mikekallison

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most!!

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most!!

Greetings:
First, congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Surgery changed my life and has made such an impact on my life. In terms of food, you will be able to eat some of the same things you used to have, but you will have to remember to do a few things.
-First, moderation and smart decisions are key. You will only be able to eat small amounts of food once you are on your forever diet after your regimented diet after surgery.
-Second, you can have a burger, but eat it without the bun, and order a kids burger. You should be able to get a card from your surgeon's office that allows you to order off a kids menu. Don't order fries, instead, order steamed broccoli or fruit. You must remember to eat your Protein first! When I go into a restaurant, I order off a kids menu and usually get the sides boxed to go so I don't even have them on my plate, and the same with Soup and/or salad, if I order off the full menu. For example, we went to Chilis the other day, and I ordered a salad and it came with Soup and I had the soup boxed to go.
-Third, make smart decisions. Same rule as the first. If you don't make such a smart decision, your body will tell you so and most likely you will throw up. That will be a natural social consequence that you will learn from---We all have gone through it.
-Fourth, when you feel it in your body that you can't eat any more, STOP!!!! Your body will tell you.
-Fifth - YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!
Be committed and stay committed and you'll do great.
Hope this helps.
Mike

Greetings:
First, congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Surgery changed my life and has made such an impact on my life. In terms of food, you will be able to eat some of the same things you used to have, but you will have to remember to do a few things.
-First, moderation and smart decisions are key. You will only be able to eat small amounts of food once you are on your forever diet after your regimented diet after surgery.
-Second, you can have a burger, but eat it without the bun, and order a kids burger. You should be able to get a card from your surgeon's office that allows you to order off a kids menu. Don't order fries, instead, order steamed broccoli or fruit. You must remember to eat your Protein first! When I go into a restaurant, I order off a kids menu and usually get the sides boxed to go so I don't even have them on my plate, and the same with Soup and/or salad, if I order off the full menu. For example, we went to Chilis the other day, and I ordered a salad and it came with Soup and I had the soup boxed to go.
-Third, make smart decisions. Same rule as the first. If you don't make such a smart decision, your body will tell you so and most likely you will throw up. That will be a natural social consequence that you will learn from---We all have gone through it.
-Fourth, when you feel it in your body that you can't eat any more, STOP!!!! Your body will tell you.
-Fifth - YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!
Be committed and stay committed and you'll do great.
Hope this helps.
Mike

Greetings:
First, congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Surgery changed my life and has made such an impact on my life. In terms of food, you will be able to eat some of the same things you used to have, but you will have to remember to do a few things.
-First, moderation and smart decisions are key. You will only be able to eat small amounts of food once you are on your forever diet after your regimented diet after surgery.
-Second, you can have a burger, but eat it without the bun, and order a kids burger. You should be able to get a card from your surgeon's office that allows you to order off a kids menu. Don't order fries, instead, order steamed broccoli or fruit. You must remember to eat your Protein first! When I go into a restaurant, I order off a kids menu and usually get the sides boxed to go so I don't even have them on my plate, and the same with Soup and/or salad, if I order off the full menu. For example, we went to Chilis the other day, and I ordered a salad and it came with Soup and I had the soup boxed to go.
-Third, make smart decisions. Same rule as the first. If you don't make such a smart decision, your body will tell you so and most likely you will throw up. That will be a natural social consequence that you will learn from---We all have gone through it.
-Fourth, when you feel it in your body that you can't eat any more, STOP!!!! Your body will tell you.
-Fifth - YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!
Be committed and stay committed and you'll do great.
Hope this helps.
Mike

Greetings:
First, congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Surgery changed my life and has made such an impact on my life. In terms of food, you will be able to eat some of the same things you used to have, but you will have to remember to do a few things.
-First, moderation and smart decisions are key. You will only be able to eat small amounts of food once you are on your forever diet after your regimented diet after surgery.
-Second, you can have a burger, but eat it without the bun, and order a kids burger. You should be able to get a card from your surgeon's office that allows you to order off a kids menu. Don't order fries, instead, order steamed broccoli or fruit. You must remember to eat your Protein first! When I go into a restaurant, I order off a kids menu and usually get the sides boxed to go so I don't even have them on my plate, and the same with Soup and/or salad, if I order off the full menu. For example, we went to Chilis the other day, and I ordered a salad and it came with Soup and I had the soup boxed to go.
-Third, make smart decisions. Same rule as the first. If you don't make such a smart decision, your body will tell you so and most likely you will throw up. That will be a natural social consequence that you will learn from---We all have gone through it.
-Fourth, when you feel it in your body that you can't eat any more, STOP!!!! Your body will tell you.
-Fifth - YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!
Be committed and stay committed and you'll do great.
Hope this helps.
Mike

Greetings:
First, congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Surgery changed my life and has made such an impact on my life. In terms of food, you will be able to eat some of the same things you used to have, but you will have to remember to do a few things.
-First, moderation and smart decisions are key. You will only be able to eat small amounts of food once you are on your forever diet after your regimented diet after surgery.
-Second, you can have a burger, but eat it without the bun, and order a kids burger. You should be able to get a card from your surgeon's office that allows you to order off a kids menu. Don't order fries, instead, order steamed broccoli or fruit. You must remember to eat your Protein first! When I go into a restaurant, I order off a kids menu and usually get the sides boxed to go so I don't even have them on my plate, and the same with Soup and/or salad, if I order off the full menu. For example, we went to Chilis the other day, and I ordered a salad and it came with Soup and I had the soup boxed to go.
-Third, make smart decisions. Same rule as the first. If you don't make such a smart decision, your body will tell you so and most likely you will throw up. That will be a natural social consequence that you will learn from---We all have gone through it.
-Fourth, when you feel it in your body that you can't eat any more, STOP!!!! Your body will tell you.
-Fifth - YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!
Be committed and stay committed and you'll do great.
Hope this helps.
Mike

I'm 15 days after surgery. All I can say is that I give you kuddos for asking for help. Try to remember why you did this in the first place. Remind yourself of the reasons and your goals. I do that everyday as I suffer heartburn and diarrhea daily. There's light at the end of the tunnel. I'm 42, married with a son. I want to be here for a while. What do you want to do? Hope this helps.

Greetings:
I am 7 days after surgery and 6 days after beginning liquid diet and am in the same boat, however, I am not a vegeterian. However, I hear your pain in doing the same thing. I have clear broth for all of my meals mixed with Protein powder and am sticking to the 4 ounce guide. I am also drinking a lot of Water inbetween feedings. But I am bored to death and can't wait for cottage cheese and fruit juice, as I love cottage cheese and fruit. I am afraid to push the limit and begin doing the greek yogurts, blended foods, because each phase is supposed to be 2 weeks, according to where I had my surgery done. I don't see my surgeon until the 31st, but will be putting a call into the dietician tomorrow. I wish all well here. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.