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I'm depressed and finding that I am picking up bad eating habits. I really need help to get back of track. Any suggestions?

I am six months out and I am so hungry in the evening. I'm concerned. I need to do something to curb my appetite. Any suggestions?

Thank you for your advice. I'm going to have the doctor check my gallbladder.

I am five months post and I lost 54 pounds to date. Over the last five days, my stomach has been killing me. I can't eat more than a few tablespoons of food before I feel like I have to throw up. I've also had a lot of sharp pains running throughout my stomach. It's getting to the point where my stomach hurts even when I drink liquids? Has anyone ever felt this way before? I'm really concerned.

Christmas was not good for me. I desperately wanted to eat everything. I actually put on 4 lbs.

I'm so mad at myself because it just was not worth it. Now I've got to find a way to get back on track.

I'm very impressed with those of you who managed to be disciplined!

What type of vegetables is everyone eating? I need some options other than salad.< /p>

Thank you for the advice. I think getting out the house and exercising would be helpful. I would be so upset if all of this hard work was wasted. I definitely need to find something positive to refocus my energy (or lack thereof) on.

Help! I've been unemployed for a year. It's really starting to get to me to the point I'm eating things that I shouldn't. Everyday, I find myself eating more carbs and less Protein. I want to get back on track. I'm only 4 months post op and I'm 2 lbs from reaching my 50lb weight loss. Any suggestions?

Even without shaving calories down you might see results just by shifting your diet back to basics. That's assuming you're kinda doing whatever you want right now. It's easier than sort of "dieting" your way back onto track. So for a week, shift to a Protein heavy diet and resume shakes if you can. Push your Protein counts up high and don't worry about calories for this week. Fruits and veggies only after you've had protein, but try to get a few servings in a day. I did this recently to reset and feel incredibly full and like I eat all day long. It nipped the carb monster and nighttime cravings in the bud. From there transition back into lower calories, cutting slowly until you're at a place where you're losing pretty consistently. At that point up your carbs back up for energy and Fiber. And without too much trouble, within a week or two you should be back at an easily maintainable diet that's well rounded and will keep you losing so you can finally reach your goal. Good luck! ~Cheri

Thank you for this advice. I've fallen off the wagon and I need to get back on track. I think having a heavy protein diet might be just what I need.

I've been having a hard time with people saying to me, "Now that you are skinny, you don't want to talk to us any more." What? Are they serious? The only thing that has changed about me is my body. I'm still the same kind hearted person that I have always been. It amazes me that everyone is making a big deal about this.

Ok brush it off! No use beating up on yourself now. You still have the sleeve. This is going to be hard trust me. But cut out all the crap cold turkey. Don't starve yourself but fill up on lean Protein and veg only. It's going to take awhile to get over those cravings but once you do. It will be easier to to stick to a clean diet and start losing again.

I am 4 months post-op. I have lost 46 lbs since my sleeve surgery. I feel that I should have lost more by now. However, I have not exercised a lick this month. In addition, I find myself eating potato chips on occasion. The funny thing about this is that prior to surgery, I didn't like potato chips. I'm determined to get back on track. I want to be at 50lbs. by December.

Thank you for sharing your story! I am 2 months out and I needed some encouragement. I've lost 31 lbs. so far. However, I had a bad weekend and I need to get back on track. Congratulations to you!

Oh my goodness! I had difficulty staying on track during the holidays. I'm up 2 lbs. and I'm getting discouraged. I just started Day 45 and I'm in the regular transitional phase of the diet. Any suggestions as to how I can get back on track?

My advice to you is do not stock up on any Protein Shakes because after surgery your taste buds may change. That happen to a lot of people. Including me. I threw out so many shakes mixes because I couldn't drink them. I'm 2 weeks post op and I can drink GNC and weight watches high Protein I still struggle but I make my self drink them.

costco makes a great Protein Shake called Premier Protein! It's fabulous! You may want to try it. It has 30 g of protein in each serving. They come pre-packaged and all you have to do is refrigerate them.

Whew! I'm glad that I'm not alone!

Hi Sleevers!

Has anyone experienced noticeably bad breath since your surgery? I don't know what the issue is. However, this is really a problem for me. I'm to the point where I don't want to get too close to people! Dag nab it!

I was sleeved on July 16th. I started at 298. I was down to 281. However, since I began my purée diet, I am up to 285. I'm getting concerned. I thought I was supposed to be losing weight!! I've been somewhat constipated. It probably wouldn't hurt for me to call my dietician on this. How often should I be checking my weight? Is everyday too much?

Sleeved 7/23 down 15 lbs. I'm on liquids for 2 weeks. Does anyone else have pressure under breast bone? When getting outta bed it felt like something ripped. Yikes

I was sleeved on 7/16. I still battle with pain around my incision every time I get in and out of bed. I'm taking roxicet for the pain & that seems to help. You should talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. Good luck!

Any other newbies on this journey out there?? Had my sleeve on Tuesday' date=' 7/16; so I'm 9 days out. Day 3 has been the worst so far. Think I possibly have temporary (I hope) lactose-intolerance as I'm struggling with some bowel issues; but beyond that, I feel very good. Not being hungry all the time is wonderful. Still hard to get in the habit of not drinking for 30 min. before; during; and 30 min. after eating. How is everyone else making out?[/quote']

I had my sleeve on 7/16 too! I have had a great deal of diarrhea since the surgery. Right now, my biggest issue is being hungry in the evening. I'm getting tired of the liquids. I'm ready for some solids!

I had my surgery on 7/16. I'm hungry! I just want a little treat. It's a little hard watching my family eat all the foods I love. I've got to find a way to keep my mind off eating.