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Feels amazing!

Great news!! I restricted my eating to only protein, vegetables and blueberries and lost 17 lbs this month!! No sugar or processed food whatsoever. I feel absolutely amazing. I was so down trodden and depressed. I visited the dietitian at my Bariatric office and followed her plan to the T. I'd be happy to share details if you'd like. We can do it!!

hi. I'm 5 years post and have gained back 50. I'm in a similar boat that it seems I can't finish a meal but snacking doesn't seem to ever fill me up. Luckily, i have a co-worker who also had the surgery. we lean on each other in times of temptation around the office. i've tried to reboot with the 5 day reset. My worst enemy is myself. I focus on protein but I feel like the only way i can lose weight is to hardly eat anything, ever. i have to live on carrots for lunch to see any downward movement on the scale. Hang in there. We're all in this together.

Hi! i'm 4.5 years post and could use a pep talk. I've gained back about 40lbs. I want so badly to get back down to my lowest weight but i'm having a heck of a time. It's all about focus, support, believing in yourself, will power and sticking to the plan. Is anyone else struggling? Does anyone else feel like they went back to the place where no matter what they tried they couldn't lose? I appreciate the support and insight!

Hey everybody! Has anyone found a yogurt that has less than 5g of sugar? I love Greek yogurt but it's just too much sugar (22g). I'm not dumping, but just want to follow the rules. I'm stuck in a rut with my losing and figured being super strict may do the trick. Thanks in advance for the answers!

I've gone from a 48F to a 40F. Your cup size does go down but then shifts with the band size so it's always different for everyone. I can't wait to ditch these jugs!!!

I've lost 75 and I'm 4 months post. Great job everyone!!

Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it.

You are not alone! And it's awful and embarrassing. I think it has to do with eating too fast. When I'm mindful and slow down I don't burp.

I didn't try tortillas until I was cleared for regular foods. I warm them up but don't toast them. I always toast bread-and really almost never eat it because it's just too much. The bet advice is to follow your doctor's plan. Compliance can't be beat. best wishes!

Like Leon I haven't had a single issue. Not even anything. I like to think it went so well because I did lots of mind preparation and positive affirmation before. I know that makes me sound like a hippy dippy whacko but it really works for me! Best wishes to you for a seamless journey.

I think it depends where you are in the process...I'm 16 weeks and eat a small, thin tortilla with my eggbeaters every morning to make a wrap. Sometimes I don't eat the end because it's too doughy. When I go out for lunch or lunch is brought in to work I try to pick a wrap because I can't really eat the bread and I do ok. I don't dump so watermelon doesn't bother me other than filling me up because it's all water. So, depending what stage you're in I say give it a try. Your body will tell you if it doesn't like it. Good luck!

Yes! I don't like super hot stuff-I tend to be a wimp, but I put Frank's Red Hot on my egg beaters just about every day

I'm interested in this too. I feel like my metabolism has increased because I sweat profusely after I eat sometimes. But I'm not quite sure if that's the reason. Thanks for asking this one! I want to know too.

Veronica, your story is truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing. I am faaaar from doing the Tough Mudder and want to try a Warrier Dash first. There's also a fun Zombie run called run for your life. Did you ever run before your surgery? I haven't but always wanted to and wonder if it was difficult for you to get into it. Thanks again for the inspiration!

Keep up the great work!

All normal and just wanted to add that if you're taking an iron supplement, that will make it weird too. ( my surgeon prescribes an iron/b12/folic acid pill after ). I think the absolute WEIRDEST thing is that since surgery my poop always floats! Happy pooping!!

I use My Fitness Pal too. If you'd like to add me, I'm felloffapony

I had Dr O'Malley too!!

I wish my boobs would just go away. I'm a 44F! I've gone down two band sizes and two cup sizes since surgery. I hate my boobies!

You are not alone! I narrowed my intestinal issues to the protein shakes as well. But after 6 weeks I didn't have to drink them anymore. I used Boost Glucose Control. Thankfully it's only temporary. Best wishes!

My loss has been funky like this as well but it follows the schedule of my irregular monthly cycle. Could be hormones

Pack light is the best advice. I put on regular clothes once my IV was taken out and that helped me feel more comfortable since we can't shower in the hospital. You can shower the minute you get home (which is what I did). One thing that was essential for me to have while in the hospital was chap stick. My lips got soooo dry. It also helped my mouth feel not as dry for some reason since I couldn't drink for 24 hours after. Best wishes!!

Rochester, NY

Another pizza tip is to make a cauliflower crust. There are lots of recipes available online. I love it! Delish!