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Thanks. I'm kind of scared to go back to my doc. since I haven't been there in a long time. I'm afraid he will yell at me. But, I know it's probably something I should do. And yes, I will start measuring my portions and just walk away then rather than take up bad habits again (eating off kids plates what they don't eat). I have to keep reminding myself I went to an extreme to lose weight and that I need to do this for me.

I had my surgery June 2012. I'm down 80 lbs. I feel like I may have stretched my stomach. I feel like I can eat more than 8-10 bites of food. I still stop when I am full, but sometimes I don't wait until I am hungry and feel that butterfly feel before I eat again. I'm scared to go back to the doctor because I haven't lost more than I probably should. I had shoulder surgery in June 2013 and sat around for 4 months. During that time, I couldn't lie down flat, so I didn't go back to the bariatric surgeon for follow ups. Plus, I was in and out in 15 minutes for my visits and felt that the copay wasn't worth it. I haven't given up........and I just started exercising again. I know it's way past the honeymoon phase and now I have to work at it. Just wondering if there was anyone else who had this surgery and feels like they screwed it up like I feel like I did. I'm trying to get back on track. Didn't know if I could have stretched my stomach out during this time. Guess I just need some reassurance that I can do this! Thanks!

Sorry everyone, I didn't know I was in the lap band forum. I have to find the sleeve one.

MandaMom, I had the sleeve, not the band. Cheryl, I've never measured anything by the cup. In fact, I don't even remember seeing any kind of measurements for post-surgery. I have just been eating until I was full, which at first was about 6-8 bites, and now is about 10. I will have to look for my paperwork to see if I totally missed that. Thank you.

I feel like I'm able to eat more than I should be eating. I am a year out, and I can eat more than 8-10 bites of food. If I did stretch the stomach out, how do I get it smaller without another surgery? Any ideas??

I had my surgery in June of 2012. I got my hair cut last January and it really hasn't grown in this past year. I'm not losing it. But it's not growing at all. I tried the Biotin Vitamin for about 3 months and didn't notice any difference. I also tried pre-natals, but they are causing too much gas and constipation. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks.

I was sleeved in June 2012. I am down 78 lbs., which is awesome. I had shoulder surgery March 28, 2013 and basically sat around for 3 months. I didn't gain anything, but I also didn't lose. Now, I'm still stuck at the plateau that I have been in since March. I haven't gained anything, I'm still at 78 lbs. I've been exercising and eating well (at least I think I have). I do have carbs (blue chips or wraps), but no Pasta or bread or anything. I drink 48 grams of Protein per day, plus the meats/cheeses I eat for the other protein. I'm not able to use weights just yet as my shoulder still isn't strong enough, but I am doing cardio. It's now been over a year, and most of my weight was lost in the first 8 months post-surgery. Shouldn't I still be losing? My goal weight is still another 80 lbs. away. When I say I haven't lost anything.....I mean anything. Can any of you tell me what year #2 brings? Thanks

You are not alone. I passed my one year anniversary in June. I'm down 78, which is totally awesome, but I have been in a stall for the last 4 months. However, I did have major shoulder surgery and was basically immobile for 2.5 months. I am trying to get back into the routine, and know that I need to rethink my eating habits. I have a lot more to lose (about 80 lbs), so I know I am the only one who can make it happen. Good luck, and keep up the good work!

Congrats! Such an inspiration! I passed my one year surgiverssary last month. I'm down 78 lbs. Not as much as you, but in my defense, I had shoulder surgery at the end of March and sat around for 2.5 of those months. I'm now back to work and back to eating better, so hopefully I'll hit the 100 lb loss soon. This site keeps me going! Happy belated birthday!

Is there a lot of sugar in the fruit? Sounds good!

I just passed my one year surgery anniversary. I am down 76 pounds. I have been in a stall since about March. However, I had shoulder surgery at the end of March and I really just sat around for 9 weeks watching tv and reading. I didn't eat as much protein as I should have. I picked at whatever was in the fridge and cabinet, which was mostly stuff for the kid. I wasn't exercising. Then, my shoulder felt better and I've been walking for the last 3 weeks. I still haven't lost, but I've also still been home and within reach of whatever is there. This is my first week back to work after 3 months away on disability. I'm hoping now that I am back and away from all the 'kid food', I can get back into my routine and up my proteins. My goal of course is to lost another 80 lbs or so, but also to get my hair to grow! I cut it in January, and it's not growing. So, hopefully the protein and the biotin vitamin work, and I will get back on track and need to go shopping for smaller clothes!! Good luck everyone!

So, I had surgery on June 5. I am down 68 lbs, which is amazing! But, I've been in a stall for about a month. I am exercising when I can, eating my Protein and drinking my shakes. I bought pants today for the first time, and I'm only 1 size down. I thought with almost losing 70 that I'd be at least 2 sizes down. But, my problem is I am not losing in my stomach. So, the pants that fit in legs and butt don't fit in my stomach. I've stuck with the stretchy pants for now. I know it's not going to get any easier, but why the stalling? Does sleep have anything to do with weight loss? Thanks.

I am almost 5 months out and it's usually between 7-9 bites for me. Once I hit that point, I wait a few minutes and if I get 5 hiccups, I know I'm done. Very good job eating the chicken first! Good luck and you will figure it all out in time.

I just hit 55 lbs and I'm 3 months out! Good luck!!

I use the GNC Gold Standard Vanilla Ice Cream whey protein mix. Then, I add sugar free jello powders for all my different flavors. I love putting in cheesecake jello and a little bit of cinnamon. Tastes great!