weight. I'm not giving up yet!

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@@irishaggie I think you are doing fine. I've lost 100 lbs since pre surgery, but I have 45 yet to go to hit my goal. I work out every day between 1 to 3 hours and yet you are not that far behind me. If you could work some in it might jump start your losses again. I just came off a month long stall. I lost 5 pounds last week all of a sudden. It seems to have stopped now unfortunately. I have a feeling this is going to be how it goes for most of the weight loss. Stall, loss, longer stall, loss, etc. hang in there. We will get there and hopefully by the time we are a year out we will be trying to figure out how to stop the losses.

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