It's true isn't it?! :) I know I tend to keep something in my tummy most of the time.

I am glad you had the chance to do the first couple days! Those are actually the hardest days. After that, even with others, it is quite easy to focus on cutting carbs and eating more substantial...

I did it around Thanksgiving...and am considering doing it again to pull it all "back in check". Here's my first entry of 6 recording what I did, if you'd like to compare notes. :) Day 1

How is the 5 day pouch test going for you? I appreciate all the comments on this thread!

Congrats and let us know how you're doing! :)

Have any of you tried this product? I was looking at the shakes the other day and I wonder if it's even safe for sleeve patients? It looks like it is just high in fiber and protein and then it...

thanks sooooo much for sharing! :)

Grace, I am DEFINITELY making my goals more attainable... ie: smaller increments. I blogged recently about how my mind is needing to start switching over to how to view life when the losing is done...

I didn't necessarily increase my water intake like I'd hoped...I exercised plenty adding arm exercises. I stalled all month . No measurable weight loss :( but I am getting in to some of those...

I focus on making sure I get my protein in, but I just practice moderation as far as carbs are concerned. ie: try to fill myself up on protein and veggies more. I eat waaaaay more carbs then you,...

Thanks for the question and it's honesty...and thanks all for your replies. I especially love Jane vsg's reply. So practical and helpful as always.

Praying everything goes wonderfully!

Can I encourage you with the idea of enduring this brief bit of hardship, for the joy that is before you? It is so worth it. Don't beat yourself up...you can do it, and you will very soon realize...

I "mardi gras'd" a bit before my 3 week pre-op diet...telling myself that it all began on day one of pre op. And it did. No if's ands or buts. I didn't go crazy, I just didn't restrict myself from...

thanks for this article and the reminder! I tend toward 80 or so...but will think about upping it, when I am thinking that carb is "ok"...

Thanks! Haven't noticed this thread before...I will join:
1. Continue walking at least 5-6 days a week but add in stomach and arm strengthening at least 3x a week.
2. Lose 7 lbs (I hope!)
3. Be...

As I get closer (I'm within 17 lbs of my lowest adult weight now...) I know I picked the "what-the-charts-told-me" number...and I will definitely be re-evaluating. I totally understand the feelings...

Happy Happy Happy for you!!! How wonderfully exciting to be "normal"!!! Can't wait!! :)

i'm still losing hair too...not sure how much protein will make this stop?? Let me know what your trying to get...I shoot for 80 every day and usually get it. I also take biotin. ug!

I enjoy coffee now like before my sleeve...although now I don't enjoy it black...I need sweetener and creamer which was never the way I drank it before. It feels a bit more easier on my tummy and...

That is a great story about a great guy! Hey Christopher! Good luck on your upcoming surgery date!! :)

I'm so very very happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing your success story!! The bottom line is truly health and family.

Do you all have days/weeks where you are "hungrier"? I figure it's hormones, but I really hate it when it kicks in!! I am at that stage right now and it is truly a time when I get a bit freaked out...

Arms have been a slow gradual thing here...I am not happy yet, as the loose skin is sooooo gross, but I refuse to not wear summer shirts and I can now. I haven't done any specific exercises to help...

yay congrats!!