Advice for struggling during the holidays

[sarah_williams12 3]

I was sleeved on 12/5 and I must say, here recently, I have not been eating healthy & definitely over-eating. My first two weeks I lost 20 pounds and my second two weeks (during Christmas and New Years) I only lost 4 pounds. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in myself and I'm really looking for some encouragement. Has anyone else fallen off the path before and then gotten back on? Today is Sunday and I've started eating healthy again today and will be staying this way. I'm just really nervous that I've messed this up. I saw the doctor on Friday and he says there is nothing to worry about. Just immediately change my habits back to the way they were. See, one of my major problems is, I am on the go ALL THE TIME and I am extremely social which means one thing... I EAT OUT ALL THE TIME! I know, I know... Not good! I'm only one month out and my stack tolerates anything. I almost wish food would make me sick. The other thing is, I am hungry about every two hours. Is that normal? I eat a good meal and two hours later, my stomach is burning and growling with hunger. Someone please send some encouraging ideas my way. I don't want to be skinny, I want to be healthy and make this a lifestyle change! :-(

[jbarrett0109 3]

I'm in the same boat Hun. 4 weeks out and can eat anything but raw veggies I've been struggling with getting enough Protein seems I can only drink the premaid stuff without throwing it up. I would love to hear anyone's thoughts on what to do also

[Lisa'slosinit 147]

hey sarah !!! i was sleeved on dec 8 and i can relate !!! ive llost 20 lbs and was on a good 2 1/2 week stall and the past few weeks been juggling with the sme 4 lbs.i feel like i am grazing all day ...few bites of chili here ...few bites of chz there..nothing consistant ...i am always on the go too and go back to work on the 21st . i have made some bad choices myself .....a handful or two of cheese puffcorn two nights this week and a bite or two of choc. here n there. i keep beating myself up.........but at the same time my clothes are fallin off me !!!

i am worried whether or not i have stretched my sleeve out ....is it possible this early on ?~ lisa

[sarah_williams12 3]

Hi Lisa, I was extremely honest with my doctor. I have eaten so much that it's ridiculous. For example, for New Years Day, I'd eat until I got sick, go throw up and then eat again. Even doing all of that my doctor said he didn't feel like I stretched my stomach. However, he did warn me that if I didn't change these "habits" now, I will indeed stretch my stomach and start putting weight back on over a period of time. I am actually making a grocery list right now and I refuse to just "graze" all day. Now, with that being said, my doctor did say that it is normal to be hungry every 2-3 hours. The keys is to sip on Water all day and it helps keep you full longer. Also, healthy Snacks are good. For example, fruit, yogurt, string cheese, peanuts, pistachios, ex. Please keep in touch and let me know how this coming week goes for you. I am going to try really hard to make actual meals and be consistent this week.