I’ve been reading the forums religiously for months now. I’m 8 days post op, down 20lbs in that time, walking 2-3miles a day, getting my water in and meeting my protein goal via shakes. I am so sick of GD shakes!! I do have a couple of questions to those of you who are long past your “diet” phase.

Who is/are:

1. Back to being able to drink water/liquid normally, not just sips? The having to sip is driving me crazy especially after cardio. I’m so thirsty afterwards and drives me nuts that I can’t get enough water in me to hydrate myself right after. Please tell me drinking liquid normally returns even somewhat! I’ve always drank a lot of water each day so that’s not the issue, it’s just the amount at one time after a workout session. Granted there are far worse things, I know!
2. Are people back to eating normally but just in moderation/portion? I see many’ posts about no pizza, no wings, no this, no that and am curious if anyone has had long range success going back to having occasional slider foods/comfort foods in moderation(once a week, once a month, etc). Having that reward meal each week if they stayed on track that week. Finding what works for the individual is key, I know.. so many opinions on here, just wondering if people feel a sense of normalcy again but just are now more wiser about it.!

I am a long ways off from either but was just wondering if an occasional indulgence was something I can look forward too after I’m the new me, the smarter me, more educated me, a once again healthier & once more active me like I was as a HS & College Athlete,

Thank you all for sharing your stories, your posts, your expertise on these forums. It’s helped me thus far answer umpteen questions that seem to go through my head on what seems like an hourly basis thus far. My journey is just getting started and I’m excited for what’s ahead! (Well not looking toward another damn protein shake in the morning just yet lol)

*I am by no means a veteran*

I can drink at my normal pre op pace and I'm 7 months post op.

You can always eat whatever you want but IMHO you may not want to go back to everything and especially not immediately.

Apparently there is a limited window of weightloss then either maintenance or regain can occur depending on what you do next.

Establishing great balance and really good habits and control during the weightloss phase and even prior seems to be key.

Take a look around at the threads about regain and they all look the same, people who didn't stick to the plan as close as they could have and life spiraled out of control now they need to start again. I'd rather just stay the course and only indulge MINIMALLY. But that's just me.

Edited June 29, 20188 yr by Tealael

I am 14 months out and down to 113lbs. About 1year out , i was able to drink fluids like I use to. I stay at my 1000 cal a day using my fitnesspal but on Sunday I indulge in one sin treat as i call it. This has worked for me. Been maintaining my weight at 113 for 3 months now without any issue. Found what works for you

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Hi I’m 8 months out and I can drink normally as long as I haven’t eaten of course. Hate it when I eat abs get thirsty then have to wait until I can drink. I have the occasional treat tonight the family had pizza and I had one slice - that was all I needed pre sleeve I probs would have had 3 or 4 big slices. It’s different.