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Before and After (80 pounds)
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What will you do differently this time?
How will I avoid the horrific statistics regarding weight gain after this surgery? Here are 5 things I will do if I have gained 5 pounds. This is taped to my scale. 1) If I gain more than 5 pounds, go back in. 2) If I gain more than 5 pounds, replace one meal with a protein drink. 3) If I gain more than 5 pounds, increase…
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Before and After (80 pounds) July 2014 - January 2015 and holding
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New to Forum, Unsuccessful Expert on Weight Loss
Hi there, My name is Lauren. I am new to this forum, but I, like most of us, I am not new to weight loss. I know so much and have yet to be successful long term. I even worked as a CMA at a weight loss center. Currently, I am in a downward spiral of weight loss bliss after sleeve surgery July 2014. At Week 8, i'm being…
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INVESTIGATION How long was it before the effects of the surgery started to wear off?
I was told that genuine hunger can return anytime within 6 months to 2 years. That's quite a range. And, I get that. Everyone is different. And, everyone handles post-op food different. I get that, too. But, still, I thought, there might be a pattern out there somewhere since everyone is different. If you want to…
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H-E-L-P Feeling Sick - Desperate for New Foods
I am 4 months post op and have lost 60 pounds. I've never lost this much weight before. I tend to eat the same foods over and over again. When I hit a plateau, I introduced some new proteins into my diet, expanding my list a bit. I am sticking to 30 carbs a day and at least 70 grams of protein, usually hitting closer to…
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Hit the 60 POUNDS LOST Mark Today!
I've never lost this much weight before. Since July 7th, I am down 60 pounds. That's an average of 15 pounds a month! The best I've ever done was a diet where I averaged 4 pounds a week weight loss and I did that for 14 weeks for 54 pounds - when I was in my 20s. At 49, I had a lap band and lost 50 pounds before I started…
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Head Hunger
At 8 weeks post op, I am dealing with head hunger. I am used to eating frequently and I think it's just a horrible habit that I can't seem to shake. I've been eating sugar free Jell-O so, I'm okay weight wise, but, I am worried that old habits will return eventually, like every other diet I've been on. How Do You Break The…
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Chronic Pain is Exhausting Takes Strength to Endure
Take good care of yourselves and do what you can to handle the daily challenges of living with chronic pain. My rheumatologist says weight loss does not directly relate to the cause and effect of fibromyalgia since (to simplify) it is a nerve hypersensitivity (and to think, her husband is my weight loss doctor). Losing…
