Richard Foor

I have taken numerous different preworkouts since surgery, but i also didn't quit caffeine as my sleeve handled it fine. That being said, n.o. explode makes a very good caffeine free variation. https://www.amazon.com/BSN-XPLODE-Pre-Workout-Supplement-Beta-Alanine/dp/B00KZNOYI6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527561673&sr=8-1&keywords=n.o.+explode+caffeine+free

@Richard Foor
hey dude - i remember you. sorry you are having regain problems. sad you gained
about 100 lbs back - good you have kept about 60 lbs off!! It's taken you about
five (5 years) to get back on course. BUT it could have been longer. Fifteen lbs gone!!
You are making your kids (and yourself) proud. Keep up the good work. I hope to see
less and less of you. Newbie alert, newbie alert - you must remain diligent with your
eating/drinking for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life.
good luck
kathy
congrats

I am currently doing this. I had my Sleeve back in December of 2012 and had lost around 160 lbs. Unfortunately, I slowly over the years had gained about 100 of that back. So about a month ago I decided it was time to fix myself again. So I started following my post op diet again and then into my regular diet, as it is I have lost around 15 pounds so far in this new round, find i'm not having any difficulty following the old diet plan so far. I guess we will see what happens.

I am currently doing this. I had my Sleeve back in December of 2012 and had lost around 160 lbs. Unfortunately, I slowly over the years had gained about 100 of that back. So about a month ago I decided it was time to fix myself again. So I started following my post op diet again and then into my regular diet, as it is I have lost around 15 pounds so far in this new round, find i'm not having any difficulty following the old diet plan so far. I guess we will see what happens.

It is possible to rupture your suture line but it is not easy to do. If you follow the guidelines your dr gave you you should be ok. My instruction when I was discharge were to not lift anything over 20 punds for at least 2 weeks. I personally slept sitting up in a chair for the first 3 weeks not necessary that I was afraid of rupture but because it hurt to lay down and because sitting up helps get the excess gas out quicker. I don't think it is likely to rupture from sneezing or coughing, plus these things while they can be very painful at that stage are almost impossible to avoid. Good Luck.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

super inspirational!! you look awesome - thanks for sharing!

Holy smokes Richard! You look like half of the first picture! Thanks for posting - very inspirational!

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Here a new recipe for a nice little Stromboli cupcake. Preheat oven to 400. Take a muffin pan and spray 4 wells with pam. Take a Joseph's Flatbread (available at walmart) whichever flavor you like I use the multi-grain personally, using a pizza cutter cut it In four equal squares. Put 1 square in each muffin well. Put 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce I use the great value brand from Walmart. Then some chopped mushroom. Then I takes a slice of 97% ham lunch meat, I use the great value brand that comes in the little plastic box, chop that up and distribute between the wells. Next 1 tablespoon each of shredded mozzarella cheese, I use great value from walmart. Finally, place 1 slice of turkey pepperoni on top of each, I use the bridgeford brand from Walmart. Place in oven for a couple minutes till the cheese just starts to melt and the flatbread starts to brown, pull out and fold the corners over the top of each one and push down it should hold in the cheese at this point, place back in oven for about 6 minutes or until flatbread looks done.
Per single muffin serving according to MFP:
Calories 67
Carbohydrates 5
Fat 3
Protein 6

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.

Had Sleeve on December 10 2012.