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girlrfriday got a reaction from lucky1gg33 in Sleevers over 300lbs? July 13, 2015

Awesome thread! I was wondering that myself since a lot of people seem to be in the 200's when they start I'm a little different scenario because I am 6' tall. I had surgery 4/22 and am currently in the dreaded 3 week stall...it sucks!!
Starting weight 353
day of surgery 328
# weeks out 313

girlrfriday reacted to M2G in 1.5yrs post op-need help September 11, 2013

Well, first and foremost, congrats on your new baby! That is awesome!
You recognize that you are out-of-control and that is great because now is the time to reign it in. I used my first pregnancy (12 years ago!) to indulge in ice cream every night. I also gained 65lbs which somehow did not magically disappear when I had the baby. So with my 2nd pregnancy I only gained +18lbs because I learned the hard way that I wasn't really "eating for two" and that the weight wouldn't just be "baby weight"...
With all that said I recently took a back to basics class offered by my surgeon. It's all the rules that we "know/learned" but it was nice to have a refresher course! I will share with you what was covered:
Rules of the Tool:
1. Fluids - stop drinking 10 minutes before a meal and try to go 45 minutes to an hour after eating...an hour is even better.
2. Meal Timing - meals should be every 2-4 hours, 5-6 oz after 1 year post-op is appropriate size, no Snacks or grazing.
3. Protein - minimum 65-80g per day and all meals are to be 75% Protein and 25% complex carbs (veggies, fruit, Beans, whole grains, brown rice, etc.)
4. Label Reading - for your food, per serving take your calories and divide it by the protein...you should have 15 calories per every 1 gram of protein. This is the best/easiest calculation tool to help you decide what is a good source of protein. For instance let's say a Protein Bar has 170 calories (per bar) and 10 grams of protein. When you take 170/10 = 17 calories per every gram of protein. So this bar is close but would be better at 15.
5. supplements - now that I'm pretty far out from surgery, most of my Vitamins can easily be absorbed from my food, but I still need to take at a minimum Multivitamins, Calcium and the occasional B12. Since you are breastfeeding, you might need to continue/up your Vitamins accordingly.
6. Exercise - Is this part of your daily routine? If so GREAT. If not, get moving. And when your exercise DOESN'T leave you sweaty and breathless you need to challenge yourself to do more so that YOU ARE SWEATY and somewhat breathless.
Finally we talked about ABC Planning. A Plan = you are doing GREAT, you are on target with your meals, your liquids, your exercise and supplements. B Plan = you hit some of your goals but fell short in a few areas. C Plan = you are off target in all areas.
So what will be YOUR Plan today? Check in with yourself and be honest. If you are slipping, where are you slipping and what do you need to do to get back to your A Plan?

girlrfriday got a reaction from jasjulesmom in Favorite cookbooks? July 19, 2013

http://www.emilybites.com/p/recipe-index.html
Here is another website I really like!! the Asian Lettuce wraps are my current favorite thing in the world!

girlrfriday got a reaction from court2180 in Chicken Parm Ricotta Bake July 11, 2013

Shelly's Baked Ricotta
8 oz of ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 large Egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes. Boom!

girlrfriday reacted to BANANA PANTS! in Band to Sleeve...This time has to be different! July 10, 2013

I had the sleeve this past December - never had the band so cannot speak to that - but I can tell you that I worried and fretted that the sleeve would not work. Prior to surgery I did not know anyone who had been successful with the surgery - all three people I knew who had WLS failed. I secretly feared and fretted that I would fail too - but I have to say that I am now pretty sure that will not happen. First - it is impossible NOT to lose weight initially. Secondly - the process of increasing the diet as you go through the different weeks post-op has really helped me to build new habits. Finally - I think for me - I just had to stop worrying about failing. Trust in the sleeve. Many more people are successful than fail the sleeve. While it is important to know the signs that you may be going down a bad path - trusting that you are going to be successful will reduce lots of unnecessary worrying! Good luck to you - you are going to LOVE the sleeve!

girlrfriday got a reaction from ladylaura in Chicken Parm Ricotta Bake July 3, 2013

I left them on.. because my family loves the crunch.. I just left them big enough to pick out!

girlrfriday got a reaction from colleenb in Chicken Parm Ricotta Bake July 3, 2013

recipes... I put the chicken Parm Casserole from Emily Bites on top of the Ricotta bake...and I used canned chickes so it is good for soft foods stage....FREAKIN AMAZING...mmm..mmm...mmmm

girlrfriday got a reaction from colleenb in Chicken Parm Ricotta Bake July 3, 2013

recipes... I put the chicken Parm Casserole from Emily Bites on top of the Ricotta bake...and I used canned chickes so it is good for soft foods stage....FREAKIN AMAZING...mmm..mmm...mmmm