lollyfidy1965

My personal weight goal is 180...which will "technically" still be "overweight"...even at 5' 11"!! However...I know that I will look and feel magnificent at that weight! My surgeon felt my number was a bit of a stretch (my weight at our first visit was 330), but I am determined. I'm now 11 weeks post-op, and am at 254...I KNOW I can lose the remaining 74 pounds!!

My program (and they're all different, apparently LOL) recommends 75-90 grams of Protein per day. Always supposed to eat my Protein first, building up to 2-4 ounces in roughly 40 minutes. If I can eat that, and am not "satisfied," I can eat up to 1/4 cup non-starchy veggies (salad, green Beans, cauliflower, etc). If I can eat that, and am STILL not "satisfied," I can have up to 1/4 cup of a starch. I'm 11 weeks post-op, and still can't eat more than 2 or 2.5 ounces of protein in a "meal"....much less a starch!! I do eat some veggies throughout the day, but they're more like Snacks now, since I rarely can get to them during a "meal".
So...as far as carbs go, the vast majority of mine are veggie-based. I do my best to keep my total carb intake below 30 grams per day, so that I stay in ketosis (for quicker fat burning). Its essentially an Atkins-style approach, without the hunger!
I don't worry much about fat, because I'm not eating enough calories for the amount of fat to matter. (Looking back through my journal, my fat intake is never about 25 or 30% of my total calories on any given day.) I average between 550 and 625 calories per day, 85 grams of protein, and 90 ounces of liquid. I'm supposed to be working up to 800 calories per day, but I'm just not able to eat that much food now...at least not of the healthy choices I'm making. (I could easily eat more calories, by eating crappy food, but that would be counter-intuitive, now wouldn't it??)
I hope you enjoy your class!!
Laura

I would strongly recommend you go to a Vitamin Shoppe (or something similar near you) and try individual bottles of products before you order a bunch online. Vitamin Shoppe will give you a refund if you don't like a product (return it with the receipt). Personally, I love chocolate Muscle Milk Lite (its sugar free, sweetened with sucralose), and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth flavored Protein powder. I've tried three different flavors of the ready-to-drink Isopure drinks, and found them to be disgustingly sweet (truly undrinkable, even diluted with water). Another high-protein product you can get samples of (just email the company) is Gelatein 20...packs 20 grams of Protein in a little 4oz cup of "jello".
Best of luck!
Laura

My personal weight goal is 180...which will "technically" still be "overweight"...even at 5' 11"!! However...I know that I will look and feel magnificent at that weight! My surgeon felt my number was a bit of a stretch (my weight at our first visit was 330), but I am determined. I'm now 11 weeks post-op, and am at 254...I KNOW I can lose the remaining 74 pounds!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

Congratulations! A celebration is in order. Extra Protein for you today, ma'am!

I would strongly recommend you call your surgeon, or make a trip to the ER. There are too many possible serious reasons for your pain, particularly just 6 days post-op, to risk it. I hope all is well!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

Woohoo!!! You have officially joined the century club =) Congratulations!!!

Happy day. There is nothing better than telling people you've lost 100 pounds. Makes it terribly difficult for anyone to not be supportive of your surgery.

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

Just as a side thought....when better to learn to deal with the reality of food being around you than before your surgery?? Like all the other behavior changes we were encouraged to make prior to surgery (eating with tiny utensils, using small plates/bowls, taking tiny bites and chewing the living daylights out of them, putting our fork/spoon down between bites, limiting sugars and increasing Protein, etc etc), living with the sights and smells of food is going to continue...for the rest of our lives. The earlier you learn to live in harmony with them, the easier your life will be, when you REALLY can't indulge in the foods that go along with them! You might consider reading "The End of Overeating"....a great book that will make you think twice about what your co-workers are eating. It really helped me come to terms with my own reaction to commercials, smells, etc...because what I was seeing/smelling became almost revolting to me!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!

I have officially lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! This is the most amazing thing EVER!!!!