CaliKat

Keep in mind that no two people are alike and I hate to burst your bubble but.....
At almost 6 months post op my stomach still gurgles, growls and emotes. It's like a freak show in itself.
It gurgles cause its empty, cause it's full or when it's working on dense Proteins or junk, when I'm standing, sittin or laying down.... Bottom line is that its LOUD AND PROUD no matter what!! Lol!

pepperoni chips!
greek yogurt dip (sweetened with Torani syrup) for fruits
pre-made meat & cheese roll-ups
SF Protein Jello
SF hard candies (for the love of all that is holy, dont accidently swallow!)
Jerky
babybell cheeses

Keep in mind that no two people are alike and I hate to burst your bubble but.....
At almost 6 months post op my stomach still gurgles, growls and emotes. It's like a freak show in itself.
It gurgles cause its empty, cause it's full or when it's working on dense Proteins or junk, when I'm standing, sittin or laying down.... Bottom line is that its LOUD AND PROUD no matter what!! Lol!

Keep in mind that no two people are alike and I hate to burst your bubble but.....
At almost 6 months post op my stomach still gurgles, growls and emotes. It's like a freak show in itself.
It gurgles cause its empty, cause it's full or when it's working on dense Proteins or junk, when I'm standing, sittin or laying down.... Bottom line is that its LOUD AND PROUD no matter what!! Lol!

Keep in mind that no two people are alike and I hate to burst your bubble but.....
At almost 6 months post op my stomach still gurgles, growls and emotes. It's like a freak show in itself.
It gurgles cause its empty, cause it's full or when it's working on dense Proteins or junk, when I'm standing, sittin or laying down.... Bottom line is that its LOUD AND PROUD no matter what!! Lol!

Unless you are force drinking and gulping hugely- I don't think it's possible as liquid (liquids - not smoothies) passes thru the pyloric valve immediately.

Unless you are force drinking and gulping hugely- I don't think it's possible as liquid (liquids - not smoothies) passes thru the pyloric valve immediately.

I finally fit in a size 10!!!!!!! Had to share my joy!

Girl- keep your head up and don't let the haters get you down.
No one knows that walking in your shoes was like- that trainer lady has no idea what your journey has been.
Keep posting your successes!!

Girl- keep your head up and don't let the haters get you down.
No one knows that walking in your shoes was like- that trainer lady has no idea what your journey has been.
Keep posting your successes!!

Shopping at Nordstroms 2-3x a week(was a shopaholic before VSG tho) and shaking my (almost) skinny ass for my BF!!!
Oh-la-la!!!

I dont like the way my credit card statements look (too much shopping) but I LOOOOVE the way I look!

I never share pics that i am in with friends cause im always the fattest and so embarrassed.....
I was with some friends in Vegas over labor day and 6 out of 8 of them are skinny and mini.... With just me and another girl (who is probably 260/5'6" and who kinda looks like me anyways) being the larger ones.... I was looking at the pictures and kept mistaking myself for the larger friend!!!!
My BF had to keep reminding me it wasn't me and you know what.... I kinda looked normal and kinda HOT!

I had a moderate hernia which was causing moderate to severe heartburn.
My dr repaired it durring VSG.
I took Omneprezrole for 3 months post op and quit. I have not had a SINGLE instance of heartburn since.
That alone was worth the surgery!!

Outpatient surgery isnt common yet- but many of the nations top VSG surgeons are slowly trending that way with suitable candidates. My guess is that within 10 years the majority of VSG will be done as an outpatient procedure.
It's medical evolution- remember that 15 years ago getting your tonsills removed used to be a 2 day inpatient- now it's in and out before noon!!

Worst thing ive ever eaten???
That would be one helluva long list, but to keep it short...
Today I had a sugar cookie and tonight I had a bit of flourless chocolate cake. On Friday I had Duck, risotto and a bit of apple torte. Thursday it was lamb shank in Greek cream sauce.
I eat really, really, really good food- really decadent and rich food. But I only eat a fraction of what "normal" people would eat. I have absolutely NO physical reactions to ANY food- It seems I have an Iron sleeve!!
I dont feel guilty or bad about my choices.... I'm losing (avg) 2lbs/week (I'm almost 7 mo out) and more than happy with my progress.

Every surgeon has their own plan. Follow their plan. Follow their plan. Follow their plan. Follow their plan. Follow your surgeons plan!!!!!!!!!
My surgeon repetedly told me to stay away from the forums and just follow his instructions. His experience was that forums tend to make people feel comfortable doing what they want and go outside of the rules- lending to undesired consequences and non-optimal results.
I did get on the forums (with a promise to myself that no matter what i read- I would trust my doc and follow his instructions to the letter) but I did what he told me and had absolutely no confusion about my diet, expectations or goals and am 35lbs away from being a success story.
It's OK to get support from these forume- but get all health and nutrition info from your doctor and their support staff!!!! Follow their plan!!!

Every surgeon has their own plan. Follow their plan. Follow their plan. Follow their plan. Follow their plan. Follow your surgeons plan!!!!!!!!!
My surgeon repetedly told me to stay away from the forums and just follow his instructions. His experience was that forums tend to make people feel comfortable doing what they want and go outside of the rules- lending to undesired consequences and non-optimal results.
I did get on the forums (with a promise to myself that no matter what i read- I would trust my doc and follow his instructions to the letter) but I did what he told me and had absolutely no confusion about my diet, expectations or goals and am 35lbs away from being a success story.
It's OK to get support from these forume- but get all health and nutrition info from your doctor and their support staff!!!! Follow their plan!!!

my go-to foods are turkey meatballs and marinara, crock pot pot roast, turkey bacon and eggs, tacos(no shell) or taco salad, tuna on Wasa crackers, crab cakes (baked not fried), cajun fish (grilled), grilled flank steaks, shrimp cocktail....
I say go-to because I can make most of these in under 30 minutes or keep them in the fridge or freezer ready to eat.
Check out theworldaccordingtoeggface.com for some awesome WLS ideas.

If you are ok to be on solids- try making endamame and putting them in ziplock bags.
Don't forget an extra bag for your shells!

Deli selects by Oscar Meyer are AWESOME!!!!
They have turkey, roast beef and chicken and they are thick cuts of meat- 1/6" thick.. .. Not like paper.
Good protein/low fat snack option or to use as a Meal Replacement.
You can easily watch for sales at supermarkets and get them 2/$6.00

Deli selects by Oscar Meyer are AWESOME!!!!
They have turkey, roast beef and chicken and they are thick cuts of meat- 1/6" thick.. .. Not like paper.
Good protein/low fat snack option or to use as a Meal Replacement.
You can easily watch for sales at supermarkets and get them 2/$6.00

Deli selects by Oscar Meyer are AWESOME!!!!
They have turkey, roast beef and chicken and they are thick cuts of meat- 1/6" thick.. .. Not like paper.
Good protein/low fat snack option or to use as a Meal Replacement.
You can easily watch for sales at supermarkets and get them 2/$6.00

Deli selects by Oscar Meyer are AWESOME!!!!
They have turkey, roast beef and chicken and they are thick cuts of meat- 1/6" thick.. .. Not like paper.
Good protein/low fat snack option or to use as a Meal Replacement.
You can easily watch for sales at supermarkets and get them 2/$6.00

****UPDATE****
i made this post yesterday. i weighed myself again and i am officially 115lbs down weighing 158! i started at 273! woot
hey guys!
i was sleeved dec 20th, 2011.
was diagnosed with a leak at 5wks post op.
i had threw up bile at week 3&4 & was sent for
a swallow test which showed a leak.
after being hospitalized & having a stent placed,
i became severly sick & didnt eat for almost 2 months!
after keeping the stent in for a month,
my tummy healed.
i am now a new person!!
i started my journey at 273lbs.
i weighed in this morning at 159lbs!
i am officially in the 150s!
114lbs down!
my goal is 135lbs.
i wear a size 6 in jeans but they are starting
to fit loose on me!
im getting a new tattoo that says,
"what doesnt kill you will only make you stronger."
inspired by my journey & lesssons!

AND IT HAPPENS THAT I SIGNED UP FOR THIS FORUM EXACTLY ONE YEAR AGO TODAY!
Thank you to everyone here for helping me through the past year......it has been the most exciting and wonderful year of my life.....I posted what was happening with me a year ago this week on my Sunday Blog.....an interesting story that I'm sure most can relate to.
Mahalo nui loa to all the readers of my blog and for all the members here for your continued support and inspiration!