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I started the app about 4 weeks out from surgery at 275 lbs ..... I am now 16 weeks out at 230 lbs and can run a full 5k and my first race is next Sunday! I definitely don't think u are too over weight to start you have to start somewhere right?!?!? It's not easy at first but I NEVER thought I would be able to run over 3 miles....but now I am able to! I also just started the 10k app! Good luck cause if I can do it anyone can!!!!!

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It was tasty, I'm sure. I would however advise you are very aware of the nutritional value of what you're eating, so you go into these decisions fully informed (if you are already aware of this information, please take this in the spirit is is intended.....helpful enlightenment!).
Crunchy Taco Supreme®
Serving size - 113 g (4 oz)
Calories - 200
Calories from fat - 110 (55% of the total calorie count)
Saturated fat - 4.5g
Total fat - 12g
Trans fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 35mg
Sodium - 320mg
Carbohydrates - 15g
Dietary Fiber - 3g
Sugars - 2g
Protein - 9g
1. Generally speaking, at 8 weeks post-op, you may wish to get more Protein "bang for your buck". I strive for 10 g protein for every 100 calories (or roughly a 10% equivalent). This Taco Bell choice had only 4.5% equivalent ratio.
2. 1 taco used up about 1/3 of your day's suggested carbs at this point in your post-op plan (everyone's nutritional plan is different, but I'm using a common 50 carbs/day rule). And these were deep friend processed corn carbs, not the much preferred complex carbohydrates you would get from fresh vegetables or fruit (which I also avoided for the first 6 months).
3. 55% of the calories from this meal was fat! That isn't a problem as a "one-time" choice, but be aware and don't make it a habit. That can play havoc with your long-term health, cardiovascular status, and make your weight loss much more difficult.
4. Sodium is quite high at 320 mg (assuming you used no taco sauce, if you did, that would bump it up significantly higher!). Keep an eye on sodium as it is also dangerous and can hamper your recovery as well as your immediate and long-term goals.
I'm not saying don't enjoy a "treat" now and then. But early on, you need to work on developing good habits and avoiding temptation foods. Fast food is notoriously bad for you (even apparently healthy choices) and this close to your surgery you should be no where near a Taco Bell or any other fast food place. If you're serious about success (and I hope you are!), you must take steps every day to change your lifestyle (in dozens of different ways). Avoiding Taco Bell for the next year (at least) is a good start.

BTW-I asked my instructor about back pain today she said it's probably due to not contracting the stomach and thighs and not pushing the hips forward while back bending. I tried it and no pain issues this class. How did I not notice I wasn't contracting my stomach muscles this whole time!!!
We had a silent class today=amazing!! The lights are dim and the instructor also did the positions with us and barely spoke except to occasionally say change when we were in positions not facing the mirror. I feel so relaxed and zen and I don't have the most relaxed of personalities! This hot yoga is soo addicting...

BTW-I asked my instructor about back pain today she said it's probably due to not contracting the stomach and thighs and not pushing the hips forward while back bending. I tried it and no pain issues this class. How did I not notice I wasn't contracting my stomach muscles this whole time!!!
We had a silent class today=amazing!! The lights are dim and the instructor also did the positions with us and barely spoke except to occasionally say change when we were in positions not facing the mirror. I feel so relaxed and zen and I don't have the most relaxed of personalities! This hot yoga is soo addicting...

I went to Bikram today for the first time in a year and three days into the preop diet. The plan was to just stay in the room. I managed to get through the whole class and enjoy it for the most part. There are a few poses I can't do just because of the bulk of my body (thighs and boobs mostly) or limited flexibility but I tried the best I could and felt like I got a good workout. It is really hard but when I left I felt mentally strong and very relaxed. I'm going to try to go every day until I start Clear liquids 2 or 3 days before my surgery on April 15th. I wish I had started sooner....I guess I just felt too insecure about my size to go. How silly!!! I'm going to ask my surgeon about when I can start doing it post op I'm guessing he'll say something around 7 weeks as well.
The class really can be done at any size for weight loss. I'm a size 22 I was the largest person in this class by far but when I was practicing in the USA there was a very large man in my class maybe around 450 he used bands some but he does ok. Anyway I left feeling like wow if my body can do THAT now (as in survive the class strong and only sitting out a few poses) what will it be able to do in 6 months from now....
What a journey this whole sleeve thing is! Happy hot yoga-ing!!!
Congrats on your weight loss!! One to two pounds IS something to Celebrate. You're 40 pounds from goal it will easily come off with Bikram and healthy food choices....and bikram will probably really sculpt you!! Hopefully it will also help with the loose skin thing....

I went to Bikram today for the first time in a year and three days into the preop diet. The plan was to just stay in the room. I managed to get through the whole class and enjoy it for the most part. There are a few poses I can't do just because of the bulk of my body (thighs and boobs mostly) or limited flexibility but I tried the best I could and felt like I got a good workout. It is really hard but when I left I felt mentally strong and very relaxed. I'm going to try to go every day until I start Clear liquids 2 or 3 days before my surgery on April 15th. I wish I had started sooner....I guess I just felt too insecure about my size to go. How silly!!! I'm going to ask my surgeon about when I can start doing it post op I'm guessing he'll say something around 7 weeks as well.
The class really can be done at any size for weight loss. I'm a size 22 I was the largest person in this class by far but when I was practicing in the USA there was a very large man in my class maybe around 450 he used bands some but he does ok. Anyway I left feeling like wow if my body can do THAT now (as in survive the class strong and only sitting out a few poses) what will it be able to do in 6 months from now....
What a journey this whole sleeve thing is! Happy hot yoga-ing!!!
Congrats on your weight loss!! One to two pounds IS something to Celebrate. You're 40 pounds from goal it will easily come off with Bikram and healthy food choices....and bikram will probably really sculpt you!! Hopefully it will also help with the loose skin thing....

Sounds like you didn't have too much trouble with hydration which is great! You waited 3 months after your surgery to start? How soon after surgery do you think I can start? I was assuming when the doctor says I can start lifting weights but I don't know with hot yoga there's also the whole hydration thing......Have you stuck with it these past two weeks? I'm having surgery in two weeks and am going to bikram right now. I feel like I need it to mentally prepare for surgery.

I'm scheduled for surgery in about two weeks with Dr. Garcia. I'm just feeling really overwhelmed right now. Apprehensive about the procedure and it's risks, worried about having low energy during the transition phase, worried I wont lose the weight I need to lose etc. I had a lap band in from 2008-2010 and had a lot of problems with it and had to have it taken out. It was a really difficult time for me and I'm sure that it's that experience that is contributing to my current feelings. I've also been trying to lose 20 pounds before surgery so I started the preop diet 4 weeks out and then two days ago (I've lost 15 pounds so far) decided to eat a few normal things before I start the mandatory preop diet in a few days. Part of why I stopped was this overwhelming feel plus dizziness and low energy. Obviously once you have surgery you can never take a break from it. I also have a lot going on professionally but it will always be like this ( probably just get worse) which is why I've decided to just go ahead with the surgery now. A major concern I have is that the surgery will negatively impact my career life as I adjust the first few months post operative.
I'm just wondering if anyone else is having these feelings and if so how do you deal with it? Or for those of you who've already had surgery is there anything you know now that you wish you'd know then that would have not only silenced these fears but made you excited for the procedure and the first 3-6 months following it when you are learning to live with the sleeve?

Hey, I have the same date with dr Garcia. See you there!

I'm going to Dr. F Garcia on March 4th. Coordinated with Alma. Good luck to everyone!