VSG AJH

10 months post-op update! 95 pounds down, 3 lbs to go to get to original goal, 8 pounds to get to new goal. I know it's not a great pic, but I seriously need to invest in a full length mirror (now that I don't hate looking at myself--ha!). Oh, and excuse my mess!!!

Hi all just want to boast LOL about my progress I'm finally feeling great I've gone down 44kg so far my goal was 40 KGS but now I have reset my goal to get to 50.
The large photo was when I had lost just over 10 kg on the pre-op diet. And of course this other photo was taken yesterday

Just bought some root beer extract and I put it in my vanilla shakes and almond milk. Tastes like root beer float
Just thought I would share with folks bored of their regular Protein flavors.

Bea, thanks so much for coordinating these challenges! I appreciate all your work!! Still in a stall, my initial weigh-in is 198.2. Hoping to bust outta this stall during this challenge, my ultimate goal weight is 189.

Bea, thanks so much for coordinating these challenges! I appreciate all your work!! Still in a stall, my initial weigh-in is 198.2. Hoping to bust outta this stall during this challenge, my ultimate goal weight is 189.

My final weight was 198.2, so back up. Weeks of up and down in the same few pounds clearly indicates a stall, I guess. Boo. I'm so frustrated!

I told my husband the same as I'll tell you. I had 85% of my stomach removed. Not my vagina. The vagina bone is not connected to the stomach bone. So relax and do it!!

Sleeved 12.03.13
HW 267.2
SW 250.4
CW 195.5

I'm 4 months post-VSG, and I regularly eat salad, fresh fruits and veggies, and other real foods.

Excited about my progress in 5 months.

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I'm 4 months post-VSG, and I regularly eat salad, fresh fruits and veggies, and other real foods.

150.0 today! Nothing like the stomach bug to help you reach your goals. I actually saw the 140's yesterday. I haven't seen them since before I had children.

Sleeved 12.03.13
HW 267.2
SW 250.4
CW 195.5

I was on full liquids before leaving the hospital post-op. I loved the Pacific Organic box Soups mixed with some unflavored Protein Powder. My doc also didn't stress low fat during that stage.

I was on full liquids before leaving the hospital post-op. I loved the Pacific Organic box Soups mixed with some unflavored Protein Powder. My doc also didn't stress low fat during that stage.

You seriously look fantastic, but I understand that internal commentary. Hang in there!

Sleeved 12.03.13
HW 267.2
SW 250.4
CW 195.5

Sleeved 12.03.13
HW 267.2
SW 250.4
CW 195.5

Alrighty...drum roll please...
Currently have a goal of losing 4771 pounds
Current pounds lost to date: 2719.2
We are at 57% of goal!
Congratulations to everyone! Keep up the AWESOME work!

Don't feel like an idiot. With as much as you're working out, you probably need more carbs than many of us, but I agree that the carbs in the Protein Bars in particular might be contributing to your slow down. They're shockingly carbolicious, aren't they? Every once in a while, I allow a Quest Protein Bar as a treat, but other than that, I just can't justify the calories/carbs.
Protein from real food is best, but I personally still include some Protein drinks, particularly on crazy busy days. My go-to Protein Drink consists of two scoops of Syntrax nectar unflavored whey Protein with two sugar free drink packets blended in a Blender Bottle absolutely full of Water. 80 calories, 0 carbs, and it contributes towards my protein and Water goals (though I also eat plenty of real protein and drink lots of pure water, as well). Here's the nutrition info from the label:

When your almost 17 year old daughter tries to steal your new clothes!

OK so I never posted, but for the past year I have read constantly. I'm 38 years old married with 2 small children and I topped out at 390lbs. I couldn't play with my kids without getting out of breath. My life revolved around food. ALL types of food and LOTS of it. Spent my life on diets. Tried everything, would lose a lot and then go right back up and then some. Everyone knows what that's like!
So I decided to take the plunge. The Dr was great. I came in thinking Lap Band, but he told me about the sleeve and I decided on it. BEST DECISION EVER! Surgery took an hour. No pain. Spent the next 2 weeks drinking ONE Protein shake a day and Water. I was starving only once and the Dr told me to take a spoonful of apple sauce. I thought he was joking.... but I was stuffed! Crazy! The next 2 weeks I was on mushy food (eggs, greek yogurt, fish). Then I started reg food. I eat like a mouse, still do. But it's ok because I'm full. I would eat half a grilled chicken breast and be stuffed!
Then I started working out. I started slowly. Walking on the treadmill, then jogging, then some light weights. I work out like a beast now. 6 days a week. I do T25 and I drink Shakeology for Breakfast. This has been a life changer. Shaun T kicks my ass every morning! I never would have been able to do it before the surgery.
My success was 100% mental. I knew the Dr was going to take 90% of my stomach out of my body and I wasn't going to screw it up. I wasn't going to cheat and drink mik shakes because I "needed" something sweet. I wasn't going to eat a cheeseburger and throw it up so I can eat another... I was going ALL IN. I don't drink soda, I do drink Dr Oz's green juice. I don't eat burgers, I do eat Salmon. I don't have milk shakes, I do have Weight Watchers ice cream bars. Greek Yogurt is tops but don't get it with fruit in it....all sugar. Buy fresh blueberries and mix them into plain
Now don't get me wrong, I'll have a couple of adult beverages, or some blue corn tortilla chips, or maybe some peanut m&ms, but it's not a regular thing.
The scale helped me and will help you guys too. When you see that weight melt off, and I do mean melt, you will want to keep eating healthy. I shop in the mall now! And not the one with Casual Male in it. I do to banana Republic!! It is AWESOME. I went from a size 48" waist to a 34". My suit size was 58 Long, Now 44 Long SLIM FIT Calvin Klein!!!!WHAT!!!!!! I was a 4xl shirt now I get these things from banana, XL Tailored Slim Fit!!!! Ridiculous.
You guys can do it. If I can get to where I'm at now, anyone can!

My weight this week was 195.5, so down a bit. Hooray!!

My weight this week was 195.5, so down a bit. Hooray!!

Yessir, it does! Way to go! You look fantastic!!