Weighting2BeFree

Well i am only 7 days post op but have had pcos for years... i stated a period 4 days post op after not having one for 4 years. Needless to say my hubs has been warned no fun until i go get on bc!!! I just had the sleeve

My doc has a compounding pharmacy send us both a scar pain cream that dries and protects the incisions and then a reduction cream. So far one of my incisions is completely healed with no scar and two more well on their way. Then i have two more that are still scabby. I am 18 days post surgery. See if your doc has anything like that. Mine were covered under insurance

yay! Congrats!!!

5 days post op when in clears I had a Protein Shake. Then two weeks post op I had egg salad.

My doc said at least 60 grams of Protein a day (which is really easy, I'm typically on the 80-100 gram range and 1200 calories. If you go the math, 100 grams of protein is only 400 calories so 800 calories is fat and carbs. I Dont watch my fat or carbs. I do try and eat as natural as possible but Dont deny myself anything except carbonation and white bread. Well and processed sugars. But fruit, avocados, nuts, and stuff I eat

Just wanted to share a before and after. Before pic is from Christmas - 378 lbs. Other pic is today- 288 lbs. 5 months ago yesterday I started my preop diet. I couldn't really see the difference until I look at these. Crazy!!! And ignore the dirty bathroom. ???? 

Yeah my nut said no to the Protein Shakes. So I'm back to Protein first. Found out fast I haven't stretched my sleeve and i am down 7 lbs. just back to basics!!

My mom is very supportive and happy for me. She has been considered the surgery but we have a different ways of looking at food. I always enjoyed food but never looked to it for emotional support. I would eat to relieve boredom but not to fill some aching void. She knows and admits to having an emotional reliance on food and so keeps asking me like I'm going to change my mind. She has had her first couple of appts with the Doctor but I recommended several sessions with the psychologist on staff to delve into why she views food in such a way. But my success so far has made her consider making drastic changes and that is all I can hope for!

My mom is very supportive and happy for me. She has been considered the surgery but we have a different ways of looking at food. I always enjoyed food but never looked to it for emotional support. I would eat to relieve boredom but not to fill some aching void. She knows and admits to having an emotional reliance on food and so keeps asking me like I'm going to change my mind. She has had her first couple of appts with the Doctor but I recommended several sessions with the psychologist on staff to delve into why she views food in such a way. But my success so far has made her consider making drastic changes and that is all I can hope for!

My mom asks me all the time if I regret it. And my answer has not changed. No. A thousand times no. I have lost 110 lbs since March 18th. My only regret is not doing it when I was younger and didn't have as much to lose. I still have 100 lbs to go but it's possible now. It was hard right after surgery because of all the restrictions but now I'm out I still eat my Protein first and whatever else after. But if a meal comes up I can't do that I enjoy what I'm having because it's only a few ounces. I have more energy than I have ever had. Give yourself a chance to heal. It's amazing on the other side.

Yeah my nut said no to the Protein Shakes. So I'm back to Protein first. Found out fast I haven't stretched my sleeve and i am down 7 lbs. just back to basics!!

My mom asks me all the time if I regret it. And my answer has not changed. No. A thousand times no. I have lost 110 lbs since March 18th. My only regret is not doing it when I was younger and didn't have as much to lose. I still have 100 lbs to go but it's possible now. It was hard right after surgery because of all the restrictions but now I'm out I still eat my Protein first and whatever else after. But if a meal comes up I can't do that I enjoy what I'm having because it's only a few ounces. I have more energy than I have ever had. Give yourself a chance to heal. It's amazing on the other side.

I had the same Dr and mine was done on 9/28. I live in Fort Worth.

Was wondering the same. If you ever expect to get down full size meals that's not going to happen. I eat 3 oz of meat and a few bites of something else.

Damn! I was just going to recommend that! That is my new favorite flavor too. It mixes awesome with yogurt too. If I can't find plain fage at the store, I will by the next best plain yogurt and add that to the container. Freeze it and you have awesome "ice cream".

Thx ladies. I've actually found java pro Protein Powder. It's my new addition lol. I have it in the mornings instead of Starbucks. The caramel is so good.

Getting this surgery is about more than losing weight for me, and, like you, I want to go organic, or at least, 100% NON-GMO. Here are the Protein powders I have purchased so far:
Phood (plant based powder)
Naked whey (un-de-natured grass fed whey powder)
Dr. Axe Healing Protein
Dr Axe Collegen Protein
Let me know if you find any more healthy options!

Sure it's possible. More difficult but possible. There are plenty of organic plant based Protein supplements out there. I'd go to my local health store (love my central market) and buy some samples to see what tastes best to you.

Just wanted to share a before and after. Before pic is from Christmas - 378 lbs. Other pic is today- 288 lbs. 5 months ago yesterday I started my preop diet. I couldn't really see the difference until I look at these. Crazy!!! And ignore the dirty bathroom. ???? 

I did a six day carb detox. First three days was only lean, unprocessed meat (no Jerky, deli meat, bacon, or sausage), green veggies, and healthy fats. I ate as much as I wanted and did not track calories, carbs, or anything. After that, I did another three days of lean meats and green veggies but this time weighed and tracked all my food on MFP. And then gradually expanded my diet to include moderate amounts of fruit, dairy, and nuts.
The first three days without carbs are super hard, which is why I let myself eat as much as I wanted without worrying about amounts, calories, etc. As a bonus, even eating as much as I wanted, I still lost weight! Once you get through the first 2-3 days the carb cravings subside a lot.
For me, I wouldn't do a diet that included a lot of shakes as Meal Replacements. I don't find them filling/satisfying, so I think that would be really hard for me. But you have to do what works for you

Sure it's possible. More difficult but possible. There are plenty of organic plant based Protein supplements out there. I'd go to my local health store (love my central market) and buy some samples to see what tastes best to you.

I have brought Jerky, Quest bars, cut up veggies-- but now our local theatre checks your purse for "contraband!" Last time I made my 13 yo son hide it in his cargo pockets! He was freaked out till I explained it wasn't ILLEGAL technically and the worst that could happen is they'd make us throw it out.
We made it past the checkpoint and he said "omg what a rush!" I think I've created a monster ????

Just wanted to share a before and after. Before pic is from Christmas - 378 lbs. Other pic is today- 288 lbs. 5 months ago yesterday I started my preop diet. I couldn't really see the difference until I look at these. Crazy!!! And ignore the dirty bathroom. ???? 

Just wanted to share a before and after. Before pic is from Christmas - 378 lbs. Other pic is today- 288 lbs. 5 months ago yesterday I started my preop diet. I couldn't really see the difference until I look at these. Crazy!!! And ignore the dirty bathroom. ???? 

Just wanted to share a before and after. Before pic is from Christmas - 378 lbs. Other pic is today- 288 lbs. 5 months ago yesterday I started my preop diet. I couldn't really see the difference until I look at these. Crazy!!! And ignore the dirty bathroom. ????