kimmeesue

Congratulations! I know exactly how hard that is. Hope they can get you scheduled soon and you can be on your way. good luck

I have been using the gummies for 5 months... I was never told not to. I do keep them in my mouth until there is literally nothing left.

I guess part of the problem is that all my surgeon ever says is... Well, at least you're going the right direction. Makes me feel like I should be doing a lot better

I feel like I'm beating a dead horse but it seems like I am NOT losing as much as I should be. I had my surgery December 31st so I am not quite at the 5 month mark. I have lost 59 pounds, my blood pressure is perfect, my blood sugars R improving and I am using less insulin but I still can only do minimal exercise and physical therapy. I see a lot of people who have lost twice as much in the same amount of time. I know everyone is different but I have to wonder what I could be doing to improve things. I get my protein and my water in everyday. I try to fill in with vegetable. I have no pasta, rice, bread, etc. I have read that women in their fifties have slower metabolism... Do others face this same problem? Is there anything that can be done, short of intense exercise to boost metabolism ?

I am at four and a half months. this community has been the greatest tool I have next to my sleeve. you are ahead of me. I was still in the hospital on day 2. I would have much rather been at home. I think the greatest lesson I have learned here is that everyone has a different journey. I hope yours give see you great satisfaction. I look forward to sharing the journey with you.

You are the first person that I have seen comment on having A thyroid condition. I had not even thought to add that to the equation. I too, AM over 50, postmenopausal, and have hypothyroidism. On top of that, I am unable to even walk short distances for exercise while in physical therapy for my back. I guess I should consider myself lucky that I have lost 50 plus pounds in 4 months. I had been feeling pretty discouraged, and my surgeon is not a big cheerleader, unfortunately. I appreciate you adding this other element which helps me understand my slow loss.

I am constantly telling my husband that I am a cheap date. I either share his meal or he gets all of the side dishes from mine and whatever I order usually amounts to about three or four meals for me.

I am 4 months out and have enjoyed my favorite restaurant meals... Or should I say, my portion of my husband's meals. lol. I find that I have no desire for carbs. We went to Longhorns for my grandsons baptism and there was a time when I devoured every piece of their bread I could get my hands on. It wasn't even a temptation.

Keeping your blood sugar under control when you are stressed is not easy. Try not to get too discouraged and work with your doctors to find the right meds. I am so sorry about your brother. Hang in there and know that you have friends here.

today I am beginning to feel like the little engine who could... I think I can I think I can I think I can I think I can... I can I know I can. lol my husband keeps telling me that I am my own worst enemy. I have a hard time managing my expectations. I have been taking my measurements every few weeks and getting out my summer clothes has been a joy being able to wear clothes I have packed away for years. but that darn scale... Why won't it move???I want it all yesterday. this site and all of you wonderful people are such and inspiration and it is like having my own personal cheering section. I hope, someday, to be able to pay it forward

thank you!thank you! I am going to try increasing my protein for the next week and see what that does. I am unable to walk at this point because of back and nerve problems. I see a specialist in a couple of weeks for those issues.I found some wrist and ankle weights which I am going to start wearing around the house to see if that at least helps me tone a little bit. I guess anything is better than nothing.

Oh, I generally lose 30 to 40 pounds every summer when I can spend every waking moment in the pool. lol. it's keeping it off that's the problem. I read about so many people losing so much more and it is discouraging even though intellectually I know everyone is different. thank you for your words of encouragement.

I am 5 feet 7 inches. The day I left the hospital I weighed 259 pounds. Tomorrow will be exactly 3 months and I am down 40 pounds. My surgeon had a resident talk to me as well as the hospital nutritionist. The resident said I should aim for 65 grams of protein and calories around 600 to 700. I have experienced a couple of stalls and from reading here realize that is normal. I get more than necessary fluids. As of now, I still need to lose almost 80 pounds. I cannot exercise at this point so diet is my only resource. In doing a lot of research, I wonder if my calories and protein are too low. Is there anyone whose stats are similar to mine who can give me some ideas? I can eat anything... Fish, chicken, lean beef... Except hamburger. That stuff grosses me out! lol. I have gotten really creative with protein powder and seldom miss carbs. Even the couple of times I have cheated I have made sure to keep everything else in check. So, can anyone figure out what I'm doing wrong???