As @FluffyChix stated in the original thread:

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Let's share all our sophomore experiences, our angst, our struggles, our suggestions--let's talk about life! Let's become friends! You can be on any kind of food plan, do any kind of exercise or not, be gay or straight, engage in cardio or not--you just have to be in the "tweener" stage post WLS.

Not a Newbie but not yet a Vet - Sophomores have different challenges and are coping with an awkward middle stage, so please only post if you've passed the six month post-surgery mark!

2 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Saw this on "The Facebook" and wanted to share. For those who find themselves hungrier than normal and or craving at 6+ months out...Don't dispair. I swear this is true (at least for me). I find if I can bring my carbs back into balance then my cravings go almost completely away as my blood sugars/insulin stabilize!

I believe it! Some Vets tried to warn us too...

*Side note: replace Carbs with BBC television

And it's the same cycle for me, still...

Edited January 20, 20197 yr by GreenTealael

All right, I have lost ALL motivation. ALL. My mindless boredom kind of morphed into excessive grumpiness and now I'm just overall not having it. Off and on, that boredom is translating into grazing on the terrible food I've had in the house for months for visitors without problem, but now I'M eating it and that is a problem. It's cold and no one's around and I'm tired of unpacking stuff and I can't buy any investment clothing because I don't know if I'll keep losing and even if I did buy investment clothing I have to cover it in a million layers for survival, so what's the point. I need to sort out finances and have for weeks but it's a chore not a five-alarm fire so even that, I'm all "meh".

I'm starting to think that I need to take a long weekend somewhere, just to snap out of this funk. Doesn't even need to be warm, just needs to be somewhere different to shake things up a bit.

Is this a ten-month slump or just January? (I used to be really good at January, I used to LIKE January!)

10 hours ago, sideeye said:

All right, I have lost ALL motivation. ALL. My mindless boredom kind of morphed into excessive grumpiness and now I'm just overall not having it. Off and on, that boredom is translating into grazing on the terrible food I've had in the house for months for visitors without problem, but now I'M eating it and that is a problem. It's cold and no one's around and I'm tired of unpacking stuff and I can't buy any investment clothing because I don't know if I'll keep losing and even if I did buy investment clothing I have to cover it in a million layers for survival, so what's the point. I need to sort out finances and have for weeks but it's a chore not a five-alarm fire so even that, I'm all "meh".

I'm starting to think that I need to take a long weekend somewhere, just to snap out of this funk. Doesn't even need to be warm, just needs to be somewhere different to shake things up a bit.

Is this a ten-month slump or just January? (I used to be really good at January, I used to LIKE January!)

I think it's a 10-month diet fatigue. I feel the same way. MEH!

I agree. Survey says, "Ten month slump!" Only mine lasted about 2 1/2 months. You do need to shake things up in your life. Do something just for fun! Do something involving people and interaction! EXERCISE! Get physical. Get your blood pumping. Do cardio! ha! Breath deeply, multiple times a day. Check out 4-square breathing.

Create a schedule for yourself filled with goals. Reach those goals. Make them about fitness, more than about losing weight. Shop thrift stores and buy cheap clothes! I bought a Calvin Klein gorgeous blouse for $1!!! If I grow out of it? No worries! I paid $3 for a pair of Ralph Lauren jeans that are too big now. But I got 3 months of wear out of them. See? So you can still have nice things!

But mainly, unpack! Get organized!!!! You will feel better if your nest is in order and gives you happiness and comfort! Everything in its place!

And shake up your diet! Get rid of the crap. Get it out of your house! Start tracking, create a diet game. It's why I'm constantly changing what I'm eating! I have to keep boredom out of the equation!

You got this girlie!!!!!!

And sure part of it is SAD and January. Go get some bright sunlight!!!!

12 hours ago, sideeye said:

All right, I have lost ALL motivation. ALL. My mindless boredom kind of morphed into excessive grumpiness and now I'm just overall not having it. Off and on, that boredom is translating into grazing on the terrible food I've had in the house for months for visitors without problem, but now I'M eating it and that is a problem. It's cold and no one's around and I'm tired of unpacking stuff and I can't buy any investment clothing because I don't know if I'll keep losing and even if I did buy investment clothing I have to cover it in a million layers for survival, so what's the point. I need to sort out finances and have for weeks but it's a chore not a five-alarm fire so even that, I'm all "meh".

I'm starting to think that I need to take a long weekend somewhere, just to snap out of this funk. Doesn't even need to be warm, just needs to be somewhere different to shake things up a bit.

Is this a ten-month slump or just January? (I used to be really good at January, I used to LIKE January!)

It sounds like a case of the mehs...

You definitely need something that will spark joy ❤

Saw this on The FB and thought of you @sideeye and all of us sophomores suffering from the post holiday slump!

On 1/16/2019 at 12:43 PM, YeahOkay31 said:

It has to do with the amount of tissue loss and sag. At my largest i was a 40H. So going down 3 cupsizes, and going from a 50" chest to a 4 1" chest makes the lift they have to do more complex. Also I breast Fed two kids, and this is my second major weight loss (112 pounds in my early 20s). My skin has had it.

The good news is that they usually can do the lift and implant at the same time. I am just a special case.

I felt ok going to bariatric pal MX. The price was right, for sure. But my family just was not in board. And it felt really impersonal. As for their work I thought their Tummy Tuck looked on point with what you get in the states. The breast were...um, how do I put it it...a little porn star in appearance. ?

Got it, ok. Mine are probably a more traditional case. They look more similar to post baby boobs, despite my never having kids.

Good to know about Bariatric Pal MX. Since I will more than likely have to split up my surgeries, it might make sense to save the money and go to MX for one of them, if I can get good results. Maybe tummy tuck and crescent arm lift. I'll have to really check out their pics. Thanks for the heads up on the p0rn star boobs. I see enough of those around to know that is NOT what I want

18 hours ago, sideeye said:

All right, I have lost ALL motivation. ALL. My mindless boredom kind of morphed into excessive grumpiness and now I'm just overall not having it. Off and on, that boredom is translating into grazing on the terrible food I've had in the house for months for visitors without problem, but now I'M eating it and that is a problem. It's cold and no one's around and I'm tired of unpacking stuff and I can't buy any investment clothing because I don't know if I'll keep losing and even if I did buy investment clothing I have to cover it in a million layers for survival, so what's the point. I need to sort out finances and have for weeks but it's a chore not a five-alarm fire so even that, I'm all "meh".

I'm starting to think that I need to take a long weekend somewhere, just to snap out of this funk. Doesn't even need to be warm, just needs to be somewhere different to shake things up a bit.

Is this a ten-month slump or just January? (I used to be really good at January, I used to LIKE January!)

I agree with everyone else, it sounds like diet fatigue to me, or a general case of the MEH's

I become obsessive and absorbed in stuff, and that takes my mind off food. You have a new place ... have you worked on decorating it?

I've spent hours building couches in so may fun colors https://joybird.com/ I'm torn between lemon yellow leather and deep turquoise tweed, you know if I had a bigger house with room for another couch

Do you like art? I LOVE Artfinder https://www.artfinder.com/#/ I've bought quite a few pieces, but I have 4 from this artist alone https://www.artfinder.com/product/partytime-too/#/ I also had several pieces commissioned from Etsy. It's amazing how affordable original art can be. (Let's not talk about framing though!)

Window coverings? I found my fabric on https://www.fabric.com/ and had drapery made for my bedroom and roman blinds for my kitchen made by a local woman I found on Etsy.

If you're not feeling the home stuff, and speaking of Etsy, I've bought a lot of my jewelry on there. No need to worry about sizes. These are probably my favorite piece I bought recently https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1532817775

For a weekend getaway, I happen to know someone who lives in a beach city, in Cali with a spare bedroom. Whatcha doing SB weekend?

3 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

I agree with everyone else, it sounds like diet fatigue to me, or a general case of the MEH's

I become obsessive and absorbed in stuff, and that takes my mind off food. You have a new place ... have you worked on decorating it?

I've spent hours building couches in so may fun colors https://joybird.com/ I'm torn between lemon yellow leather and deep turquoise tweed, you know if I had a bigger house with room for another couch

Do you like art? I LOVE Artfinder https://www.artfinder.com/#/ I've bought quite a few pieces, but I have 4 from this artist alone https://www.artfinder.com/product/partytime-too/#/ I also had several pieces commissioned from Etsy. It's amazing how affordable original art can be. (Let's not talk about framing though!)

Window coverings? I found my fabric on https://www.fabric.com/ and had drapery made for my bedroom and roman blinds for my kitchen made by a local woman I found on Etsy.

If you're not feeling the home stuff, and speaking of Etsy, I've bought a lot of my jewelry on there. No need to worry about sizes. These are probably my favorite piece I bought recently https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1532817775

For a weekend getaway, I happen to know someone who lives in a beach city, in Cali with a spare bedroom. Whatcha doing SB weekend?

YOU CANNOT MEET, I JUST LOST WEIGHT...

4 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

YOU CANNOT MEET, I JUST LOST WEIGHT...

I think triangulation of the quantum effect is what is needed ... so you're coming too ....

Found this recently, I'm biased, and really hope there is some fact behind it!

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190116-a-high-carb-diet-may-explain-why-okinawans-live-so-long

One thing the January Challenge has taught me is I will practically never get to 60g of protein a day. Even getting to 50 will require some kind of supplementation, like a protein shake. I REALLY don't want to drink a protein shake every day of my life.

Hey what do reckon "S.M.A.R.T goals" means? Inquiring minds and all!

@sillykitty I would want to research the amount of carbs and the type of carbs along with type and amount of fat they eat/ate. (Yeah, it's always somepin'...)

On 1/20/2019 at 1:56 PM, FluffyChix said:

Saw this on "The Facebook" and wanted to share. For those who find themselves hungrier than normal and or craving at 6+ months out...Don't dispair. I swear this is true (at least for me). I find if I can bring my carbs back into balance then my cravings go almost completely away as my blood sugars/insulin stabilize!

I need vodka in there somewhere since for me that is what starts the highway to hell cycle...js

1 hour ago, sillykitty said:

If you're not feeling the home stuff, and speaking of Etsy, I've bought a lot of my jewelry on there. No need to worry about sizes. These are probably my favorite piece I bought recently https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1532817775

So, so troubling. Not the recent purchase (link doesn't work), but how exactly our habits align, down to the fact that I have just been buying Etsy jewelry. Just 30 mins ago, from here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FerkosFineJewelry?ref=l2-shopheader-name. I am slightly worried your dead link goes straight to that shop.

My other jewelry-related binging is happening here, in the rings section: https://www.melaniecasey.com/collections/all-products?page=1

Needless to say, the only reason I haven't bought the Joybird couch is because I spent two months going back and forth and ended up buying a sleeper from The Sofa Bed Store two weeks ago instead.

And art, you say? UGallery's my fix: https://www.ugallery.com/artist/Dwight-Smith

I would love to visit a Californian beach house, but I'm slightly worried I'd arrive and find it vacant, or with an older Chinese man living in it, because we are actually from similar-but-parallel universes and can only interact through writing. Like Griffin and Sabine.