Domika03

. Thank you! It is 100% worth it in the end but after a two week stall I find myself wondering if this is all I'm ever going to lose. I'll keep the faith.
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ROTFLMAO - now that was funny !!
Thanks for the laugh!

I like the idea about taking over the cooking. But, if for some reason you can't, then "pre-plan" your own meals. Decide what you can eat & plan for it. Prepare it & toss it in the fridge until you need it.
I'm not sure how successful your partner was with her surgery, but perhaps she's feeling as though you may do better or look better? As hard as this journey is, we all need support. Talk to her about it & see how she reacts. Let her know this is how you feel & remind her why you're doing this for yourself.

Waiting is the hardest part. I remember those negative feelings all too well prior to having my surgery. Stay focused on why you decided to do this in the first place. You want to be healthier & feel good about yourself. I promise it'll give you more confidence & the reward is worth the wait. Hang in there. You got this, really!!
Second time I'm actually saying this tonight ~ "No one said it was going to be easy. They just said it would be worth it!"

This might help.

Take over the cooking or cook for yourself. You'd be doing yourself harm not to take charge of what you need. No matter what, you have ultimate responsibility for your weight loss and your life.
A number of questions come to mind regarding your partner and your relationship. The main ones are whether she gave up on losing weight and whether something else is on her mind. If you haven't, why not talk to her without demands and accusations?

Sadly, I deal with this often & I'm post sleeve almost 3 years.
Try Smooth Move tea (found in most super markets).
Just boil the Water like you would for any tea & drink up.
Typically, it works over night.
No cramps or tummy aches.
Good luck!

@@jenn1
This is awesome, thank you. You are quite the inspiration

I typically use the following blogs:
the world according to eggface
the bariatric foodie
also a lot of blogs about paleo eating have bariatric friendly (or easily adaptable to bariatric friendly) recipe ideas

Hi everyone,
I was originally banded back in Nov of 2012 only to wind up with an emergency removal & sleeve revision in Jan of 2013.
I did great - lost about 105 - 110 pounds. But, as a result of a job loss, laid off 6 weeks ago, my bad habits came back. I "never" thought I would go back to munching on crappy food & over loading on carbs. The holidays are not the best time to be job hunting. The stress that comes with it is over whelming. It's hard being unemployed, spending HOURS & HOURS on my laptop applying for jobs that could be a match.
I've gained about 10 pounds, and while it may not sound like a lot, that's how it starts. I "refuse" to go back to where I was (245 pds). I now weigh around 148 pds. I'm here to let everyone know that yes, you can gain weight after being sleeved. While you may not physically be able to eat as much, you can eat a little more than when you were first sleeved, and gain weight by eating all the wrong stuff.
My point? It's time to refocus on why I lost the weight in the first place, and how being thinner made me feel. Time to go back to basics - 'do over.' Every day is a new opportunity to re-build my strength, and focus on what needs to be done to lose those horrible additional 10 pds that seem to be sitting on my stomach, and surely my butt :-).
With this said, I'm trying to back track & remember what I did when I first started. I've become more lactose intolerant than what I originally was when I first started this journey, so I need to be careful what I eat.
After giving so much support when I first started this journey, I am now looking for help & support. Trying to come up with healthy menus again. Goal is to eliminate those shitty carbs that made me do this in the first place.
Appreciate any help you guys can offer! Depressed, but definitely trying to push through with positivity!!
Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone,
I was originally banded back in Nov of 2012 only to wind up with an emergency removal & sleeve revision in Jan of 2013.
I did great - lost about 105 - 110 pounds. But, as a result of a job loss, laid off 6 weeks ago, my bad habits came back. I "never" thought I would go back to munching on crappy food & over loading on carbs. The holidays are not the best time to be job hunting. The stress that comes with it is over whelming. It's hard being unemployed, spending HOURS & HOURS on my laptop applying for jobs that could be a match.
I've gained about 10 pounds, and while it may not sound like a lot, that's how it starts. I "refuse" to go back to where I was (245 pds). I now weigh around 148 pds. I'm here to let everyone know that yes, you can gain weight after being sleeved. While you may not physically be able to eat as much, you can eat a little more than when you were first sleeved, and gain weight by eating all the wrong stuff.
My point? It's time to refocus on why I lost the weight in the first place, and how being thinner made me feel. Time to go back to basics - 'do over.' Every day is a new opportunity to re-build my strength, and focus on what needs to be done to lose those horrible additional 10 pds that seem to be sitting on my stomach, and surely my butt :-).
With this said, I'm trying to back track & remember what I did when I first started. I've become more lactose intolerant than what I originally was when I first started this journey, so I need to be careful what I eat.
After giving so much support when I first started this journey, I am now looking for help & support. Trying to come up with healthy menus again. Goal is to eliminate those shitty carbs that made me do this in the first place.
Appreciate any help you guys can offer! Depressed, but definitely trying to push through with positivity!!
Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone,
I was originally banded back in Nov of 2012 only to wind up with an emergency removal & sleeve revision in Jan of 2013.
I did great - lost about 105 - 110 pounds. But, as a result of a job loss, laid off 6 weeks ago, my bad habits came back. I "never" thought I would go back to munching on crappy food & over loading on carbs. The holidays are not the best time to be job hunting. The stress that comes with it is over whelming. It's hard being unemployed, spending HOURS & HOURS on my laptop applying for jobs that could be a match.
I've gained about 10 pounds, and while it may not sound like a lot, that's how it starts. I "refuse" to go back to where I was (245 pds). I now weigh around 148 pds. I'm here to let everyone know that yes, you can gain weight after being sleeved. While you may not physically be able to eat as much, you can eat a little more than when you were first sleeved, and gain weight by eating all the wrong stuff.
My point? It's time to refocus on why I lost the weight in the first place, and how being thinner made me feel. Time to go back to basics - 'do over.' Every day is a new opportunity to re-build my strength, and focus on what needs to be done to lose those horrible additional 10 pds that seem to be sitting on my stomach, and surely my butt :-).
With this said, I'm trying to back track & remember what I did when I first started. I've become more lactose intolerant than what I originally was when I first started this journey, so I need to be careful what I eat.
After giving so much support when I first started this journey, I am now looking for help & support. Trying to come up with healthy menus again. Goal is to eliminate those shitty carbs that made me do this in the first place.
Appreciate any help you guys can offer! Depressed, but definitely trying to push through with positivity!!
Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone,
I was originally banded back in Nov of 2012 only to wind up with an emergency removal & sleeve revision in Jan of 2013.
I did great - lost about 105 - 110 pounds. But, as a result of a job loss, laid off 6 weeks ago, my bad habits came back. I "never" thought I would go back to munching on crappy food & over loading on carbs. The holidays are not the best time to be job hunting. The stress that comes with it is over whelming. It's hard being unemployed, spending HOURS & HOURS on my laptop applying for jobs that could be a match.
I've gained about 10 pounds, and while it may not sound like a lot, that's how it starts. I "refuse" to go back to where I was (245 pds). I now weigh around 148 pds. I'm here to let everyone know that yes, you can gain weight after being sleeved. While you may not physically be able to eat as much, you can eat a little more than when you were first sleeved, and gain weight by eating all the wrong stuff.
My point? It's time to refocus on why I lost the weight in the first place, and how being thinner made me feel. Time to go back to basics - 'do over.' Every day is a new opportunity to re-build my strength, and focus on what needs to be done to lose those horrible additional 10 pds that seem to be sitting on my stomach, and surely my butt :-).
With this said, I'm trying to back track & remember what I did when I first started. I've become more lactose intolerant than what I originally was when I first started this journey, so I need to be careful what I eat.
After giving so much support when I first started this journey, I am now looking for help & support. Trying to come up with healthy menus again. Goal is to eliminate those shitty carbs that made me do this in the first place.
Appreciate any help you guys can offer! Depressed, but definitely trying to push through with positivity!!
Thanks for listening!

What wonderful responses you've had on this thread!
I'm 21 months post-op, have lost all my excess weight (100 pounds) and now maintaining easily at 135 pounds. Currently (and I emphasize "currently" because things could change, which would mean I'd have to change what I'm doing) ...
* I love food! Love the taste of it, the varieties of it, the nutrition of it, the discoveries, the freedom, and the fact that I am no longer afraid of food. food has become a resource to me, as well as a pleasure.
* Since I'm now on maintenance (eating about 1800 cals/day) about 75% of my calories come from nutritious food. The other 25% of my calories come from from good-tasting, but un-nutritious things like alcohol (one drink a day), sugar treats (e.g., 1 biscotti, 2 squares of dark chocolate), or a starchy item (e.g., small biscuit).
* I eat a lot of animal and plant Protein, aim for 5 veggies and fruits a day, whole grains, and mostly healthy fats and oils (although I do have a little butter).
* I eat full-fat cheese, skim milk, low-fat yogurt -- weird combo, I know, but I like it.
* I minimize fast food -- have it rarely.
* Only rarely do I eat white bread, white rice, white potatoes, white flour Pasta. Instead, I eat whole grain breads, brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole wheat, protein-enhanced Pasta.
* I make most of my eating decisions when I make grocery lists and shop for food. If trigger and unnutritious foods are not in the house, I can't eat them. That's a very good piece of advice for you.
* I cook a lot more than I used to -- which reflects how rarely I eat "fast food" these days.
* I plan my meals and I track all my food and drink intake in My Fitness Pal. I love it. Frankly, for me, it's the second best tool I use to maintain my weight; the first best tool, of course, is my sleeve.
* I still (most days) drink a Protein Drink for Breakfast. I just like the taste, and it gives me a great start to the day of 25 grams of Protein for only 170 calories.
* I take my very few meds (thyroid and H2 blocker antacid) and my Vitamins and other dietary supplements daily and on time.
* So far, no food is permanently off limits -- although a lot of foods are on the "only once a week" list or "once in a blue moon" list or "only at X restaurant" list.
* I'm still learning a lot about nutrition, metabolism, and eating mindfully. I expect I'll never stop learning. I hope not.

Hi everyone,
I was originally banded back in Nov of 2012 only to wind up with an emergency removal & sleeve revision in Jan of 2013.
I did great - lost about 105 - 110 pounds. But, as a result of a job loss, laid off 6 weeks ago, my bad habits came back. I "never" thought I would go back to munching on crappy food & over loading on carbs. The holidays are not the best time to be job hunting. The stress that comes with it is over whelming. It's hard being unemployed, spending HOURS & HOURS on my laptop applying for jobs that could be a match.
I've gained about 10 pounds, and while it may not sound like a lot, that's how it starts. I "refuse" to go back to where I was (245 pds). I now weigh around 148 pds. I'm here to let everyone know that yes, you can gain weight after being sleeved. While you may not physically be able to eat as much, you can eat a little more than when you were first sleeved, and gain weight by eating all the wrong stuff.
My point? It's time to refocus on why I lost the weight in the first place, and how being thinner made me feel. Time to go back to basics - 'do over.' Every day is a new opportunity to re-build my strength, and focus on what needs to be done to lose those horrible additional 10 pds that seem to be sitting on my stomach, and surely my butt :-).
With this said, I'm trying to back track & remember what I did when I first started. I've become more lactose intolerant than what I originally was when I first started this journey, so I need to be careful what I eat.
After giving so much support when I first started this journey, I am now looking for help & support. Trying to come up with healthy menus again. Goal is to eliminate those shitty carbs that made me do this in the first place.
Appreciate any help you guys can offer! Depressed, but definitely trying to push through with positivity!!
Thanks for listening!

To those in Northern CO:
We have an amazing peer to peer support group supported by BariatricPal.com. I host it once a month at the Broomfied Library. Anyone who is pre op, post op or simply thinking of having surgery is invited. We have a great group of people that share their ups, downs, recipes, advice, anything goes...
Our next meeting is on May 14th at
Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 If you're interested, feel also feel to friend me on FB, Fran Catalan Porter, and I'll invite you our MissionSlimpossible FB page. This is a closed support group so no one on your friends lists an see what you post or what anyone else posts. We respect each other's privacy & support one another here. I create meeting invites as reminders to everyone for ur BP meetings, and anything goes at this meeting. Again, our goal is to always support one another
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That is awesome, @Domika!! I live in Broomfield and frequent the library. I will go find on FB now!

To those in Northern CO:
We have an amazing peer to peer support group supported by BariatricPal.com. I host it once a month at the Broomfied Library. Anyone who is pre op, post op or simply thinking of having surgery is invited. We have a great group of people that share their ups, downs, recipes, advice, anything goes...
Our next meeting is on May 14th at
Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 If you're interested, feel also feel to friend me on FB, Fran Catalan Porter, and I'll invite you our MissionSlimpossible FB page. This is a closed support group so no one on your friends lists an see what you post or what anyone else posts. We respect each other's privacy & support one another here. I create meeting invites as reminders to everyone for ur BP meetings, and anything goes at this meeting. Again, our goal is to always support one another
.

Congrats!!! I have my one year follow up today! I have had a wonderful experience, lost 85 lbs and, zero complications and couldn't have been more pleased with my surgeon and surgery.

Hi there,
Just as you would do for any other hike, just make sure to bring plenty of fluids with you. There isn't really anything additional that you need to do.
Best of luck,
Fran

Hi Everyone,

Our group is growing & we're loving it!!! Please join us at our next BP support meeting where we hope to discuss healthy eating habits & what it means to you.
Date: Monday, April 20th
Starts: 6pm
Location: Broomfield Public Library,
3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Our forum is open to anyone considering surgery, scheduled for surgery OR is post surgery. Our focus is to stay motivated, give back to others, and support one another as best as possible!
Friend me on Facebook (Fran Catalan Porter) to join our Mission Slimpossible private group where we share recipes, encourage one another, and basically say anything on our minds. The group is closed so none of your FB friends can see anything you read or post in this group. Send PM (private msg) so I know you're friending me & off we go!!!!

Hi again,

Please join us at our next BP support meeting:
Date: Wednesday, March 11th

Starts: 6pm
Location: Broomfield Public Library,
3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Topic: Our forum is always open to anyone considering surgery, scheduled for surgery OR is post surgery. Our focus is to stay motivated, give back to others, and support one another as best as possible!

Hi there,
My situation was slightly different than yours, and yet similar when it comes to the low BMI.
I'm actually a band to sleeve revision patient. I had several issues with my sleeve but did manage to lose about 90 pds with it. Due to these complications, I had to have it removed. At that time, I weighed 155 pds standing at 5 2 1/2". Yes, I was almost at goal but was SO terrified over regaining the weight I had lost (245 at my starting weight) that I decided to go for the sleeve. Let me just say that it was the BEST decision I EVER made!!! I wish I had done this in the first place, but.. you can't live in regret.
I haven't lost a ton of additional weight, but my average weight stays around 137 / 138. I'm thankful for the surgery & thankful it was successful. Sometimes I wish I could weight closer to 130 pds, but my gosh, I can't really complain. I went from a size 22, almost 24, to a now size 8.
While we're all different, I believe you will be very happy & satisfied with your results!
Best of luck!
Fran

Hi there,
My situation was slightly different than yours, and yet similar when it comes to the low BMI.
I'm actually a band to sleeve revision patient. I had several issues with my sleeve but did manage to lose about 90 pds with it. Due to these complications, I had to have it removed. At that time, I weighed 155 pds standing at 5 2 1/2". Yes, I was almost at goal but was SO terrified over regaining the weight I had lost (245 at my starting weight) that I decided to go for the sleeve. Let me just say that it was the BEST decision I EVER made!!! I wish I had done this in the first place, but.. you can't live in regret.
I haven't lost a ton of additional weight, but my average weight stays around 137 / 138. I'm thankful for the surgery & thankful it was successful. Sometimes I wish I could weight closer to 130 pds, but my gosh, I can't really complain. I went from a size 22, almost 24, to a now size 8.
While we're all different, I believe you will be very happy & satisfied with your results!
Best of luck!
Fran

I just take B12 and Flinstones Multivitamins. I've had my blood work done numerous times since surgery and my levels are always great. I think I get a lot of vitamins from the food I eat. I get most of these vitamins for free because of my insurance. I don't use Protein powder anymore, I get protein from Protein Bars and food.