thisfathasgot2go

@@BohemianBeauty
I think I told you on another Kaiser thread, but I was just sleeved on Oct 7 at West LA by Dr. Casillas.

@@pr_pitbullgrl
Ok, so you are like me, on liquids til day 14 and then soft foods. I cannot wait!
Pre-op, I tried my best to not eat and drink at the same time. I just did it unconsciously.
So having to stop drinking 30 minutes before and after each meal is going to be hard because of habit.
I also did not chew my foods 30 times before swallowing. I have to get better at this.

Wild Alaskan Cod pieces (frozen)
Sunflower Seed Butter
Olive Oil popcorn
Uncooked chicken Sicilian Sausage
Cage Free large brown eggs
Harvest salad w/Grilled chicken
Field Fresh Chopped salad w/Grilled Chicken
Gyoza Dipping Sauce

@@thisfathasgot2go Did you have Nicole at Sunset? Thats the instructor I have.

@@pr_pitbullgrl
I agree with sticking to the plan. I was sleeved a week ago tonight (10/7).
I am on day 3 of 10 of an "all liquid" plan (after 4 days of "clear only" liquids).
I feel good. My stomach makes weird noises at times, but I am in little pain except for a couple of incision spots.
I can drink 2-3 oz. comfortably. I have had a bowel movement which helped.
Today I have to get some blood drawn (labs) before my 1 week out appointment with my surgeon on Friday.
I have been weighing my self every couple of days and I am down from 196.x on surgery day to 187.x this morning, so should be hitting 10 lbs down tomorrow.
Keep up the good work.

I officially have lost 50 pounds since surgery 10/21/15!!! I'm super excited but my clothing inventory is decreasing, when did everyone go shopping? I'm scared to buy anything and have to give it to someone a week later lol

Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Ross have been my very best friends post-surgery. I've gone from an 18W to a misses 10-12 in two months, and I am trying not to buy a TON of new clothing until my weight gets stable. I'm especially fond of the Marshalls in my area and have had amazing luck finding great deals!

Great video. How far out is that lady? That seems like so much food. I am not sure I can eat all that!
I went grocery shopping yesterday. Overwhelming. I took my time looking at stuff, Protein, calories, etc.
I picked up some packets of tuna. chicken breast to shred. Cod pieces. Deli lunch meats, cheese slices and shredded cheese. Some soft fruits. Eggs/egg whites. We will see what I decide to try tomorrow.
Good luck!

I think I will play it safe too with egg whites. My suggested samples of soft food meals includes:
Example #1
Breakfast
1/4 - 1/2 cup scrambled egg whites prepared with cooking spray
snack
Protein Drink
lunch
1/2 cup cream of potato Soup prepared with light soy or fat nonfat Lactaid
1/2-1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
Snack
Protein Drink
dinner
1-2 oz steamed fish
1/2 cup soft cooked broccoli
Example #2
Breakfast
1/4 - 1/2 cup cooked Cream of Wheat prepared with light soy or nonfat Lactaid
Snack
Protein Drink
lunch
1/4 - 1/2 cup Tomato Soup (prepared with light soy or nonfat Lactaid.
1/4 - 1/2 cup soft pears in Water
Snack
Protein Drink
dinner
1-2 oz soft, moist chicken
1/4 cup soft green Beans

I have not gone back to work yet, but I know it is a matter of time before I am tempted. It has been safe inside my house, but I did have to cook dinner for my family yesterday - whole wheat spaghetti with ground turkey and shredded zucchini. I somehow survived it. I did put a cup of it in the freezer for the future.
Stay strong. I have 7 days to get through before soft foods. We can do this.

@@pr_pitbullgrl
I agree with sticking to the plan. I was sleeved a week ago tonight (10/7).
I am on day 3 of 10 of an "all liquid" plan (after 4 days of "clear only" liquids).
I feel good. My stomach makes weird noises at times, but I am in little pain except for a couple of incision spots.
I can drink 2-3 oz. comfortably. I have had a bowel movement which helped.
Today I have to get some blood drawn (labs) before my 1 week out appointment with my surgeon on Friday.
I have been weighing my self every couple of days and I am down from 196.x on surgery day to 187.x this morning, so should be hitting 10 lbs down tomorrow.
Keep up the good work.

@@hopefullythininme
Hello, sorry I am just seeing this. I had to wait from April to June to start my OPTIONS CLASS. I started June 16 and ended September 1, 2015. I lost 29 lbs pre-op which was more than the 10%. I saw the surgeon, Dr. Casillas at West LA on 9/21/2015. I chose or at least indicated a preference for the SLEEVE. Dr. Casillas said I could go either way - I had no GERD or DIABETES which I believe they prefer those patients go with the BYPASS.
I had my surgery 10/7/2015. I am currently almost 4 months out and have lost a total of 57 lbs, from 225 referral weight, to 196 surgery weight, to 168 currently.
I am a slow loser, which is fine with me. I avg about 1 lb a week, sometimes more, sometimes less, but as long as I am continuing to go down, I am ok with this.
I would recommend Dr. Casillas in West LA. He did a great job. The OPTIONS program is a big help to be successful because it really gives you the education needed to make good decisions about the surgery and the post-op diet.

I started with a BMI at about 40. Just less than 5'3 and 225 lbs. I lost about 30 pre-surgery and since my 10-7-2015 surgery I have lost 25 lbs. It is slow going. I am not the perfect patient. I track my food intake on MFP. I walk daily, usually 30 minutes and make decent food choices. It could be better. I now average about 2-5 lbs a month post surgery, pre surgery it was 10 lbs a month. I have lost inches too. I am about to hit the 160's and want to lose about 30 more lbs or so.
You are not alone.

@@hopefullythininme
Hello, sorry I am just seeing this. I had to wait from April to June to start my OPTIONS CLASS. I started June 16 and ended September 1, 2015. I lost 29 lbs pre-op which was more than the 10%. I saw the surgeon, Dr. Casillas at West LA on 9/21/2015. I chose or at least indicated a preference for the SLEEVE. Dr. Casillas said I could go either way - I had no GERD or DIABETES which I believe they prefer those patients go with the BYPASS.
I had my surgery 10/7/2015. I am currently almost 4 months out and have lost a total of 57 lbs, from 225 referral weight, to 196 surgery weight, to 168 currently.
I am a slow loser, which is fine with me. I avg about 1 lb a week, sometimes more, sometimes less, but as long as I am continuing to go down, I am ok with this.
I would recommend Dr. Casillas in West LA. He did a great job. The OPTIONS program is a big help to be successful because it really gives you the education needed to make good decisions about the surgery and the post-op diet.

@@thisfathasgot2go, any updates for us?? I am on week 5 if options class!! W. LA as well. They told us it would take 2 month after classes end, before you get your surgery date. I had to wait two month to start options class.

I started with a BMI at about 40. Just less than 5'3 and 225 lbs. I lost about 30 pre-surgery and since my 10-7-2015 surgery I have lost 25 lbs. It is slow going. I am not the perfect patient. I track my food intake on MFP. I walk daily, usually 30 minutes and make decent food choices. It could be better. I now average about 2-5 lbs a month post surgery, pre surgery it was 10 lbs a month. I have lost inches too. I am about to hit the 160's and want to lose about 30 more lbs or so.
You are not alone.

I started with a BMI at about 40. Just less than 5'3 and 225 lbs. I lost about 30 pre-surgery and since my 10-7-2015 surgery I have lost 25 lbs. It is slow going. I am not the perfect patient. I track my food intake on MFP. I walk daily, usually 30 minutes and make decent food choices. It could be better. I now average about 2-5 lbs a month post surgery, pre surgery it was 10 lbs a month. I have lost inches too. I am about to hit the 160's and want to lose about 30 more lbs or so.
You are not alone.

Great info, as I said earlier, this thread is my case... This is really putting my weight loss pattern into perspective!

I started with a BMI at about 40. Just less than 5'3 and 225 lbs. I lost about 30 pre-surgery and since my 10-7-2015 surgery I have lost 25 lbs. It is slow going. I am not the perfect patient. I track my food intake on MFP. I walk daily, usually 30 minutes and make decent food choices. It could be better. I now average about 2-5 lbs a month post surgery, pre surgery it was 10 lbs a month. I have lost inches too. I am about to hit the 160's and want to lose about 30 more lbs or so.
You are not alone.

I'm low BMI and just Monday had my three-month surgiversay and I've only lost 30 pounds. I'm thrilled with it but after so many stalls hoping I'm not frittering away my honeymoon period by not being super strict.
Just wanted to see if I'm on track with other low BMI people. I know not to compare (when I see 60 lbs off in 3 months!!!) so would just like to hear from other low BMI October people if possible.
Thanks for understanding!

@@cari0818
Hello, I am going through the process now.
I attended the 3 month options class from June 16 - Sept 1 in Hollywood/Sunset.
I am scheduled for surgery, the sleeve, tomorrow.
I lost 25 lbs pre-op following the nutritionist/Options suggestions.
I just added walking and reduced my calories to 1200 daily.
I feel Kaiser prepared me well.
So far, so good.

140 today!!! I feel amazing and my clothes are so big.. i have lost 4 jeans sizes.. i love that i got my life back! whoop whoop

12 weeks out down 60. 42 from surgery day

I'm getting sleeved at Kaiser in the morning!!!! January 4th. ???? I'm in such shock. It doesn't feel real.

Hi everyone. .. My surgery day is right around the corner. Its this Weds. Im ready. I am looking forward to the journey I am about to endure. I think its going to really change the way I have seen food. I also think that Im going to find my own inner strength. Im ready. Ill try my best to post my experience and how Im feeling. Hope everyone had a great New Years!!!