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I'm on all foods now but meatballs are still a favorite! So easy to make small portions and get in my Protein. I make a huge batch with homemade sauce and freeze them two portions at a time. I don't even miss the Pasta I used to eat with them

I couldn't do that because if I gained weight at all during my 6 month visits my insurance would deny me. I DID have one meal after my pre-op testing appointment and got a Five Guys burger. It really is a test of willpower. You're gonna need that willpower to be strong after surgery too!

I couldn't do that because if I gained weight at all during my 6 month visits my insurance would deny me. I DID have one meal after my pre-op testing appointment and got a Five Guys burger. It really is a test of willpower. You're gonna need that willpower to be strong after surgery too!

Those who have less to lose lose a bit slower because it takes less energy to maintain your body weight. Even for those who start at a high weight the weight comes off quickly in the beginning and gradually slows down when you start nearing your goal. You'll still lose just fine and exercising will certainly help!

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

Sleeved 12/1, was 250 day of surgery and weighed 219 two days ago
I assumed the weight would come off faster, but I'm still thrilled. I don't really know what I expected but I'm steadily losing 2-3 lbs a week. I notice a huge difference when I REALLY focus on my Water and Protein. Looking forward to getting out of the 200s soon!

Thank you! Admittedly, I don't really exercise which I suppose is a no-no but I have two jobs and when I'm not working I'm sleeping. I eat about 1200 calories a day, give or take a couple hundred. I exceed my nutrionists goal of 55g of Protein a day. I don't dwell on carbs too much because fruit and veggies have carbs, I just stay away from a lot of starch and sugar. Thankfully sweets make me sick so there's no problem there! I don't pay too much attention to macros, I just make sure to count my calories, keep it reasonable, and plan my "nights out" or treats accordingly. I've found a good balance, my doctor is thrilled with what I'm doing, and I'm still losing about 2 lbs a week so it seems to be working just fine for me!

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

Surgery date 12/1
SW: 267
CW: 195
Pretty happy about the progress so far!
Of course I wish I could get down to a healthy weight faster but I'll take the 72 lb loss any day
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Getting in my Protein is near impossible. It makes me gag. I'm trying to mix vanilla Protein in to my vanilla Greek yogurt to get some in but, ugh. I had to stop my pain meds because the taste was making me gag, so now I'm sore and crabby.
I got in about 40 oz of fluids in so far today, which is a huge improvement. Earlier today I was worried I'd have to take a trip to the hospital for an IV. I'm pretty sure my veins have shriveled up and died.
I've been super weak and fatigued but the gurgling in my stomach is lessening day by day which is making it easier to eat. I had planned on going back to work tomorrow but there's just no way I can do it. I'm so looking forward to puréed foods on the 15th!
I knew what to expect before the surgery but man, I had no idea how hard it'd be. Anyone who says this is the easy way out has absolutely no idea how hard it is.

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

Before: 267
Now: 213
11 weeks out from surgery
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SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

Thank you! Admittedly, I don't really exercise which I suppose is a no-no but I have two jobs and when I'm not working I'm sleeping. I eat about 1200 calories a day, give or take a couple hundred. I exceed my nutrionists goal of 55g of Protein a day. I don't dwell on carbs too much because fruit and veggies have carbs, I just stay away from a lot of starch and sugar. Thankfully sweets make me sick so there's no problem there! I don't pay too much attention to macros, I just make sure to count my calories, keep it reasonable, and plan my "nights out" or treats accordingly. I've found a good balance, my doctor is thrilled with what I'm doing, and I'm still losing about 2 lbs a week so it seems to be working just fine for me!

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

Surgery date 12/1
SW: 267
CW: 195
Pretty happy about the progress so far!
Of course I wish I could get down to a healthy weight faster but I'll take the 72 lb loss any day
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

Thank you! Admittedly, I don't really exercise which I suppose is a no-no but I have two jobs and when I'm not working I'm sleeping. I eat about 1200 calories a day, give or take a couple hundred. I exceed my nutrionists goal of 55g of Protein a day. I don't dwell on carbs too much because fruit and veggies have carbs, I just stay away from a lot of starch and sugar. Thankfully sweets make me sick so there's no problem there! I don't pay too much attention to macros, I just make sure to count my calories, keep it reasonable, and plan my "nights out" or treats accordingly. I've found a good balance, my doctor is thrilled with what I'm doing, and I'm still losing about 2 lbs a week so it seems to be working just fine for me!

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out