Sleeved3.29.17
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Heat helps. I have never enjoyed tea or coffee as much as I do now.
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I have 10 days until my 1 year. I still have 15 pounds I need to lose to get to my goal weight. I will be disappointed if I don't lose at least 5 more pounds before my anniversary so I decided to put myself on the same liquid diet that I did before surgery: 11 days focused on protein shakes. If I reach the 150s, I will be delighted. I know once the weight comes off, I can keep it off because I am good at maintaining. I actually think it would be good to put myself on this diet 1x a year every year to remind myself of the difficult time I had before surgery. I will be sad to miss out on a few nice dinners I would have otherwise consumed like the wedding I am going to on Saturday and the birthday party on Friday. Or the Wings game tomorrow. Or the potluck at church yesterday... But, you know what's better than free food? 150s.
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Sleeve1stFitNext reacted to a status update:
It feels so good to see the scale move, even if it's only 3 pounds.. it's been a minu
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It feels so good to see the scale move, even if it's only 3 pounds.. it's been a minute since 3 pounds have shed in a week. It's weird because I've been so stressed lately and actually enjoyed some Halloween candy, even though I probably shouldn't have and the scale went down, not up.
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Things haven't been going smoothly lately
I have gained 5 lbs and undoubtedly it's my fault because I have not been going to the gym or being active at all. On top of inactivity, I have been eating snack foods like crackers, popcorn, pretzels and even a cookie here and there. I don't know what's gotten into me, I'm just not following my diet plan at all. I've been doing good while at work for lunch, breakfast and snack, but once I go home, it's like I never had the surgery. I hate that I've let myself fall off the wagon and as much as I want to jump back on, I'm struggling. How have those of you that have had the same issue come back? What motivates you now that the sleeve isn't screaming no?
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I was sleeved a week before you... so howdy, surgery buddy!
I'm fond of rules. Rules that make sense, rules that point me in the right direction. Rules that I can live with.
Cheating my rules only cheats myself.
My rules:
1. Create a meal plan and follow it.
2. Substitutions are permitted when necessary, like for like, or borrow from the next day. (This requires understanding nutrition and record keeping).
3. I can have pizza 4 times a year. Cake and ice cream on birthdays, pie on Thanksgiving. Local treats on vacation. Cookies (my favorite) on my birthday.
The thing is, during our weight loss phase, we have precious few calories to "waste" on foods that have no nutrition. Perhaps once in maintenance you can find a spot for 200 calories worth of snack foods each day.. but you will need to count and measure it and make room. 200 calories is like 1 small cookie, and you need to walk 2 miles to burn it off. Is it worth it?
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Best exercise for front of thighs?
Sleeved3.29.17 replied to Lovin2lose's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I know for me that the leg press machine at planet fitness is making a big difference in my quadriceps. If you are looking at doing something at home, I suggest squats or lunges. Those always strengthen those muscles too. Feel the burn! -
Sleeved3.29.17 reacted to a status update:
This weekend I purchased my first high fashion designer dress, that was not on cleara
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This weekend I purchased my first high fashion designer dress, that was not on cleara
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How do I stop eating so fast?
Sleeved3.29.17 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 months post op and have been realizing that now that I can eat anything, I have been eating faster, which is a bad thing even though I am eating the right portions.. Have you had this problem? Remedy? -
Can you donate blood post-op? How many months should you wait before doing so?
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Cas54 reacted to a status update:
My surgery was March 29th 2017. Yesterday was 18.5 weeks since surgery and the first
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MOcatmom reacted to a status update:
My surgery was March 29th 2017. Yesterday was 18.5 weeks since surgery and the first
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My surgery was March 29th 2017. Yesterday was 18.5 weeks since surgery and the first time I went shopping. I live life on a budget, so I have been really stretching my clothes through using a belt and wearing some of my mom's clothes so I haven't needed to try on anything new. Honestly, I had no intentions on buying anything, I just wanted to know what size jeans I wore. I used to wear size 17, sometimes even higher depending on the brand. I've been fitting into my size 11's lately but they were getting a little big so I decided I would try on a 10. THEY WERE TOO BIG TOO! I told my best friend to grab me some 8s and I didn't even have to suck it in to fit into them!!! I'm in single digits for the first time since like 6th grade!!! I am so delighted, you guys have no idea. Also, I fit into a Micheal Kors size M work shirt so I just had to buy it! I'm sure even if I hit my goal, I'll be a M, so it was worth spending the money. Plus, it was on sale! HOW EXCITING! I felt so good buttoning those pants. I could have cried. <333
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GotProlactinoma reacted to a post in a topic:
Sleeved yesterday, so hard to drink, hope it gets easier
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Sleeved yesterday, so hard to drink, hope it gets easier
Sleeved3.29.17 replied to GotProlactinoma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's still hard for me to drink cold water 3.5 months out, but warm liquids or even room temperature goes down pretty easily since about a month out. You'll be okay, but really try to get some fluids in because you need them. -
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Some days are harder than others. Like today, I went out to lunch for Lebanese food. I was mindlessly eating the appetizer hummus with friends and ate too much and then felt sick for the rest of the time we were there. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat very much but I didn't even get to touch my main dish. I brought it home and will enjoy it when I can, that's not a problem. The thing is, when I eat, I haven't mastered knowing my portion sizes and I think I've been too easy going with portions lately. Sometimes I think I just wait for my pouch to remind me it's there and by then, it's always too late. I want to feel normal again, and have to teach myself what normal means because right now, I don't know. Is anyone else struggling this way? I wish restaurants gave little plates like I have at home, lol.
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Have you ever experienced any dental issues that began post-surgery? I feel like my teeth/gums have become more sensitive, but it may just be in my head.
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not losing weight day 18 post op
Sleeved3.29.17 replied to camony's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to meet with a fitness trainer before my surgery and he encouraged us to that walking was not considered "exercise" and that we need to do more if we want to see results. It would be different if you started out at 400 pounds and unable to walk. You should try some more intense exercises. -
Sleeved3.29.17 reacted to a post in a topic:
My Suggestion-Stop The Obsessing. Rules Are Meant To Be Broken
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Day 5 - suprised to be hungry
Sleeved3.29.17 replied to jaminator's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I remember having intense hunger around day 4-7. You need to stick to your post-op diet and what your doctor tells you to eat. If necessary, sleep more or distract yourself, but don't stray from the diet plan because you would risk complications. Just be careful please and don't eat chicken. -
That time of the month during surgery.
Sleeved3.29.17 replied to NewChiGirl's topic in The Gals' Room
Happened to me too. Don't stress about it. You're not allowed to wear a tampon during surgery though, so enjoy the pad. -
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I love the feeling of fat turning into muscle even if it means the scale isn't moving. #gymdays
