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  • I am almost 2 years out from my lowest and I'm up 10 and starting to panic. I've started logging food again. It has me realizing the days I think I've done well aren't the best days after all. I continue to swim 3-4 times a week, enabling me to continue exercise especially when something hurts and that must be helping. I…
    in 100% Regain Comment by thinnerrugger November 2016
  • If you struggle with metabolism and exercise and back pain, "Go To The Water" and don't worry about the bathing suit thing. The weight will fall off of you. Find a water walking class to start. Just 15 minutes of water walking = 1 hour on land. Your strength will improve with each class. The results are virtually immediate…
    in FINALLY in the 260s Comment by thinnerrugger July 2015
  • I hate talking about this, with the exception of those who have experienced this. I told my family AFTER I had it done. Then after losing 80 pounds, many people commented and were concerned that I was sick. When questioned head on, I tell people "a little bit of surgery and a lot of hard work." and I try to leave it at…
    in Who did you tell? Comment by thinnerrugger July 2015
  • I know you can do this. This will sound wrong, but I can lose 5 pounds anytime I want (need to). I am petrified of gaining the weight back. I've lost 40-50 pounds 4 different times in my life, always gaining it back. I need this time to be different. So, I made a list of things I would do if I gain more than 5 pounds, like…
    in Old habits are hard to break! Comment by thinnerrugger July 2015
  • I know about all the variables which is why this is not intended to be of any scientific importance. I just want to see what people out there experience. There might be a common denominator of some kind. Curious minds want to know. Please don't squash this before it has a chance to start.
    in INVESTIGATION How long was it before the effects of the surgery started to wear off? Comment by thinnerrugger December 2014
  • in H-E-L-P Feeling Sick - Desperate for New Foods Comment by thinnerrugger November 2014
  • We all have such extensive experiences with weight loss by the time we get to this point. It's amazing what I learn. When I hit a plateau recently, I started eating completely new foods. I tend to eat a lot of the same foods. I also increased exercise and water, but sounds like you have those covered. I am four months…
    in Hi new to group. Surgery was July 9th....seem stuck Comment by thinnerrugger November 2014
  • From a Well Seasoned Patient, here's what I know: YOU KNOW YOU ARE READY TO MAKE THIS LIFE CHANGING DECISION WHEN YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT: what you have to go through, how much it will cost you, what you will have to do to comply, what you will have to give up to comply, how inconvenient it will be, how hard it will be,…
    in The impossible surgery. Comment by thinnerrugger November 2014
  • When I climb the ladder to get out of the swimming pool, my hips don't touch the sides!
    in What's your latest NSV? Comment by thinnerrugger November 2014
  • Your stomach is still healing. It takes 6-8 weeks. All restrictions were lifted for me at week 9 (September 18). You could be stretching your healing stomach and it might heal larger than it should, requiring you to consume more food before you feel full. I am experiencing head hunger where I'm not hungry but I'm used to…
    in Two weeks gastric sleeve post op and I truly need support Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
  • My weight has always been an issue..."is she up or down.." from when I saw them last. I'm sick of it. I hate being associated with weight. It's embarrassing. And, it's been for decades. I told immediate family about the sleeve. No one was surprised. Maybe because my niece, brother and sister-in-law all had gastric bypass…
    in How to be social with a sleeve? Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
  • I found GNC Isopure is a bit more flavored than flavored waters. It has 40 grams of protein, no carbs, no sugars, no sweeteners, no sodium. It will help with hunger if nothing else. It's $5 for a 20 ounce bottle, but, they are having a sale Buy 3 Get One Free, making it about $3.75 each. Well worth the $$$. Good luck! In…
    in Full Liquid Stage HELP Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
  • Protein Protein Protein. And cut carbs to 50 a day MAX. Increase water and you'll lose weight. Check with a professional before taking my advice. Everyone has their issues. Good luck.
    in Please help me. Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
  • I totally get what you are saying. Totally. Before my sleeve surgery July 2014, I would think about food, but bad food. What bad food will I eat today? The last thing I was in the mood for was protein. It was all about the yogurts, and fruits and boxes of cereal, one in 4 days. It would be ordering Chinese food and not…
    in How to stop thinking about food? Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
  • I've read quite a few replies and no one has asked you this very important question: How much fruit are you having? If you are truly eating a clean diet, eliminate the fruit, keep doing what you're doing and see if THAT doesn't make a difference. there is a ton of sugar in fruit.
    in Eating right and still gaining :( Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
  • water, then the protein of your choice.
    in What's for Breakfast after morning workout? Comment by thinnerrugger September 2014
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