Robyn Cabrera

Sleeved 7/22. My starting weight was 362. Day of surgery was 339. Today's weight is 262. The sleeve was the best decision I ever made! Hunger is starting to come back a big but is still very manageable.

Sleeved 7/22
Starting weight: 362
Surgery weight: 339
Current weight: 303
I hope to get to twoville next week. Can't even remember last time I was in the 200's. yay for the sleeve!!
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I met with my nutritionist and surgeon this week. They were extremely pleased with my weight loss especially given my lack of muscle loss. I asked what they thought about having a slice of pizza. Each said that if i got in my Protein. (70 gms) and Water for the day it was fine. My doc also said that having the occasional indulgence was in his opinion a better habit than trying to be perfect all the time. This was of course with the caveat that i was keeping up with everything else. The 2x i had a slice i lost weight that week and met all my goals as well. I think everyone is different. but check out what your healthcare team thinks about it and be a little leary of others on any forum whose opinions maybe moreinfluenced by their own fears of how theyare doing than on any studies ormedical practice such as your bariatric doc and their team.

Sleeved 7/22
Starting weight: 362
Surgery weight: 339
Current weight: 303
I hope to get to twoville next week. Can't even remember last time I was in the 200's. yay for the sleeve!!
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Starting 360
Surgery 306
Current 260
Sleeved 7/10
And on a plateau for now

OMG I waited almost two years for my surgery and in that time, I think I told every person I talked to. Lol. People are going to see a drastic weight loss so why not be upfront about it!

I just saw this recipe and I thought it sounded like a good one for my fellow sleevers. I haven't tried it so no testament to how it will turn out. If any of you try it, let me know how it is.
Cauliflower Sauce
Tastes like alfredo sauce with only 50 calories in 1/2 cup instead of 500 calories in 1/2 cup Alfredo
8 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
5-6 cups cauliflower florets
6-7 cups vegetable broth or Water
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
1/2 cup milk (more to taste)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Garlic: Saute the minced garlic with the butter in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Cook for several minutes or until the garlic is soft and fragrant but not browned (browned or burnt garlic will taste bitter). Remove from heat and set aside.

Cauliflower: Bring the Water or vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the cauliflower and cook, covered, for 7-10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender. Do not drain.

Puree: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower pieces to the blender. Add 1 cup vegetable broth or cooking liquid, sauteed garlic/butter, salt, pepper, and milk. Blend or puree for several minutes until the sauce is very smooth, adding more broth or milk depending on how thick you want the sauce. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.

Serve hot. If the sauce starts to look dry, add a few drops of water, milk, or olive oil.

you could add Parmesan cheese as well

I just saw this recipe and I thought it sounded like a good one for my fellow sleevers. I haven't tried it so no testament to how it will turn out. If any of you try it, let me know how it is.
Cauliflower Sauce
Tastes like alfredo sauce with only 50 calories in 1/2 cup instead of 500 calories in 1/2 cup Alfredo
8 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
5-6 cups cauliflower florets
6-7 cups vegetable broth or Water
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
1/2 cup milk (more to taste)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Garlic: Saute the minced garlic with the butter in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Cook for several minutes or until the garlic is soft and fragrant but not browned (browned or burnt garlic will taste bitter). Remove from heat and set aside.

Cauliflower: Bring the Water or vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the cauliflower and cook, covered, for 7-10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender. Do not drain.

Puree: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower pieces to the blender. Add 1 cup vegetable broth or cooking liquid, sauteed garlic/butter, salt, pepper, and milk. Blend or puree for several minutes until the sauce is very smooth, adding more broth or milk depending on how thick you want the sauce. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.

Serve hot. If the sauce starts to look dry, add a few drops of water, milk, or olive oil.

you could add Parmesan cheese as well

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This is what i have so far.
My surgery is in 7 days, i want to make all this food and put it in my freezer for later! lol

Age - 27
Height - 6'2"
SW: 465
Surgery Date *7.1.13* weight: 430
CW: 392.

I've been pretty bummed with the liquid diet considering that I did it for 3 weeks pre op and have 2 more weeks (4 total) post op. But... Today I got in my car and had to move the seat FORWARD!! I don't think it's moved from all the way back since I got the car. Woohoo.
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Very good observation!

YAY!

I've been pretty bummed with the liquid diet considering that I did it for 3 weeks pre op and have 2 more weeks (4 total) post op. But... Today I got in my car and had to move the seat FORWARD!! I don't think it's moved from all the way back since I got the car. Woohoo.
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I've been pretty bummed with the liquid diet considering that I did it for 3 weeks pre op and have 2 more weeks (4 total) post op. But... Today I got in my car and had to move the seat FORWARD!! I don't think it's moved from all the way back since I got the car. Woohoo.
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I've been pretty bummed with the liquid diet considering that I did it for 3 weeks pre op and have 2 more weeks (4 total) post op. But... Today I got in my car and had to move the seat FORWARD!! I don't think it's moved from all the way back since I got the car. Woohoo.
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About 2 weeks before my surgery I started kind of freaking out thinking what happens if I'm ugly afterwards??? I don't think I'm ugly now and my friends and family assured me that I wouldn't be. Hope they weren't just being nice ????

I am always in a hurry in the morning and don't make time for Breakfast before I leave. I decided I want to eat some kashi Cereal which fills me longer but I always forget milk and don't want a whole half gallon for the office as I am in and out of my office (work in 2 locations, sometimes from home and travel for weeks at a time outside of the country). While hunting for a small container to bring a days worth of milk in, I found my old breast pump milk containers with lids for breast milk! Holds 6 ounces and it's perfect but it may completely freak out my coworkers to see breast milk containers filled with almond milk in the fridge! The upside is, no one will steal my milk

I had surgery on the 22nd and I feel like I could totally go back to work now - I have a mostly deal job. I took 3 weeks off though just in case

He probably meant sorry about pushing the side on you.

OMG I waited almost two years for my surgery and in that time, I think I told every person I talked to. Lol. People are going to see a drastic weight loss so why not be upfront about it!