How's everyone doing? I am honking along but not losing weight as fast as I liked so I went back to tracking and discovering some nasty little carbs that have mysteriously come back. Hoping to get back on track. I'd like to drop 10 more pounds before I start driving a truck again. At least I am not gaining which is important!

I’m in the same boat as you Matt. I’ve been at a standstill for about 2 weeks. I know my problem is not having enough water. In the beginning I wasn’t feeling full and now I am so I can tell the difference. It’s been 3 months and I’m down 30lbs so it’s still a good amount

Hey, Matt! Good to see you back! I'm glad you're doing better. When do you start driving?

I'm doing fine. Still on soft foods but I've lost 67 pounds so far. Less than 5 pounds til One-derland! Don't be a stranger!

38 minutes ago, Mattymatt said:

How's everyone doing? I am honking along but not losing weight as fast as I liked so I went back to tracking and discovering some nasty little carbs that have mysteriously come back. Hoping to get back on track. I'd like to drop 10 more pounds before I start driving a truck again. At least I am not gaining which is important!

Its very sly how carbs sneak their way back in. I have to be so diligent about logging my food because now that I am eating more versatile foods, its easy to eat carb heavy.

Edited June 21, 20188 yr by AshAsh1

Just now, AshAsh1 said:

Its very sly how carbs sneak their way back in. I have to be so diligent about logging my food because now that I am eating more versatile foods, its easy to eat carb heavy.

I know right!? It's funny because yesterday, I drastically cut the carbs back and got constipated. Good thing I took some colace before bed. I also had some fruit before bed and some this morning for breakfast. That got things going again. Holy cow!

2 minutes ago, Mattymatt said:

I know right!? It's funny because yesterday, I drastically cut the carbs back and got constipated. Good thing I took some colace before bed. I also had some fruit before bed and some this morning for Breakfast. That got things going again. Holy cow!

I don't think I'd ever poop without carbs. I do eat a healthy amount. I have fruit, and some whole grains, legumes...ect. I just try to keep it under 50 (60 max!) carbs per day.

2 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

I don't think I'd ever poop without carbs. I do eat a healthy amount. I have fruit, and some whole grains, legumes...ect. I just try to keep it under 50 (60 max!) carbs per day.

Smart way to go about it. I think I am going to adopt your philosophy. No more than 60.

Mattymatt I have heard of weight set points, but until now I didn't realize so much bariatrictees have such a food "set point". Fruit-diarrhea, sansfruit-constipation. As a baby bypasser waiting her call-up to the "major league" and become a full-fledged RnY, I was only dreading the evil dumping demon. Now 8 see things can be hair triggered, will I ever be able travel anywhere farther than a 1/8 mile from home? Yipes, scary, but it won't stop my own journey! Next month , things are really on GO , I receive my Golden TurkeyEgg-sized pouch and become a Bono Fide ?Kangaroo Kid with my very,own pouch!! !! Yes can back just in time to help me CELEBRATE!?????

So much truth! I'd like the weight loss to be faster... BUT, I'm happy with it coming off at all. Been an odd week, gained almost 4 lbs while dropping body fat... super frustrating!