expectopatronum

So the day you go under the knife or the day you start the pre-op diet plan? That was very different for me. Not trying to be dense, this just has me a little alarmed. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow, I'm about 10 lbs from that right now at 3 months. I wonder if that is your weight at surgery or before getting into a program. If I use my day of surgery weight, I'm nowhere close to where I should be!

Your journey is yours! Own it! Also, my surgeon said that men tend to lose faster than women, so that could contribute as well. We each have our own journeys.

I think perfectionism is the road to misery. 90% is good! I would say track everything, even the M&Ms, so you get a very accurate picture of how often the sweet tooth strikes. If it's really only rarely, like once a month or something, I don't think that's a big deal. But if you perceive it to be once in a while and your tracking says it's every other day, then there is a bigger issue at work. For me, I went out with friends the other day and had some pumpkin pie! It was amazing. But it definitely isn't something I would want to get in the habit of eating. And if you can't moderate like that, then it's better to take a break from it for a while. Hope that helps. HW 419 (Jan 2017) SW 361 CW 329 GW 219 Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I was August 16. I am losing very slowly, although the past couple of days have not been the best for me nutrition wise. HW: 419 SW: 361 CW: 331 GW: 219 Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I might get negative comments for this, but have you tried eating until you do feel full and just measuring how much that takes? And really feeling what full feels like for you now? That is generally what I have been doing and it is satisfying to me. As long as you follow your eating plan, EAT SLOWLY and actually stop when you feel full, that could help. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Original weight: 419 Surgery weight: 361 Current weight: 337 It is coming off very slowly, but I feel good!

It's all about how everyday choices add up. Keep making those good choices and stick with your eating plan and you can weather any bump. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

One bit of ice cream won't screw anything up. You just can't make it regular. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I do this too! One thing I try to tell myself is that I can get seconds. If I tell myself there is nothing stopping me from refilling my plate, that helps me get over that block, because when the time comes I am too full to actually do it.

Mine finally broke on Friday. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I was told less than 50 carbs but calories are about right. May depend on your height. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I love the Starkist Tuna lunch to go. Just the right size for me and so convenient.

Still stalled... [emoji26] Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor said it was for fear of swallowing it, because it could get stuck or something like that. I have thankfully never been much of a gum chewer.

I am completely in the same boat! I have not had difficulty tolerating anything except whey protein funny enough. I have to fight the urge to jump ahead in food progression to more high protein stuff though. I do get hungry sometimes, though I have found that thirst sometimes masquerades as growling stomach etc. for me. Welcome to the forum! Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations!! Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Neither do I! It's a process. I'm working on getting better every day.

Ugh. And I am terrible with that. [emoji58] Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Stalled for about a week. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I doubt it. Seems like it happens to everyone. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Depending on what's being served, you may be able to eat something depending on where you are in your program. Otherwise, maybe just explain you aren't hungry because you had a large lunch?

I am on Day 7. 😵

I used FMLA time so my boss knew a bit more than I ideally would have wanted, but I wanted to be protected. I am wondering the best way to reply to someone who asks me how I lost so much weight! I don't want to lie, but don't want to share my business either. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

YMMV, but I discussed my depression during my eval and I was approved. I don't think depression in and of itself will disqualify you unless it is impairing your ability to comply with your program. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app