Jerzygurl

I'm not sure why but lately the pounds have been coming off like crazy! 7 pounds this week!!! I know it will slow down but I'm loving this!!!
HW - 320 12/3/13
SW - 313 12/17/13
CW - 280.1

I am going through a bariatric Center of Excellence and , while they offer Bariatric Advantage weightloss products, they do not require you to purchase them. As a matter of fact, my nutritionist, that works strictly for them, suggested all kinds of products and lots of different companies like Chike, Premier, etc. I'd never go to a clinic that required that. A lot of that stuff tastes like guano.
April

I think that is bogus. I would personally not use a surgeon that requires me to buy Vitamins and food from their office. It is just another way to make money. If they have to rip you off by saying buy from us or we won't do the surgery, I would find another surgeon.
Part of the cost of doing business is they will do consults and not end up doing the surgery. That is just a fact. They should not make you pay for that.

Hello! Hope everyone is having a wonderful sleevers weekend!
My stats:
HW 348
SW 330
CW 291
Loss another 3lbs!
Went to a Denver Broncos Fan Footbal party today at my cousin's house--there was food everywhere--..all the crap I used to stuff my face with like pizza, chips, fried chicken, mac & cheese, hotdogs, Pasta, etc..plus beer and martinis! Thaks to my new buddy (my sleeve) it didn't phase me at all!
Hey has anyone tried the Crystal Light Appletini Water flavor! OMG, it really is delish! My cousin took care of me...I had faux appletinis and grilled chicken legs with garlic spinach with some Protein crisps she found at Whole Foods. Nice crunch. She also sliced up some turkey pepperoni and fat free cheese for me...
I adore her.

Sometimes it is the doctor, but usually it is the insurance company that is driving the 6 month diet trial.

Hello! Hope everyone is having a wonderful sleevers weekend!
My stats:
HW 348
SW 330
CW 291
Loss another 3lbs!
Went to a Denver Broncos Fan Footbal party today at my cousin's house--there was food everywhere--..all the crap I used to stuff my face with like pizza, chips, fried chicken, mac & cheese, hotdogs, Pasta, etc..plus beer and martinis! Thaks to my new buddy (my sleeve) it didn't phase me at all!
Hey has anyone tried the Crystal Light Appletini Water flavor! OMG, it really is delish! My cousin took care of me...I had faux appletinis and grilled chicken legs with garlic spinach with some Protein crisps she found at Whole Foods. Nice crunch. She also sliced up some turkey pepperoni and fat free cheese for me...
I adore her.

Hello! Hope everyone is having a wonderful sleevers weekend!
My stats:
HW 348
SW 330
CW 291
Loss another 3lbs!
Went to a Denver Broncos Fan Footbal party today at my cousin's house--there was food everywhere--..all the crap I used to stuff my face with like pizza, chips, fried chicken, mac & cheese, hotdogs, Pasta, etc..plus beer and martinis! Thaks to my new buddy (my sleeve) it didn't phase me at all!
Hey has anyone tried the Crystal Light Appletini Water flavor! OMG, it really is delish! My cousin took care of me...I had faux appletinis and grilled chicken legs with garlic spinach with some Protein crisps she found at Whole Foods. Nice crunch. She also sliced up some turkey pepperoni and fat free cheese for me...
I adore her.

I added turkey pepperoni at a month out. Hormel makes them in slices and the carb, sugar and calorie content is low, Protein is good. Just gotta be careful with the sodium and get your Water in..
But anyway, I put the pepperoni on a plate, put them in the microwave with for about a minute and a half and they come out extra crunchy. I love it...even put some fat free shredded cheese on them ... and got my pizza fix..lol

I added turkey pepperoni at a month out. Hormel makes them in slices and the carb, sugar and calorie content is low, Protein is good. Just gotta be careful with the sodium and get your Water in..
But anyway, I put the pepperoni on a plate, put them in the microwave with for about a minute and a half and they come out extra crunchy. I love it...even put some fat free shredded cheese on them ... and got my pizza fix..lol

I added turkey pepperoni at a month out. Hormel makes them in slices and the carb, sugar and calorie content is low, Protein is good. Just gotta be careful with the sodium and get your Water in..
But anyway, I put the pepperoni on a plate, put them in the microwave with for about a minute and a half and they come out extra crunchy. I love it...even put some fat free shredded cheese on them ... and got my pizza fix..lol

Other people that only see you occasionally can see what you don't because of your being gradually acclimated. When you get close to your goal weight all of your questions will be answered.
My wedding ring has changed fingers and may have to change hands until I get it resized. The only thing that is not changing is my wife, she's a keeper.

HW 347
SW 327
CW 290

HW: 314
SW: 278
CW: 251

Finally checking back in again. I had a stall then was trying not to obsess about the scale so here's the update:
HW - 407
SW - 392
CW - 359
Total 48 lbs

Mine are Power Crunch...I love love love the chocolate mint (think-thin mints) and vanilla creme, but they have several flavors...they are available online at the Vitamin Shoppe at a really good price... low carbs and sugar...I keep one in my purse at all times for "emergencies"... i.e. I'm out and about and feeling the hunger pangs..

Hello AA Sleevers! Happy 2014! I hope everyone is doing well. Had my one month follow up today.. Doc was very pleased..but not happier than I..lol
I've lost 12.5 inches off my waist...Lovin' it!
If you're readin' this thread and are on the fence about VSG surgery..jump off and start your new life!! It has been a blessing for me..and I expect to only get better!
Edited for correction: I meant month and a half follow up, not month. No more doctor's appointments until April now..

Thanks for the info! I won't make them a staple of my diet, but when in a pinch nurse and Nut both suggested I grab a Protein bar instead of a shake now because it will last longer and be more filling.
I asked them which are better and they gave me a whole list of them...so I figured, I'd ask those that have already been there and done that.
Thanks again guys!

If I eat one. which is very rare. most of them have to many ingredience I cant read and wayyyy to much sugar. But if I do, I get a Larabar. Its the lesser of all the evils. with a very minamal amount of sugar.

I tried Quest chocolate cookie dough I think it was...and I nuked it in microwave on a plate. O.m.g.
The others I will have are pure Protein bars.
But....I only eat the bars in a real pinch...their too many carbs for my personal preference.

Quest. Easiest to eat, filling, and yummy.

Quest apple pie is DELISH!

Quest Cinnamon Roll. Tasty AND filling! i love the PBJ ones as well but way too many calories so I avoid them.

Sorry I'm late to the party!
Surgery date: December 18, 2013
Goal to lose: 119 lbs
HW: 279 lbs
SW: 254 lbs
CW: 236.4 lbs
Lost post-op: 17.6 lbs
Lost total: 42.6 lbs
I'd love to know the secrets to success for those who have lost so much more!

Checking in. I was sleeved 12/03/13, and as of this morning, I'm down 48.6 pounds. 31.9 pounds since surgery.
Surgical Consult Weight: 267.2
SW: 250.4
CW: 218.6

Just has my one month follow up!
HW:262
SW:248
CW:230
Yay!!!