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I had no pre-op diet either. Just no food after midnight the night before surgery.

Ok, cool... that's pretty much what I'm doing now. Thank you!!! Congrats on your success

I don't consider 1.6lbs a gain, or anything to be concerned about...that's more likely Water weight than anything. I'm sure that'll fall off in no time!!
As far as measuring, I only measure out what I can physically stick into a measuring cup. So, I'll have about 1/4 cup of veggies, 1/4 of starch (potatoes, rice, etc), and about 3oz of meat. I don't weigh my meat, though...I just use the '3oz looks like a deck of cards idea'. Seems to work fine for me.

Anyone who hasn't tried the GNC total lean shakes really should! They are so good, all flavors! (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and seasonal pumpkin Spice.) They're pre made and ready to drink! I just put mine in the fridge and grab it before my morning work out.
This morning I tried strawberries and cream for the first time and it tasted like a milkshake...literally!
All of their shakes are 25 grams of Protein, 2 grams of sugar, 170 calories, 6 carbs, and lactose free.
*I wish I was getting paid to say this haha!

A few dark chocolate chips or a bite size candy bar are for the days when I'm feeling like a little treat! Kicks the sweet craving and I still get my protein!

Just relax(easier said than done!) and know that this is the best decision you will ever make for yourself! I am 4 months and 1 week out and I just recently hit the 50lb mark of weight loss! I think 80lbs in 1 year is totally achievable but you have to work at it! I will admit, It has been hard work but it's so rewarding and easy to keep going knowing that working hard (with the help of my band) that these results are going to stay!
I was terrified and still am of eating the wrong things, too big of portions, getting stuck... etc which I will admit I do sometimes...not everyone is perfect. I don't beat myself up when I do something wrong I just look at it as yesterday!
I've had 1 stuck episode but it went down by just walking around for a while. I haven't PBd or thrown up yet and I hope I don't but hey it's part of the band sometimes and if it happens occasionally it's worth it if that means keeping weight off and maintaining )
I am faithful with my fitness pal (username: laurengrayy) if you'd like to follow me on there.
Good luck you will rock this!!!

Just relax(easier said than done!) and know that this is the best decision you will ever make for yourself! I am 4 months and 1 week out and I just recently hit the 50lb mark of weight loss! I think 80lbs in 1 year is totally achievable but you have to work at it! I will admit, It has been hard work but it's so rewarding and easy to keep going knowing that working hard (with the help of my band) that these results are going to stay!
I was terrified and still am of eating the wrong things, too big of portions, getting stuck... etc which I will admit I do sometimes...not everyone is perfect. I don't beat myself up when I do something wrong I just look at it as yesterday!
I've had 1 stuck episode but it went down by just walking around for a while. I haven't PBd or thrown up yet and I hope I don't but hey it's part of the band sometimes and if it happens occasionally it's worth it if that means keeping weight off and maintaining )
I am faithful with my fitness pal (username: laurengrayy) if you'd like to follow me on there.
Good luck you will rock this!!!

A few dark chocolate chips or a bite size candy bar are for the days when I'm feeling like a little treat! Kicks the sweet craving and I still get my protein!

I did it! I stuck to the prescribed diet for the holidays. Christmas Day was my first day on my blenderized diet and I was able to eat about 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of my mom's delicious mashed potatoes. Everyone else was gorging on fried chicken, biscuits, corn, peas, etc.. it looked good but I was content to eat what I could and just enjoy being with my family.
Later that night we went to my husband's family event. I didn't eat at all since I was still slightly uncomfortable after my new food introduction earlier. (Listening to my body!) His family are all overweight. They are great people. But sitting there watching them all shove Cookies into their pie hole? It was liberating not to feel compelled to do the same.
I made it through! I'm so excited for the year to come!

YES! I love it. Great job! I can't wait until September for my 1 year story!

YES! I love it. Great job! I can't wait until September for my 1 year story!

YES! I love it. Great job! I can't wait until September for my 1 year story!

You are fabulous! Let me say that again -- fabulous! What a great post. You have a wonderful attitude and this is such an inspiration for those of us just beginning. I can't wait to post a year from now...I want to be right there with you!

Haven't been on here too much! Using my tumblr blog and my fitness pal! Just wanted to update anyone that cares to listen Today I had my first fill. My surgeon said that based on my weight loss of 42lbs in 3 months (she called me a show off and an over achiever…haha) she would feel confident sending me on my way without one, but it was up to me. I told her that some days I’d been getting hungry between meals and kind of snacking so a small one may help me. She agreed. So I got my fill(painless and easy as hell), sat there for a minute and drank some Water to make sure I could get it down, and got a B12 shot! I love how they make me feel! She said that I wasn’t on any dietary restrictions which kind of shocked me cuz everywhere I’ve read it’s always like 2-3 days of liquids or mushies after a fill. The only thing she said was to chew more than I normally do and take smaller bites just in case I’m swollen or irritated because everyone reacts to fills differently. I feel a little tight and a small amount of shoulder pain (kinda like what I get when I eat too fast) but other than that I’m doing great! I had brocolli cheddar Soup for dinner just to be safe

Welcome! I was 3 months post op yesterday and down 42lbs. I know everyone is different but I would not change a thing. I haven't been this happy/motivated in years! Best decision of my life!

A few dark chocolate chips or a bite size candy bar are for the days when I'm feeling like a little treat! Kicks the sweet craving and I still get my protein!

I went a little overboard thanksgiving or so I thought.... but to my surprise I maintained my weight!!

I went a little overboard thanksgiving or so I thought.... but to my surprise I maintained my weight!!

Hi everyone! I seemed to have grazed away from the site... Mostly due to the merging of all other WLS forums. I don't do well with change haha.
How are you all doing? Looking forward to the holidays? I AM! I think My band DID go around my brain as well. I'm so happy I did this. BRING on the turkey!
Starting weight 9/17: 285
Current weight: 248.4
Total: 36.6

Hi everyone! I seemed to have grazed away from the site... Mostly due to the merging of all other WLS forums. I don't do well with change haha.
How are you all doing? Looking forward to the holidays? I AM! I think My band DID go around my brain as well. I'm so happy I did this. BRING on the turkey!
Starting weight 9/17: 285
Current weight: 248.4
Total: 36.6

I just had my last real splurge. Round table pizza! A couple of slices of chicken garlic. Yummy! I am pretty sure the past 3 weeks I've had a taste of everything I think I'd miss in case it's never the same, lol.
Tomorrow as of 8:30am I have to eat only soft foods and then after midnight nothing at all not even water! Surgery is scheduled for around 930-10 on Tuesday AM!!! Yay!!! I'm around the corner and almost to Bandville!!!

I just had my last real splurge. Round table pizza! A couple of slices of chicken garlic. Yummy! I am pretty sure the past 3 weeks I've had a taste of everything I think I'd miss in case it's never the same, lol.
Tomorrow as of 8:30am I have to eat only soft foods and then after midnight nothing at all not even water! Surgery is scheduled for around 930-10 on Tuesday AM!!! Yay!!! I'm around the corner and almost to Bandville!!!