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Had sleeve Jan 2018 and down 80lbs (315 now 235). I follow the rules about eating and drinking and no carbonation but have eaten what I want just a lot less. Haven’t gained but haven’t lost in the last month. I know I need to get back on Tracy but feeling on lost on where to begin. Do I go to liquid or straight Protein? How do I “reset”. I’m ready to do this. Stuck in the middle of hurricane Flo so plenty of time to reflect and get myself in order. I’m ready to do this... again Any help and encouragement is appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi! I had surgery in Dec 18. I don't have an answer for you - I'm actually here for the same thing! I did want to let you know you're not alone in it though :) It happens! I lost 6 lbs between June and August. I gamed them all back the first weeks of August. And I dropped them all around the last week of August. Not an ounce since!

I'm not going back to liquids, as this would be the equivalent to a slider in my opinion. (Which wouldn't matter, I suppose, if I'm choosing low/no calorie things). I thought about cutting back carbs (this IS where I am doing something different- open faced sandwich or piece with a salad). It isn't a lot of calories that I'm consuming that way, but maybe it's affecting me in other ways. And back to the very basics- measured, to boot. Simple Protein, simple steamed veggie.

I know others will probably chime in with advice or maybe even instructions for a proper reset- I hope you find what works for you! Best of luck!

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I have been researching Bariatric Keto, and there is a specific reset. It differs from regular keto in that it is Protein, moderate fat, low carb. It seems to be very successful. I suggest looking it up.

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I don't think there's any real need to pay for a bariatric Keto program unless you specifically need the hand holding.

Low carb keto principles are all over the web. But for most of us, the higher fat levels don't work either keeping us from losing fully or making us nauseated.

I just keep my macros very simple. Let's say for instance, that most people who are consistently losing are keeping calories in the 800-1000cal range. So the macros for 1000cals on a female of normal construction (ie not a body lifter, not large framed 6foot. I'm talking average 5'4" female): 30% Protein (75g protein); 60% Fat (67g fat); 10% Carbs (25g carbs--from low glycemic veggies, nuts, seeds, dairy, and low glycemic berries in small amounts).

There are NO required carbs. None. Cuz the liver can make every spec of glucose needed for those few cells that require glucose and that can't run on ketones. Otherwise, fat from your body (and a tiny bit from your diet) supplies the ketones needed for fuel for your body. (For me, I have to keep fats lower cuz it makes me nauseated. So my most recent macros are more like: 30% Protein (75g prot); 50% Fat (56g); 20% Carbs (50g carbs)--My carbs usually around 30-40g whole per day and once you subtract out Fiber, they are closer to 25-30g. I am def. in ketosis. But honestly most days I don't make 1000 cals either. I do get my protein range from my RD of 60-75g protein though.

It's pretty simple. Lean meats/proteins, limit cheese and processed meats a "tiny" bit. Lots of leafy greens and low glycemic veg and a tiny bit of low carb berries if desired. Nuts/seeds/avocado/healthy fats. Healthy dairy if carbs and cals allow.

And stay away from legumes, grains, sugar and as much sugar alcohols as possible. Eat cleanly and shop from the outer isles.

Drink 100oz of Water a day or a little more.

Exercise (walk at the very least).

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But everyone's different. Two year out (TODAY! 2nd anniversary of my surgery) and I have somewhat of a handle on my eating. I do best with cheese, eggs, cottage cheese, fish, dark chicken. Not so great with beef ( I love steak :(), and pork depends on how it's cooked (in some kind of sauce or jus, even if I don't eat the sauce... "plain" pork won't go down). I struggle with leafy veggies- who would ever have thought I'd crave a salad? - but I do, because after about 4 bites of salad, I am too full. I'm good with cooked vegetables, but raw? Not so much, once again I fill up too quickly, and that's pretty much the same with fruit. I can eat some berries, maybe a 2" piece of banana, but anything with too much substance (apples, peaches, watermelon) and I'm done after a couple of bites- and that's not "done" with the fruit or veg, that's "done" as in "too full." I am OK with crackers (usually whole grain, low fat) and often have 3 or 4 with a slice of cheese or about 2T tuna or chicken salad for lunch (but the mayo doesn't always work for me). I'm still drinking Protein Shakes (Syntrex, made with unsweetened almond milk) for Breakfast at least 3 days a week. For some reason, I can drink an entire 8-12oz of liquid but can only handle about 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of solid food at a time, and the texture and type of food limit what I can hold.

I lost my weight in the first 9 months; since that time, I've yo-yo'd with 3 pounds. I don't think there's any association with what I eat; it's just fluctuation, not effected by my consumption. I'd like to lose another 10-20 pounds, so I'm thinking of doing a one or two week shake regimen. It'll be high Protein and I'll take my Vitamins, so I should be OK. I'm hoping that'll shake up my system enough that I start losing again.

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I’ve heard a lot of chatter about a “reset” that involves going back to basics. Redoing the Stages; liquids, Purèes then on to regular food again to reset the sleeve. But I think this is for folks who may be over a year out. I really don’t know.

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