Today is my 1 year VSG surgery anniversary. My SW was 220 and my CW is 160. I'd be happy at 150 and my surgeon supports that even though 140 is probably where I "should be" for my BMI.

I stalled at 170-174 from July to October 2017 and then at 163-165 from Late November to now (finally hit 160 today).

I last saw my NUT and surgeon on 11/21/2017 and at that time my surgeon told me I had about "8 more months of prime time" to get rid of more of this weight.

My intake is 4 to 5 16.9 oz bottles of water a day... 6 oz of blackberries a day (I cannot move my bowels if I don't eat them for even 1 day so no choice there at the moment) and then 500-700 calories a day. I do track my calories and everything using the Samsung Health app.

On slow days (maybe once a week when I am so busy I just can't get out and do it) I only get about 7000 steps in but usually I jog a mile and then walk 10000 steps daily. I struggle to get my protein in - I admit that - but it is because of financial reasons, not ability to consume protein or anything.

I broke the bank to do it but got 8 protein shakes - and plan to have one for lunch every other day starting on Saturday to see how that goes and if it helps me get back on track. I do have snacking issues, I admit it - but I try to make healthy snack choices and to stay away from home if I can (I don't get hungry when I am out of the house and busy but at home I snack - it's mainly emotional eating - I think that will get better when my divorce is finalized and I can afford to move out).

Just looking for some encouragement and support as I do my best to lose this last 10-20 pounds.

You are working it girl!! You will be alright, you have the knowledge and the uummp to do it. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!! KEEP your Eyes on the prize and keep on keeping on!!

Sounds like you've done very well with plenty of extra trials to distract you. Do whatever works for you now and celebrate when you can move and get into a better financial state (believe me, I know that side of things). And by celebrate, you know, I mean buy enough protein shakes to have one every day if you want to!

All the best.

I've never evaluated the cost of protein shakes verses food-sourced protein. Can you work with a local dietitian to find an economical approaches? My dietitian, for instance, supports canned veges so long as you rinse them. I wish I had more to offer...

Edited January 25, 20188 yr by Apple203

Someone mentioned in our support group last night that the new Slimfast 20g of protein shakes were gathered together in flimsy cardboard packages that break easily. I can attest to this being true, because I actually saw a lady break one in the store recently.

But because of this flaw....she says that hundreds of these shakes with good dating....are turning up at salvage food stores. She was able to buy a four pack of the 20g shakes for $2 because they were loose. (the shakes themselves are still perfectly sealed)

She was passing this along in group to help anyone who needed them on the cheap...since she said the store was full of them. Maybe check grocery salvage stores in your area?

Edited January 25, 20188 yr by Creekimp13

You've done an amazing job in your first year - congratulations!! You've been able to be so successful even with life trials that previously would have probably derailed you. Congrats! You can get this last 10 pounds off for sure!