Still feeling no restriction

[suemag66 8]

So, I had my appointment yesterday. I asked about my hunger and the nurse says it's probably my hormones?! I'm pre menopausal and she suggests I see my Gyno as HRT might help. As for the restriction, she said everyone is different. They use the same size Bougie, a 40, on all their patients. Seeing as I am losing weight, they are not overly concerned. I just have to measure all my portions very carefully so as to not overeat. She thinks, once I get my hormones sorted out, my hunger will subside,

I also just did the Cottage cheese Test. I set my timer for 5 minutes and ate fairly quickly. According to the test, my sleeve can hold a cup of food.

[linzlou2000 193]

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

[psychprof 141]

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

Can I ask why you stopped the pill?

[linzlou2000 193]

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

Can I ask why you stopped the pill?

My surgeon required I be off of it for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I just never started it again.

[psychprof 141]

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

Can I ask why you stopped the pill?

My surgeon required I be off of it for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I just never started it again.

Interesting...I wonder if that's standard. I just went back ON the pill a month ago and now I'm pursuing this procedure. :-/

[suemag66 8]

Most surgeons require that you stop taking the pill a week or so before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.

[FeelingFancy 15]

Wondering if you are able to have more restriction now. I'm 1 week out and feel no restriction at all. I am very concerned! I'm still on mushy food, but I have yet to feel full. I can also drink a lot and fast without any problems. I discovered this because I absentmindedly chugged about 9oz of watered had no problem aside from my stomach "talking to me."

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[linzlou2000 193]

I feel restriction, but it is with more food than I thought I would be able to eat. I follow the mantra, "it's not about how much you can stuff in there, but how little can you eat and feel satisfied?" The reality is I do feel satisfied by eating significantly less food. However, it may be more than some other Sleeve patients. Each person has their own journey and this is mine.

Edited April 16, 2016 by linzlou2000

[linzlou2000 193]

Here are my stats:

Highest weight: 294

Surgery weight: 252 (10/19/15)

Current weight: 182

February 27, 2016---199.8 onderland

March 16, 2016---100.6 total lost

Progress:

October (252) - November (232): -20

November (232) - December (222): -10

December (222) - January (214): -8

January (214) - February (203): -11

February (203) - March (191): -12

March (191) - April ( ): current month

[dancingqueene 182]

You look amazing!!!! Way to go!!!

[suemag66 8]

Hi. I'm the original poster. 5 1/2 months out now and still have very little restriction. Saying that though, I am losing weight, albeit very slowly. I make sure that I always eat my Protein first, drink plenty of Water and make healthy food choices. I've learned that this process is very different for everyone and not to compsre

[linzlou2000 193]

Hi. I'm the original poster. 5 1/2 months out now and still have very little restriction. Saying that though, I am losing weight, albeit very slowly. I make sure that I always eat my Protein first, drink plenty of Water and make healthy food choices. I've learned that this process is very different for everyone and not to compsre

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You are soooo right!!!! Don't compare!!!!

[Pea523 28]

@@Linzlou question: what is your exercise schedule and caloric intake?

[linzlou2000 193]

@@Linzlou question: what is your exercise schedule and caloric intake?

I get 10,000 steps daily and workout 2-4 times a week. One of my workouts is a class "Core and More". The other times is treadmill with some strength training. I eat between 900-1,300 calories. I log my food religiously. I def watch my carbs. I've never had a problem getting my Protein in

[Pea523 28]

@Linzloo2000

That's what I do, but it had been so hard to lose. I am wondering if it is my carb intake. How many mg of carbs are you taking in a day?