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3+ years post op. How do I return to the honeymoon period?
This summer has been a real struggle for me. I've gained 5 more pounds on top of the 5 I generally fluctuate. I'm up 10 pounds from my lost of 103 pounds. I'm struggling to find the motivation I need to get that 5 off. I want to return to the way I felt for the 1st year after surgery. I would have walked through fire to…
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Are you carb sensitive?
Carbs are my enemy!!! I notice if my carbs go above 75grams per day I gain weight. When I look at fluctuations in my weight and see a 5 pound gain my diet during that time has always had an increase in carbs. I talked with the nutritionist and she stated that some, not all WLS patients see a slow down in metabolism after…
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Confessions of a Scale Junkie!
Hello everyone. I have a confession to make. I'm addicted to my scales. I get on the scales first thing in the morning and again before bed. I actually stress out if I'm out of town and can't access my scales. I've traveled with them, stole the batteries out of the remote when the scale batteries died, and worst of all I…
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Renew Your 2018 Resolutions July Challenge
It's the middle of the year and a good time to renew your 2018 resolutions or make new ones based where you are today. The challenge guidelines are simple. Post something daily that you did to move toward better health. Your post can be about a smart decision you made on food choices, exercises, or something you did to…
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Colonoscopy after VSG or Bypass
Has anyone here had a colonoscopy post surgery? I have one coming up for next week and I'm concerned about the fluid to clean my system out. They did give me something for bariatric patients but I'm concerned about how fast it will pass through my stomach and cramping.
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Which is harder, losing weight or keeping it off?
I thought this was an interesting article. https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/which-is-harder-losing-weight-or-keeping-it-off/ Based on my previous yo-yo dieters experience I agree with the article about my focus and not having a plan to keep the weight off. Having a plan has made a difference in my 2-year weight maintenance.…
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I'm on a 5-pound yo-yo roller coaster diet and I want off!!
Hello All, I was sleeved 2/2/15 and I would consider my surgery, weight loss, and maintenance a success except for now I feel like I'm a 5-pound yo-yo diet. I gain 5-pounds, lose 5-pounds. I totally understand this isn't my previous 50-100 pound yo-yo diet but I'm afraid one day I won't have a handle on the 5-pound gain. I…
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3rd Week of January, What's your goal this week?
I haven't been as smart as I should be with food choices. I've found myself snacking since it's been so cold. This week I'm working on a plan to stop snacking and identify real hunger versus I just want a bite of something. Three questions I'll ask myself when I find I want something outside of normal meal times. 1. Am I…
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Does the stomach really stretch out post VSG?
I have no affiliation with this doctor but his video really answers this question. http://drmatthewweiner.com/how-to-prevent-your-stomach-from-stretching-after-weight-loss-surgery/
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One Thanksgiving Bite - What should it be?
If you can only have one indulgence bite at Thanksgiving, what would you select? My bite would be stuffing/dressing. I need that bite of savory bread.
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Do you share your food diary with friends?
I used MFP for years and did not share my food diary because I knew I my food plan didn't match what the food police would think was perfect. Recently I did decide to share my diary with friends because if they are truly friends they understand that I have flaws in my diet but it doesn't change my focus of becoming…
