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Wow, that does seem awfully restrictive! Like others here, my goal with surgery was to learn to eat normally, not to be on another crazy restricted diet. I am 5 months out, have lost sixty four pounds and eat right around 1200 calories a day very comfortably. Honestly, I can't imagine cutting what I eat now in half and not feeling terribly deprived. To keep that up for a year is quite a challenge, my very best to you in your recovery from surgery and the diet your doctor has recommended for you.

I am four and a half months out and down 56. I had hoped for a more rapid weight loss initially, but now I'm happy with things the way they are. I use My Fitness Pal to track my food and nutrition, but haven't deprived myself of anything really. All things in moderation, as it should be The last thing I wanted was to be overly focused on yet another restrictive, difficult diet. Instead I treated my sleeve as a tool to help me lose weight while still enjoying all kinds of food in appropriate quantities. I eat between 900-1100 calories a day on average and can't imagine how the 600 calorie people manage. I have hit a few stalls along the way, but they always end and weight loss resumes. I'm 50 and female so I see my progress as a tremendous success. Best to all!!

LOVED YOUR STORY!! I am nine weeks out and down 37, eating between 800-900 a day most days. 500 just doesn't seem doable to me, not if I want to get balanced nutrition AND enjoy life. I am 50 so for me to lose that much is phenomenal! No possibility I could have done it without my sleeve. I look at this as a period to adjust to a new, long lasting, healthy lifestyle, not another deprivation diet. I know everyone has to find the path that works for them, but it's great to see someone on a path so similar to mine who has been so successful. You go girl!

Loved your post Neil. People need to keep in mind the SPIRIT behind it, not read it as a directive that Doctor's orders are to be ignored. P.S. You lost 10 years in addition to those pounds

Hello fellow 9/4 sleeve sisters. I have lost 17 since surgery, a total of 25 including the week of pre op. Feeling good, no complaints other than I wish I could be one of those 15 lbs in a week people. I have been a yoyo dieter all my life, and never even during the craziest made up diets of my youth did I ever lose close to 15 in a week. Pretty happy with my 25 off though

I am also doing well. On the "full" liquids for two weeks, can't move on soon enough though because I am kinda over Greek yogurt right about now Feel pretty good, even better when the staples come out I'm sure.

I'm disappointed in my weight loss so far too, although it's only been a week. I have followed the program and only lost 4 lbs. Ordinarily that would seem like a lot, but given how little food I've had, I expected more. Plus if the early post op is when weight drops the quickest, not so great. My biggest fear was that I'd be a slow loser and maybe that's the way it's going to be Nice to have support though and others who can commiserate.

I found out yesterday that my surgery is scheduled for 9/4/12 I started the liquid diet today, but it's not clear liquids only and also allows for yogurt, sugar free pudding, low fat cream soups and protein shakes. I envy your cottage cheese and string cheese. I am hungry too, so grateful it's only 10 days of this. To avoid cheating, I am mindful that the smaller liver will make for an easier surgery. I wish you the best and I feel your pain