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Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

That's awsome!! I made my 6 months today twenty lbs from my goal

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Started this journey @226lbs went down to 209lbs before surgey now 5 months later 159lbs & counting working out & eating healthy!!! :0)

Do you have any idea what size your sleeve is?
I am 3 years out and there is no way I can eat 6-8 oz. I get mad sometimes because I can eat a lot more now than I could at one year. I can eat 8 oz of yogurt, but no way could I eat an 6-8 oz steak.
Even though your sleeve seems to be on the larger size, you can still do your part by making sure your carbs are healthy carbs from vegetables and not white carbs such as rice and Pasta. The Protein you eat should be lean Protein. Tracking it all on
a site such as myfitnesspal, like everyone suggests, should show you exactly how many carbs and calories you're consuming.
Good luck. You can do this!

I don’t understand all the worry about plateau’s and stalls. It can be frustrating to not lose weight at times, but haven’t we got the rest of our lives? We are always going to have a stomach that’s 15% of what it used to be. How can we not lose our weight over time?

Please don’t get me wrong! I empathize with everyone when it comes to weight loss expectations. I just think that getting on the scale all the time is like when you were a kid and you watched the clock and waited for the final bell at the end of the school day. The more you watch the clock, or scale, the slower the time seems to move or weight loss happens. Sleevers will then tend to get discouraged because it’s not happening fast enough. Remember, the up side to slower weight loss is less saggy skin.

I know I’m probably the “odd duck” because I rarely get on the scale, except to perhaps update my ticker. I feel a whole lot better and more successful when I see my clothes get looser and my old “skinny” clothes come back out of the closet. That is success to me, not some number on the scale.

Am I looking at this wrong?

Congrats, I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Well Im three weeks in and things are getting alot better. I've been on soft foods crawfish, salmon, shrimp mostly with greens or spinach no carbs. I've lost 20lbs so far surgery date 3/14/2012 seemed to take for ever I was worried I wouldnt loose the typical 30lbs in the first month which is my goal. Im cool with others eating around me now. Dr says I can start working out next week so can't wait to start that and really get the ball to rolling. I have to admit I still haves pain in the site area but, Dr says that's normal. So far I feel this is one of the best decisions I've made in a long while and, Im excited for my journey ahead!! =0)

Well Im three weeks in and things are getting alot better. I've been on soft foods crawfish, salmon, shrimp mostly with greens or spinach no carbs. I've lost 20lbs so far surgery date 3/14/2012 seemed to take for ever I was worried I wouldnt loose the typical 30lbs in the first month which is my goal. Im cool with others eating around me now. Dr says I can start working out next week so can't wait to start that and really get the ball to rolling. I have to admit I still haves pain in the site area but, Dr says that's normal. So far I feel this is one of the best decisions I've made in a long while and, Im excited for my journey ahead!! =0)

Yes I really try not to get grossed out, but I can't help it. I guess it's because I get so full on just a few bites I CAN NOT IMAGINE eating all that food anymore !!! But I try not to judge, they can't help it, they don't have sleevie.

Hi Butterfly! Don't despair! I had a 3 week stall that started around week 3 & lasted 3 wks. A week ago I saw my surgeon who had no suggestions since I was already doing what I was supposed to be doing. I felt so discouraged.....but the very next day I was down 2 lbs. Today 9 days later, I've lost 13 lbs!!! Making up for lost time I guess! I did up my caloric intake from 5-600 to now 7-800. It seems to have helped. Moral of the story: it will happen! You're doing a fantastic job so don't lose the faith....keep doing what you're doing & the weight WILL come off

Littlebits, grits, oatmeal & cream of wheat are all on my full liquid list. I'm on mushies & I looove grits!!
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Pasta is back on the menu! My husband wanted pasta and meatballs the other day, and I wanted more than just the meatballs. I found a package of high-protein/low-carb penne that fit the bill perfectly. This pasta is available as spaghetti, macaroni and more, and even though it's more expensive than regular pasta, you can't eat much when you're sleeved so it evens out.
I've begun to use this now for tuna salad, macaroni and cheese, egg salad, etc. The recipe below is one my husband and I both enjoyed. It's very low in fat and carbohydrates, and has over 28 grams of Protein with the pasta I used. Serve with a side salad and it's a whole meal.
Shrimp with Tomatoes, Garlic, Chives and Penne
Makes 3 full servings or 6-8 sleeve servings
3 oz. dry penne
18 raw shrimp
1 can stewed tomatoes, drained
1 T minced garlic
3 T chopped chives
1 T olive oil
1 t dried oregano
1 T fresh parsley
1 t cayenne (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Cook penne per package directions.
Clean shrimp and split them down the middle. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium flame. Add the tomatoes and spices and cook until heated through. Add shrimp and cook just until it's pink and thoroughly opaque.
Toss pasta and shrimp, and serve.

Had my VGS done 3/14/2012 been on the liquid diet ever since hoping by Friday on my follow up I am able to go to puree but, sticking to the diet has became easier with each day I feel stronger. Hoping to be released back to work next week. Fifteen pounds down after 6days!!! 209 to 195!

I found a place online that makes pureed foods called Blossom Foods. Things like chicken pot pie, french toast, western omelet, raviolis, meatloaf, chili, and chicken enchiladas. My favorites are chicken pot pie, cheese raviolis, and chili. Look them up on the Interwebz. Good luck with your recovery.

CONGRATS! Welcome to the BIG LOSER'S BENCH! We've been waiting patiently for you! Now Let's Rock our Sleeves as a team!
GO SLEEVER'S!

Had my VGS done 3/14/2012 been on the liquid diet ever since hoping by Friday on my follow up I am able to go to puree but, sticking to the diet has became easier with each day I feel stronger. Hoping to be released back to work next week. Fifteen pounds down after 6days!!! 209 to 195!

Wow good for you! I was sleeved the day after you, 3/15, and so far am only down four lbs. Not really that concerned about it, four pounds is four pounds, and I also feel pretty good.