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9 hours ago, Justarwaxx said:

How far along r u? As long as your food is okay then you're set tbh! I've been having sneaky treats but as you not going crazy too. We must be very mindful about what we r putting in our mouths so we can adjust during the day. Hope your results are OK x

I had to adjust doses on a few medications but all ok

I am 12 weeks/3 months out. It wasn't my best weekend as far as carbs, but I also don't think it was terrible; it was my highest calorie count since surgery at 1500. The next day, I just tired to really focus on Protein and low carbs. I did go walk today and got in a little over 2 miles so that feels good to be more active again.

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How's everyone doing? @ShoppGirlall ok with u?

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21 minutes ago, Justarwaxx said:

How's everyone doing? @ShoppGirlall ok with u?

Iโ€™m hanging in there. Still dealing with some personal stuff but I have somehow managed to stay on track with my nutrition and activity and Iโ€™m losing at a steady rate. I think my eyes are a lot bigger than my stomach in terms of what I requested for Thanksgiving. My husband likes to cook the turkey so he was making that and mashed potatoes with a veggie and I requested stuffing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes and desert. This will be my first time going off plan so I hope Itโ€™s not too hard to get back on track. I know that carbs make me crave carbs. They always have. How has everyone else dealt with the cravings the day after going off plan??

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On 11/20/2024 at 12:57 PM, Chatterboxdea said:

I am 12 weeks/3 months out. It wasn't my best weekend as far as carbs, but I also don't think it was terrible; it was my highest calorie count since surgery at 1500. The next day, I just tired to really focus on Protein and low carbs. I did go walk today and got in a little over 2 miles so that feels good to be more active again.

The good news about the activity is if you stick with it that you get to increase your carbs a bit and still lose at the same rate. Plus the endorphins from doing it just make you feel good both physically and mentally. Well for most people anyways. I know that people always said that and I was like yea whatever because I just didnโ€™t have the energy pre surgery. Now I totally get it. It really does feel good. A sense of accomplishment of course but my mood is even better.

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2 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Iโ€™m hanging in there. Still dealing with some personal stuff but I have somehow managed to stay on track with my nutrition and activity and Iโ€™m losing at a steady rate. I think my eyes are a lot bigger than my stomach in terms of what I requested for Thanksgiving. My husband likes to cook the turkey so he was making that and mashed potatoes with a veggie and I requested stuffing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes and desert. This will be my first time going off plan so I hope Itโ€™s not too hard to get back on track. I know that carbs make me crave carbs. They always have. How has everyone else dealt with the cravings the day after going off plan??

I don't think I ever had a strict plan for myself other than limiting carbs, sugar and fried foods. I'm excited about Thanksgiving; I'm just planning to get a small plate and try a little of everything. We have 2 meals on Thanksgiving because we see both mine and my husband's family.

I threw up for the first time since surgery last night. I think I just ate too fast and maybe didn't chew enough; it felt like it was stuck in my chest. So it was a good reminder to slow down and that I'm not completely the same as before surgery.

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27 minutes ago, Chatterboxdea said:

I don't think I ever had a strict plan for myself other than limiting carbs, sugar and fried foods. I'm excited about Thanksgiving; I'm just planning to get a small plate and try a little of everything. We have 2 meals on Thanksgiving because we see both mine and my husband's family.

I threw up for the first time since surgery last night. I think I just ate too fast and maybe didn't chew enough; it felt like it was stuck in my chest. So it was a good reminder to slow down and that I'm not completely the same as before surgery.

Sorry you threw up but better last night than Thursday I guess. Now you will know to slow down so you donโ€™t feel like that while you are visiting with family and friends.

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Omg this foods cooking smells so good. Iโ€™ve been lucky since surgery that itโ€™s just my hubby and I and he is not a big eater and usually makes whatever he wants on the grill. I had a Protein Shake for Breakfast but my mouth is watering. Idk if Iโ€™m gonna be able to control myself today. I mean portion wise I will but Iโ€™ve gotta taste a little bit of it all.

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2 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Omg this foods cooking smells so good. Iโ€™ve been lucky since surgery that itโ€™s just my hubby and I and he is not a big eater and usually makes whatever he wants on the grill. I had a Protein Shake for Breakfast but my mouth is watering. Idk if Iโ€™m gonna be able to control myself today. I mean portion wise I will but Iโ€™ve gotta taste a little bit of it all.

Ahhh show me , show meee! Haha yess maybe alittle plate n enjoy a bit?

Tbh I eat almost everything especially on the weekend but as u said portion wise it's very acceptable but I've noticed if I eat out, I almost immediately flush it out. Today I had dinner at the restaurant and had grilled chicken and mashed potato and it had alot of gravey so I can almost confirm it's no longer in my body lol.

Also I've officially lost 20 kgs! Yay huge milestone. A few grams and I'll ve put out of the 90s

Can't imagine being 89kg! Who am I!!

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55 minutes ago, Justarwaxx said:

Ahhh show me , show meee! Haha yess maybe alittle plate n enjoy a bit?

Tbh I eat almost everything especially on the weekend but as u said portion wise it's very acceptable but I've noticed if I eat out, I almost immediately flush it out. Today I had dinner at the restaurant and had grilled chicken and mashed potato and it had alot of gravey so I can almost confirm it's no longer in my body lol.

Also I've officially lost 20 kgs! Yay huge milestone. A few grams and I'll ve put out of the 90s

Can't imagine being 89kg! Who am I!!

Awesome. Keep it up.

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9 hours ago, Justarwaxx said:

Ahhh show me , show meee! Haha yess maybe alittle plate n enjoy a bit?

Tbh I eat almost everything especially on the weekend but as u said portion wise it's very acceptable but I've noticed if I eat out, I almost immediately flush it out. Today I had dinner at the restaurant and had grilled chicken and mashed potato and it had alot of gravey so I can almost confirm it's no longer in my body lol.

Also I've officially lost 20 kgs! Yay huge milestone. A few grams and I'll ve put out of the 90s

Can't imagine being 89kg! Who am I!!

I feel like I did well at my meals today ( we had 2 Thanksgiving dinners today), but I got so snacky tonight, which probably wasnโ€™t great. We donโ€™t have any leftovers though so tomorrow, Iโ€™m back on track.

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6 hours ago, Chatterboxdea said:

I feel like I did well at my meals today ( we had 2 Thanksgiving dinners today), but I got so snacky tonight, which probably wasnโ€™t great. We donโ€™t have any leftovers though so tomorrow, Iโ€™m back on track.

Yea. For me whenever I have alot of carbs, I crave them for a few days so just be mindful of that and if thatโ€™s the case for you the only real way to get through it is to white knuckle it. One trick I did learn is to use my free foods from my preop diet such as pickles and sugar free popsicles to eat when Iโ€™m craving other things. May be one day of a few more calories still but itโ€™s not nearly as bad as another day of high carb. Especially because that would only be followed by another day of the same. This is my first time having a lot of carbs with my revisions so hopefully this still works for me too

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How is everyone else doing with the cravings post thanksgiving splurge (if you did a little too)? I am having a hard time with all the yumminess still in the fridge. I broke down and had a slice of cake last night and of course feel guilty today. It hasnโ€™t affected my weight because I have also exercised a bit more I guess but I still feel like itโ€™s junk my body doesnโ€™t need

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On 11/30/2024 at 10:41 AM, ShoppGirl said:

How is everyone else doing with the cravings post thanksgiving splurge (if you did a little too)? I am having a hard time with all the yumminess still in the fridge. I broke down and had a slice of cake last night and of course feel guilty today. It hasnโ€™t affected my weight because I have also exercised a bit more I guess but I still feel like itโ€™s junk my body doesnโ€™t need

This weekend has been pretty hard getting back on track and not wanting to eat everything. I have had a couple days that I had 1500 calories, which feels like a lot but I also think I only ate when I was hungry; I have been snacking on nuts recently to stay away from carbs, but they do have a lot of calories and fat.

Last night, we had an early birthday dinner for my husband's birthday and he always wants to do a nice steak dinner. I actually tried Wagyu for the first time because you could get it by the ounce and I figured that would be perfect since I can only eat a little bit anyway. It was delicious!!! It was also my first time having a cocktail while eating dinner.

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13 minutes ago, Chatterboxdea said:

This weekend has been pretty hard getting back on track and not wanting to eat everything. I have had a couple days that I had 1500 calories, which feels like a lot but I also think I only ate when I was hungry; I have been snacking on nuts recently to stay away from carbs, but they do have a lot of calories and fat.

Last night, we had an early birthday dinner for my husband's birthday and he always wants to do a nice steak dinner. I actually tried Wagyu for the first time because you could get it by the ounce and I figured that would be perfect since I can only eat a little bit anyway. It was delicious!!! It was also my first time having a cocktail while eating dinner.

I think nuts are a pretty good choice in moderation. The Protein fills you up and the fat is healthy fat at least. I had to google wagyu because I had never heard of it. I will have to give that a try sometime. How did the cocktail go? I havenโ€™t tried yet either. Post sleeve I was the opposite of most people and I couldnโ€™t get a buzz even after like 3 or 4 drinks. I decided it was a waste of calories for me and havenโ€™t drank since. Idk if thatโ€™s still the case post revision. I guess I may try eventually. Then again I havenโ€™t missed it for a couple years so maybe I should just stay away from it.

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On 12/1/2024 at 2:34 PM, ShoppGirl said:

I think nuts are a pretty good choice in moderation. The Protein fills you up and the fat is healthy fat at least. I had to google wagyu because I had never heard of it. I will have to give that a try sometime. How did the cocktail go? I havenโ€™t tried yet either. Post sleeve I was the opposite of most people and I couldnโ€™t get a buzz even after like 3 or 4 drinks. I decided it was a waste of calories for me and havenโ€™t drank since. Idk if thatโ€™s still the case post revision. I guess I may try eventually. Then again I havenโ€™t missed it for a couple years so maybe I should just stay away from it.

Wagyu is expensive steak; so I had my 1 oz and I was good for meat pretty much. The cocktail went okay. I definitely think alcohol hits me more, but I don't know if that's the sleeve or that I haven't drank in 5 months. I didn't drink the whole cocktail, but it was nice to go for dinner and drinks, because I feel like that was something I was missing out on, not being able to drink while I'm eating.

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