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Here the stats from my walk today

Hello, I like this idea and will post a picture of my steps along with a picture of anything interesting I see on my walk. I'm trying for a goal to walk every day in November and get my 10K steps in.

Head hunger is real and can be difficult to manage. The dietitian said to ask myself if I just wanted something or if I was truly hungry. Of course, head hunger can overrule any rational thought so asking the question didn't work so well for me. The good advice she did give is to save an ounce or two from dinner for the…

I'm 2.6 years post op and will answer any questions you have based on my experience. One thing about the surgery, it isn't one size fits all, but I can tell you what worked for me. AprilTram, getting all your protein and fluids can be difficult during the first couple of weeks. I used Nectar protein because it mixed well…

I would so it again even knowing what I know now. It's much easier to fight the regain from a lower weight. Physical activity is much easier. The people that are successful are the ones who keep fighting to lose the weight even on the weeks were the scale stays the same, where you see it go up a few pounds, and you're not…

I'm sorry for your loss of a baby, I've never lost a child but I know it has to be life-changing. I agree with you about regaining when you are further out. During the happy phase where every day and every week you see weight loss, you never crave anything unhealthy, and life is perfect you believe once you get to goal…

I went to my group meeting last night at the grocery store. Out of 295 people invited only 5 attended. We were 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 2.5 years (me), and 3 years post-op. We did a tour of the produce department, deli, and cheese area first. Basically, unless you go to produce and buy nothing but potatoes you're in…

I attend my monthly meetings but at 2.5 years post op, it seems I'm the only one post op still going. I go because I've tried in the past to go solo after getting to goal. This time I'm using every bit of help I can get. Today we are taking a field trip to the grocery store. In the meetings, we talk about pre-op and post…

I'm between years 2 and 3, surgery was February of 2015. I watch My 600 Pound Life and celebrate their successes and sadly I use their failures as a 'what not to do'. No one I know that has weight loss surgery wants to regain the weight. Regain was my biggest fear and still is. I managed to stay within a few pounds of my…

Happy anniversary and congratulations on your successful journey.

I was only allowed walking until my 3rd month check up. Honestly, I don't know if I had the strength to do more than walk until then.

I'm going to check and see if my doctor's office offers the RMR test. Right now I'm getting some information from my Fitbit and Apple watch. I add the resting calorie burn from both apps together and divide by 2 but I would like something that might be more accurate.

My initial goal was 150. My SW was 233 and I'm 5'4. When I got to 135 I met with the dietitian and was told to increase my calories by 50 per day for 3 weeks to see if I stopped or continued to lose. If I lost more weight then add another 50 per day for a couple of weeks. She told me to repeat the process of adding 50…

A lady at the grocery store told me I looked fit and asked if she could work out with me. I've never been an inspiration for anyone to work out. I wasn't sure how to answer at first then I said sure. We've met twice to walk at a local park and she's going to the gym with me next week.

I'm 2.6 years post-op. On a good day Breakfast Premier protein vanilla as coffee creamer 6 ounces Morningstar spicy black bean burger 1 egg 1/4 of a medium avocado Lunch Sweet and spicy tuna pouch Salad, lettuce, tomato, cucumber etc or sub spinach for lettuce Kraft fire roasted salad dressing 2 T (I still measure) Dinner…

I wasn't given a calorie amount during the 2-week liquid diet. I just had to stick with anything that did not require chewing. I believe I was allowed one sugar-free yogurt daily.

I like anything that I can prepare ahead or quickly cook. I cook ground turkey or chicken, season with Old El Paso taco seasoning mix with onions and bell peppers and eat 3 ounces with salad or steamed veggies. I like sweet and spicy tuna with a small salad or lemon pepper tuna with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. I also…

How do you clean the mushrooms? Directions say to remove the gills but I can't tell how much to remove. If possible next time you make them would you post a picture of the cleaned mushroom so I can see how much you removed? Thanks.

It seems too good to be true. Insurance companies are not that generous and I doubt if they would pay for protein mix. If they are paying then my protein is mostly ground turkey and chicken breast, where do I turn in my receipts?

I had a friend who had gastric sleeve surgery before me. When she saw how I was eating and exercising she remarked 'she didn't have to do all that to lose weight, she just ate less'. Now, 4 years later she has regained probably half of her weight because she didn't want to learn how to eat healthier and exercise. I've had…

I agree with Lannie79, stay hydrated. I used a timer and started with 2-3 small sips every 10 minutes from the time I got up until I went to bed. My doctor said not to worry about protein the first week but to concentrate on just getting my fluids in. I was able to start adding protein to my water on day 4. I used Nectar,…

I went with the doctor's recommendation of the sleeve. I also visited with my primary care doctor to get his opinion because I wanted another professional medical opinion. I have an occasional bout of heartburn/reflux and it goes away with a few sips of water. I never had an issue with heartburn/reflux prior to surgery. If…

I averaged 800 calories per day until I got to my goal weight. I'm 5'4, SW 233, CW 134.

I had BCBS, there was no waiting period or required diet. I'm sure that depends on how BCBS was negotiated by my employer. My initial visit with the doctor was in August, I immediately scheduled my psych visit and upper GI/sonogram etc. I was approved in September. I waited until the next year to have the surgery because I…

Please don't buy into that 'honeymoon' period of 6 months. If you do you'll set yourself up for failure. I think the first 6 months goes fast and there is a certain amount of excitement in losing weight so fast. The excitement kinda wears off at about the 6 month time and the weight loss does slow down. My weight loss was…

Very interesting. I don't recall the therapist asking me directly if I wanted the surgery. I honestly couldn't say I wanted the surgery but I did want to be healthy. Even up until the moment I was rolling down the wall I was asking myself if I made the right decision. Happily I can say even without just truly "wanting" the…

I'm with you chips are the enemy, my kryptonite, my worst friend ever. If I don't see them I'm fine but if I have one I'll have a serving plus more until they are gone. I can walk past them in the grocery store because they aren't open but an open bag is just too tempting.

My goal this month is to eliminate my mindless 9:00 PM snack. I'm having that snack in addition to my two scheduled snacks. When I head into the kitchen at 9:00 PM I'm going to keep walking and go to bed. I'll get more sleep and avoid the unnecessary snacks. I'm not hungry so there is no valid reason for me to be eating.

Hello, I had surgery 2/2/15, SW 233, CW 130. My food diary is open for viewing. I log everything I eat, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Not logging doesn't eliminate the calories it just makes it harder to see where I can make small changes to improve and maintain my weight loss. I can tell you that every day wasn't…

Hello, I'm 2.5 years post-op. SW 233, CW 132, HT 5'4". I actually gained an inch after losing weight because I started standing up straighter. I've been at the 132 +/- for the past year. My dairy is open if you want to see what and how much I'm eating now and my exercise. I can tell you that every day isn't perfect but I'm…