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Maddy

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  3. Helping others...

    · Maddy · 10/17/11 10:17 PM

    Do you know someone who is going to have the lap band or gastric sleeve surgery in the very near future? I had the pleasure of lending my own advice yesterday to a woman who was having the gastric sleeve. It was so nice to be able to talk with her and explain some of things that will be going on. It felt so good to calm & relax her mind. Have you helped someone on your journey?

  5. Is your goal in sight?

    · Maddy · 10/21/11 12:16 AM

    My goal seems so far away at this point. My surgeon and I have set a goal for me but right now I am so down cos my weight loss has slowed down so much. I am doing what I am suppose to be doing but it feels like I am not getting anywhere fast. I go up a pound, come down a pound. Feels like this cycle that doesn't end. Anyone have suggestions getting past this?
  6. Knowing what to do after you have been sleeved is the best knowledging you can gain. Understanding what you can and cannot eat is vital for your successful weight loss. Before my Sleeve surgery, I did a lot of research and asked my doctor to advised me the best foods to eat and what was a must to stay away.
     
    For those of you who are going into this notion that after your sleeve surgery you can eat whatever you want. You are much mistaken. Foods that you were able to tolerate before such as leafy lettuce and a greasy hamburgers are not in your near future. White breads are hard to break down and are more difficult to swollow and digest due to the yeast. Pasta's are much the same as well. Potatoes are not as difficult to digest being they are soft and easy to swallow.
     
    Remember that in time, as your stomach heals and stretches some. ..many of the foods that you were not able to tolerate can now be digested more easily. The key to eating, is to eat slow, chew your food throughly and enjoy what you are eating.
     
    Gaining knowledge about your new stomach is the key to rapid and safe weight loss.
  8. Hi everyone good chatting with so many of you and thank you all for all your wonderful comments and suggestions to me. One topic that folks keep asking me is how im doing when it comes to eating out. True, not an easy task when you first get started. Here are a few good tips I have learned along the way.
     
    Tip One - Always chose your protein first. I prefer to stick with chicken or fish when I go out to eat for a few reasons. One, im able to digest fish and chicken a whole lot easier than meat and 2nd there is alot less carbs and cholestrol with fish and chicken.
     
    Tip Two - When chosing your side dish try to keep in mind that it usually comes with a potato or rice. For go the empty carbs and go with a side order of fresh veggies. Ask the waiter if they can steam or saute in very light oil to keep the extra calories from mounting up.
     
    Tip Three - You dont have to finish whats on your plate. Remember 2oz of protein is all you need and 2oz of veggies is more than enough to satisfy your hunger. Keep the extra 2 oz for fresh fruit for dessert.
     
    Tip Four - When you are full stop eating. Put your fork down. Over eating or pushing yourself to continue will only make you feel sick and the issue of stretching your stomach. When you are full, your done!
     
    Remember do not drink any fluids 30 mins to hr before eating and 2 hours after eating. You want to keep your stomach full from dinner.
     
    Tip Five - Try to walk after your dinner. This helps your digest your food and its a great way to get your daily exercise in.
     
    Eating out is an enjoyable experience and it doesnt have to change because you have the sleeve. Keeping these simple tips in mind when you are eating out... And most of all... enjoy your food

  9. Bbq Meatloaf Muffins

    · Maddy · 11/29/11 01:02 AM

    BBQ Meatloaf Muffins
     
    2 cups Corn flakes
    1/4 cup Barbecue sauce, divided
    1/3 cup cholesterol free egg product
    3/4 lb extra lean ground turkey
    1 medium yellow onion, chopped
    1 medium green pepper, chopped
    1/2 cup shredded carrots
     
    Mix cereal, 1/8 cup of the barbecue sauce and egg product in large bowl until well blended. Add remaining ingredients, mix lightly.
    Mound the meat mixture in 8 muffin cups sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Brush tops with remaining barbecue sauce.
    Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
     
    Protein per serving: 21 grams (2 muffins)
     
    Enjoy!

  10. Does Alittle Go A Long Way?

    · Maddy · 11/27/11 10:09 AM

    I am now sleeved 5 Months and doing fab. My weight loss is now over 70 pounds. Each day I strive harder than the last to eat well and do my daily exercise. Food for thought... Does eating less go a long way? After much trial and error I have found that eating less does not go a long way. Why you ask? For one simple reason " we need fuel to burn" and if we don't eat we don't burn. Drinking our 60 oz of water does indeed flush our bodies out and rids the fat. How do you find eating the correct amount of food do for you? Do you see a difference when you skip a meal? Weigh in.

  11. Getting ready for Thanksgiving

    · Maddy · 11/17/11 09:51 PM

    It can be taxing on the brain when it comes to turkey time. Even more so now that you have been sleeved. One good tip that I learned this past week on how not to over eat during this holiday. Take a good 4 to 6oz's of water 30 mintues before you leave. Take the smaller plate size and use good judgement when it comes to choosing what foods you are going to eat.
     
    Eat slow and enjoy your food. There is even room for a smalllllll taste of pumpkin pie.

  14. Helping Others...

    · Maddy · 10/17/11 10:18 PM

    Do you know someone who is going to have the lap band or gastric sleeve surgery in the very near future? I had the pleasure of lending my own advice yesterday to a woman who was having the gastric sleeve. It was so nice to be able to talk with her and explain some of things that will be going on. It felt so good to calm & relax her mind. Have you helped someone on your journey? Lets hear from U!

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