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We totally get the "cold" vibes for a couple of months too! 😅 And by cold, I mean we're freezing at 19-20°C—total winter mode for us! I absolutely get in the mood to eat more when it's chilly, but I try to ignore it (or at least manage it) by always having good Snacks on hand. Things like beef Jerky, Greek yogurt, or even some fruits help keep me from overindulging.
Your plan to walk and then snuggle back into bed sounds perfect though! Nothing like getting that movement in and rewarding yourself with a cozy snuggle session. 🥰 You've got this!

You're doing an amazing job balancing everything! Your meal choices sound great—sometimes a little extra carb, like the tortellini, can make all the difference in getting the nutrition you need. Carbs aren't the devil; they fuel your body, especially when you're staying active like you are. I'm so glad you're not experiencing side effects and that your habits are helping you through this. Sending you love, prayers, and strength—you're truly inspiring! Keep it up!

Happy new year!! Let's do this

You're doing an amazing job balancing everything! Your meal choices sound great—sometimes a little extra carb, like the tortellini, can make all the difference in getting the nutrition you need. Carbs aren't the devil; they fuel your body, especially when you're staying active like you are. I'm so glad you're not experiencing side effects and that your habits are helping you through this. Sending you love, prayers, and strength—you're truly inspiring! Keep it up!

Happy new year!! Let's do this

My body punished me in the toilet and I weighed myself today n i gained 800lbs .. I know I didn't eat enough to gain but I just pancied and now I'm basically starving myself. The thing is I noticed, whenever I feel "skinny" or someone tells me I go into " I am skinny gal" and I can eat anything i want. I've always had this mindset whenever I lose weight I feel entitled to eat more. God

My body punished me in the toilet and I weighed myself today n i gained 800lbs .. I know I didn't eat enough to gain but I just pancied and now I'm basically starving myself. The thing is I noticed, whenever I feel "skinny" or someone tells me I go into " I am skinny gal" and I can eat anything i want. I've always had this mindset whenever I lose weight I feel entitled to eat more. God

I’m feeling really low today and just needed to vent. I think it might be PMS, but I feel like I overate, and now I feel awful about it. No matter how much I told myself to stop, I just couldn’t. It’s not even about physical hunger—I just felt this uncontrollable urge to keep eating
Now, I’m sitting here feeling bloated and disappointed in myself. I know one bad day doesn’t ruin progress, but it’s hard to shake the guilt. Has anyone else been through this? How do you deal with overeating, especially when hormones are making everything worse?

Well, you didn't ask, but I'll let you know why I chose bypass vs sleeve:
On average, bypass generally leads to a slightly higher percentage of excess weight loss. I wanted every advantage I could get. Because it has a bigger restriction and also has a non-absorption component, it's generally considered more suitable for severely obese people, which is where I started. Although I really had no history of GERD, they discovered something during my workup that made the surgical team concerned that sleeve could lead to GERD for me. Bypass is completely reversible, unlike sleeve. In a sleeve procedure, the "unused" part of your stomach is removed from your body and disposed of. In a bypass, even though it's a more complex surgery overall, nothing is removed. If there were ever a need, it's possible to put everything back like it was.

I don't know if I'm a good example, but I'll share my experience anyway.
I reached goal at 3 months, but continued to lose until about 9.5 months, stabilized for nearly 3 months before losing a bit of weight again now (12 months postop exactly). I lost most of my weight in the first 4 months, then a total of 10 kgs in the next 5.
If we look strictly at my journey then my weight loss and stabilization happened early on, however, if we look at how much (context) then it makes sense. I lost around 38 kilos starting at a BMI of 33. Will I lose more weight? Maybe, Maybe not.
Now, everything about my journey has been fast, the weight loss has been intense and rapid, my restriction was(is) the bane of my existence, and during the first 4 months I barely ate to survive.
I learned that that is not the case with everyone, I have seen people who were able to eat much more than I did and lose a ton of weight, some people ate little and lost weight very slowly, I heard stories where people continued losing for 24 months post op.
Your diet is the most important factor and exactly how much you eat, your activity and your new metabolism will determine when you stop losing and what weight you stabilize at. As long as you are conscious about what your intake is and maintaining some level of activity (that is sustainable for you in the long run), I don't see why you won't reach your goal, but when depends of the former factors.
Another thing is, what gets measured gets managed. While I'm not a fan of obsessive tracking, keeping an eye on your weight and caloric intake can really help you stay accountable and understand what needs to be tweaked, added or omitted.
I say, don't sweat it and don't compare yourself or your progress to anyone. Also, life is too short to live in anxiety and fear, if you lost weight then that is already a win, I feel we get so hung up on a certain number or BMI or percentage or size forgetting that living in fear and anxiety is the worst way to exist, no matter what our body fat percentage is.
And, Well done on your success so far!

I completely agree with that perspective—keeping desserts for special occasions definitely makes them feel more meaningful and helps with staying on track. For me, I have desserts every now and then but in very small quantities. I really want to practice normal behavior and not create habits that are just for now. Whatever I’m doing now, I want to be able to do it forever!

It sounds like we’re on a pretty similar journey! It’s definitely encouraging to know others are losing at the same rate—it keeps things in perspective. I get what you mean about the weight loss feeling slow compared to others, though. It can be frustrating at times, but progress is progress, and our bodies are doing amazing things.
The fact that you’re eating significantly less than before surgery shows you’ve come a long way. And I totally get wanting to reset after the holidays. Just keep reminding yourself why you’re on this journey, and once the holiday season is over, it’ll be easier to get back into your routine. You’ve got this, and it’s okay to allow yourself some grace during the holidays. Every little choice you make is still a step forward! 💪🎄

I completely agree with that perspective—keeping desserts for special occasions definitely makes them feel more meaningful and helps with staying on track. For me, I have desserts every now and then but in very small quantities. I really want to practice normal behavior and not create habits that are just for now. Whatever I’m doing now, I want to be able to do it forever!

Yes! He was very reasonable and educated haha! I am VERY PROUD! I am liking this steady clean loss. I look healthy and feel it too! So this means before our summer holiday to Vietnam in July.. I'll be at my perfect weight and I can actually wear skinny Asian sized clothes haha

Yes! He was very reasonable and educated haha! I am VERY PROUD! I am liking this steady clean loss. I look healthy and feel it too! So this means before our summer holiday to Vietnam in July.. I'll be at my perfect weight and I can actually wear skinny Asian sized clothes haha

Just finished my 4 months app! Doc is pleased with my steady loss 21 kg in 4 months.. and he was encouraging me to basically practice good and healthy habits to sustain it. And hoping I'll be a "normal" human being and live life while my tool is supporting it. I'm excited and proud

Just finished my 4 months app! Doc is pleased with my steady loss 21 kg in 4 months.. and he was encouraging me to basically practice good and healthy habits to sustain it. And hoping I'll be a "normal" human being and live life while my tool is supporting it. I'm excited and proud

Ooh and just be sure not to do what I did after my sleeve. I got all the way down to 18 pounds from my goal and I felt like such a failure that I let it derail me. Hopefully you will keep losing and don’t stop trying BUT, also have in the back of your mind that you have already done incredible and are far more healthy than you were even if you don’t reach this arbitrary number. I have a girl in my in person bariatric support group who did the same thing over TWO POUNDS. Our brains are very powerful and it’s great to strive for a goal but also be flexible and not crazy like I was and think it was a total waste and throw it all away. After I gained it all back plus some I would have done anything to be 168 or 178 again. Granted the sleeve was not appropriate for me and I probably wouldn’t have maintained at the 178 I bounced back to for long anyways, but I’m just saying that I gave up far too easily. Just a word of caution from someone who made that mistake.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I’ve honestly been wondering what was going on, but I didn’t want to impose or pry. I’m truly sorry you’re going through this, but I’m so proud of your strength and mindset. It’s inspiring how you’re balancing everything—your walks, yoga, and still staying on track despite such a tough situation.
You’re absolutely right—starting this weight loss journey and having those strong habits in place is helping you fight this with such resilience. I can already tell that 2025 is going to be your year of health—beating both cancer and obesity. Don’t let this bring you down because you’re already showing how tough and determined you are.
Keep holding on to that grace you’re giving yourself while staying mindful, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all cheering for you and walking alongside you in spirit. Sending you so much love and strength. ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I’ve honestly been wondering what was going on, but I didn’t want to impose or pry. I’m truly sorry you’re going through this, but I’m so proud of your strength and mindset. It’s inspiring how you’re balancing everything—your walks, yoga, and still staying on track despite such a tough situation.
You’re absolutely right—starting this weight loss journey and having those strong habits in place is helping you fight this with such resilience. I can already tell that 2025 is going to be your year of health—beating both cancer and obesity. Don’t let this bring you down because you’re already showing how tough and determined you are.
Keep holding on to that grace you’re giving yourself while staying mindful, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all cheering for you and walking alongside you in spirit. Sending you so much love and strength. ❤️

Yikes but good luck! I really think that if you want to have some then make sure you're aware of the quantity. Like make sure you choose one option and have 1 cookie or like half or 2 options.. we really must build some kind of system so we can sustain it FOREVER. R we never going to have cookies? I've been indulging very small portions of things I want and trying to be mindful about it. That i will try that cake but only half a spoon. Or whatever it is.. so do what works for you! As long as you're not isolating yourself...
Otherwise, how r u doing? Health wise? food after thanksgiving and ur walks?
I don't have any events coming up so I'm all clear till my bday i guess 2nd Feb.. I do have an app on 23rd with my surgeon office and I am nervous about what he says about my weight loss l, last time he said he expected more so I hope he's ok with my loss. I can't handle disappointment and more anxiety..

Also keep writing on this group so we don't lost track of what needs to be done. We are in this together ❤️

Hey, it sounds like you're being really honest with yourself, and that’s a huge win already. First off, give yourself some grace—holidays and steroids can make things tricky, and you're not gaining, so that’s something to Celebrate.
You’re right about the carb cravings; sometimes, it’s just a matter of pushing through for a few days until they’re not as strong. Maybe focus on protein-packed meals for the next few days—chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt, whatever you love—and keep some healthy Snacks handy to avoid temptation when the cravings hit. Drinking a lot of Water can also help curb those sneaky cravings.
Also, let go of what happened yesterday. You can’t change it, but you can decide how today goes. Every choice you make now matters more than anything that happened before. Maybe plan your meals ahead for the next day or two, so you feel more in control.
And girl, prioritizing fitness during a busy time? That’s major. You’re proving to yourself that you’re not the same person you used to be. Keep focusing on that consistency—you’re doing better than you think. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. You’ve got this!

Yikes but good luck! I really think that if you want to have some then make sure you're aware of the quantity. Like make sure you choose one option and have 1 cookie or like half or 2 options.. we really must build some kind of system so we can sustain it FOREVER. R we never going to have cookies? I've been indulging very small portions of things I want and trying to be mindful about it. That i will try that cake but only half a spoon. Or whatever it is.. so do what works for you! As long as you're not isolating yourself...
Otherwise, how r u doing? Health wise? food after thanksgiving and ur walks?
I don't have any events coming up so I'm all clear till my bday i guess 2nd Feb.. I do have an app on 23rd with my surgeon office and I am nervous about what he says about my weight loss l, last time he said he expected more so I hope he's ok with my loss. I can't handle disappointment and more anxiety..

Also keep writing on this group so we don't lost track of what needs to be done. We are in this together ❤️

One of the biggest changes for me has been learning to trust the process and not overthink every fluctuation or slight change in how I feel after eating. It’s definitely a mental shift!
I also resonate with the fear of falling back into old habits. While I haven’t struggled with binge eating, I do find myself constantly aware of my choices and trying to avoid the patterns that got me here in the first place. It's a delicate balance between being mindful and not overly critical of myself.
Your advice about making the most of the first 12–18 months really hit home. I’ve been working on becoming more active, and I’ve set a goal to run a 5K by February 2024. It feels so empowering to set fitness goals that once seemed impossible!
It’s so encouraging to hear how much your health, energy, and confidence have improved. Thank you for the reminder to take risks and enjoy this journey – I needed that boost! Sending you lots of positivity as you continue to work on yourself and maintain all your incredible progress! 💕

Hey, it sounds like you're being really honest with yourself, and that’s a huge win already. First off, give yourself some grace—holidays and steroids can make things tricky, and you're not gaining, so that’s something to Celebrate.
You’re right about the carb cravings; sometimes, it’s just a matter of pushing through for a few days until they’re not as strong. Maybe focus on protein-packed meals for the next few days—chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt, whatever you love—and keep some healthy Snacks handy to avoid temptation when the cravings hit. Drinking a lot of Water can also help curb those sneaky cravings.
Also, let go of what happened yesterday. You can’t change it, but you can decide how today goes. Every choice you make now matters more than anything that happened before. Maybe plan your meals ahead for the next day or two, so you feel more in control.
And girl, prioritizing fitness during a busy time? That’s major. You’re proving to yourself that you’re not the same person you used to be. Keep focusing on that consistency—you’re doing better than you think. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. You’ve got this!