LaffeyTaffey

I'm 8.5 months post op and have had my weight loss slow down dramatically. I started walking again this past week or so and even got the app Hydro Coach on my phone. That's helped me double the amount of Water I've been drinking by keeping me on track. I'm going to weigh myself today so I'm curious as to what I've lost! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Great post! My advise is to start working on being healthier now. After surgery it's highly recommended that we stay away from carbonated drinks like soda or beer, fizzy Water, etc. So if you're a soda drinker, start to ween yourself off. I made the mistake of going out and buying a bunch of 100 calorie Snacks and whatnot once I started seeing my nutritionist in March of 2015 and didn't lose any weight that month. So then I stopped drinking soda and lost like 5 pounds in 2 weeks - crazy! I started going on walks. I was 355 pounds and only 5'5" tall and could barely walk a block at first, but by this time last year I was walking 2 miles at a time a few times a week and by July I was walking 3 miles at a time. I was reading health magazines and came across a great article about how to cut back on calories and lose weight. I did this by eating a yogurt cup and a small side salad about 15-30 mins before eating lunch and/or dinner. It curbs your hunger so you eat less during the meal. So I ended up eating a lot less carbs, because I started following the rule of eating my Protein first, then a veggie, and last a carb. It gave me a ton of energy! I actually lost 41 pounds by making those healthier choices before the surgery. That was extremely important to me, because our body loses weight MUCH faster in the first 12 months and after that it slows down quite a bit. For me it's slowed down from losing 10+ lbs a month to losing maybe 4 if I'm lucky. But if we follow the guidelines and use our sleeve (such a amazing tool), then we'll continue to lose the weight! I hope this was helpful! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I live in Federal Heights, so that's not too far. Thanks for sharing! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I have 18W dark blue jean capris by JLo from Kohl's They fit much more like 20 than 18 Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I think it was around day 4 or 5 of the liquid Diet that I stopped feeling like I was starving and stopped obsessing about food. You can do it! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Exactly I'm 8 months post op and was only eating 1/4 a cup of very soft food around 3 weeks post op. And I had to push myself to eat it all in 30 mins or I'd take a hourI eat about 1/2 a cup of food now Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com Give that a try! I LOVE her ricotta bake recipe - so so good Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys I was looking at my pictures from last March when I weighed 355 lbs vs yesterday when I weighed myself and saw that I was 225 lbs. Crazy! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone! I'm curious to see what I'll look like by the end of the year! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I hope someone answers! I would like to try for a girl in a couple of years. Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Great job! Keep up the great work!!! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!!! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the same boat! I had a hankering for chocolate for a while so I had a batch of tasty black bean brownies. They're all gone now thank goodness. I'm thinking about doing the 5 day pouch test to sort of reset myself Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Federal Heights by Denver! I moved to CO from NY back in November. Hello everyone! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Do you have any physical ailments preventing you from exercising? If not, you should definitely start trying to fit in more exercise or at least physical activity. It will be critical in maintenance and likely make losing the last 50 pounds a little easier too. Oh yes I completely agree! No the only thing keeping me from exercising is myself. I did workout on Friday and am about to do another workout in just a minute. My goal for this week is to exercise 2x between Monday and Friday and then next week I'll up it to 3x. I think if I try to do much more than that, I'll be too sore to moveI work on the weekends and get about 10,000-16,000 steps in on each of those two days so I think I'm good to go on exercise on Sat and Sun lol Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys! I've barely exercised since my surgery so I weigh less, but I'm out of shape now lol. Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Even if it were a race, down 130 pounds in 7.5 months would be winning! I wish it were all lost in that timeBecause of my high weight, I got very serious about my health once I met with my Bariatric team last March and started eating and drinking healthy as well as exercising. I could barely walk a block last March and by June I was pushing my baby in his stroller for 3 mike walks & they'd take me about a hour and a half to do. I lost 41 pounds in the 6 months before my surgery to sort of JumpStart my weight loss Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

It's a huge injustice. My 70-something uncle, who lost his eye in Vietnam, recently lost his leg to diabetes. This is a medical problem and no one told him that wls could have helped him a few years ago.People are dying from obesity every day. When will we stop blaming and shaming them and look for medical Intervention. It's a huge injustice. My 70-something uncle, who lost his eye in Vietnam, recently lost his leg to diabetes. This is a medical problem and no one told him that wls could have helped him a few years ago.People are dying from obesity every day. When will we stop blaming and shaming them and look for medical Intervention. I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle! This country is becoming more and more obese it's horrible. Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Awwww I've always loved the thought of a family BBQ. My family is spread out all over country so I've never been to one. On to your progress - you're doing great!! I'm starting to have a waist too and it's a great feeling! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Way to go guys! You've all done so well! I'm about 7.5 month post op and still have about 50 or so pounds to go. But I know it's not a race. I feel amazing at 225 vs 355. Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

I agree! I work at a retirement home and we get nursing instructors and students in sometimes. Well I heard the instructor telling one of her students she'd never recommend wls. I didn't hear her reasons why so I didn't speak up :/ I wanted to though! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Way to go!!! I was at 355lbs in March last year and am at 225 today. Wait until you get in the low 200's - sooo much more energy! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

awesome! I enjoy a wide range of topics vs just a lot of new sleevers asking questions Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Hi Ann! Is it the famous Ann from gastricsleeve.com ? Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

You look great! I JUST joined this forum (I've been on gastricsleeve.com website for years). Great motivation! I'm almost down to 200 pounds, but my weight loss has slowed waaaay down in the last month or two. Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App