Irelandgrl

@@Chrystee never thought about bloating being dairy, wheat and or sugar. Hubby is gluten free. Maybe I should look into doing that. My problem is that I work full-time; just finished part-time school and I have 5 kids and a husband. No time to really cook or prepare meals.

@Chrysteehey there. Definitely not fasting food in general but candy! That is my go too even when I'm bored. Most times I'm not hungry at all. I definitely need to drink more Water and exercise more. I feel like I'm eating to much too so watching portions is key. I should just keep it to a few spoons full.

I feel like dag; so many have lost the same amount as me in less than 6 months and it's discouraging to say the least. I have been walking but not consistantly. My goal is to walk 3 times a week even if it's only on the treadmill. I walk around a lot at work so that helps some.

You are definitely not alone. I am 19 months out and only down 70 lbs and I could just kick myself. I am grazing and eating junk that I KNOW IS NOT good for me. While I am pleased with how far I've come I know I could do better. I could use a buddy too and some ways to get back on track. I am fasting with my church for 21 days and have given up candy; that is my go to especially in the afternoons at work. Hubby doesn't help when he sits in bed at night with all of this snack foods. It's not all of his fault I need to say no to the hand LOL. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm thinking about going back on the shakes for a week like prior to surgey and hope that jump starts me. I continually have a bloated belly and am hoping that my pouch hasn't stretched to much. Feeling hopeless.

I could definitely use a mentor. I am 16 months out and have only lost 70 lbs. I know it could have lost more but have been very busy finishing up my degree a nd that was complete last week! I really need help, prayer and encouragement to get these last 20lbs off of me. I struggle with grazing and eating more than I should. I have to remember that what the portion size says is NOT what I can and should eat. Need ideas on what to eat for each meal and how much. I just turned 50 in January and am looking to live a healthier lifestyle going forward. Suggestions on tummy exercises would be helpful too. Thanks!

I am 1 year and 3 months out and am wondering is it normal for the pouch to stretch and how much should I be able to eat at this point. I feel like I can eat more but should i? Also, is there a picture to see what our stomach (pouch) looks like now. How usual is it that the stomach would stretch to a very large size and is that what causes weight gain and if not what causes weight gain after surgery. Thanks, Irelandgrl