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I'm 2 months out - down 30lbs since surgery - fantastic -- it's not overly hard, no pain, but it's just no fun - I hate cooking, I certainly know how to cook, I just don't find any enjoyment and avoid at all cost -- so having to be constantly trying to learn new recipes, then to find out, ptewwwy taste buds have changed and another gross meal --/ what a weird journey, but definitely no regrets - I'm so looking forward to seeing me thinner -- just not having much fun right now

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I am 22 days out and I also struggle with cooking. i can only have puree foods right now, but I have enjoyed making my own pinto bean or black bean puree with onions, bell peppers, and ground turkey. I still have head hunger when I see restaurants, but not physical hunger. The struggle is real.

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I've read over and over that we have to learn how to cook to prevent burnout. So today I cooked a Keto chicken dish. It was good but yeah, I have no enthusiasm for the cooking. It doesn't help that I used to like to bake fattening things. Cooking, meh. Also, it's so hot I hate to heat the kitchen up.
I'm also two months out and I'm just now starting to exercise. I had zero energy and am just feeling more normal now.
Hang in there. You'll find foods you enjoy again.

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@Farah@mysleeve Five weeks in & you've ONLY lost 22 pounds?! That's great! Congratulations!

@Nanasha Who said anything about losing weight being fun? It's work! It's work that we're all doing together! Good luck!

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I am with you! I find no enjoyment in anything right now except for the fact that I am down 31 pounds. I have been sick and any time I eat something I get reflux. I know that this is temporary and I was told to expect this, but it kind of sucks. The only thing that keeps me going is the weight loss. Also, I am obsessed with how many calories and Protein I am getting....oh well at least its a healthy addiction.:)

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19 hours ago, egypthntr said:

I am with you! I find no enjoyment in anything right now except for the fact that I am down 31 pounds. I have been sick and any time I eat something I get reflux. I know that this is temporary and I was told to expect this, but it kind of sucks. The only thing that keeps me going is the weight loss. Also, I am obsessed with how many calories and Protein I am getting....oh well at least its a healthy addiction.:)

Hopefully you mean carbs and Protein since you need 30 carbs for energy according to my NUT.

I've honestly not paid attention to calories but myfitnesspal always says I have only like 400 everyday.

I am amazed looking at how much regular people can eat now, like my boyfriend drinking 32 oz Gatorade in a sitting blows my mind.

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I'm still working on consistency with my Protein intake it's hard

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I found that adding a sauce to chicken gives me more variety. Today I used Korma simmer sauce its "a creamy yellow curry sauce made with a variety of mild spices and coconut." I just poured it on top of the chicken and baked in the oven. It was really good.

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I bought an air fryer & it's the best thing ever. I loved fried food (like fried chicken). I found a Ketos recipe using baking powder for the chicken & put it in my air fryer & it tastes the same except it's not fried & healthier.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 145 lbs, now ready to lose 15 more past goal.
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

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5 hours ago, tryingtoloveme said:

I am 2 months out and I went from 200 lbs to 170 was feeling worried that I was not loosing more is this normal? There are days when
I gain back 1 to 3 lbs then they come off but I feel like I am stuck today I feel bloated scared to get back on the scale





Can you please put it into prospective? Have you ever lost weight that fast? No. So please don't ruin this journey having high expectations then you will not see the amazing stuff that's happening.

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Don't get me wrong I am happy with what I have lost so far! It's just I know a few people who had the sleeve and who have lost more so idk if I should be as well and I worry about why I am gaining weight back and finding it harder to loose them again, when I do everything the doctor told me to do granted the Water intake has been hard for me I definitely struggle with it and I am worried I will gain those few pounds back this is all new to me so this is why I got on here thanks

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Don't get me wrong I am happy with what I have lost so far! It's just I know a few people who had the sleeve and who have lost more so idk if I should be as well and I worry about why I am gaining weight back and finding it harder to loose them again, when I do everything the doctor told me to do granted the Water intake has been hard for me I definitely struggle with it and I am worried I will gain those few pounds back this is all new to me so this is why I got on here thanks

You have to really try not to compare yourself with others. There are so many reasons people lose at different rates. There are vets on here that were slow losers and they are at goal and have stayed there. Try and just focus on what you need to do and it'll come off. I'm a slow loser too. I track everything and get my water in. The thing is we are losing and will keep losing if we stay on plan.
Another bit of advice. Don't weigh daily right now, try once a week. Have to taken your measurements? I lose inches every month and it's encouraging when the scale is being a jerk.

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29 minutes ago, tryingtoloveme said:

Don't get me wrong I am happy with what I have lost so far! It's just I know a few people who had the sleeve and who have lost more so idk if I should be as well and I worry about why I am gaining weight back and finding it harder to loose them again, when I do everything the doctor told me to do granted the Water intake has been hard for me I definitely struggle with it and I am worried I will gain those few pounds back this is all new to me so this is why I got on here thanks

Your body is not the same as their body. They do not weigh the same as you, since when did everyone lose the same amount? Just concern yourself with your journey, i have the same issue with Water also, I make sure I get in a certain amount before solid.

Honestly if you carry on like this you will never be happy with your loss. I do get this feeling every now and again then I remind myself to get a grip because some people lose fast then it slows down or fast slow fast everyone is at different rates but we will all get there if we follow our doctors instruction.

P.s not drinking enough water can cause water retention I heard, though i am no doctor, time of the month etc all sorts can cause those few lbs, so try not to stress and weigh all the time, stress can make people either lose weight or hold onto weight. i am a holder lol

I am new also 4th July 20lbs down since 1st july but it does feel slow since surgery day so trying not to weigh so I do not get discouraged, maybe this may help?

Edit- How much water are you getting a day?

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