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December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
happy Mother's Day!! HW. 362 on 8/19/13 SW. 320 on 12/23/13 CW. 248 3 pounds this week, 114 pounds total. -
How Many Calories @ Day?
macman replied to lapnicky's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am slightly ahead of you, I was sleeved on December 23rd. My goal is 800-1000 calories a day,. I usually eat less on the days I do not exercise and more o the days I do. -
I officially HATE protein shakes!
macman replied to yolicious1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a Protein shake to start most every day. Primarily I use unjury chocolate Splendor, skim milk and ice. To change it up I add banana, PB2, or Torani sugar free Salted Carmel Syrup. I also use Chike coffee Protein Powder. Chike mixed with Chocolate Splendor makes a great Mocha Flavor. Some of the Syntrax Nectars are good, I prefer Fuzzy Navel I rarely have a pre made protein shake but when I do it is Premier Chocolate or vanilla. I found that the shakes I make myself are much better tasting -
December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW. 362 on 8/19/13 SW. 320 on 12/23/13 CW. 251 1 pound this week, not bad considering that I spent the weekend away and then a convention 111 pounds total. -
December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW. 362 on 8/19/13 SW. 320 on 12/23/13 CW. 252 1 pound this week, 110 pounds total. -
December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW. 362 on 8/19/13 SW. 320 on 12/23/13 CW. 252 1 pound this week, 110 pounds total. -
Frustrated - Water intake?!
macman replied to YummyMummy101's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I downloaded a program to my phone called Daily Water. You can program alarms to remind you to drink. It does get better. Initially I really struggled to get in 64 ounces. Now at 16 weeks it is not usually an issue but I still need the reminders. -
Hungry often in early days?! Help!
macman replied to YummyMummy101's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello Yummy I did not have a puréed food stage per se. My nutritionist told me any soft protein I could mash up and chew in my mouth was ok. If I could not do that I had to put it in a blender. So the soft protein stage for me was fish, scallops, crab cakes, Greek yogurt. The world according to eggface is a website of a bariatric patient that has lots of puréed food ideas. I did find that initially I had to weigh everything because I was never hungry and needed to know the right portion size. The feeling of fullness did not happen until I was on a full diet, including dense proteins and vegetable at week 10. Once I could eat dense proteins I had no problem going 4+ hours between meals. Currently I am 12 weeks out and eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. -
I started eating an occasional sausage when I hit soft foods, about six weeks out. I have never heard about the "no casings" rule. I do not eat them often because of fat content but I do not shy away from them.
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What is your Pre-op Dirt?
macman replied to PattyGab's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not have a pre op diet. I was part of a six month managed plan that started at 2000 calories per day and ended at 1700 per day. I lost 42 pounds pre op and my BP and vitals were much improved. Surgeon said any liver reduction had been accomplished along the way, so no special diet. -
Did your shoe size change with weightloss?
macman replied to MizzouFan1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My shoe fit has definitely changed. I still wear size 13 but it is now medium instead of wide. nothing Fits!!! -
Average weight loss during first 2 weeks (guys only please)
macman replied to tekjr1's topic in The Guys’ Room
I lost 20 lbs in the first two weeks. My plan had me on full liquids for the first 4 weeks. I would not be worried so early in the process. As stated earlier, slow and steady weight loss is the key! -
How often do you weigh yourself?
macman replied to hrhlaurie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Every Morning -
Hate my protein shakes
macman replied to teachingkids2004's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a Protein shake to start most every day. Primarily I use unjury chocolate Splendor, skim milk and ice. To change it up I add banana, PB2, or Torani sugar free Salted Carmel Syrup. I also use Chike coffee Protein Powder. Chike mixed with Chocolate Splendor makes a great Mocha Flavor. I rarely have a premodern shake but when I do it is Premier Chocolate or Vanilla -
December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW. 362 on 8/19/13 SW. 320 on 12/23/13 CW. 253 3 pounds this week, 109 pounds total. -
I am 4 months past surgery and have been limiting myself to 50-60 carbs per day for the most part. As I have increased activity and exercise I have increased calories and protein, fats and carbs as a result. Right now I am at 800-1000 calories a day depending on exercise. Most of my carbs come from dairy, whey protein or vegetables. I have not eaten potatoes, rice, pasta or bread by choice. My weight loss has been steady. Right now I am losing about 2 lbs a week.
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Ready to drink protein shakes
macman replied to rhonda2006's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Try PB2, peanut butter flavored protein powder. Available at whole foods -
I started at 362 lbs in August 2013. On the day of surgery, 12/23/13 I was 320 and currently I am 253( 4 months out). I am 6'3" and have set a personal target of 230. But I feel like I've had a steady weight loss and made lifestyle changes that have helped immensely. I want to take advantage of this opportunity and continue to make the most of it. Where that will end I do not know
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The key to long term weight loss is having that feeling of fullness for as long as possible. My program allowed for three meals a day and two light snacks, even from the beginning. Dense proteins are very helpful in getting the full feeling. Even today, 13 weeks out, I can only eat about 4 ounces of protein at a meal. snacks are a chance to get additional protein, add healthy fats and some carbs(50-60 per day). I was not allowed to add vegetables until week 8. Usually I am able to go 4+ hours between meals which makes it easier to plan meals, drinking water, etc. I have been consistently warned by professionals about eating too soon or " grazing on food". If you do that you will never be full and constantly searching for food. I would also experiment with the amount of protein you are eating early in the day. I usually start each day with a homemade protein shake that has 30-35 grams of protein. That usually keeps me going until a late morning snack
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saw this pic made me gag lol
macman replied to sissy13's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations! I would keep the pick for future reference and motivation -
December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW. 362 SW. 320 CW. 256 2 pounds this week, 106 pounds total, 64 since surgery on 12/23. -
December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
macman replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW. 362 SW. 320 CW. 258 2 pounds this week, 104 pounds total, 62 since surgery on 12/23. Lost most of my hair years ago! -
I would check with your insurance company about what number they use. I did a six month program and the insurance company used my beginning weight of 362, with a a BMI of 46. By surgery I had lost 40 pounds and had no problem with approval. If you consider that the insurance company requires the six month program to ensure you are committed, can follow a plan and are properly prepared it makes sense
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Favorite Unjury flavor and sleep apnea...
macman replied to mommyjamie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My favorite Unjury flavor is Chocolate Splendor. Mixed with PB2, skim milk and ice in a blender is terrific. I also make a protein shake with chocolate splendor, Torani salted carmel syrup, a section of banana, skim milk and ice. -
I was on liquids for the first three weeks after surgery. My plan required 4 ounces of water each hour, followed by 4 ounces of protein shake the next hour, from 8am until 10pm each day. That meant I had 60 grams of protein (Atkins, Carnation shakes) and 64 ounces of fluids for the day. It was boring but I was able to get in the required amounts of protein and fluid on a daily basis