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~LeSa80~ got a reaction from Cbluewinds in August Sleevers..what Is The Progress August 9, 2013

My one year anniversary was yesterday 8/6. With a total loss of 130lbs, I am trying be to be at a final goals weight of 175, sod that's 20lbs more. Happy One year everyone!!!!

~LeSa80~ reacted to Curvy Girl in August Sleevers..what Is The Progress July 21, 2013

I was sleeved on August 24th. I wanted to share a video that a local TV station did about me. I am a singer/songwriter and they wanted to do a piece about my music. We started talking about my surgery and the impact it had on me. Hope you enjoy it!!!

~LeSa80~ reacted to LilMissDiva Irene in The Basics Boot Camp June 20, 2013

I get lots of questions regarding how to get back on track. This journey is tough, and one thing I've learned is that I'm not perfect - but if I'm going to move past that I have to figure out how to forgive myself. For me, the main factor in my obesity was my inability to overcome this. So I would give up and gain all my weight back, and even more. I cannot do this to myself!!! I have to pick myself back up and keep it moving. I didn't go through 2 torturous painful weight loss surgeries to just keep giving up. Heck no!!!
So, along my Sleeve Journey, when I noticed I wasn't doing well and needed to get back on track this is what I did:
The BASICS BOOTCAMP:
For 5 STRICT DAYS I will eat only...
Proteins: Seafoods, Poultry and eggs, Dairies, nuts/seeds including Peanut Butter.< /strong>
Veggies: Green only.
Fruits: None.
Breads/Cereals/Other Carbs: None.
Fluids: One gallon of Water (128 oz.)
Protein Drinks (RTD or Powder).
Avoid: Sugar and Sodium
Once the 5 days are over, I am pretty much over the Sugar Carb Demon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate carbs! I do need them to live a healthy life and since I workout a lot it is important I have them. However, I need GOOD carbs. Whole grains, fruits, veggies... But I don't need processed sugars. White carbs, in cereals, breads, rice... etc.
Lots will do the 5 day pouch test. liquids only is simply from being threatened with my life (post op) or if I'm just feeling sick and to let my Sleevie rest. That's it.
Good luck everyone! This journey is tough, but nothing worth doing is ever easy. Xoxo

~LeSa80~ reacted to luckysmomma in Bbq sauce? June 11, 2013

I've had bque & ketchup...not alot...I had no problems. I LOVE both, but I used very, very little...I am nearly 13 weeks out...

~LeSa80~ reacted to Cbluewinds in August Sleevers..what Is The Progress June 1, 2013

~LeSa80~ reacted to alliecat1095 in August Sleevers..what Is The Progress June 1, 2013

9 month post op. from 243 list 30 lbs being at 213 DOS to 134.4 this morning..... Goal is 130.. From 22-24 to 4-6. From 2-3x to small or meds.
Since nov 2012 have participated in about 10 5ks and 1 10k. I am still hoping to run a race every month.
Doing and feeling fantastic.
Running and exercising almost daily. Eating 800-1200 cals daily eating every 2-3hours.

~LeSa80~ reacted to delta_girl in List of slider foods February 5, 2013

saltine crackers
pretzels
yogurt
You can Google "slider foods" too.

~LeSa80~ reacted to Michelle1977 in Can I Ever Have A Diet Soda Again? February 5, 2013

My surgeon has a different opinion on this. She is fine with diet sodas after 6 to 8 weeks. They do recommend letting it sit over ice a little bit. But they say that it won't stretch out the stomach. The carbonation will try to leave ( if there is too much) the easy way. Stretching of the stomach is not the easiest way. It will come back up either thru burps or spitting up. They do recommend giving it up because the artificial sweetener in it can cause sugar cravings.