DianaE

I saw you mentioned Zumba (with an LOL). I have been doing Zumba 2 - 3 times a week. Is Zumba a good exercise? I have fun doing it and it definitely wears me out. What is everyones thought on ZUMBA as an exercise?

308 beginning, goal is 170 (5'10") excess weight was 138, have lost 74lbs, % lost of excess is 53%

I have also seen articles stating that dehydration can mimic hunger. Try drinking fluids and taking an antiacid of some sort. I think that should help until you start eating food that stays with you longer.

lost 15lbs preop 21lbs 1st month 14lbs 2nd month 8lbs 3rd month 16lbs 4 month losing 1 - 2 lbs a week now.. seems slow but it is ok.. I am not feeling weak or deprived or depressed

Not sure if you been keeping up with the inches. It is possible you are creating muscle which could decrease your inches but keep your weight even. The other thing is writing down everything that goes in your mouth. I use myfitnesspal and it is super easy. It helps me keep a handle on what I am consuming and how many carbs,protiens and fats are involved.

i had no option. I did self pay and I am so glad I did..

You are doing great! Patience and perserverence are the two words I think of most often with this weight loss journey. My 1st 2 - 3 weeks I weighed every day because it was so exciting to the pounds drop, but I soon went down to twice a week and now I am once a week. You might try to not focus on the scale so much, the weight is going to come off.. Good Luck!

i eat half for lunch, then eat the other half the next day.

4 months post op and I eat 1 - 2 oz of beef jerky a day for about 1 month now. I have had no issues with it.

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I am 55 and 4months post op.. I do wish I had done this 20 years ago, but for me to have a good chance at health for the rest of my life, I had to do this. I am glad I did.. I have lost total 70 lbs and feel so much better.. I have even started trying to Zumba.. Quality of life is what it is all about

Well, very doubtful you will be able to change your mom at this point so you are going to have to change how you let her affect you. You have to believe in yourself and not let others affect how you feel. I know dealing with Mom's and family can be especially hard but it isnt right for people to say things that are hurtful. I believe you need to set some boundaries.. Perhaps you can say, ok you can say everything you want to about this one time, But after that, i just need you to be here for me and support me. No more negatives. If you can not do this, then you have to let what is said go in one ear and out the other. Focus on your happiness. .

I am 3.5 months out and for snack i am eating beef jerky... You should get close as long as you make sure that everything you eat contains protein. The qty we eat is so small that is only way you will be able to get close. of course, i didnt know 90 was the target #.. I am trying to get 60 - 75 a day... Guess I need to increase my intake.

yes, you may be eating too few calories.. try going to 600 -800 per day more protein then carbs. i have been around 600 per day but now I am anywhere between 600 - 900.. I lose about 2 - 3lbs a week. I am 3.5 months out.. It is slower loss than most but I am happy with it. The main thing I try to focus on is I am doing this without all of the normal stress.. You know, wanting to eat but ot eating with will power alone.. Such an intense struggle for me.. This has allowed me to eat the 600 - 800 without all the horrible hunger pains I always had before. And knowing I cant eat it that much even if I wanted to has taken alot of stress from me. Hopefully your stall will break soon.

i ate refried beans but i thinned it down with beef broth.. it tasted so good I also ate tomato soup, pea soup, yogurt, things like that. I know the savory tasted so good after drinking so many sweet shakes for so long..

Well, you could go for a nice walk, go to a movie, call a friend or family, read a book, take a hot bath, .. You could also have a good cry, feel better, and still do one of the above! Its all about not dwelling on things and knowing it is ok to not be happy all of the time. Keep your head up and focus on you!

I have been eating it since I started eating eggs which was about 4-5 weeks post op. I love it but I do not eat as much at one time as I used to.. I spread it on a little sparingly. Like someone else said, try it, if it doesnt bother you you are good to go

I would buy the dress at least 3 sizes smaller.. That is 6 months.. You may still need it altered.. I am 3 months post op and down 2 sizes.

just want to remind you that one of the pitfalls i have heard about is drinking your calories. drinking things high in calories will not promote the weight loss and can even bring about weight gain. I know how you feel about missing something you loved. I loved icecream and it is one of the few things that still tugs at me saying "eat me".. i haven't given in and i hope not to.. not yet anyways.. still have lots of lbs to lose! good luck!

if you are feeling bad, you areprobably over eating. I would eat 3-4 ounces of protein slow if possible.. then eat the veggies. you kind of need to stop before you feel it.. if not, it is too late ,, but keep getting that protien in, that is wonderful!

Amazing journey!!! Just want to say you were beautiful before the loss, now you are stunning! I am so glad you now have the confidence to go with it! Congratulations!

if you have someone to stay with or will stay with you then accept it. At least for 1-2 days.. I was fine and needed no help but it was nice knowing i wasnt completely alone and had someone asking if i was ok

wonderful! you are a role model for us all! Thanks for sharing!