I followed the detailed instructions my surgeon and nutritionist gave. All reputable doctors provide detailed instructions. You should follow yours.

Now that I've been eating healthy portions for over a year, restaurant portions seem insanely huge. I often or just a protein-rich appetizer, share a meal, or take alot home. As I got closer to my...

I was more worried about dying from my co-moridities without surgery than scarring from surgery, but we all have our own fears.

No wonder weight loss makes breath smell like poo.

It's about finding a balance to lose the weight and then to keep it off forever and stay healthy.

If you're continuing to lose weight and having some sugar free candy, great! If you find you are...

Congratulations on your surgery! Welcome to the losers' bench!

I stalled just about every other month, but the weight loss DID start again and the total weight loss added up quickly. You're attitude is perfect for getting through the stalls!

At the gym 3-5x per week: cardio + strength training...one hour total. I vary cardio/weight machines to cross-train.

I take the stairs at work both ways (six flights), walk about one hour a day.

I averaged 10 lbs a month and that equated to 140 pounds in just over a year. If I'd lost any faster I would've looked like a deflated balloon.

As long as your trajectory is down, you're doing...

I was very open from the start with friends, family, and co-workers. I found people very supportive. Many people did bring up the "friend who lost it all and gained it back." Personally, I love...

Welcome and best of luck on your journey!

Thank you very much! I actually found it more difficult to stop drinking diet soda. Go figure! :)




The test that is done generally is for cotinine, a byproduct of nicotine. the cotinine stays...

I was a 20-year analog smoker prior to surgery and had transitioned to vaping (with nicotine) for about two years before surgery. I switched to vaping without nicotine about three months before...

I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea (which includes snoring/choking) for years pre-op. Now that I'm at goal weight, I had another sleep study done and I still have mild sleep apnea, but no...

Your post is perfection!

I urge everyone to make as many lifestyle changes before surgery as possible. I see alot of people crying, "But if I could make these changes before surgery, I wouldn't...

I use the Torani sugar free syrups (there are dozens of them) to vary the protein drink flavors. The fruit flavors mix well with vanilla protein and all "coffee" flavors (hazelneut, caramel, s'mores)...

B: cottage cheese, egg beaters, herbs
S: chocolate pudding
L: thai soup with pork
S: home made low carb chocolate/protein bar
D: pot roast with veggies

Sounds like you're just not tolerating solids well yet. Are you following your surgeon's plan/menu?

For those who are pre-op...do yourselves a favor and learn about what your pre-op and post-op...

Didn't your surgeon provide you with a proper post-op diet to follow? I'm very concerned that you're so soon out of surgery and don't seem to know what you should be eating. Here are example post-op...

Congratulations on your success and for celebrating what you have already accomplished!

Crossing my legs, fitting easily into an airplane seat, cinching a belt, cleaning the house without a pained back, tying shoes easily, running up six flights of stairs, touching my toes...on and on...

Talking about that bite of pizza made me think about how much I appreciate food now. Savoring foods is one thing that sleeve has taught me. Having a capacity of less than 5 oz is just wonderful for...

Hope everyone is having a spectacular week so far!

Did 25 mins elliptical intervals and 35 mins strength training. Woo-hoo!

B: egg whites, italian seasonings, alfredo sauce, mushrooms, onions,...

I enjoy preparing all my own meals and mostly from 'scratch' although I sometimes buy ****** sauces. I don't buy organic, but I do buy fresh. I do what I can within reason.

I must say that after...

For some it can be difficult to tell the difference between 'head hunger' and physical hunger. Some people also have excess acid and register that as hunger.