cmchandler74 Member

Welcome! Treat yourself gently, walk as much as you can and sip, sip, sip!

So 10 days in... 1. The snacking seems to be under control. I'm snacking but with throwaway things that are OK (veggies, lowfat cheese, high-protein things). BUT HOLY COW, I'MMA SMACK MY HUSBAND IF HE KEEPS BRINGING PRINGLES INTO OUR HOUSE. 2. I am at a good first-half pace for under 35 minutes, but I'm having problems…

Yes! THIS! 9 times out of 10, even when I'm not losing anything (or bouncing up and down a few pounds between the same level), I'm losing mass. That tape measure can make ALL the difference in your sanity.

YOU'VE GOT THIS. You can get back on track. You know what to do, and the best news is, you've done it before so you know you can do it. We're all here for you.

Whoa! Nice catch! Glad you got to make such an awesome trip.

Congratulations on your success. You're an inspiration for those of us who have really just started out.

I'm glad this came up. There was a health fair at my gym Monday and I finally found out why I've been unable to tolerate ANY protein drinks. It turns out that most protein powders have a small disclaimer someplace on the tub that indicates they are manufactured in processing plants where a lot of high allergen items are…

Please just be careful - there are very real risks associated with women who take oral contraceptives over the age of 40 (heart issues, blood clots, bone fractures, etc.). My doctor was pretty insistent that birth control pills were a risk she was not willing to take in prescribing. I ended up getting an IUD.

I use Splenda but I'm trying out Stevia this month.

About once a month or so, I go out with two single female friends to do karaoke. The past three times I've been out, I've been asked to dance. We've been going to this place for like four years. Never once was asked to dance until about three months ago. Same as you - flattering but infuriating in one fail swoop. I'm…

This happened to me several times over the holidays. I didn't really overindulge - in fact, I continued to lose weight during the holidays - but I did find myself eating and drinking things that were "seasonal" that were probably triggers. In my case, I'm pretty sure it was orange juice (when having Christmas morning…

Awesome! Congratulations, big winner! Woohooo!! This is fantastic. I always hated being "othered" away from people in uniform environments, so this one really makes me smile for you.

1. NO BAD SNACKING. This has gotten bad lately as my grehlin has started coming back. I've caught myself making some poor choices. 2. Push my 5K time to under 35 minutes. 3. Work on notching up a weight bar for both my light and heavy bars in my Muscle Max class. 4. NO BAD SNACKING. It bears repeating.

We have a similar wellness program, but they don't base it on weight, thankfully. Everything is based on bloodwork and assessment. Last year, before my surgery, I was assigned 8 care coordination visits for the year. This year (back in September), I was told not to worry about coming back and that my levels were all…

Holy cow. That's INSANE. I'm so glad that you changed doctors. What is it with providers who refuse to listen to their patients and/or acknowledge any progress they've made? I would strongly consider making a complaint against that physician. People like that will get someone killed.

I take 1000 mcg of biotin daily for hair loss. It was BAD. I already have thin and frizzy hair to start with, so losing the weight just nuked what was left. I'm keeping it short, but I'm finally starting to stabilize out and get some new growth coming in so now I have these poofy patches everywhere all over my head. I'm…

Nice work! You look fantastic.

This stall is so notorious that we really should have a sticky post for it. It is extremely common to hit a stall this close post-surgery. Part of it is your body adjusting. Part of it is you're likely still retaining a lot of the fluids you were given during surgery. A good way to check - can you push down where your…

Hang in there! Sounds like you've got some great help headed your way.

I am still running. I can't say running and I are always going to be best buddies, but it is a surefire way for my body to drop weight so I keep plugging away. I ran my first 5K at the beginning of November, and I ran a second one on Thanksgiving Day and have another one coming up in March. I've set a goal to do a 10K by…

Hmmmm.... interesting observations, especially concerning your work buddies. Is there one that you're close enough with that you could ask what's up? I was thinking about this a lot yesterday after reading your post, mostly because I honestly expected more of this to happen to me once I started losing weight but I haven't…

Thanks, y'all. It's been a terrific year full of hard work and interesting lessons.

Interesting, y'all! I'll track to see if carbs may be triggering something.

Welcome back! Feel free to add me - I was sleeved a year ago today.

@cabennett99, that looks INCREDIBLE. Gotta find that recipe. It's not really photoworthy, but I tried parsnips for the first time last night along with some grilled chicken fingers (marinated in Lawry's Herb and White Wine) and sweet peas. Parsnips were... interesting. Kind of like carrots but with a turnip-y kick. I…

Went shopping the other day for some new dress clothes to wear to work. I'm in all size 8 pants and Medium tops. How does that happen???? I have never been a size 8 my entire adult life. I went from junior sizes into a size 12 as a teenager. Single digits, y'all!!

I'm still waiting for this to happen. It's been right around 6 months with mine in now. This gives me hope! The spotting has been ridiculous.

Do you get a prescription for the Singulair? Or is that OTC?

It's pretty easy to have second thoughts, and ultimately, only you know what's right for you. That said, like @garber6th says, you should be brutally honest with yourself. Will you continue to get the weight off, and will you continue to keep it off? If you can't, are you OK with where you health will stand as-is? WLS…

I need this on a tshirt. If I could have done this at 30 instead of 40, I SO would have.