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I'm a well controlled type one. I hardly ever use insulin.

I am a sleeve. I have had no complication. I'm getting close to five years out. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Hope your Dr's get you healed and feeling better soon.

Congrats on 100 pounds down.

Having a setback is temporary, giving up is permeant. You can turn this around. I'm not giving medical advice. Understand many of us have eating disorders pre and post-surgery. You may want to talk with your therapist to see if this may apply to your situation. He/she will have better advice than I can give. Many people don’t seek help because they feel shame. You’re not alone. Asking for help (even from your bariatric team) is going to move you forward instead of being on a binge eating loop. Don’t let 40 turn in to 60, 80 or more.

Congratulations on 86 pounds down. Six months and no weight loss must be frustrating for you. How long has it been since you last talked with your team? You may want to rule out medical issues and get ideas to start losing again. Your last post titled “coming up with a diet plan” Are you still over eating? Have you tried some of the advice posted on your last thread? https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/423194-coming-up-with-a-diet-plan/?tab=comments#comment-4748704 You asked - (Can anyone help me come up with a diet plan? I had my surgery in November 2017 and I've only lost 55 lbs since then. Per my nutritionist's instructions, I'm supposed eat a small meal about 200 calories every 2 hours and eat up to 1400 calories. However lately, I feel totally off the rails and have been overeating. I think I got bored eating the same thing every day for months and months. I track everything I eat but I don't drink enough Water. I don't really like Protein Shakes but I'm wondering if it might be time to try them again. What do you do when you lose control of your eating? How do you get back on board?)

You’re not alone, many of us have experienced a gain years out. No need to be upset with yourself. 20 pounds is easier to get off than a 40, 60, 80 or more. You know how to work your plan, It's the mental battle of getting back into the discipline that you had at the beginning. I joined a challenge for support and to keep myself accountable. I use myfitness pal to track my food. Here is a link to the just give me ten days weight loss challenge. (many participants) https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10728445/just-give-me-10-days-round-69/p4 Download myfitnesspal food log app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en_US

You are pre op and worried you wont be able to consume enough protein in your diet plan. 60 to 100 is the norm set by dieticians. Honestly, hitting a protein goal is not a big deal. Eating and getting your calories and macros becomes normal over time. No one, Absolutely no one on this site eats a 100% protein diet. (Other foods are included in your plan) As you progress out, your restriction becomes less. It’s much easier to eat a variety of food and still get your protein in. Vegan protein sources are wonderful. The bariatric mantra of “protein first” is only in the beginning stages. Newly out from surgery your pouch restriction is tight. It’s hard to consume 500/800 calories. Your calories and ability to consume more food will increase over time.

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I’m guessing you meant 175? Whatever weight you decide to maintain at, your dietician will change up your diet to slow/stop your weight loss. Healthy is the goal. As long as you don’t get to a underweight BMI all is good.

Surgery is a personal decision. it's not for everyone. Many people have changed their minds and backed out. Understand that they usually don't stay on a weight loss surgery chat forum. I needed along term solution. I'm still maintaining my weight over four years. I had no complication's and bounced back quickly from surgery. No regrets This is a big decision. Do what's best for you. Sent from my SM-G920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Sleeve surgery 2014/maintaining. Starting weight for challenge 136 today's weight 133 # DAY 22 Something I'm going to accomplish? Tearing out my living room carpet and installing tile. More than one photo of my hobby: Urban exploring of man-made structures, usually abandoned ruins. Forbidden places

@lark60 It’s great to talk with people years out. Sorry to hear about all the personal stress. Sounds like you have found what puts your body back into weight loss mode. Eight pounds down is fantastic. You can also inspire others struggling with weight gain. Welcome back, Jenn

I'm four and a half years out. My two cents 😉 How do you get back on board? "What do you do when you lose control of your eating?" Some things to try. I understand the struggles you are describing. We already know what we should be doing. Getting back on track is a mental battle. What do I do to get back on board is detox off carbs and sugar, I accept that I will feel crappy for a short period of time. Give yourself small attainable goals to start. (Five pounds at a time) I give myself a loving kick in the @ss perspective. A person with cancer and months to live would gladly trade places for our weight loss struggles. Many reasons why people over eat. One way to manage it is to make a note in your food log when your off track and try to pin point your reasons or what you’re feeling After a year, Diet is not a one size fits all. Keto, intermittent fasting, whole foods, Going back to basics, paleo, vegan. The list goes on Whatever diet you choose, you need to know what calories and macros put your body into weight loss mode. (These numbers will be specific to you) Use your food log. Dial your calories back by 100 calories for a month, if the scale does not move dial it back again. When you are ready to maintain start moving your calories up to find the macros that stop your weight loss. I am female 5’5” I can gain on 1400/1500 calories. The numbers are different for each of us. Again, not a one size fits all. I could feel less restriction at a year out. I had to fill the extra volume with dense protein and as much veggies until I felt full. Honestly, its not hard to consume extra calories. It’s something I have to keep an eye on years out. Get rid of bars, shakes. Eating real food will keep you more satiated Dense protein Keep healthy sweet and salty foods on hand to satisfy cravings Remove temptation foods from your home Log, hydrate and get activity in Keep a veggie tray in the fridge for boredom and head hunger. Allow yourself to eat as much of it until full (I do this for night snacking) Pre – cook or meal prep. Make larger batches of foods and freeze them in smaller portions. Plan meals and try new recipes. Join a weight loss challenge. Feb weight loss on bariatric pal. Myfitness pal just give me ten days has many active participants. My dieticians’ bariatric friendly recipes https://insidekarenskitchen.com/recipes/bariatric-friendly-recipes/ Meal prep

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Counting down the months until summer. How is everyone doing with their workouts? The cold weather has me feeling down. I’m getting focused on my gym routine. I was 144 pounds on the 16th. I'm back down to 133 pounds today. Eleven pounds in five days is crazy fast for me. I have not been in a tanning bed since the 80's. I started using one at my gym. I have to admit, my mood is better after lying in the fake sun.

Congratulations!

Sleeve surgery 2014/maintaining. Starting weight for challenge 136 today's weight 135 Feeling good about cleaning up my diet. No junk. # day 20 Feel good art.

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@lori1963 @Screwballski Thanks for sharing your photos. My skin is very similar. Someday, I might get brave and share some like yours. These are my recent photo's. This is what mine looks like with clothing. Amazing what I can hide.

Great loss. I love the dress.

Sleeve surgery june 2014/ maintaining Start 136 todays weight 136.1 Day #19 Last years positive memory that I’m proud of - Two bucket list half marathons for my 50th birthday. Both were my first mountain elevation trail run’s. No junk - Check #sexy shoes

I see fast and slow weight loss with each type of surgery. Many factors, age, sex, medical issues, hormones, medication and complications. 60% of your excess weight is the average weight loss with the sleeve. Whatever procedure you choose, try not to get caught up in how fast you lose. Even if you are a slower loser, you will still lose weight. Also, don’t compare your weight loss with the rates of others. It will make you crazy. Have I noticed weight loss can be slow with the sleeve? My weight loss was fast with the sleeve. I got to my goal of 140 in six months. I’m four and a half years out and maintain in the 130’s

6 months out I was at 900 to 1000 calories. (I’m a sleeve) Others here with Bypass have better advice on volume and calories for your type of surgery. I think most of us feel restriction be come less as you progress out from surgery. You may want to make some changes to manage hunger. Keep with in your weight loss calories and macros. The numbers are specific to you. Spread meals out 3 meals 2 snacks. Can increase it to 5 or 6 and still stay at your calories/macros) For me, I’m more satisfied on real food than protein shakes. Eat plenty of fibrous veggies to fill your extra room. Keep healthy sweet and salty items on hand