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    Gastric Sleeve Member jamma's Avatar
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    I am almost exactly 6 months post-op. I have lost 50 pounds and feel great about that and feel great in general. I still have 20 to go to reach my goal. My usual routine is my weight drops every week by a couple of pounds, then, the next day goes back up a pound where it stays for the remainder of the week, then the cycle starts again. It's always going down, but VERY slowly. The problem with this is I have become so complacent about where I am. I am physically so comfortable that I feel like quitting. BUT I really, really want to achieve my goal.

    I am hoping a change of scenery will jump start my brain, because that's where the problem is. My body is willing to give up the weight, my brain is tired of trying. I have read many times here on this forum that talking to a therapist is helpful, maybe that's the answer?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Ann2
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    Default Re: getting complacent

    Don't quit! You'll be glad if you make it to goal. (Of course, that's spoken from my very own, personal point of view -- others' mileage may vary, as always.)

    Don't expect to lose as fast going forward as you did earlier. I lost 100 pounds, and it took 9 moths to lose that last 15 pounds. I am ever so happy today that I weigh 135 now (nearly 3 years post-op).

    Above all, be true to yourself. KNOW what your real goal(s) is/are.



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
    M5 167 -68
    M6 162 -73
    M7 156 -79
    M8 151 -84
    M9 148 -87
    M10 146 -89
    M11 144 -91
    M12 143 -92
    M13 142 -93
    M14 140 -95
    M15 139 -96
    M16 137 -98
    M17 135 -100

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Pam G's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Pam
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    05/27/2016
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    Dr Ponce de Leon
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    Default Re: getting complacent

    tomorrow I will start my 12 th post op month!

    I know how you feel. This is my "danger zone". I get those ideas that I'm so thin and doing so well....juuuussst ooonnnee donut won't hurt, right? Just two cookies would be ok. just a few bites of rice/potatoes/bread/pasta won't do any harm....

    I want to lose 10 more pounds, but my brain is fighting me every minute of every day.

    Most of us are not naturally thin people. For me, my life will be a constant 'diet' til I die, and that's an exhausting existence.


    Quote Originally Posted by jamma View Post
    I am almost exactly 6 months post-op. I have lost 50 pounds and feel great about that and feel great in general. I still have 20 to go to reach my goal. My usual routine is my weight drops every week by a couple of pounds, then, the next day goes back up a pound where it stays for the remainder of the week, then the cycle starts again. It's always going down, but VERY slowly. The problem with this is I have become so complacent about where I am. I am physically so comfortable that I feel like quitting. BUT I really, really want to achieve my goal.

    I am hoping a change of scenery will jump start my brain, because that's where the problem is. My body is willing to give up the weight, my brain is tired of trying. I have read many times here on this forum that talking to a therapist is helpful, maybe that's the answer?




    HW: 275
    PreOp: 268 5/12/16

    SW: 258. 5/27/2016
    10 w: 225. Goal 1
    12 w: 222.
    14 w: 216.
    4 m: 215
    5 m: 205
    22: 199.4 10/30 Goal 2
    24: 196
    6 mo: 191
    7 m: 193
    8 m: 184
    9 m: 180 2/3/17. Goal 3
    10 m: 179
    11 m: 171
    48: 170
    1 yr: 166.6. 5/27/17
    13 m: 165.8
    5 y,10 m: 215
    7 yrs: 230


    Revised Goal : 200
    "Bonus" Goal: 180

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: getting complacent

    Just remember that we have to change our minds and behaviors or we could end up right back where we started. I know right now I am losing soooo slow as well and I work out quite a bit. I know the closer to goal the harder it gets and the slower the weight comes off. The good thing is that when I really need to indulge sugar free popsicles do it for me. It actually helps my cravings subside. Also, when I really feel like I just need a binge I go for a quick walk with my music blaring!!



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