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Types Of Scales - Body Fat, Water, Muscle Mass Etc.
carbgrl replied to 5DogMa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have this type of scale. Works great. My weight & is always the same as doc ofc. I don't pay attention to water weight. O wouldn't mind a fit bit scale that automatically updates your info. That'd be cool. -
50 Lbs Gone - 7 Mos Postop
carbgrl replied to carbgrl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thank you! I was so excited, I had to share. -
Finally! 50 lbs down. After going up & down 1-2 lbs for a month, magically, I lost 3 lbs last night. I NEVER lose more than 1 lb at a time. I was shocked. Checked it twice. 16 more to go to hit goal. Once I get to goal, I'll probably want to try to lose 5 more to give me some wiggly room. For now, I'm happy. I'm wearing size 10-12. I'm a slooowww loser but, feeling good.
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I would go to the doctor to make sure you're not hyperthyroid or something else isn't going on.
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The doctor said that's why I didn't feel like a train hit me. The onq pain ball made pain tolerable.
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I call myself the slowest loser. Surgery 02/09/12. I was losing about an average 1 lb a week. I know it's frustrating but keep working it. At about 5-6 mos post op the weightloss has pretty much stopped but thats when the magic started. I'm shrinking. Going down sizes and looking much thinner. So keep eating right & exercising. It'll happen.
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Any book recommendations for books about behavior modification or mindful eating? I struggle with eating slowly and I don't feel like I ever lost my hunger. Any positive, helpful recommendatiions or tips welcome.
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Thanks. I'll check those out.
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I'm Mexican too. I don't have a problem staying away from tortillas but chips are another story. I crave hot sauce all the time & go crazy. Definitely a trigger food.
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Slower To No Weight Loss :(
carbgrl replied to rizabonita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having the same issue. I have little to no carbs. I've been going up & down same two lbs for over a month. -
What are your dream jeans? I'd like get some hot jeans but I feel embarrassed going to shops with tiny girls working there. I feel to old & to fat. I'm afraid if I buy online I won't get the right fit. Any suggestions?
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Eating Quickly W No Side Effects
carbgrl replied to doxieville's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wish I had more restriction. I'm almost 7 mos post op and I've only vomited twice. Both times the meat was to dry. I haven't slimed. I'm thankful for that. I used to do that plenty when I had the lapband. I don't know if it's because I'm a revision, bougie size or what. I'm scared I'm stretching my sleeve. I definitely need to work on better eating habits and behaviors. -
Lemons And Weightloss
carbgrl replied to Looking Ahead's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can our little tummies handle this much acid on an empty stomach? -
I'll post my stats to give some perspective. Gotta represent the slow losers. Surgery 02/09/12. Total loss 46.
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How Does One Lose 2 Pants Sizes With The Scale Not Moving
carbgrl replied to Catracks's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I experienced this too. I had been wearing size XL shirts, I carry my weight in my upper body. I thought I would always wear XL which is better than a 1 or 2X but all of a sudden the XL were to big. I was shocked. A nice surprise. -
I don't think so. We're all different. I blame my slowness, on 1) revision band to sleeve 2) started at a lower BMI 3) thyroid and 4) just my metabolism in general, I've always been a slow loser. I'm happy with my results even though it's taken a lot longer than I thought it would.
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I'm 6 mos post op. I'm eating about 800-1000 calories per day.
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How Many Calories/exercise Are You Getting?
carbgrl replied to LesKra's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not on MFP but, I'm getting about 800 cals per day and walking 3 miles per day 6 days per week. I'm going to start bumping up the exercise though. -
I agree, it's better to leave them at home.
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Stalls Around 4-5 Months
carbgrl replied to jenn298's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost very little in month 4 &5 but my body shape has changed alot. All of a sudden XL tops were way to big. I dont measure but I most have lost alot of inches. It's amazing. Now that I'm almost 6 months out I've started losing again. -
Does Your Calcium Citrate Chew ...?
carbgrl replied to Piplula's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I like the BA caramel chews. They are like candy. The cinnamon is good to but why not have a "candy" treat? -
Has Surgery Changed Anyone's Marriage? Good Or Bad
carbgrl replied to 303Gal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it gets better. I feel better about myself so I'm generally happier. My husband is eating better because I cooking better. We're both more motivated to exercise more so we're going on more walks and to the gym. Oue sex life is better. We still enjoy going to resturants. Some times we share a meal. I still enjoy cooking good healthy food. Best of all we're both getting healthier and hopefully will have many more years together. -
Haven't had a chance to ask doc, is it ok to donate blood?
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Thanks for info.