Georgia

Nope, I don't believe you are "stretching" your sleeve. It is a natural occurrence with all of us Vets. And I think it is also because we are eating LOTS of different kinds of things too. If you went back to eating dense Protein FIRST, veggies 2nd and others last with no liquid, I'll bet you cant eat much more than at the beginning. With that said, the sleeve does relax some and you will be able to eat more. That's where the "being a tool" part really comes into play and you have to make wise choices, find a maintenance plan that works for you and stick to it! And yes, You WOULD know if you were overeating. If you are grazing, and snacking all day, of course, you will eat more also. You've dont great! Just continue to "follow your plan" and eat like you should within reason.

Georgia, I will probably be making a trip to Texas again soon to see my friend who is having problems with drugs. Since we drive right through Arkansas I really hope we can meet up and I am serious about this! I would love to meet you in person (all of you really). YES!! Let's!

Talked to Alex - it seems Yahoo (maybe others) has been rejecting emails from BP for some reason and after a few BP doesn't mail to you for 30 days. He took my name off the list and said to tell anybody else not getting their notifications by email to message him direct.

Anybody from the June, 2010 sleevers group still out there/ If so, check in and let's update!!!!! Still here - down 110 pounds - using 5:2 eating lifestyle to maintain. Regained about 27 pounds after about 3 years and lost it and another 10 using 5:2. Now, I've got to get these PB Crackers out of my head/mouth/pantry!!!!! LOL I'm soooo craving them!

I SO agree with your post! I did fabulous through the holidays and fell off the wagon regarding carbs a couple weeks ago! Lordy! So weird!!!

I def need the eyebrows done. I wind up dying them when I cover the gray in my hair since they are gray too! I'm afraid It will make me look like Groucho Marx. LOL

I haven't got r ANY notifications from any thread today. Wonder what's up?

You are having a bambino? Congrats!!!! Glad to "see" you on here. I'm 3 1/2 years out. I think it's helpful to all of us to have perspective from vets.

Awesome!!!

You said it exactly right. For me, to lose I have to eat complete clean. I've found I can stay reasonably in range and do some carby eating but I sure feel more yucky doing it AFTER the initial YUM. . And we Are in the middle of an ICE STORM this morning and today. This was to be a fast day. Of course, I am home now iced in and what do I fix for breakfast- Biscuits!!!!! . Ha! Comfort. I will, of course, climb back on the 5:2 train probably tomorrow.

Glad you are SOME better. Hope the "head" gets better quickly! Yep, goal is close!!!

Yes, (sniff sniff) Congrats! LOL

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yes! Would t that be fun!

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Is it similar to our Heinz 57 sauce, do you think?

Oh, that's MY husband! We have HOT SAUCE, Tabasco. Never tastes the food just pours the hot sauce on!!

Very true

Thank you for that concise info!!!! NOW, I have a true understanding. Lol

Good article!

Awesome! And so happy you were able to do this so young! You have a great life ahead of you!

Nope.

Ooh, that sounds good! When you say grill, do you mean like a George foreman or something or in the oven broiler type? Yu umm!

I agree totally but as WLS peeps we already know lower carb and lower sugar is what helps reduce carvings and to lose weight. You DO need good fats, though!!

Okay, they look great but is ONE piece a serving size? If so, 130 cals, only 4 protein and 12 carbs?