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Do you have any ideas for veggie snacks? I do veggies as a side for meals such as roasted in olive oil or steamed but all I can think of as a snack is like veggies with ranch.

I know I really need to break the habit. The problem is I wake up to pee and then find I'm hungry. But if I'm gonna eat something at least I need to plan ahead so I don't impulsively go to the pantry. Ugh such a bad habit.

Thanks for the idea about the veggies. I already eat lots of fruit but typically don't snack on veggies.

Thanks that's a great idea. I think I am going to prepare a middle of the night snack before I go to bed and have it waiting for me so when I wake up hungry I have something healthy to eat. And the protein snacks is an awesome idea. I think it will help.

Chili is a good lunch. One cup of chili fills me for hours. Also you could make ahead some turkey meatballs and heat them up with marinara. They even sell them at Ralph's premade, but from scratch tastes better. Buy a rotisserie chicken and use it for salads and you could also chop up the chicken for chicken salad instead of canned.

I track calories and protein. I have been at goal for two months and for me maintenance is 1200-1300 cal per day. I use mfp to track everything and go for 90 g of protein, I'm 5'10 so I was told by my nutritionist I need a little more.

I'm bad, I shop! But I am at goal and have such a tiny wardrobe that I actually need to shop. Now I can justify spending a little money because I'm not gonna donate the clothes to goodwill in a month. Other ways I celebrate is with a pedicure or brag to my boyfriend! He is the only one I will brag to because he is so supportive and loving and won't get jealous. Or take a selfie lol! I'm loving the new me, I am in my college size. Now the long road of maintenance.

I'm sorry you got that comment. My best friend has said a few things like that like you are so lucky you had this surgery and can just get full and not have to worry about overeating. I told her actually you can graze and overeat carny foods. To be honest I tell very few people about my surgery for this very reason. And maybe it's dishonest or misleading of me, but my mother in law for example is very judgemental and before I had this was talking about a friend that had lap band. She said she didn't even need this, she was just too lazy to lose it the real way. Ok mental note don't tell her about my surgery!!! And I haven't. And now she is going around saying I've become a snob since losing weight. Good for you for being honest and upfront and hopefully more have been supportive than not.

I lost 100% of excess weight, but I was very vigilant and tracked everything. I didn't just let my sleeve be my guide. I have to tell you maintenance is no different than losing. I do everything the same. I eat 1200 cal a day and exercise every day. When I first went into maintenance I thought oh good I can take in more cals but that wasn't the case. When I did that I gained. And my hunger is back and I can eat more so I combat that with fruits high on fiber because they are filling or snacks of string cheese and deli meat. Everyone's different, just find what works for you.

I also saw a new doctor at about 10 months out. She looked at my chart and said well it says here you are obese but your BMI is 24! I explained to her about my surgery and congratulated me and clicked obesity off the list of health concerns on my chart. It felt great!

That's too bad about getting your hand slapped. My doctors office actually encourages small snacks as opposed to big meals. I lost all my weight and have needed the snacks. Always an afternoon snack at least and usually a small protein snack right before bed otherwise the scary tendency to wake up at three am starving and see what I can find. Not good!

I, like you, still get hungry. Check if it's not acid. Acid can feel like hunger. Keep up with water and I eat fruit as a snack because it fills me up. Watermelon, strawberries and oranges are good low cal fruits. Or string cheese and deli meat. I just try to find a filling low cal snack to stave off hunger, and some days are a easier than others.

Wow what a transformation! You look great! Congratulations on your weight loss.

I am looking for guidance in the maintenance department. I just reached my goal and am wondering how to arrive at the ideal calorie range. My surgeon suggested 1200, however that is the range I've been at for the last four months losing 1-2 pounds a week. I've tracked with MFP for the entire time, and I plan to keep using it forever because I get really OCD about numbers. I'm also wondering how often those of you in maintenance exercise. I'm currently walking an hour every day. Please if you have any guidance or suggestions, I really don't want to gain.

Fruits are a great snack idea they are Lo cal and very filling. Strawberries are extremely low cal and good for you.

I went to the ER three weeks ago with that horrible pain and found out I had multiple stones. It always got worse after I ate. They admitted me and removed it the following day. They said it was very large. I felt well enough to work 2-3 days later but my boss wanted me to wait a week. I resumed my walking regime one week later. Similar soreness to sleeve surgery also similar incisions. Since surgery I have noticed certain foods I have to avoid. I bought my kids ice cream (full fat) and had some. It gave me horrible diarrhea. Also spicy foods don't sit well with me but my doctor said this might resolve itself in a year. At least avoiding fatty foods will keep me on track.

My first visit with the office was in January and my surgery on June. I had a bunch of things I had to attend first, an appt with a nutritionist, psych eval, self help group, surgery talk. Once those were complete they submitted to my insurance and then called me about 8 weeks later. Then all the tests came to prepare me. I think the main reason it took so long was the availability of all these appointments and seminars.

165! I think that was my challenge goal. It is my personal goal so now I need to maintain.

I feel sad when I see obese people because it makes me remember the struggle. I don't think I treat them any differently but I do notice it more and feel sympathetic towards them.

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El Pollo Loco chicken tortilla soup no tortillas I think it's 180 cal for the small or the small chili at Wendy's. I lived off those my first year.

I am on Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo and have been since surgery. I was able to lose 130 pounds in a year and reach goal while on it.

I understand about being nervous. I was so scared because it was my first surgery and first time going under. I kept looking at statistics and thinking I would be the one in a thousand who would die on the table! I was nervous up until the last minute. Then before I knew it I was waking up and being told my surgery was a success. It was a great decision. I have had no complications and lost 130 pounds in a year. I am at goal. I feel so much better. You are lucky, you are young so your healing will be faster and your skin will bounce back more. I say do it while you are still young so you have more years to live thin and healthy!

I just hit goal this week and I'm wondering if any one has advice for maintenance. For example, how did you find out how many calories to eat to maintain? My Dr said 1200 but Ive been eating between 1000-1200 the last five months and losing at that number. I am afraid to go high and gain, though. Also how much should I exercise? I'm currently going 5-7 times a week. Any tips would be greatly appreciated I am so afraid of gaining!

Good for you! Sounds like a good amount I hope the same rings true for me.