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Hi everyone! I'm new to the site and the forum. I've loss near a 100lb weight loss one year after my DS. I'm noticing less loss lately....any advice? I also experienced earlier in the week severe abdominal cramping with little bowel movement but plenty of gas...help?

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I don't have much info on the DS but I can say that I have gas big time and have had since my RNY in July of 2013. I have found something that really helps with gas and helps with digestion. It is a easy fix. I take PAPAYA ENZYMESthe great thing is you can buy them at Walmart for less than $5.00. They are great. Doesn't everyone's weight loss slow down? I lost my weight in 6 months and went below my goal weight. I did have some medical issues come up but I hear from other people that there is a Honeymoon phase where you lose pretty fast but then it slows down. CONGRATULATIONS on your AWESOME weight loss.

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Yeah, weight loss slows. It won't stop, but it isn't as fast. That is normal. Your body can't lose 10 to 20 pounds a month forever

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Thanks Sherrie! That was great advice you provided and I will definitely give it a try.

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Hi OutsideMatchInside, My expectations of this surgery is not to assume I would forever loose 10 to 20lbs monthly, that would be an unrealistic in addition foolish assumption, right? However, deciding to join this forum I am hoping to receive honest and concise responses with less judgement. Overall, I assume we all here to motivate and provide each member with the necessary advice and support that will improve this amazing journey each of us have chosen in hopes of a healthier lifestyle.

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5 hours ago, Trena Tee said:

Hi OutsideMatchInside, My expectations of this surgery is not to assume I would forever loose 10 to 20lbs monthly, that would be an unrealistic in addition foolish assumption, right? However, deciding to join this forum I am hoping to receive honest and concise responses with less judgement. Overall, I assume we all here to motivate and provide each member with the necessary advice and support that will improve this amazing journey each of us have chosen in hopes of a healthier lifestyle.

You didn't provide any details on what your definition of a slow down is. A Stall or are you just losing 5 lbs a month? You didn't offer your calories, daily macros or anything.

DS is know for gas, really bad smelly gas.

Again with not details on what you eating, and in what quantities it is hard to provide detailed help.

I lost about 130 lbs by the one year mark, then in the 8 months since I have lost another 50. It slowed down, but I had lost the bulk of my weight (and so have you). I lost pretty fast then hung around the 250s for a while, then I dropped pretty fast to 220, hung out there for while, then hung out around 200 for a while, and now I am hanging out around 190 for a while. My body seems to take breaks from weight loss, but during the times the pounds are not dropping my body shape is changing and inches are dropping.

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Hi.

Did you have a full DS?

How much Protein are you eating/day? What about carbs & fats?

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Thanks OutsideMatchInside! That was great info and clear detail to how this DS process can possibly work for me. My weight loss journey is similar to your experience. However, I notice i have loss 4 additional pounds after weighing myself today. I have also notice my Protein and eating intake has decreased. Lately, my protein, eating and exercise activity slowed down due to the demand of my job. I guess I better pay better attention and get back on track. The information you provided helps knowing because now I know I have to stay on my game with being consistent. i honestly appreciate your feedback....this is an ongoing battle that i must beat. Have a great day.

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Wow! Aspiring Evangelist your pics are inspiring! How did you do it? OMG! Just looking at your journey has given me a whole new perspective on how I am to go about accomplishing the weight loss goal I've set for myself. Thank you so much for replying to my request. As I mention to OutsideMatchInside, I've been practicing very little Protein intake and my appetite has changed drastically. I'm not sure if it is because of the Constipation, or a mental rejection to food due to the slow down of weight loss. I'd appreciate your feedback on how you remain on track because you are a true success case......thanks!

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On ‎4‎/‎3‎/‎2017 at 4:17 PM, Trena Tee said:

Wow! Aspiring Evangelist your pics are inspiring! How did you do it? OMG! Just looking at your journey has given me a whole new perspective on how I am to go about accomplishing the weight loss goal I've set for myself. Thank you so much for replying to my request. As I mention to OutsideMatchInside, I've been practicing very little Protein intake and my appetite has changed drastically. I'm not sure if it is because of the Constipation, or a mental rejection to food due to the slow down of weight loss. I'd appreciate your feedback on how you remain on track because you are a true success case......thanks!

I'm glad. You'll get there too.

I'm unsure how much you're able to eat at 1 year out. I eat 125+ grams of Protein on most days. I hate to say it, but you need to try and force it down. Is there nothing you really like? I'm not talking about shakes (which if you can't stomach food then shakes are a necessity. I drank at least one for the first two years, postop, as I just couldn't eat enough) but real food. I eat steak, lamb chops, hamburgers, fish, fowl, deli meats, cheeses, nuts, etc. Anything and everything. Remember, there's no counting calories with the DS. Just protein grams and sugars (simple carbs, too).

What about your fat intake? That will help with constipation, To grease the wheels so to speak. How 'bout butter on your steak? Full fat mayo is a must. We need that fat to help us 'go'.

If I want to lose a few it'll be a ton of protein. With lots of Water and Crystal Light and very very low carbs. More protein & fluids = weight loss.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Aspiring Evangelist. I can begin to express how thankful i am to your advice. I am know able to wrap my head around this entire DS weight loss strategy needed for weight loss. Your thorough outline clearly assist me with understanding this surgery. I think I am use to practicing looking at the foods you suggested as a form of eating bad and unhealthy, but I know get why eating that way supports the type of surgery we've had. I am going to spend time researching the food lineup needed to better benefit me and how I can implement it in my meal plan daily.

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