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I haven't been here on OH in forever, or so it seems. I had my VSG March 2015. Went from 269 to 172 and felt great. Over the years since then, I regained, as most of us do, up to about 212. Really mad at myself. Started back on some basics such as recording all meals, etc and being very concientious of carbs. Never lost sight of that. Asked my doctor if she thought that a person's body could have a "set" weight that the body was comfortable in and "fought" to stay around that weight. She said most definitely. Well, I did get down to about 190 and stuck..... She put me on something to give me a boost and get body weight moving again. I am now down to 174 and hanging in there. Anyway, I am one of those that developed the runny nose symtom after eating anything. It has been almost 10 years, and still having the runny nose. I never found out why that happens. Anyone out there have any ideas on the subject? Is there any "old timers" still around? There used to be a great large group but I don't know if they have gone on the wayside like I did.. If so, hello and say hello back..
Pam
(I don't have any widget like I used to but maybe will try to stay around for awhile and make up a new one. I never met my goal weight of 155 but working on it...)
I have utilized protein powders that had expired, contrary to what you advised, unless it had been a year or longer.
Thanks for the update. I know a few people who have been on Semaglutide, and all are doing well. I know there's controversy surrounding weight loss meds. But the bottom line is, do what works.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
THE LATEST UPDATE: (since starting Semaglutide injections 5 months ago)
I have continued to feel like the "old" (post-surgical) me, the REAL me, both physically and mentally. The weight is still coming off steadily, and I'm at only just over half of what they consider a therapeutic dose (12.5 units, where most people are up to 20 units starting the third month). I'm down 38 lbs with 14 to go til my post-surgical stable weight of 172 lbs. WOO-HOO! I do intend to go past that this time and get to my fantasy weight of 160...but I'm solidly down a size and a half and back into 12s. My 10s are hanging there teasing me. :D I am sooooo thankful that I decided to try this. With past experience, knowledge, and the benefit of hindsight, I know I can keep it off this time. :)
I'm 12ish years post sleeve as well and looking for a reset. I hope you get lots of replies!
(VSG - 10/20/2011)
HT: 5'9
Age: 28
Sounds like an option! I appreciate your feedback! 
It is not cheap but Weigh****chers has a great plan and they know what it takes to lose weight. They do have an online program. It took me several years to lose about 30 pounds and to learn their healthy new approach to food. Start by reading their book, The Shift. It will change everything you think you know about weight loss.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
My sleeve was 17 yrs ago. Once again, I want to get back on track with healthier eating. Is there a particular website, or app where I can easily remember or relearn how much of what types of foods and drinks to take in and maybe a way to keep track of them? Thank you.
Pizza, buns are definitely slider foods. Eat the burger on a lettuce wrap with cheese if you want but no bun. Same with the pizza, and pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, soda, alcohol. I do low carb and lost all my regain. I don't do processed foods and have cut out all sugars and flours. That is what works for me. I realized once I started regaining very quickly after surgery that surgery alone was not going to fix my food issues. I had to have a very hard look at my eating patterns - I could not moderate certain foods - mostly sugary and carby foods. I had to accept I am a sugar addict - this was not easy but I now have 3 years of sugar sobriety under my belt and I am not going back. For the first time in my life I am not binging, I am not dieting or restricting and my weight has stabilized and I only have one size of clothing in my closet. If this sound like something you would like to learn about check out Dr, Vera Tarman's book Food Junkies - she is a Toronto doc specializing in addiction and food addiction in particular. I belong to her website that is very active and has tons of podcasts and supports.
Highest W 312 Referral W 252 Surgery W 237 CW 156 Height 5'6" 
You had the VSG correct? You need to focus on dense protein first and then if there is room a few veg. Your stomach restriction isn't gone - you are probably eating foods that slide through and that you can eat in volume so you think you have stretched out the stomach. TBH what they leave isn't that stretchy.
My advice is to measure out 3 ounces of dense protein like chicken, steak, whatever protein you wish and eat that first each meal. If you don't feel full add some veg - no drinks with that and no carbs like rice potatoes, etc. In a few days you will see that your restriction has been there all along - you probably got off track by eating foods your shouldn't. If you are eating sugar/processed foods and a lot of grains those have got to go.
Hey Paula,
Thanks for responding. I am also in Toronto.
Yep. Had the sleeve.
Yes, it has been a lot of slider foods, but even something like pizza or a burger - I am now finding within the two months of being off track, I can eat more pieces or eat the whole burger pretty quickly - when the months prior, I would sometimes not be able to finish the burger or just have two pieces of pizza max.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think burgers, pizza and say pasta are slider foods. I would get nauseous prior if I ate too much of those foods and even threw up on a couple of occasions from getting the foamies. I assume those days are over now.
I am getting back on track now - did a really good shopping of meats and other protein.
I will update as to how things are going.
Thanks!
