JenniferCS

Hi everyone! I was sleeved November 1st. My highest weight was 261- no pre obs diet. I have lost 82 obs and 22% body fat. I am at normal BMI and all my blood work is perfect! I work out intensely 5 days a week. Because of that, I have had to up my food intake.....I stick to good carbs- sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinona....eat a lot of eggs, turkey, chicken...I try to stay away from dairy as much as possible. I still do not eat red meat. For me exercise has been a huge part of my journey- it has helped my body really change! There are slider foods for me....I have to be careful....popcorn and rice cakes are the main ones. I defintely still don't drink enough water- it is REALLY hard getting Water down. Plus I still can't eat and drink at the same time. I was a size 20 and am now a size 10 on bottom and 12 on top. My issue is now a little extra skin (under arms and stomach)- but I am working each day on trying to lose that- I really don't want to rely on cosemtic surgery for anything. I want to lose about 15 more lbs and just continue to gain muscle and strength. I have registered for the Spartan Race- so that is a new goal for me. Keep at it- I know for me - the BEST decision ever!

Hi November sleevers..... Figured I give my update. Sleeved Nov 1 2012.... Best decision of my life.... Started at 260.... I am now 190... The last month has been very very slow but I'm losing inches and fat percentage. I work out hard 5 days a week ( burning between 500 and 700 calories). Weight training is essential! I eat about 1100 to 1200 calories a day and really limit my carbs . I don't drink enough water which I know is not good and would probably help me speed things up a bit more... Bit I'm working on it. My surgeon is awesome and is pleased with everything ( my blood work is perfect, my sleep apnea is gone , and my blood pressure is normal). He reminds me constantly that it is not a race but rather a journey. Remember this is for life so don't get discouraged. Keep at it!

You look beautiful! Congrats !

Birthday is the 1st which is 3 months post obs for me.... Goal was to lose 60lbs by then and happy to say I did! Average 1000 to 1100 cal a day and do high intensity workouts 4 days a week. Best decision ever!!!! 25 lbs to go until goal number 2..... Hoping by end if April !

I started 4 weeks after my surgery . My doc told me as long as I didn't need pain remedy to go hard !

Atkins bars..... Be careful of bars being too high in sugar and carbs. Atkins had the least of these from what I have found.

I started some cardio two weeks out and strength training three weeks out..... Go by your doc but mine wanted me back at it as soon as I no longer needed pain med

Hi! I was Nov 1 and what works for me is eggs. I scramble it to pieces ... Lots of protein in eggs too! Egg drop soup is good too. I also just tried mash potatoes - they r " heavy" so only two teaspoons or so I have. Was suppose to wait till end of week 3. , but I tried earlier.

I was sleeved November 1st- lost 26 llbs in two weeks...now I am stalling? Really? What a way to kill my momemtuum? I read a lot of different things about why people stall but usually it is a few months out? Could it be b/c I am not getting enough protein? Would love to hear....thanks!

My NUT directions are fore 8 weeks out. Stages are key...

Not for me- weigh yourself before you go. I got weighed the night after my surgery.

3 weeks post obs, I would maybe pass on the crackers....you want to make sure that protein stays in. As others have mentioned, the full feeling definitely is in the chest. I can still only get barely get 3 oz yougurt in one sitting....I am just about 3 weeks out post surgery. Chewing is important too....I tried scambled eggs this week.... really need to chew them well. Hope it gets better.

Great job!

I use Body by VI....it is a cake batter flavor so it goes well with just about anything. I am 1.5 weeks out...it is the only one that I found agreed with me (many taste way too sweet). Good luck!