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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Red face 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    I hit the 10 month mark on July 5 -- I've lost 85 lbs, and 80 inches, and am about 10 lbs under my goal at 121. I see my PCP for my annual physical, but all the bariatric labs have been normal, which for me is the first time in over 12 years.

    I have been offline across the social media world; just a confluence of things, none particularly bad. I did a silent, restorative retreat at a place called Well of Mercy -- had a healing touch session that was beyond wonderful.

    And I'm at the awkward age of 66, which means I have "adult children". We are all very close, and March-August is our busy birthday/family stuff/grand-dog sitting/neighbor dog watching and trips to see my husband's mum (who is a healthy, busy 97 year old) in upstate NY.

    I've been trying to sort of discern what I should be doing with my renewed health self; so self examination, adjusting to a different body image (including very short hair as it grows back), and just sort of reverse adolescence.

    That said, I keep you all tucked into my heart-thoughts and prayers. I've missed everyone! Will get a photo tomorrow, but husband is spontaneously napping this morning, so no photographer!

    I am having a difficult time with calorie increase. I've re-read Ann2's journey for inspiration, but truly have a difficult time with "toad froth" still happening. Trying to find in my food log what might be the trigger -- I can't eat any more slowly than I already am, lol!
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
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    Simonne
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    Default Re: 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    Hi Annie, great to hear from you!
    I am so glad for you that all is going well.

    Like you I also find it difficult to increase my caloric intake.
    I still loose weight, very slowly, but it does happen.
    My BMI still is in the healthy range, so I am not stressed out (yet).

    Keep up the good work, you can do it!
    What is your calorie intake on average?
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
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    Default Re: 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    Quote Originally Posted by DutchSleeve View Post
    Hi Annie, great to hear from you!
    I am so glad for you that all is going well.

    Like you I also find it difficult to increase my caloric intake.
    I still loose weight, very slowly, but it does happen.
    My BMI still is in the healthy range, so I am not stres)
    Keep up the good work, you can do it!
    What is your calorie intake on average?
    I have been trying to hit between 1100-1200 calories per day, with 100 grams of protein. But I don't make it very often; trying to get in enough fluid plus calories wears me out!

    I did find a good (edible) chicken salad -- I use canned chicken, and mix the "dressing" on the side (Duke's mayo, salt, pepper, and honey with a few chopped walnuts and craisins. It's good without bread)
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    Increasing calories and not just adding food to be adding it is a slow process. Take your time and you'll figure it out.



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    Default Re: 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    You are ten months out now.
    I know, that when I was ten months, I had the same caloric intake as you have now.
    My maximum amount of food was about 4-5 ounces.
    I am currently 1,5 year out and I can eat more, around 6 ounces.
    That gives me about 1300 calories per day.
    That didn't worry my surgeon or my endocrinologist one bit.
    I feel great, my blood tests were all good, I just don't weigh much, lol.

    You will be fine.
    You wil gradually be able to eat a little bit more month by month.
    Just be patient.
    You can always increase calories by eating healthy things that are high in calories like avocados or walnuts.
    Not more volume, just more calories.
    But I have to confess, it drove me nuts.
    So I stopped worrying, my body will find its own way.
    I am sure yours will do the same!
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Default Re: 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    Lovely to hear from you Annie. Silent retreats are amazing yes! I did one in the Blue mountains in Sydney once. 10 days. No talking. If I can do it anyone can!!!! :-))))


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
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    Default Re: 10 Months Out - offline, but y'all weren't out of my thoughts

    Awesome job Annie. I can still get toad froth if I overeat now and I am 19 months out. Wondering if that ever goes away. LOL. I think it is about upping your calories with foods that are easier to consume. I have found a nice high protein latte helps me. I use the Fairlife skim milk (it is lactose free and higher in protein) with a scoop of collagen, Splenda, and espresso. It is delicious, I can sip it, and chock full of protein. I usually still always have at least one protein shake a day as well. It will eventually get easier to eat a bit more.



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