NewAdventure2016

Down 52 pounds, probably don't want to lose much more. Still feeling the restriction on meat and bread but not so much on slider foods. Been on a business trip for the last week and ate more than I have in 6 months and even foods that I rarely eat (slider foods). Expected to come back 5 pounds up but didn't gain at all. I was stunned. Although I was walking a lot more than my usual daily desk habits. Going back to my healthy eating today. No complaints. Life is so much more comfortable in this body than my body from August 2016 when I had my surgery.

Congratulations!! Great Job! I'm almost 7 months post op and have pretty much hit goal. Do you still feel your restriction? I worry that once that goes away (does it go away) that I'll start gaining back the weight. I feel so good right now. I never want to go back but I know how it can slip back so easily.

Don't stress this .. it's a journey ... and you have a lot to learn this early in your journey and that's ok!! I did a lot more than that. One day, I was eating grits and someone came in my office and started talking and I totally forgot and started scarfing them down! 15 minutes later I thought I was going to suffocate and threw it all up. I was thinking "what the heck was I thinking!" ... but no biggie, I just wasn't thinking for a minute, but I learned my lesson ... for the most part. Off and on during this journey, I'll eat a little too fast and feel awful. It's training me to slow down and to stop a little before I think I'm full. You got this! Hang in there!

1/2 a pound more and I will hit FIFTY pounds! So excited!

Got my Sleeve date - 8/30/16 6am! I'm looking for someone who is roughly my age and similar stats and surgery date that might want to walk this adventure together through this site - Sounds like I'm on a dating site! Hahahaha! No, not what I mean or looking for, just someone that might want to share what we learn along the way. 52 year old female, current weight 198, goal 145. Have various medical issues I'm hoping to resolve with this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know it's frustrating at first but hang in there and be patient. I always felt like I would be the "one" person that even the surgery couldn't save! I was so resistant (prior to surgery) to losing weight. My body just refused to let go, no matter how much I exercised or how little I ate. It will take a little time to recover from the fluids pumped into you and sometimes you will stall. It's ok, it's all normal and part of the process. I have been on these boards for about 6 months and I have yet to hear even one person say they didn't eventually start losing. It will happen. Just stick to what you're supposed to do. Most important, get your fluids and your Protein. I'm 5 months out and on weeks where my Fluid is especially low or I don't get as much protein, I will stall. Your only job now is to focus on those and when you do (once your body is out of shock), it will start to drop. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I still struggle getting my Water down and I'm 5 months post op today. I find hot thicker liquids go down easier. But, I've also found if I can get past the first few sips, it gets easier. So strange to think I can feel my restriction most on simple water! Keep pushing yourself though. You need the water! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Definitely .... my loss is very slow now. Usually 3-5 pounds a month. But, slow and steady wins the race. Be patient, it will move again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also wanted to add to what I said above, when family brings in donuts or we have a birthday party or something I do sometimes have a bite or 2, but never a whole piece. This is your life and although we have to do what we have to do to take care of ourselves, you still want to enjoy life and have fun with family and friends. For us, it's just a fine balance and I just look at it like a challenge I'm going to beat! Good luck! I always say that the people who are asking questions and trying to make that balance work are the ones that won't gain the weight back down the road. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5 months out and I do have a regular cup of coffee every morning with creamer (Carnation) and a little Stevia. For me, once my stomach calmed down a couple months post-op, it just seems to settle my stomach and get me started in the mornings. Warm fluids have always gone down better for me (thick and warm better than thin and cold for some reason). I'm down 48 pounds and almost to goal. Still losing although only about 3 pounds a month now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you still doing good with your Water and Protein? How much of each are you getting daily? The ability to continue to lose for me has come down to 3 things: 1) Making sure I'm getting "enough" heathy calories. Unfortunately unhealthy calories seem to settle in my stomach better. This isn't helping build good habits but I'm continuing to try new healthy foods. 2) getting enough protein and 3) getting 1/2 my weight daily in water (75-80 ounces). I've hit a stall too but I know if I focus on these things it will break. You're doing great tho. I'm sorry about your pinched nerve. That's so painful!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great! You're doing terrific! Learning the food is tough and it changes as you go but just glad to be learning healthier habits. Keep up the good work!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dr Borland patients check in! I made 4 months on December 30th. Have lost 45 pounds which puts me at 156, 5'6". I'm 53 and have had a couple people tell me my face is looking gaunt so I'm probably going to slow it down and start trying to learn how to maintain. I'd like to start lifting some light weights now. Tell me your stories and how you're doing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is very normal at this stage - you're enjoying the restriction you paid for. I am at 4 months and some days I can eat more than others and some foods I still struggle with (I don't do well with shrimp, but chicken goes down well). Unfortunately the carbs slide better for me so I just try to make good carb choices. I think it sounds like you are right on schedule. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Better late than never! 12/20/16 - 157 12/26/15 - 155 HW - 198 GW - 155 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Kesha! Welcome! I was sleeved 8/30. Just hit a loss of 43 today! All going well, just taking it a day at a time trying to re-train myself into good eating habits. Share your story .... how are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I need to find a flavor I like - the ones I've tried taste watered down. Will give it another shot! Thanks for the reminder! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been doing awful with Water. The first 5-6 sips make me a little queasy. After that I'm fine, but it's tough to get past and then just having a busy life I forget to pour a glass and before I know it, the day is over and I haven't had any! I do drink 2 Premier Protein shakes a day, so I do get Fluid but I've got to get better about the water!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You got this!! Mourn the loss and then DECIDE to focus on you. This is YOUR party and he's not invited! It's time to make life about you - making you the healthiest version of you that will give you many healthy years ahead. Just think ... one day he will run into you somewhere and not even recognize you! He will regret his choice most likely eventually, but it's not about that anyway. It's about you! Become your own best friend and the pain will melt away because it's you who you need to love the most right now. Praying for you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good Morning Dr Borland patients .... how's everyone doing? I'm losing slowly but getting close to goal, although not sure what that goal is. Just taking it a day at a time. Losing about 1 pound a week (at the most). Family telling me to stop now but my BMI is still a couple points shy of "Normal Weight". Would like to drop below and then start lifting weights. Merry Christmas everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

158 - Same as last week - Hello Stall. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am about 10-15 pounds from my goal and have no clue how to stop the weight loss once I get there. Never thought I'd "hear" myself utter those words!! The obvious answer is to eat more but 1) the restriction still keeps me from doing that and 2) most of the time when I eat more, I see my biggest losses. I'm not complaining, just want to prepare for this change both mentally as well as preparing for any food changes. Thoughts welcome! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks y'all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

12/12/16 - 158 HW - 198 GW - 155 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

11/15/16 - 164 11/21/16 - 163 11/28/16 - 161 12/06/16 - 159 HW - 198 01/02/17 GW - 155 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App