Ms skinniness

Proud granny is right. The hunger does come back. Then we have to work on our head hunger issues as well. We learn how to make better choices. I for one have gotten addicted to Quest Protein bars. Then I look at the carbs and I almost died. so I can only eat 1 a few times a week.

Too skinny? Noooo in my head I sometimes think i still weight over 200 lbs. this is really hard to wrap my head around at times.

You guys are all an inspiration to me! You guys make me laugh.

Now you get to work on filling your closest with sexy cloths that you love.

Welcome to the BIG LOSER'S rapid weight loss. It will slow down but for now enjoy the ride and the transformations to come.

I am going to get a face lift. I've earned it.

I hope the OP shares more about her journey to her regain. It will help many of us here. I have no judgements. This is a hard journey and we do fall back into old habits of responding to our impulsivity of eating foods that are not healthy for us. I am almost 2 years out and am working on head hunger. I do know that when I eat protein and cut out the carbs, my restrictions get tighter. So I eat mostly proteins and veggies. I avoid sugars bc I was diabetic.

Sorry I didn't read all the posts. Congrats on a job well done!

Do something to get your mind off it. You have made a life changing decision and I totally applaud you. Hang in there. Can't wait for you to join us on the Big Loser's Bench.

Wow u have really worked that sleeve of yours. You look amazing and so healthy too ! Congrats on all the hard work you've done.

Your husband is suffering from depression and needs individual therapy too. He may need to see a psychiatrist for some medicine to help with the chemical imbalance in his head. Some people have to look at things and decide if it's a deal breaker or not. Hope you are talking about this with the therapist.

Hmm I was told by my bariatric doc that we can't stretch our sleeve. I would suggest that you go back to basics of protein. U might look for LilMissDiva's basic Bootcamp in god and nutrition. You can get back on track and lose the 30 lbs.

I love the way u sum this up. In a support group we need people who will confront others to help them get back in track. There are all kinds of people that are either supportive or challenging just like in our communities. It would be more productive if the person confronting dies it in a loving caring way. IMO

What about protein shakes? I would call them and clarify what types and the portion size. U can do this.

This is a pattern for almost all of us. I get on the scale one day and it says I've lost then the next day I weight more. But I lost a lot of weight and inches and wear a size 6 or 8 pants and can wear. A small or medium blouse. Love it.

Are u taking a PPI? Like Prilosec or nexium. Acid un the stomach mimics hunger and can help. I also agree with upping the protein and staying away from carbs. No sugar and work on head hunger. Congrats u are doing awesome.

You may want to take a PPI (prilosec, nexium, ect). Salads don't really do anything to me, I don't feel full so I any eat a couple of bites. Besides the dressing is high in calories. Eat protein first to fill up....that's my golden rule always.....it does help......

I have a fluctuation in my weight. One day it's at 143 and the next day it could be 147lbs. So frustrating. Your 7 lbs is most likely fluid retention. But to be on the safe side, call your surgeon's office and run it by them. It doe pay off to be proactive.

I love that you set a boundary with your mom.......Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! She will come around and she will see your happiness and the positive changes in you. Your right, she is scared and she doesn't know that this is the safer procedure out of all the wls. Plus it's permanent...... Keep movin forward to a healthier life style.......

I also have Kaiser and I am able to email my NUT and case worker within the bariatric department. I had a pain in my left side and still get the pain when I get really full. I had an endoscopy and everything was normal. I had my gallbladder removed and everything was normal. There was some scar tissue where they pulled the stomach out on the left incision site. It's not bad, I just have to not eat too much. Sometimes I do get diarrhea, but my diet is mostly protein with a little veggies. I do know that when I eat too much fat I do have difficulties with diarrhea. Go see you PCP and ask for a referral to the bariatric department for follow up. Go back to basics and see if things change. I have been eating basically protein and was doing the basics and it helped me drop about 4 lbs.

This has been really easy for me. I was well educated about what to expect after the surgery and I don't find it hard to take my vitamin and getting in my protein. Now water is a different story. I do have to work at getting my water in. It is a struggle at first but it does get easier. The sleeve is just a tool, nothing else. I couldn't lose the weight before and keep it off, now today I'm down to my lowest of 140.8. Yahoooooooooooooo! Love my sleeve and for me, it's easy........

Just go to your PCP. He/she will help you.......or the ER.....

I have a mirena and it has not effected my weight loss at all..... I don't believe the mirena will affect you, it's just the normal losing cycle we've all gone through..... You will have the 3 week stall and during that time, you will be losing inches.... CONGRATS! Sit back and enjoy your ride now.