To ease your concerns - this is by far the best thing I have ever or will ever do for ME.
Tomorrow is my 4 year anniversary and I feel I was successful because I started these things 4 months prior...

The guidelines are good but don't force yourself to try to eat 1000 calories.
I still have days where I don't reach that.
I would work on tracking protein, carbs and sugar. Keep away from the...

I still see myself fat. My clothes look huge (sz 8 from a sz 22). When I meet new people I wonder if they will treat me different because of my size...being fat. My husband has been helpful in...

I stayed away from caffeine for a year. It is really hard on your stomach--so be careful

I would agree, if your faith isn't in the process that is your first challenge. After almost 3 years post-op I still see a therapist and work through emotions. The hardest obstacle for me was...

most likely you are. I am almost 3 years sleeved and my best advice is to stop eating before you are full. Listen to your body. If you eat slow enough you will learn when to stop. Drink slow - don't...

If you haven't done strength training before I would recommend hiring a trainer that has worked with weight loss patients before. I love strength training and had done it for years. I was surprised...

I did the opposite. When people ask I tell them I had weight-loss surgery. Just my opinion but the only way to change the "stigma" is to not make it one.
I have far more "good for you!!" than...

go back to what you know.
Protein - 65+ grams. Track it in my fitness pal
Water
Cut the bad carbs
Drop the sugar all together
Exercise
See a professional if there are personal issues you aren't...

Next month will be 1 1/2 years since my surgery. For anyone struggling - keep going.

I won't lie - maintenance is harder than losing the weight, however - the same things that work losing weight...

I too had a lower BMI than a lot of people here. I'm 5'5 and SW was 224. I am now 144.
Best decision ever. Feel good, not only physically but mentally as well. Don't get me wrong there are a lot of...

Not to get too personal but how old are you?
Either this is a big coincidence or my surgery triggered menopause for me. I too am struggling with hormones all over the place. (I'm 52)
I've read...

That is great!!
We turned our garage into a gym and I tired to lift 2- 40 pound dumbbells and I couldn't. First, I thought how could I have functioned with all that weight? Second, I jumped for...

Beach Body Turbo Jam and Chalene Extreme...
Love it!

I took depo shots before surgery and I won't risk it again. I gained 60 pounds and wasn't able to take it off until this surgery. I don't want to tell you what to do because everyone is different....

Agreed that the more you lose the more you forget about what you miss. I also think this is a great time to learn new habits - before surgery. One of the hardest things for me was not drinking during...

I find that I get hungry but but nothing ever sounds good. I only eat because I NEED to, not because I want to. I have my "go to" foods (chicken, grapes, cheese in various forms). Because nothing...

You say you haven't changed anything...maybe that is part of it. I know sometimes I need a break. Take a week off from working out, change up your diet. Don't forget that this about YOU and not a...

This was the hardest adjustment. I started practicing 4 months before surgery and now it's habit. I don't even have a glass at the table during meals. The hardest is my morning coffee and planning...

I cried for the first 2 days wondering what I had done. Then I sulked for the next 5 days asking myself the same question. At day 6 I started to feel so much better -- and a year later I'm wishing I...

First and foremost - how do you feel? Are you weak or light-headed? If yes - see your doctor immediately. While I am not below goal as much I did talk to my doctor about being below goal and possibly...

I am one year out and am 5 pounds below my goal weight. The weight loss slowed considerably after 6 months. But it still continues as I lost a pound this past week.
I weigh myself every day and...

I am one year out and am 5 pounds below my goal weight. The weight loss slowed considerably after 6 months. But it still continues as I lost a pound this past week.
I weigh myself every day and...

sugar free Popsicle have 4oz of liquid - that was go to for me for weeks

It has been a year since surgery.
Once measurement is 78 pounds lost. While that is a milestone....this is what took my breath away

Wrist 2"
Neck 4"
Upper Arm 4"
Calf 4"
Thigh 7"
Chest 12"...