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I couldn't do that because if I gained weight at all during my 6 month visits my insurance would deny me. I DID have one meal after my pre-op testing appointment and got a Five Guys burger. It really is a test of willpower. You're gonna need that willpower to be strong after surgery too!

Those who have less to lose lose a bit slower because it takes less energy to maintain your body weight. Even for those who start at a high weight the weight comes off quickly in the beginning and gradually slows down when you start nearing your goal. You'll still lose just fine and exercising will certainly help!

I'm 14 months post op. Cravings haven't gone away, but I have learned to control them. I still eat the foods I love and crave but far less often and in much smaller amounts. I do feel full, and I do still feel hungry. If I ate somewhat recently I drink some Water and wait. I know some people had their hunger controlled from the surgery but I was hungry right away, it just takes much less for me to feel satisfied!

Thank you! Admittedly, I don't really exercise which I suppose is a no-no but I have two jobs and when I'm not working I'm sleeping. I eat about 1200 calories a day, give or take a couple hundred. I exceed my nutrionists goal of 55g of Protein a day. I don't dwell on carbs too much because fruit and veggies have carbs, I just stay away from a lot of starch and sugar. Thankfully sweets make me sick so there's no problem there! I don't pay too much attention to macros, I just make sure to count my calories, keep it reasonable, and plan my "nights out" or treats accordingly. I've found a good balance, my doctor is thrilled with what I'm doing, and I'm still losing about 2 lbs a week so it seems to be working just fine for me!

SW: 267 CW: 160 GW: 145 9 months out

Surgery date 12/1 SW: 267 CW: 195 Pretty happy about the progress so far! Of course I wish I could get down to a healthy weight faster but I'll take the 72 lb loss any day Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved December 1st. My highest weight was 267 last June. I was 255 pre-op and I weighed 195 this morning. I'm hovering anywhere from 900-1200 which my surgeon and nutritionist both think is great. I only track my calories on the days I plan on having a drink or two or if I've eaten things that might be high in calories. It's near impossible for me to overeat so I just focus on my Protein and keep my sugar and carbs low. Breakfast: An egg with a piece of turkey sausage Snack: A cheese stick, or a piece of rolled up lunch meat with a slice of cheese Lunch: Something like meatballs, fajita veggies with chicken, chicken salad with low fat mayo, etc Snack: A Greek yogurt or a cheese stick Dinner: Tonight it's Salisbury steak made with ground turkey and cauliflower mash I refuse to stick to the "just chicken and veggies" thing. I had this surgery to give me my life back, not feel limited in choices every day. I get a lot of low carb recipes from Pinterest and see if I can lighten them up any further. Like most people, I wish I was progressing faster but I can't complain at all about a 72 lb loss! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think it was about 6 weeks after surgery that I could finally drink plain Water. I'm 4 months out and haven't had any issues with it since then! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was allowed alcohol at 6 weeks. I go out probably every other week but my tolerance isn't what it used to be, I have about 2 drinks and I'm all set. As far as not making any progress while drinking, I've been steadily losing 2-3 pounds a week since my surgery in December. I just make sure my drinks fit in to my calorie goals for the day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was in the hospital for 3 days. I live alone and REALLY appreciated the time in the hospital, the nurses were a huge help. I took 2 weeks off, I thought I'd be good to go after a week and that just wasn't the case. I was in pain and just so exhausted there was no way I could go back so I ended up taking 2 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did a lot of reading before surgery and read so much about how if you're hungry then it's probably just head hunger or acid.. Nope. I was truly HUNGRY. At 17 weeks post op the hunger comes on fast and I feel like I'm starving, but the difference is it takes SO MUCH LESS to satisfy me now. I'm not one of the lucky ones that got to experience the "I'm just not hungry" phase, but with tracking my calories I'm right where I'm supposed to be so if I'm hungry I just eat. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I chopped a foot off of my hair a little over a month ago to prepare for the hair loss. It is falling out, not in clumps but I'm having a lot of shedding. So far it hasn't made a huge difference because I have REALLY thick hair.. It's the fact that I'm picking hair off of my shirts that bothers me. I've started taking every Vitamin that Google told me would help with hair loss, I'm hoping that'll at least slow it down! I'm just over 4 months post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

267 vs 203 16 weeks out Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have 3 meals and usually 2 Snacks in between. If I feel hungry I drink some Water, if I'm still hungry I have a snack.. Usually a cheese stick or veggies and hummus or something. I'm getting about 60-70g of Protein a day, my calories are anywhere from 900-1100 (which my doctor and nutritionist are happy with), and I'm still consistently losing 2-3 lbs a week so snacking hasn't hindered my progress any. If I'm truly hungry, I eat. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also use the NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate (NOT the concentrate! The concentrate is awful!) Inexpensive and pretty tasteless! I put it in my crystal light and it gives it a slight jello-like taste but it's the only protein powder my sleeve tolerates. I can't do anything creamy without getting sick. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App