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You're suggestion makes sense. when I hit my plateau, I am generally at 1200-1400 calories before I drop to 800 calories. The switch of calories and foods makes a difference...to me that is. So if you are at 800-1200 calories, go higher to give your body the shock and then drop back down. More hugs!

When I hit a plateau (which is every 2 weeks) I switch foods up. I find sometimes we eat the same food and maybe our bodies get used to it. I also go really low in carbs and sodium and come down to no more than 800 calories to get it moving again. Then it falls off. I find I hit a plateau, I see how it goes for 2 weeks, and then I push through with diet. Then 5 pounds falls off. I eat hard boiled eggs, cucumber slices, salad with balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, tuna, chicken, cabbage. Very clean and basic and it falls off. Try that and see if it pushes you through.

Hi Everyone! I feel great! I am down to 147. Another 15 to go. It has been relatively easy but I did work at it. I feel I am now introducing things into my diet I wasn't before so the loss may be less. And I am ok with that. My focus right now is to tone, do weights, and HIIT classes as I am certainly seeing the crepey skin. That I am sure will be my next adventure....feeling comfortable in my new skin. I need to do whatever I can to reduce that look. I plan to do some skin tightening laser treatments to see how that helps. So I feel if it takes me 3 months to get off the last 15-17 pounds but I am working out and seeing definition, I am good with it! Butttttttt.....BEST decision I EVER made!!

Agreed - best decision I made! I was sitting on the fence because of the lap band but so happy I did the revision. For the record, you helped me in that decision. So, thank you! I made it to 147 this morning. I am going to search for a personal trainer to help with a body transformation now that I am no longer in the "overweight" area. I will be spending some time this weekend going through clothes - its time to clean out closets;) Have a great weekend!

My apologies...Dr. Cobourn! Auto correct

Hi There! That is a long time to wait. My surgeon was Dr. Conor be in Toronto. self paid. I would certainly recommend him.

Hi Lori - so happy for you!! yes, I am the same as you. I’m down to 154 and hoping to be 145 end of March and 130 for end of June. I’m also walking 13,000 to 20,000 steps a day and now doing weights at home. I can’t wait for gyms to reopen for variety. I also am careful of what I am eating and portion. eating very healthy. But will treat myself to something every now and then. But it’s small amounts. I still haven’t had pizza or bread. It has been effort on my part for sure. I’m the lowest I have been in 10 years! Lower than the band. I always wanted to be back to 130-135 but couldn’t get that last 20 off. So I think it’s going to happen with the MGB! Can’t believe it. And what a perfect time we did so. Once things open up I’ll be where I want to be. So very happy!

Congratulations! At 45 pounds, for sure there is a difference. You probably don't notice in yourself but I am sure others do. Can you believe we are getting close to our goals? So good!!

Yes, it can feel that way. This site is amazing for any questions. There is at least one person going through whatever you may be at the time! And tons of people that are at their goal and help out the newbies.

hahahahaha....I know....these supplements are not cheap! But yes, out new life. Agreed, we can live with it. We are so much healthier than previous:)

Hi Karen, Do not feel defeated. For whatever reason, everyone at the 2-3 week mark hits a stall or plateau. If you search the site you will find this everywhere. We all go through it. In fact, I hit a plateau once a month. It lasts about 2 weeks. Then it drops. Just keep plowing through. Keep doing what you are doing and the results will come.

That's great news!! And off the meds? You must feel incredible!

Grammie, did you have your back operation?

Oh, that is difficult. I hope you get the relief you deserve.

Oh my god...so good, right? More than a quarter of the way there!! You must feel amazing? How are your friends and sister doing with your weight loss? hmmm...very strange re: blood work. Are you doing high fat, low carb (keto) or low fat low carb?

Hi Fire! Good to catch up with you and everyone else in the group!! Can’t believe it’s been just over 2 months now. It seems like yesterday and yet so much progress and learning. How much in total are you down now? it’s hard to speculate on the urine and blood tests until you hear back. You probably did have a fatty liver...that’s why they want a pre surgery diet...to reduce a fatty liver. Ketones in urine are ok...totally normal with low carb diet. Curious to hear what it is though. glad to see you back!!

Hi Lori - you are on the home stretch! 8 pounds to go! Amazing! Are you finding any loose skin? Has it been pretty easy for you?

I also had the MGB 2 months and 1 week ago! I find mornings difficult...but once I am up, I am raring to go! I think the low carb thing does it also. There is such a thing of Keto flu....where you are exhausted. So body healing, new way of eating, exercise....we will be tired! But then it switches and you will have energy.

Welcome Renee! How are you feeling? Looks like you are doing great!

Oh yum!! That sounds great!

Hi There, I have had something once....not sure it was dumping. I had a day where I ate and ate and ate....all goof stuff, but I was hungry! until I was full. And then I had gas and diarrhea. I did not throw up. I was not nauseated. I was not sweating. Just diarrhea....for about 2 hours off and on....and I think everything came out of me. I will take that any day over throwing up. I get hungry. I wait and make sure it is real hunger and not mental hunger. But I try not to wait too long or then I am famished and after 1 serving I am still hungry. I never feel full unless I eat too much which I very rarely do because I stop myself. If I didn't stop myself I could certainly eat more than I do. I only put a portion of food on my plate that I am allowed. 80% of the time I want more. But I don't allow myself. On my worst day of overeating I had 1424 calories and it consisted of (throughout the full day but most within a 4 hr period). I clearly was craving carbs as I have cut the carbs to very low! Organic Roasted pepper and tomato soup with 8 saltine crackers (total of 2 cups) 1/2 cup of almonds mini flavoured rice cakes (about 15 mini) Cabbage & ham I cup plain greek yogurt with 1/2 an apple Goldfish crackers about 30g 1 cup chicken broth with cabbage and ground veal After all that, I didn't gain...but in reality, 1424 calories is probably a normal day for the average normal person. So, If I have one of those every now and then and that is what I consider a pig out, I am ok with it! I just wont do it often because I don't want to stretch my new tummy.

There is the sleeve which I believe you are getting? Its slicing the stomach to make it smaller but no bypassing. Then there is the Gastric Bypass. This is surgery that makes your stomach smaller and also bypasses parts of your stomach and small intestine. Then there is a mini gastric bypass. This is the similar to the gastric bypass but involves less intestinal rerouting and the surgery is shorter. It is also reversible. I don't think Insurance companies cover this one yet.

Hi Lynn and happy new year! You certainly have to be comfortable with the surgery. You need to weigh out the pros and cons. It is generally for people that are obese or morbidly obese and have been for a while. Those that cant get off the weight or yo-yo. Those that have health issues. As we know, there are major health issues of being severely overweight. With the surgery, you will lose weight, but if you push overeating and you continue to eat high fat and high sugar foods, you will eventually gain the weight back. It will take a while but you will. That is in your control. As for pain, the sleeve will be less painful than the full gastric bypass. I had the mini gastric bypass and I had no real pain. Some gas pain that was uncomfortable but no pain. I didn't have to take pain medication. I had it done on a Thursday and was working on Tuesday (desk job at home). I was doing laundry and walking around the house on the Saturday and Sunday - also trying to keep moving (it relieves the gas) and it was no problem. The only thing I would not do is lift anything heavy. Or bend with my stomach (I would bend with a squat) as not to put any pressure on the surgery site. I had the mini gastric bypass done in November 2020 and was also wondering if I should get it done. I did not qualify for insurance as my BMI was too low and I do not have any other health issues, so I had to pay for mine personally. I had a lap band that I needed removed so I had to make the call if I do a revision to mini gastric bypass or try weight loss on my own. At that time, I had already gained almost 30 pounds from my lowest with the band (I had the band in 2009 so it was 10 years). I tried and tried to loose weight on my own. I would loose 10 then gain it back. I never came close to losing 30. So, I did the surgery and I am happy. I am down 23 pounds in just a little over 6 weeks and I could never do that on my own. I want to lose a total of 60 pounds so I am 1/3 of the way there in 6 weeks. It may slow down but I am ok with it. Now, am I eating wings, nachos, pizza, burgers, fries, cake, cookies? Nope. Will I try these at some point? Yes. Just like any diet, as you see the results, its somewhat easy to be "good". I have had crackers, flavored rice cakes, bananas, salted almonds, carrots, turnip, butternut squash soup, etc and lost weight. When I hit a plateau ( recently) I went low cal and low carb and pushed through. So, you control your weight loss. The surgery just makes it easier to do that!

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I had to cut the almonds out as well...for now anyway. I was having salted almonds so maybe the sodium was retaining water? They are also quite high in calories. But 6-8 filled me. It was a great snack.