m&m4ever

Oh yeah, I can see and feel my bones too!

Good luck to you as you begin this incredible journey. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress!

How does it feel? Freaking awesome! I have more energy than when I was 20 (I'm 47), I can cross my legs either way comfortably, I can workout for an hour plus, movie theatre seats feel enormous, my thighs don't rub together when I walk, I could go on and on for hours! Hands down the best decision I have ever made for myself, my family and my health! Don't get me wrong, the "fat" person is still in my head trying to get out, but it think that struggle will always be there.

Awesome job!!

I agree that 600 calories is too low. I'm just over 6 months out and eat 900-1000 daily. I was eating around 500-600 and my weight loss stalled. After increasing to 900-1000 the weight started coming off again! When my nut told me to eat more, I was like never thought I'd hear that in my lifetime! Lol

Erp is dead on! Those are basically all the things I have been doing too. My fitness pal is what I use too. My user ID is presmariazoe. Feel free to add me as a friend for support! ???? Also, be sure to drink your fluids! Good luck. Hang in there. You CAN do this!!

I went from an 11 double wide to 10 regular! Totally had the fat girl lean too!

Good luck to you. You are in my prayers!

I am also 6 months out and if I eat something that bothers me I feel it the next day. Sore is a good way to describe it. Funny thing is, sometimes it's something I've been eating all along.

I eat bananas, but usually 1/2 of one and I add some protein with it. Greek yogurt, cheese or peanut butter.

I totally get it! Going out to eat used to be all about over indulging on greasy, fried goodness, but now I don't find it enjoyable in that way. I try to focus on the social part of it not the food, but it's very hard to change the brain! It's still a work in progress and I think it's something I'll always have to work on. Went to a Super Bowl party and heard so many comments on my weight loss and realized that nothing tastes as good as those comments feel!! I love my sleeve!!

Wow! Everyone's doing awesome!! Here's my progress: Surgery date July 29th HW 295 SW 250 CW 163 Total loss of 132 pounds! My goal is 160, but I think I want to go a little lower. Maybe 155 or 150. I'm just gonna see how it goes and see how I feel. Not putting too much pressure on myself to reach a certain number. Even if I don't lose any more, I'm still thrilled with my results. This has been an incredible journey so far. A little bumpy at times, but worth every bump! For me the best part is that food no longer has power over me. It's no longer a drug, but just food!

Isn't that the best feeling ever! Congrats!!

What cold meds does everyone use? Trying to decide which one won't cause dumping......

Those are the ones I've always used too. I'll give them a try and see what happens. Thanks for your input!

Hang in there. This journey, although not an easy one, has been the best decision I ever made for my health and family. I was also diagnosed with severe sleep apnea about a year ago. My breathing was compromised 56 times an hour!! That's just about every minute.....every minute!! That was the final straw for me. Once I got those results, there was no question on my mind about the surgery anymore. I needed to do it for my health! My surgery was 6 months ago. I am almost at my goal and I no longer have sleep apnea! You can do this! We are all here for you!!

How awesome for you! Sounds like you are rocking your sleeve!! Congrats!!

When I increased my workouts and the intensity of them, my weight loss stalled. My nutritionist said I wasn't eating enough calories (I was eating 400-600). I increased it to 800-1000 and eventually the lbs started shedding again. I also eat 5-6 smaller meals in order to get the calories in. You're also building muscle and that weighs more than fat. Check your measurements....I bet you're losing inches even though the pounds aren't showing yet. Good luck!

How awesome for you! You are so determined!! I also had a complication from wls (nothing compared to yours), and I think it has made me stronger and more determined to make this work and stick for the rest of my life! Good luck and keep us posted!! Maria

Why oh why did I try to eat cauliflower last night!?!? It tasted delicious. Roasted in the oven, but I couldn't keep it down! I'm almost 6 months out from surgery and haven't felt like that in months! I felt like the surgery was last week again! In a way, I'm actually glad (sick, I know), because it's a reminder to watch what I'm eating and keeps me in check! Anyway, just felt like sharing!

That's exactly what I did, except I added a little parm cheese too. Nope, my sleeve wanted none of that! Maybe I'll try again in a few months, but right now, I can't even look at it!! Lol

This is only my personal experience and I'm sure it will vary depending on the person, but I lost 45 pounds before my surgery by eating healthy food around 1300-1500 calories daily. My surgery was 5 1/2 months ago and my total loss is 124 pounds! So, since surgery, that's 79 pounds. I follow my nutritionists instructions faithfully and I exercise 5-6 times a week too. I have had stalls. One was around 3 weeks long (it sucked)!! The scale goes up and down, but eventually it's a loss. I'm thrilled with the results! Best thing I ever did for myself and my health!!

oh, I have to try that. It does sound yummy!!

Chopped apple with a few drops of vanilla extract and cinnamon is so yummy! I also like to use frozen berries and 1/2 a truvia packet and it's almost like ice cream. I mix a tablespoon of fage with dressing or Boursin cheese to make it creamier and you use less of the high calorie dressings that way. I love my fage can you tell!!

I had 8 oz when I drank protein shakes. It took me about an hour to drink it though!