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My mental battle with Food and the scale

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Renea Glover    140

Renea Glover
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I had my sleeve October 12th, 2016 and I still struggle mentally with food(having to choose between food & water)and thinking I can eat more then my stomach allows and it makes me feel as if Im doing something wrong or not progressing how I thought I would. I started my journey at 412 lbs and on my surgery date I was 386 and now 334 lbs. Does that sound right for almost 12 weeks out? It's funny I thought (not really) that I'd wake up smaller and the weight would just fall off. But I feel like I'm at a stand still. I mean I notice little changes like being able to stand longer, more energy, and fitting in a chair I couldn't fit in before but overall I'm still in the same clothes. How are all of you progressing?

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_Kate_    2,224

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52llbs in 12 weeks ! Thats amazing :D

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Renea Glover    140

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Thank you Kate ????

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reree6898    1,164

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You are doing awesome so far! It took me a bit to start to need new clothes but then I started skipping sizes as the weight kept falling off.

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Renea Glover    140

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You are doing awesome so far! It took me a bit to start to need new clothes but then I started skipping sizes as the weight kept falling off.

Thank u I think I got so used to wearing only things that stretched I didnt realize how big I had got and it depressing when the scale says your losing weight but you still can't buy smaller clothes in the store then the last size you remember being in.

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Flora Anderson    61

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You're doing great! It took me about 50 lbs. to lose a size. I was also told that I was on track. I think there's such a lot between 400 to 299 to 199 and then some that the period between those '99's can become overwhelming. But the feeling of hitting a new '99 is the best feeling in the world!

I keep two pieces of motivation in the bathroom by the scale. It's all fun and games until your jeans don't fit; and, Small progress is still progress.

Also seen in internet travels: I can't lose 100 lbs. But I can lose 10 lbs. 10 times.

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Renea Glover    140

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Thank you. That is true I remember just wanting to be out the 400s nd so happy when I did that and now I can't wait to be out the 300s I finally bought some too small jeans and figured I'll get into them eventually. Thanks for the words of encouragement

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sleeveisa    333

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I had my sleeve October 12th, 2016 and I still struggle mentally with food(having to choose between food & water)and thinking I can eat more then my stomach allows and it makes me feel as if Im doing something wrong or not progressing how I thought I would. I started my journey at 412 lbs and on my surgery date I was 386 and now 334 lbs. Does that sound right for almost 12 weeks out? It's funny I thought (not really) that I'd wake up smaller and the weight would just fall off. But I feel like I'm at a stand still. I mean I notice little changes like being able to stand longer, more energy, and fitting in a chair I couldn't fit in before but overall I'm still in the same clothes. How are all of you progressing?

Happy New Year, I was Sleeved on Dec 7th and only have lost 18 pounds. I see so many postings of people loosing up 40 pounds. I'm little disappointed but I guess every body is different. Good luck

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Renea Glover    140

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Happy New year to you as well. I'm happy for you. I know the feeling Can't wait to see how your journey unfolds keep posting we'll get there

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Renea Glover    140

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Thanks I'll try

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I had my sleeve October 12th, 2016 and I still struggle mentally with food(having to choose between food & water)and thinking I can eat more then my stomach allows and it makes me feel as if Im doing something wrong or not progressing how I thought I would. I started my journey at 412 lbs and on my surgery date I was 386 and now 334 lbs. Does that sound right for almost 12 weeks out? It's funny I thought (not really) that I'd wake up smaller and the weight would just fall off. But I feel like I'm at a stand still. I mean I notice little changes like being able to stand longer, more energy, and fitting in a chair I couldn't fit in before but overall I'm still in the same clothes. How are all of you progressing?

I agree, great weight loss just keep it up maybe try to up your exercise game a little if you're in a plateau. Great job though.

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mommyabt02    5

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I had my sleeve October 12th, 2016 and I still struggle mentally with food(having to choose between food & water)and thinking I can eat more then my stomach allows and it makes me feel as if Im doing something wrong or not progressing how I thought I would. I started my journey at 412 lbs and on my surgery date I was 386 and now 334 lbs. Does that sound right for almost 12 weeks out? It's funny I thought (not really) that I'd wake up smaller and the weight would just fall off. But I feel like I'm at a stand still. I mean I notice little changes like being able to stand longer, more energy, and fitting in a chair I couldn't fit in before but overall I'm still in the same clothes. How are all of you progressing?

Happy New Year, I was Sleeved on Dec 7th and only have lost 18 pounds. I see so many postings of people loosing up 40 pounds. I'm little disappointed but I guess every body is different. Good luck

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I had rny the same day and have only lost 11 lbs. But I also have severe fibromyalgia and arthritis so it's not as easy to exercise. One day at a time. We'll all get there.

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Renea Glover    140

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I had my sleeve October 12th, 2016 and I still struggle mentally with food(having to choose between food & water)and thinking I can eat more then my stomach allows and it makes me feel as if Im doing something wrong or not progressing how I thought I would. I started my journey at 412 lbs and on my surgery date I was 386 and now 334 lbs. Does that sound right for almost 12 weeks out? It's funny I thought (not really) that I'd wake up smaller and the weight would just fall off. But I feel like I'm at a stand still. I mean I notice little changes like being able to stand longer, more energy, and fitting in a chair I couldn't fit in before but overall I'm still in the same clothes. How are all of you progressing?

Happy New Year, I was Sleeved on Dec 7th and only have lost 18 pounds. I see so many postings of people loosing up 40 pounds. I'm little disappointed but I guess every body is different. Good luck

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I had rny the same day and have only lost 11 lbs. But I also have severe fibromyalgia and arthritis so it's not as easy to exercise. One day at a time. We'll all get there.

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Yes we will. Have you tried Swimming? Its less strain on your joints but works your whole body. I joined my local YMCA and swim every Tuesday & Thursday

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I had my sleeve October 12th, 2016 and I still struggle mentally with food(having to choose between food & water)and thinking I can eat more then my stomach allows and it makes me feel as if Im doing something wrong or not progressing how I thought I would. I started my journey at 412 lbs and on my surgery date I was 386 and now 334 lbs. Does that sound right for almost 12 weeks out? It's funny I thought (not really) that I'd wake up smaller and the weight would just fall off. But I feel like I'm at a stand still. I mean I notice little changes like being able to stand longer, more energy, and fitting in a chair I couldn't fit in before but overall I'm still in the same clothes. How are all of you progressing?

Happy New Year, I was Sleeved on Dec 7th and only have lost 18 pounds. I see so many postings of people loosing up 40 pounds. I'm little disappointed but I guess every body is different. Good luck

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I had rny the same day and have only lost 11 lbs. But I also have severe fibromyalgia and arthritis so it's not as easy to exercise. One day at a time. We'll all get there.

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Yes we will. Have you tried Swimming? Its less strain on your joints but works your whole body. I joined my local YMCA and swim every Tuesday & Thursday

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Don't have anything like that here, no access to pools. I bought an exercise bike so I'm trying to get at least 10 miles a day.

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