Christmas Blues

[carolyn_1978 35]

Sleeved three months and have lost pounds so far. Is this ok? I feel I've eaten a lot of junk over Xmas and just need a self-esteem boost.

[carolyn_1978 35]

Sorry 60 pounds

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

If you indulged over the holiday's that's just a bell that can't be unrung. Just get back on your plan and move forward. No sense beating yourself up over something you can't change or undo.

[Recycled 2,182]

Sleeved three months and have lost 60 pounds so far. Is this ok? I just need a self-esteem boost.

OK....here is one......SIXTY pounds is great.!!!!!!!!!.....all you need is to keep doing what you're doing.

[joatsaint 2,814]

60 pounds is incredible! My weight loss was more like 12 - 15 lbs a month. And if you have a little setback from overindulging at Xmas, read my post on setbacks.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/blog/9018/entry-33645-dealing-with-setbacks-or-climb-down-off-the-cross-build-a-bridge-with-the-wood-and-get-over-it/

Sleeved three months and have lost pounds so far. Is this ok? I feel I've eaten a lot of junk over Xmas and just need a self-esteem boost.

[MrsMurky721 130]

Wow! That's great!!!! You're doing really well! There's no point in worrying yourself. You are not the only one to indulge a little bit over the holidays. Congratulate yourself on how far you've come and get back to the healthy eating

[carolyn_1978 35]

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to get back to basics and do the shakes again.

[Healthy_life2 8,322]

@@carolyn_1978

We are human. Set back's will happen. The important thing is to recognize that the holidays can trip you up into old habits. When you have a set back forgive yourself and move back into your healthy way of life. shake off your holiday blues and get ready for the new year and the new you.

[Crystal88 85]

60 pounds is three months is AMAZING, you're crazy.

I hope I've lost that much when i reach my 3rd month

[Bobby46 327]

Hello. Set backs are going to happen. We're human.

I finally had to get rid of all the left over goodies. My son was not pleased with me. But, I let him keep all the wrapped candy he got in his stocking...he just has to keep it in his room. All the baked goods and homemade candy was either given away or thrown away.

I learned that my sleeve tolerates small amounts of sweets. When I noticed I was eating those small amounts of sweets a few times a day I had to take a good look at the situation. I was falling into that "its in the kitchen so it must be eaten" mode. I am 4 mths + out from surgery and thought I had this whole new life totally in control. Boy was I wrong!

Do you know how good it feels to throw that stuff away? It was a very empowering thing to do! I highly recommend it! I was kind of sad to see it fall into the trash can when I was doing it....but then when it was done and I walked away I felt relief and I felt total control again!

[carolyn_1978 35]

@@Bobby46 I think I'm in the same boat. I've had a few bits of chocolate and cake and I've know just gone and thrown it all in the bin. My kids won't miss it they generally only eat what's available anyway especially fruit & cheese.< /p>

It's easy to get down so I am thankful for BP

[Eeb 3]

I had the same setback. Im 13 weeks post op and down 81 lbs but xmas was rough. i didnt change my portions but i did breakdown and ate crappy. nothing crazy but still not good. I didnt gain but haven't lost anything this week. I spoke to my nutritionist and they suggested going on liquid for a day or two just to flush and get back to the good habits we have worked so hard to get. 60 lbs is great just refocus and put it behind you, that's all we can do. Keep up the good work!

New life, new world!

[carolyn_1978 35]

Yep think I'm going back to liquids for a week this week!!

[Eeb 3]

Good luck!