caligirl3
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Any other veterans not at goal or super slow to goal?
caligirl3 replied to deedeemuffin's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I really find if we start with our Protein, not drink Water (like grilled chicken and asparagus or broccoli), then add some mashed potato or corn, we will do just fine... A few sips of water and done... You won't gain weight on that, we can't not lose if we're eating fish and stuff... -
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My losses are SO SLOW!!! I need some tips... -
Learning that if I follow the guidelines, the weight is going to come off. I'm down 3 pounds already for the week, 16.5 total in December. My official weekly weigh-in day is on the 25th. I don't really need to over-think things. I'm getting to the stage, though, where I really want some phase 2 foods (puree/soft food) - which I move on to on Christmas day (yay me)! I'm fantasizing about cottage cheese w/salsa, hummus, scrambled eggs, egg salad, tuna salad, blended soups, real smoothies instea...
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Day 19 here (12/4/13), and down 16.5 pounds. It's slowing a bit, averaging 3-4 pounds a week now with a large first week's loss... I'm happy about that. My surgeon puts us on 3 weeks liquids before we can start on the puree stage, and I'm going out of my mind. I'm so sick of sweets, it's driving me nuts. I'm drinking a lot of soups, and I confess this weekend I ate a small handful of goldfish crackers with my pea soup. I mashed them up in my mouth until very soft and sipped my soup, so it was like a puree consistency. I'm just dying to eat something! I cannot wait for Wed. when I can! -
I measured out a teaspoon of smooth natural nothing added pb and savored every lick! I'm less than 2 weeks post op. It tasted fantastic. It's a soft food right?
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try some almond butter, I gave up peanut butter a few months ago and switched to almond butter instead. I only buy the all natural no stir from MaraNatha and I keep it to about 1 tsp. Fat from almonds is healthier than peanuts
http://www.maranathafoods.com/product/no-stir-almond-butter-creamy
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I seriously almost dug a fingerful of peanut butter from the jar last night - no lie... Took every bit of strength not to. I'm Day 15...
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I've weighed the same for the last 3 days... Going to try to get in 64 oz water/liquids today. SO hard to do only 12 days out.
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck all Dec. sleevers. I was sleeved on 12/4 and I'm down 13.5 pounds. Today is my 2 week weigh in, I've been stalled at this exact weight for 5 whole days, and I'm hoping to see the scale move soon! -
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Dec. 4, 2013 - Need A Mentor! Orange County, Ca
caligirl3 replied to caligirl3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Start weight: 265 12/4/13 surgery date: 263 12/11/13 Wk 1: 255.5 Total lost: 9.5 pounds!!! So far so good! 5'8 1/2 41 yrs — feeling awesome. -
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Start weight: 265 12/4/13 surgery date: 263 12/11/13 Wk 1: 255.5 Total lost: 9.5 pounds!!! So far so good! 5'8 1/2 41 yrs — feeling awesome. -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Here we go!!!! -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Following you too Maddie! To prepare, I bought 3 types of protein drinks (powder and liquid) for my pre-op diet. Next weekend, after I get paid, I will buy my vitamins. I'm waiting until my surgeon pre-op appt. before I invest. I read so many mixed things - gummies, no gummies, flinstone chewables, no flintstones... I do already have b12 sublingual tabs and biotin though, so I'll keep those. Looking for recommendations on: chewable or liquid multi chewable calcium chewable fiber (do we need this?) D (heard we needed this too) Advice on how/when to take these. Ugh, so many pills, and I HATE pills! -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm so excited to be nearing my surgery date. This is my last "normal" weekend, as I'll be starting my 2 week pre-op liquid diet on Wednesday. So, I'm excited to be beginning the weight loss phase of this journey. Pre-ops are done! I've just started a blog about this journey. Feel free to follow me> I don't have the guts to put it all out there on video in a vlog, but I will keep a record of my weight loss journey here: http://lissavsg.wordpress.com -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow this group has grown!!! I'm having a hard time keeping up! 2 weeks and 6 days countdown for me. I start the liquid diet in 6 days. Yes, that means no Thanksgiving dinner this year. Oh well, I'm hoping to take off about 10 pounds pre-op, so my eyes are on the prize. All my clothes are fitting pretty snug these days due to food funerals I've been having... Not a good strategy I know. It's getting so real. I just made my final co-insurance payment, and filled out all pre-op paperwork at the hospital, so all I have to do is check in on the op day. So very excited and proud of me putting myself first. As a single mom, I'm never putting my needs first, and it's about time. -
Dec. 4, 2013 - Need A Mentor! Orange County, Ca
caligirl3 replied to caligirl3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for replying! Where do you live? Congrats on your success!
