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Cup Of Noodles During Puree Stage?
ChooseToChange replied to mrsdraculaura's topic in Food and Nutrition
mrsdraculara.... I know you have seen this answer already, but it is so worth repeating. Your dr didn't operate on your head only you can make that change! CARBS are BAD (at least at this stage).... PLEASE go check out http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ she was my foodie savior... If you want to talk about menu planning and tips and tricks contact me... Brook -
Listen to your hunger and the way your body reacts. Once I was on solids I averaged 5 normal bites per meal. DO NOT graze that makes life suck when it comes to the weekly weigh in! I am now 8 months out and manage 10-15 bites til full. Please remember that we are all different and if you are like me you need a tool to help you guage choices. Myfitnesspal.com and the smartphone app are awesome for making sure you are where you need to be. Let me know if I can be of assistance. Sykpe, facebook, vst or phone. Let me know. Brook
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Welcome to VST.... it's a great journey you have started. The changes we make to our habits, our brain and the way we live makes more of a difference than you can anticipate. The best thing you can do it start working on everything now while in the pre-approval process. I was self pay so I learned on the fly.... now I help others that want to lose weight. I'm hoping on a new career in the near future. Let me know if I can be of assistance. Sykpe, facebook, vst or phone. Let me know. Brook
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Lactose Intolerant And Need Advise Please
ChooseToChange replied to enajee's topic in Food and Nutrition
You can use unsweetened almond milk for your shakes and as a milk substitute. As far as Protein is concerned most are soy based, but you have to make sure the carb to protein ratio preferably is 25% or less. You will see my other posts for protein and my two favs are smoothie King Vanilla Gladiator (McSleevie doesn't like chocolate and strawberry). However Arbonne chocolate and vanilla are flavored great and are a pea protein so the carbs are natural and it is also dairy and gluten free. Let me know if you want samples of these. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook -
Ordering Protein Stuffs For Post Op
ChooseToChange replied to amytug's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I order preop too. I would happily send you the ones I have left. Chike was too sweet for me and unjury was too gritty. These are the two most popular. You will see in my other posts that I LOVE LOVE LOVE smoothie King Gladiator Vanilla! I would be happy to ship you a sample and I am also able to purchase and ship to you from my local Smoothie King if you like it. (45 grms of Protein, 180 calories, 1 carb... can be mixed with Water and fruit or my fav unsweetened almond milk) Since learning so much about my diet in the last 8 months I am now a clean-eater as well. I do my best to stay away from splenda or artificial sweeteners. Arbonne has a great line of nutritional that are gluten free, no artificial sweeteners and follow our needs. It's the only chocolate protein that McSleevie can handle and enjoy. Let me know if you want samples or if you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook -
Help I Don't Want To Eat Or Drink
ChooseToChange replied to sperry71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tried so many Proteins and hated all of them. I am fortunate to have found smoothie king because their Protein is 45 grams per serving and one carb, 180 calories and it works with my personal plan. If you have a smoothie king around you go make friends with them. If you don't let me know and I will gladly send you a sample or container if you like. I get some great deals from my guy here. McSleevie doesn't like the chocolate protein from smoothie king, but I found that the gluten free Arbonne protein works for me in chocolate and vanilla. I'd be happy to send you a sample of that as well and get you an account if you like it and wish to purchase. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook -
Confused With Post Op Diet
ChooseToChange replied to urbandecayno5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was put on mushies on my day 7 post op apt. I slowly added things one by one until I started getting adventurous again with food. By week 3 I was at about 5 bites of soft solids like fish and broiled chicken cut chicken salad size. I am 8 months post op and I average 15 bites per solid meal and about 16 ounces when I have my shakes. If you want some ideas for mushies and other soft foods to graduate to check out the world according to eggface blog. She is fantastic and even though I fancy myself a pretty innovative cook she is my foodie mentor. I do change some of her ingredients because I no longer use milk or soy products. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook -
The mushy stage sucks, but there are so many other things to eat than mashed potatoes. Stay away from anything white especially potatoes. Substitute sweet potatoes, acorn or butternut squash. Eggface has a lot of recipes for Protein ice cream, you can eat it for a meal. Believe me if you start eating carbs now you will regret it going forward. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook
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It's all a game of numbers and reading your body. Get your Water in!!!! When you eat make sure you eat Protein first, vegs second and then you wont have room for carbs. For those that have carb issues like I do.... don't even have them on your plate. They are no longer an option until you get to your goal weight. Then they will be your final bite. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook
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I swear by the myfitnesspal ap and online site. My surgeon actually uses my profile to follow my progress since I went out of state for my surgery. I am now 8 months out and I find myself in the 1000 calorie a day range. Then it takes exercise out of your daily intake as well. Most days I sit between 800 and 1000 after exercise calories. Just remember.... Protein first, veggies second and you won't have room for more after that. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook
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Compression Garments How Soon Did U Start Using Them?
ChooseToChange replied to PhoenixFire's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It helps with surgery healing at first and now I wear them everyday and double up when I am planning a hard workout. I love the Lane Bryant version, but i've shrunk out of them now so I'm a spanx girl. Good Luck! Brook -
My Vitamins Are Making Me Sick.
ChooseToChange replied to tlb456's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bariatric Advantage all the way! I still use the chewable Multivitamin and I crush them and put it in my morning Protein beverage. They have a vanilla so it doesn't skew the taste of the beverage. Bariatric Advantage Calcium is a go to as well. The flavors are raspberry, caramel, lemon and chocolate. I am partial to the lemon and chocolate because the chocolate satisfies cravings and the lemon makes my brain think im eating star bursts. I take Omega three from Arbonne daily and I take the Arbonne colon cleanse 4 days every 2 weeks (to help stay soft). I was taking Mirilax to keep myself regular, but with the Arbonne daily Probiotics in my morning beverage and the bi weekly colon cleans I am regular and not putting man made drugs in my body. If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 monther that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa. Talk to you soon! Brook -
March was a success with a 8lb and 15in loss. It doesn't look good on a weekly scale, but i'm proud of my month. Here is to APRIL!!!
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ChooseToChange posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: brookb
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From the album: brookb
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Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes....I'm off to cozamel via carnival paradise today. Ill check back in on Monday and hopefully be able to say I've hit the 120lbs lost mark...here's to eating off another 1.2lbs! Wish me luck.
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Save the Date: My birthday party next Sat night 8pm at Howl at the Moon in Channelside....event invites to come! See you there... the big 30!
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Hey all! I have just completed a 30 day clean eating detox. I've been in a minor stall (after 113 lbs in 7 months since VSG) but still managed to lose 17 inches over all in the 30 days. If your interested message me with your email address. My trainer is wonderful and will set up a webinar to tell you all about how you can do the same!
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298 today... I have regressed to my weight prior to 16 years old. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself.
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Merry Christmas to all my Facebook Friends and Family. I hope you all have a wonderful day with the people you cherish most. I will be hanging home getting ready to start the new job and the new year! Bring on 2012! Love you all!
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Am I At Least Average On Weightloss?
ChooseToChange replied to kygal1982's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ky, I know exactly how you feel. My high was 410 and I am just about to hit the 300 mark by new years (fingers crossed). I have been losing consistently and the only place I feel different is in my clothing. I was a 26/28 at surgery and now i'm a 22 on the bottom and 18 on the top. I am extremely happy with my progress and wouldn't trade it for the world. I just wish I felt different naked in front of the mirror. Everyone, keep up the good work and Happy Holidays! -
Online Virtual Gastric Sleeve Surgery Support Group
ChooseToChange replied to Pookeyism's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This sounds excellent. I am working on starting an organization here in Florida and would defiantly like to incorporate the virtual support into it. If you get this up and running let me know, I would love to join! -
Nope....no beeps at the airport either
