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Lisalu, I would be shouting if I weighed in at 124! lol But I would also be emaciated probably since I am 5'8" and rather large framed. I know exactly what you mean about regain - Hit goal of 150 and did well for several months of maintenance (2 years out June 4th) and then picked up the habit of junk "slider" foods. Now, have lost 7 of 12 lbs regained! And brother, it has been a REAL STRUGGLE! It definitely does not want to come off again and my body wants to hang on to EVERY POUND!! Once I get back to original goal, I know I will have to continue to watch carbs and up my exercise to be able to keep it off! No easy ride anymore!!!!! lol

Checking in - lost 2 more pounds as of this morning - making 7 lost of RE-GAIN. So, only 3 more to original 10 lb goal for July 4. I just hope they are STILL gone tomorrow morning!!! At this stage (2 years out), it seems if I don't REALLY REALLY REALLY watch every carb, my body wants to gain! But increasing my exercise has definitely made the difference. Once I get back to original goal, I think I will be able to maintain AGAIN with the exercise I have made myself increase plus not as much snacking!!!!!

By His stripes we are healed.. Praying complete healing for both of you! In Jesus Name!

I agree Totallly Queen of Crop. I had no problem reaching goal easily and quickly eating pretty much what I wanted, when I wanted. Unfortunately, after hitting about a year and half started adding back in too many "slider" foods and snacks. (smile) So now I am trying to regain goal - I've found (and documented studies) that once your body reaches a certain point and it STAYS there for a few months, it likes it!! REALLY WELL! lol So it doesn't want to let go of those extra pounds. I also started experiencing periods of extremely low blood sugar caused by my little stomach digesting the carbs eaten too quickly and since cutting down on carbs, that has stabilized. I agree with the NORMAL part. Just want to THINK like one too!!!!!

One of the reasons a low carb diet works is that protein and fat satisfy your hunger. When you eat protein, you do not crave more protein. If you had a huge plate of chicken, you would not continue to eat it after you had enough. You would eat a certain amount and then you wouldn't want to eat any more. You don't need a cheering section to keep you from eating any more. You're done. You're satisfied. With carbs, you can never get enough. You can be full, topped off, completely stuffed, and you could still go more! Eating carbs makes you crave more carbs. Limiting carbs is still difficult, but much easier than eating low fat or low calorie. after awhile, you aren't craving anything at all. And your fat cells steadily release their fuel to be burned. Instead of getting more difficult over time, low carb eating actually gets easier as the lust for carbs subsides. Once you reach your goal weight; you should first add fruit, then whole wheat while continuing to monitor your weight. The low carb way can be a way of life. Insulin has three effects you don't want: 1. Converts sugar in the blood to fat in the cells — tells the body to store all the fat it can while the sugar is available 2. Tells the cells not to burn any fat, since there are plenty of sugar molecules to burn 3. Makes you crave more carbs

With carbs, you can never get enough. You can be full, topped off, completely stuffed, and you could still go more! Eating carbs makes you crave more carbs. Limiting carbs is still difficult, but much easier than eating low fat or low calorie. after awhile, you aren't craving anything at all. And your fat cells steadily release their fuel to be burned. Instead of getting more difficult over time, low carb eating actually gets easier as the lust for carbs subsides. Once you reach your goal weight; you should first add fruit, then whole wheat while continuing to monitor your weight. The low carb way can be a way of life. Insulin has three effects you don't want: 1. Converts sugar in the blood to fat in the cells — tells the body to store all the fat it can while the sugar is available 2. Tells the cells not to burn any fat, since there are plenty of sugar molecules to burn 3. Makes you crave more carbs

Prayers and thoughts coming your way for a speedy recovery and improved VSG journey!!!

Yaay to you!!!!!!

Sounds like "dumping syndrome" in the worst form. I experience some of this myself - passed out completely and came to on the floor with a busted lip! Someone on here told me the symptoms and that it was alimentary hypoglycemia. I researched it and it IS possible in some VSG patients even though VSG is tauted as not having this. Since your Blood sugar was extremely low sounds like that - carbs going from stomach to intestine too quickly. I cut WAYYY back on my carbs and upped Protein and no incidences since then. Have your Dr. check it out. Glad you are okay!

Yaay to you!! And it only gets better as the number goes down another 10, then another!!!! congrats!

Okay, what is the deal!!!!! I am REALLY REALLY REALLY craving carbs for the last two days. NOT giving in but it is difficult! lol Been low carbing and high proteining for the last two-three weeks with no difficulty. Lost 6 lbs of re-gain and want to lose another at least another 6 by July 4th. Its not the womanly thing since that ended in 2000 with hysto! lol Can't figure this out. Just took an acide reducer thinking maybe my body is telling my head that I'm hungry or some such poppycock. And I AM exercising more too! Any thoughts?

Yaay to you!!!!! It will really start coming off now! Congrats!

Okay, I have to give a shout out for my newest NSV!!!!! I have never been in favor of exercise (my favorite Bible verse is "Bodily exercise profiteth little..." lol - not really!) But, at 2 years out things have to step up to keep my new body/health in check. So I bought a bike and started riding several days a week 2-3 miles and today, I DID A WHOLE 30 MINUTES ON THE ELLIPTICAL! Now, that is BIG for me! ha! Anyway, I have seen a real change just by increasing exercise and lowering carbs. Fight the good fight, 50's!!!! Peace.

Yaay to everyone. I have lost 4 lbs and HELD it off for about 5 days so I'm happy. Now w/exercise and low carb for the remaining 6 to goal. (July 4)

Yes! I didn't think about it being while I was eating more carbs and less protein but it IS! I am 2 years out. I've had several episodes where I would get really shaky, feeling like passing out and check blood sugar. low! One day it was 40!!! That had to be it because I am doing low carb right now and no episodes. Wow! Thanks for the insight.

DIET TIP Maintaining a 10% weight loss for 6 months to a yr. resets your body to the new weight. Very interesting! And also why I didnot keep my goal weight! Lol

Really WHAT you are eating. Remember, slider foods have Lots of calories and carbs and you can push a wholeeeee lot down if you want or drink a whole lot also.

Wow! The perfect thread for me too! Lol. I did really well not snacking for about a year and a half. Then BAM! Fell back into easy slider snack routine. 10 lbs like that (over a few months). I have realized that at 2 years out I like thin MUCH better than I like cookies! (Well, I Tell Myself that!) lol. Have lost 4 and In the July 4th challenge to lose 10 by then. I agree, keep it away from you! My two grands moved in we and they are little. Yikes! Who knew I liked Scooby Doo Graham Sticks so much! Lol So now I keep low salt nuts, slim Jim's, boiled eggs, string cheese and reward myself witha high protei, low carb bar once a day, We can and ARE doing this. Best to all