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I still get hungry, but less than before the sleeve. I thought hunger would totally go away, but it didn't. I am in the 10% that keep the hunger. Everyone is different I suppose.

I am so frustrated!!! It has been a year since my sleeve. I have lost 65 lbs. and still have 36 to go. I haven't lost anything in about 2 months... Now I find myself looking into diet programs. WTF!!! why did I spend all this money to lose 65 lbs.??? can anyone tell me what to frickin eat now to start losing weight? and yes I exercise..I am at a loss. I should NOT have to go to a damn DIET PROGRAM!!! thanks for the chance to RANT!!!

I was using my fitness pal and staying in calorie range, not losing what m.f.p. even said I should be at in 5 weeks. what do you eat? got an example of your day?

I know just how you feel. I was gaining as well as snacking. I recentley started using my fitness pal.com and that has helped. Also i gave myself permission to eat atkins protein bars when i want something sweet. I eat those in place of "real candy". At least i'm getting some protein in when i have one, and some of them taste really good and that satisfies my sweet tooth. I'm losing again and confidence is up. Hang in there and never give up!!

yes, yes, yes!!

I had my sleeve surgery in july 2012 and i have lost 50 lbs. Notice I didn't say "only" because 50 lbs. has make a huge difference in my life and i am much happier. I still need to lose 48 more to be at my goal. I am struggling every day with sweet and carb cravings and eating right in general, and every day i fail once again when it comes to food choices. I think once I realized that I could still eat anything, thats kinda just what i did. I am wanting to know if i can lose weight anymore, really, and has anyone else faced this in their weight loss journey and eventually been successful even after they fell in the middle? I exercise too, and i've tried to restart eating right, but i usually cant stick with it very long .I still feel like i am always going to be "on a diet". Have I passed the 6 month window and missed it?? I know that I could have lost 50 lbs. by now on another diet, so what the heck is wrong with me ? I don't want to say I feel like a failure but I guess I do, H E L P!

shuckybucky, that is so true. The mindset is the hardest thing to change. Since i first posted, I have already had a few really good days. eating my protein and taking time for me that means cooking and thinking about what i put in my mouth. I had salmon and made a dill sauce W/ yogurt, garlic dill and lemon. so good!! walking too, and feeling better. thanks again for the help guys. hope is rising!!

that's awesome neek41. I'm really glad i'm not alone on this journey. I think you have all given me some hope. i think i will go to a new store and focus on getting interesting protein choices. i sincerely thank you all for the input. please keep it coming:) my hope is rising.

I really appreciate the input. it"s good to know I am not alone. I think I would rather eat crackers or something than eat a meal, this is true. My goal now is to refocus and care for me enough to take care of me

thanks so much!

so proud of you!!

I know what you mean. I've hidden in mine all of my life, trying to keep strangers out and keep me in for other reasons. I ran from an old love for 38 years after i married my husband. after all these years he contacted me and i learned he still loved me even with the 100 lbs. extra pounds. i realized that my weight was not what defined ME, or protected me and i then decided it was time for me to live my life and be healthy and stop living in fear!! I am learning to love myself and my life everyday. I can't change the past but I can change my future, and I choose to take off my fat suit. I know I have a lot to learn. I will be praying for you, i know how you feel.

I FINALLY made it to onederland! I weighed myself four times this morning because I couldn't believe my eyes! I giggled like a school girl everytime I saw it. I have been in a slump all of october but today I finally did it I am so excited and I've decided to quit weighing for a while because I don't want to see 200 or higher again I still have to get to 140, but for now my next goal is minus 20 more lbs. Yeah me!!

thanks guys for the support

I promise you all it gets better. i gained at first too. try to relax and let your body heal. once you heal, you can rev it up and give it your all. it will happen for you too, you gotta be patient

Wow, I'm SO PROUD of you!!! I've been trying to get below 200 lbs. the whole month of october, it's like i keep hitting this wall that wont fall down. I'm excited for you for and proud of your resolve! Great job!

hello renegade, just want you to know that you can totally do it! how awesome that you lost 115 lbs. before on your own. i m feeling better after losing only 37 lbs. it is not always easy, and i still get hungrier than most other people say they do. My confidence to keep trying is that i KNOW i wont regain my weight again and again like i have done ALL of my life. You still have so much life to live and it is going to pass by whether you are losing or not, so man just go for it.

I'm almost 4 months out and I've only lost 34 lbs. if that makes you feel any better, ha ha. I've been struggling the whole month of october.I thought it would be faster too.

1.your tummy feels hungry, then you burp and say, oh, okay, nevermind. 2. You try on something in your closet that was too small and now it's too big to wear anywhere. 3. Even your underwaer feels baggy. 4. you exercise like mad for 3 days and you gain 2 lbs. then, you decide to eat a carb and you lose 4 lbs.5. an old boyfriend you haven't seen in 30 years tells you you're beautiful.(wow)

WOW!So proud of you! I can't wait till I get there. Today I got to 209 and like you I keep doubting if I will really get there, so i know how you feel. you CAN do it and you WILL. Blessings!

wow, you look so much younger! congrats. best wishes

congratulations!! so happy for you. Keep up the good work

i was sleeved on july 2. i'm 3 weeks and3 days out. i started at 236, was at 219, for a loss of 17 lbs. Today i weighed 221!!i've GAINED 2 lbs. Thats crazy! i'm following all the rules, getting in my protein, eating right, walking on the treadmill, walking around shopping. Drinking my water, even taking miralax. I've heard of the 3 week stall but not the 3 week gain. WHAT THE HECK? Am I just doomed to be fat forever? Even after all this? I do not understand. Very frustrated today.

thanks guys for talking me down i am so ready for change. scales sliding up scares me.

I usually weigh at the same time in the morning. Monday i was 219, tuesday 220, then today 221. thats what worries me. the gradual climb. It just scares me.