oneproudpappa

You look great by the way

Wow you look really good! CONGRATS'

Wow...I can't wait to get my sleeve. You look great!!!

I messed up. The first pic is pre op at 342.5lbs
I'm almost 6 weeks post op and weigh 295lbs

Cigars and cigarettes aren't the same. People tend to smoke cigarettes at any time of the day for any reason. However I nice cigar isn't enjoyed as frequent. Plus there's more of an art/refinement to cigars, like whiskey.
I smoked ****** a few days after my surgery. It was enjoyable.
Moderation is always key.

Exercise is a HUGE anxiety and depression reliever. Way better than any meds..

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Looks like some good stuff.
Just make sure you are taking the correct amount for your purposes. According to the nutritional information, 3 scoops is 79 grams which contains 60 grams of Protein. Unless you are doing some serious weight lifting, your body cannot process that amount like you may be wanting. You cannot make a shake with three scoops and believe you have satisfied your WLS Protein requirements for the day.
There are a lot of articles out in the Googleverse that talk about the max amount of protein your body can actually absorb in a single sitting. It varies based on your activity level, but you will see 30 grams as an average. Depending on your story, your requirements may be higher or lower than 30, but as I mentioned, to be able to absorb 60, you have to be a serious lifter requiring serious muscle repair.

I wouldn't do it, either. I'd rather add actual fruit, like frozen strawberries or blueberries, or Peanut Butter if I wanna spice up a shake. Unsweetened cocoa powder is also good - it's also high in Fiber.< /p>

I was released from the Hospital with zero restrictions. My surgeon said if I feel like I can do some activity then do it but if I feel like I'm not ready then don't do it. My main obstical was the severe gas that you burp up. It took about a week for the really bad gas to pass and another week got it to completely go away. 2 days post op I was up cleaning house trying to keep moving. I lifted mop bucket, laundry baskets, vaccumed floors, took out trash and walked as much as possible.

I weighed 342.5 and now weigh 295lbs in less than 6 weeks!
No problems, no regrets, loving my new direction in life. Back into a 2XLT! Gave away 4x and 3xl shirts! Had to cut my belts shorter, now wearing 2 pants size smaller.

I have a Short fuse too. I take out my aggression in the gym. Plus you have to remember that the surgery is just a tool. When I accepted that it was not a magic bullet my attitude changed. Mind over matter. I have others eating fried junk, sweets, fast food in front of me and it doesn't bother me one bit because I now look at those poor food choices as the poison that got me fat in the first place. Plus I never threw out my old clothes. I kept saying to myself I'm going to fit back in those pimp daddy jeans and shirts again one day. It's a huge motivator when your leaner and healthier. I'm down almost 50lbs in less than 6 weeks. No food craving is equal to feeling this good.
Good luck and stay focused! ; )

I have a Short fuse too. I take out my aggression in the gym. Plus you have to remember that the surgery is just a tool. When I accepted that it was not a magic bullet my attitude changed. Mind over matter. I have others eating fried junk, sweets, fast food in front of me and it doesn't bother me one bit because I now look at those poor food choices as the poison that got me fat in the first place. Plus I never threw out my old clothes. I kept saying to myself I'm going to fit back in those pimp daddy jeans and shirts again one day. It's a huge motivator when your leaner and healthier. I'm down almost 50lbs in less than 6 weeks. No food craving is equal to feeling this good.
Good luck and stay focused! ; )

I weighed 342.5 and now weigh 295lbs in less than 6 weeks!
No problems, no regrets, loving my new direction in life. Back into a 2XLT! Gave away 4x and 3xl shirts! Had to cut my belts shorter, now wearing 2 pants size smaller.

I had my VSG on March 29th and I had terrible gas pains. The very best thing for gas is WALK, WALK, WALK. I cannot stress that enough. Gasx strips work also but not as well as walking. Good luck

I weighed 342.5 and now weigh 295lbs in less than 6 weeks!
No problems, no regrets, loving my new direction in life. Back into a 2XLT! Gave away 4x and 3xl shirts! Had to cut my belts shorter, now wearing 2 pants size smaller.

I weighed 342.5 and now weigh 295lbs in less than 6 weeks!
No problems, no regrets, loving my new direction in life. Back into a 2XLT! Gave away 4x and 3xl shirts! Had to cut my belts shorter, now wearing 2 pants size smaller.

I weighed 342.5 and now weigh 295lbs in less than 6 weeks!
No problems, no regrets, loving my new direction in life. Back into a 2XLT! Gave away 4x and 3xl shirts! Had to cut my belts shorter, now wearing 2 pants size smaller.

I weighed 342.5 and now weigh 295lbs in less than 6 weeks!
No problems, no regrets, loving my new direction in life. Back into a 2XLT! Gave away 4x and 3xl shirts! Had to cut my belts shorter, now wearing 2 pants size smaller.