downsizingdebs

Work in progress. I still have quite a bit of weight to go, but i am down 80 pounds in 8 months. I'm 5'10" with a large frame.

does anyone else feel irritated that we can't complete a day of logging in food if you don't have more than 1000 calories? let me know if there's any way to get around this
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@@downsizingdebs
"the one thing we have in common, is that we're all different"
i do have kidney issues
my doc says i shouldn't have more than 75 gr of Protein a day
follow the leader, or in our cases - your NUT
follow your docs rule of thumb for protein (and everything else)
keep up the good job
i know you will
78 lbs down
wonderful!!!
kathy
congrats

About 80g or so.
I am in 5th week post op.
My Proteins had to increase due to my hunger. My NUT (Dietician in Australia) advised me to get extra Proteins in powder form.
This is helping my hunger pangs and energy levels.
Of course with more proteins than other food stuff, more Water is needed to flush it out through the kidneys.
I also need to take extra fibre, in powder form as well, at this stage.
I am now on Soft food phase.

I clicked on the link - but I'd be awful suspicious of it. Love the skin you're in. If you want the stretch marks to fade use coconut oil or butter as a lotion after bath. take salmon oil or other fish oil for good healthy skin. it is, in my opinion a much better option.

My 100 grams a day is a minimum target.

The goal is 105 for me. I normally exceed goal because I'm scared of most Hair loss.

Here is some great info. Not bariatric specific. Our surgeries are a tool, we are still human and should nourish our bodies properly. This link will help you calculate how much Protein based on who you are, what you do and what your goals are. Getting skinny doesn't always equal getting healthy. You'll drop weight faster eating less Protein and do terrible things to your body. Building and maintaining lean muscle mass, losing the fat, getting in great cardiovascular health and getting your bodies functioning to the best they possibly can is what we need to strive for.
http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/how-much-protein-per-day/
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Yes, at the vey least it will stall your weight loss. If you don't get enough Protein your body will consume itself (muscles and organs like your heart).
We need Protein to keep our metabolisms running, to build and repair muscle, skin, hair, etc.

Shoot for as many grams of Protein per day as your goal weight. 150 pounds=150 grams per day etc...
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You're all incredible...
Don't ever doubt it...
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515 highest, 480 sleeve day, 350 this morning. that's half people! 69 bmi to 47. i'm averaging about 25 lbs lost per month.

I don't have much to show yet (as I am only 2 months Post-Op), but wanted to share a Before and After picture so far.
Picture on the left is me at 356 on October 24, 2015 (1 month BEFORE surgery).
Picture on the right is me down 40 pounds at 316 on Christmas Day 2015 (1 month AFTER surgery).

Final sign off from the sleep study. Now just waiting for that call! !

Had my surgery yesterday at st. Alexius medical center in Hoffman estates IL recovering from the gastric sleeve procedure

1 year down 100 lbs down !

Here are a couple more before/after.
Before - 380lb

Current - 228lb

Previous didn't attach photo

Hi all,
Its been just over a year surgery on 25th October 3015. I started at 294ib's and now 181, about 14lb's away from target.
Before

After.

6 months and 86 pounds! I've gone from a size 28 in pants to an 18. Best decision ever!!!

Work in progress. I still have quite a bit of weight to go, but i am down 80 pounds in 8 months. I'm 5'10" with a large frame.

Halfway there! Surgery May 26th 2015

Work in progress. I still have quite a bit of weight to go, but i am down 80 pounds in 8 months. I'm 5'10" with a large frame.

Work in progress. I still have quite a bit of weight to go, but i am down 80 pounds in 8 months. I'm 5'10" with a large frame.