Finally, under that dreaded 200 lb mark. I knew I would experience a stall before I hit it and of course I did. I really think it was psychological because I never went under 200 no matter how hard I...

Remember everyone loses at their own body's rate. Don't compare your loss to anyone else. As long as the scale is going down embrace it. Make sure you are getting your protein and trying to get your...

Welcome, good luck in your quest for a healthy future! Needing help to be a healthy you is on no way a failure and believe me this is not the easy way out. It is a tool to help control a lifelong...

This site is awesome. I suggest you browse it daily. There is also a search for common threads you can use to help answer a lot of questions. Sometimes just to know someone is going through the same...

Yup, almost two months out and still belching,and gurgling lots. ?? Can't handle as much air as before I guess. My Dr says six months or so until you feel "normal" again. I just say excuse me and...

My advice to you is pre plan everything you are going to eat for your day. High protein snacks, take along lunches. Protein drinks in thermos, prbotein bars,(if you can find low carb, tasty? Ones)....

I know what you mean. EEEk am I gonna be controlled by this again? Just know that you have the tools and knowledge to handle your hunger. Damn that ghrelin!!

Yippee! Keep on going.I am approaching onederland. Feels great don't it? You are doing wonderful!

My dietition said 60-80 gm per day. But I still only hit 600-700 ca. I too have lost 27 lbs post op 6 weeks! 57 total. Keep up the good work.

Awesomwe! You look great and I bet feel great!

Welcome, I am 50 and have been battling my weight since my teens. Been on every diet known to mankind .i feel this is the best thing I have ever done for my health and future. Welcome whatever loss...

Sounds good, I will try these today!

Don't worry too much. Pre op we still fit in a lot of food. I was sleeved June 12 but was dieting since Jan. I lost30 lbs in six months and have almost lost that much, 26 in six Weeks. The sleeve...

Welcome welcome, I am 50 years old and have been battling this beast since my teen years. I, alo have tried every diet, good or bad, known to mankind. I lost he most on weight watchers in 2005, 80...

I was sleeved 6 weeks ago. With pre diet and surgery I have lost 55 lbs since Jan 30 pre op and 25 so far post op. I am very hopeful at this time that this will work for me. I so far can eat whatever...

You will do great! This surgery actually makes you feel you WILL succeed.

I love swimming an water aerobics is fun too! If you want a change up. Easy on the knees. I live in the middle of no where and it is 45 minutes drive to the nearest pool so I don't get there too...

I love my fitnesspal I have been using it since my first visit with the dietician. It is great for keeping track of oh...Everything!!

Try Greek yogurt. It counts as a liquid and the plain has 18 gm of protein in3/4 cup. I add seasonings and it tastes ok to me. Of course I still can't eat 3/4 cup but it helps. Good luck

Sorry slow reader, I had my surgery in Edmonton,Ab

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. When you are only a few weeks in it feels like a monstrous task. Good to know this is very doable with hard work and effort.

Oh yeah I am Canadian too!

This forum is awesome for answering most of your questions. I think that this surgery makes us have to make good choices. We simply cannot eat the way we used to. It is possible to go back to poor...

Welcome to the other side. Keep on sippin and walkin... It gets easier every day.

Walk as much as possible.