Elizabeth Matheson

I have no idea how many calories i eat- and it is quite liberating. My dietician (i am in Australia so i guess that is the equivalent of your NUT) focuses on Low Cab High fat with no calorie counting or weighing- rather working for a hunger level of "satisfied' On a typical day i would eat the following Breakfast- Egg, ham and cheese omelet. Lunch: Roast Lamb and veg Cauliflower, brocoli, Beans and aspargus. Dinner- Spaghetti Bologonese (instead of Pasta i would make zucchini noodles) I serve these up on a plate that is the size of a bread plate. I am a 11 months out and have lost 40 Kg (88 pounds) and have about 14 pounds to go. I sometimes add in a piece of fruit if i am hungry. In terms of treats- i still have them (although my taste buds changed post surgery and i don't enjoy sweets as much.)

Obviously i cant tell you to have the surgery but i can let you know of my experience. I weighed 118 Kg (260 pound) before pre op. I now weigh 79 Kg (174) 11 months out. I am 35 years old and have two young children. It has been life changing. I have lost weight before- but it was always so hard to do- constantly fighting hunger (all the time). I was in a battle with myself. After this surgery i no longer have to physically battle myself with hunger. I do still get hungry- but only after 3-4 hours (not 30 minutes after the meal) I have much great levels of energy and have just started playing cardio tennis (which is the next step in my journey) I see this as doing things only that i can realistically incorporate into my life. I am still able to eat out socially (most my friends now what i have had- but it has been a wonderful response.) I don't regret the surgery- only that i didn't do it a long time ago