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Okay so my BRM is 1540 and my TDEE is 1904. So why the heck with average caloric intake of 1000-1150 am I not losing? LoL I know it's a stall. But I have been wondering if my inability to do low carb (low carb is not advised for MS patients due to added fatigue) is a factor. I try to keep my carbs around 80 as that seems to be about as low as I can get without feeling the fatigue. I try to keep my carbs from fruits & veggies. I love me some broccoli. But part of me wonders if that is playing a part in this whole thing. I'm currently trying to figure out how to get more Fiber without taking fiber supplements and not go crazy high with carbs. Can't take fiber because it messes with my digestive track. MS causes wonky things in the twosies department. Probiotic has helped, but not anything significant. Anyone have any good high fiber low carb suggestions?

It is very difficult/almost impossible to tell the tone of ones post on the Internet. There are countless posts about people wondering when they can eat fries or pizza or milkshake. It is very difficult to tell who is joking and who is not. Many people go through the process and do cheat. I can't speak for the other poster, but I think that was the cause for her concern. The drinking with eating is one way to eat around the sleeve. Basically it washes the food out of the stomach causing you to feel full for a shorter amount of time. It is a hard habit to break and an easy on to slip back into. Follow your surgeons plan for drinking after eating.

I had surgery with dr Snyder in feb of this year. He is awesome and a very very capable surgeon. Love his team too!!! I think you made a very wise choice, though I may be biased.

Today I'm just sad and overwhelmed and frustrated. I was in a stall for almost a month, then it broke... By gaining. Ugh. My fiancé's brother and wife are being turds about coming to the bachelor day/bridal shower bachelorette party. I could care less if she comes. I have no attachment or connection with her. But I'm really bummed his brother is saying he can't come. We are rescheduling his golf trip so his brother can be there and there is no guarantee he will even make it. I'm so crazy busy at work that I barely have time to pee. My boss is being a jerk. And my fibro is making my back and hips hurt so walking and sitting is painful. :-( sad clown today. I just want to scream then cry.

See I do better when I drink from a straw. When I don't I gulp and get a lot of air. I talked to my doc and nut and they said if a straw was easier for me, to use a straw. Every doc is different, and if your body said no good thing you listened to it.

Laura-Ven posted a good thread in rants & raves about the dangers of chewing and spitting food. It has a lot of good info about the dangers of chewing and spitting. I'm on my phone, so can't post a link to it.

I'm not going to give up without a fight. I will tone up by my dress fitting. Anyone care to join me?

Okay so I'm still hurting from my fibro fit. Ummmm looking like pain pills today not working out. ARG!!!! Try again tomorrow.

Score!!!! I am so THERE!!!!!

At almost six months out I can eat about 3-4oz of dense protein. Oyster crackers I can eat a lot of. I know because that's about all I could eat with steroids. But chicken fills me up fast. Tuna I can get maybe 4-5 oz in since it is less dense. 1 slider burger without the bun fills me up.

Okay. But do they let sarcastic cynical cusses in there???

I was self pay so if there was a fee it was built into that price. But I just had to comment damn you scuba Steve!!!!! :-) Sorry from a movie.

This gives me hope. I want to lose a few more inches before my walk down the isle. And since its a strapless dress, I would like to get my bingo wings under control. :-)

I am starting today.

I'm allergic to chocolate. The higher the pure coco, causes my throat to close. So I can do white chocolate or fake milk chocolate. No dark chocolate for me. Never got the chocolate addiction because of that. I prefer skittles. Mmmmmmm....., Hey where do I get one of those ponies?

I got shingles on my face when I was preop. Had to delay my surgery by three weeks because of it. :-( But the stress from my insurance and pending surgery caused mine. What surprised me is it caused shingles, not an MS flair.

I'm almost six months out and my tummy still makes noise. It has quieted down some. But it still likes to talk back. As for the tightness in your chest when you eat, how big of bites are you taking? I try not to take bits bigger then my thumbnail because if I do, I'm uncomfortable for a while. Try small bites spaced out and see if that helps.

At the end of week three in my stall. And I gained. I can't gain. I need to lose. I still want to drop 5 lbs (well now it's 7) before my final dress fitting at the end of September. These damn steroids have been messing with me for so long it's getting old. I want to slip back into old habits of throwing up my hands and saying screw it I'm going to GiGi's for a cupcake. I know I can't and that's not helping. Not being able to binge on cookies or ice cream or rice is pissing me off today. Ahhhhrrrrgggggg!!!!! I hate you head hunger!!!! Why are you so evil??!? To scream or to cry. That is the question.

Thank you guys. I'm just so disgusted that his wife of two months expects him to blow off his brothers party so she can do something she planned with her kids. Not their kids. Not his kids. Her kids. And it isn't even something that really involves him. Loosen the leash woman and let him have a day with his brother. Ugh.

So I am just wondering if anyone else on here has been on prednisone post sleeve. I was it for three weeks and it sucks. Also I haven't gained a lot of weight, but I am not losing and my face is puffy and my tummy is all distended. Other side effects of anxiety and depression which triggers head hunger. I'm done with the treatment, but side effects can linger for weeks to months... Just needing to vent about this sucky situation. Pity party for heather....

I'm doing better. My bloating has gone way down. Just drink lots of water while you are taking them. A short dose won't mess you up too bad for too long. But a stall may happen. Stick to the plan and you will be fine. :-)

14 hours for me. But if I leave now I can make it for Breakfast tomorrow. Bah I'll just hunt down the cupcake truck. It's closer and mobile.

So I shouldn't post the address and hours? :-D