JenniferP1

Feel free to search for and join "WLS Vegetarians" on Facebook! There are plenty of successful veggie WLS'ers out there!

Feel free to search for and join "WLS Vegetarians" on Facebook! There are plenty of successful veggie WLS'ers out there!

Feel free to search for and join "WLS Vegetarians" on Facebook! There are plenty of successful veggie WLS'ers out there!

Feel free to search for and join "WLS Vegetarians" on Facebook! There are plenty of successful veggie WLS'ers out there!

My surgeon (Garth Davis) advocates a switch to vegan/vegetarian diet... or as close to it as you can do. He has a book out, Proteinaholic, and there are a bunch of good vegan/vegetarian recipes in it that I find WLS friendly. I'm not off meat/dairy 100%, but I'd say 90%+ of my daily caloric intake is plant based... and when I have meat, it's usually lean poultry or fish.
Here's a recipe for quinoa with black Beans that I make often. I like to eat it plain with hot sauce, or as a salad topping... I imagine it'd be good in some sort of low carb wrap. If you eat dairy, you could up the Protein with some cheese or plain greek yogurt. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/49552/quinoa-and-black-beans/

There is a a soy Protein called textured vegetable Protein of TVP for short. You can buy it at bulk barn. You add Water or broth to it and it soaks it up and looks like ground beef. You can add it to Soup, Pasta, make tacos pretty much anything because it is flavored by what you add it to
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Hi all- many of you may already be using this brand, but I purchased several sample packets of Bariatric fusion Protein powder. First of all- omg! I'm in love! Not a single smelly Protein taste to it! And I can even drink it mixed with milk which I normally can't do with other brands!
Has 27 g of whey protein as first ingredient. I'm drinking strawberry sundae right now. The Cappuccino and mint chocolate ice cream flavors are awesome as well!
Just thought I would share!!!

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Surgery date a little if 3 weeks n I'm excited, ready to drop the weight.
Height 5'11
Cw 288
Gw 215
Does anyone think my goal of 73 pounds is too low or should I shoot for more?
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Anyone from Pa?

Does anyone recommend a birth control after surgery? I'm currently on the pill but I'm not sure how it will work after surgery.
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Many, many congrats! You are doing so awesome! I was sleeved on 11/5 and am down 71 lbs to date. I haven't tracked my stats as well as you, but am feeling much better too! And loving the compliments that have finally starting coming...

I was sleeved on Dec. 22, 2015 and am down 56 lbs. I still have about 60 to go but I'm loving seeing the weight melt off!

Not sure when you had surgery, but I found myself to be unreasonably angry over small things for the couple of months post-surgery too (almost like PMS). I also didn't get a period for 3+ months, so chalked it all up to hormonal changes, etc. Am def not feeling those irrational issues any more...

Thank you both. I really appreciate it!!!

Many, many congrats! You are doing so awesome! I was sleeved on 11/5 and am down 71 lbs to date. I haven't tracked my stats as well as you, but am feeling much better too! And loving the compliments that have finally starting coming...

Many, many congrats! You are doing so awesome! I was sleeved on 11/5 and am down 71 lbs to date. I haven't tracked my stats as well as you, but am feeling much better too! And loving the compliments that have finally starting coming...

Many, many congrats! You are doing so awesome! I was sleeved on 11/5 and am down 71 lbs to date. I haven't tracked my stats as well as you, but am feeling much better too! And loving the compliments that have finally starting coming...

NOT cool! This is major surgery -- you will not feel well enough to entertain after just 3 days post-op PLUS you have the right to your privacy. If there is no way out of hosting the fam, I would see about postponing the surgery for a week so you can properly focus on your recuperation and health.

Here is my 4 Month Post-Op Progress Report. Things have really changed over the last 4 months (since I had surgery on November 20th) and wanted to share my continued progress with those that might be interested. I know that I still have work to do, but seeing the weekly progress really helps keep me motivated.



Also, a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that have offered caring support and advice along the way as well as the BariatricPal weight loss and exercise challenges. I can't do it alone...so THANK YOU!!! And a special THANKS to my wife (as we are taking this journey together each step of the way).



TOTAL Weight Lost (Pre-Op and Post-Op): 89.6 pounds

Pre-Op Weight Lost: 18.2 pounds

1 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 18.0 pounds

2 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 19.2 pounds

3 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 13.8 pounds

4 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 20.4 pounds



Inches Lost: 62.5 inches

BMI: 49.6 down to 37.2

Pant Size: 58 down to 42 waist

Shirt Size: 4XL down to 1XL

Short/Boxer Size: 4XL down to 1XL

Distance able to walk: Was at 50 yards and now up to 16.0 miles (walked over 65 miles just this past week)

Time able to walk: Was at 2 minutes (to mailbox and back) and now up to 5 hours (walked 20 hours in the past week)

Hiking: Now hike on a weekly basis. Yay!!!

Back Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Knee Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Windedness: Got winded getting up off the couch and now can walk 16+ miles without being winded

You are NOT being unreasonable - he is. Completely. Go stay with a friend or get yourself a hotel room and see how he deals with visiting family on his own.

Really need to know if/when you had surgery to offer any advice.

Hey Jennifer... I work from home but occasionally have to spend a week in the office like twice a year. I only need a few professional outfits. I am at the preliminary part of this process but I was wondering if you thought the process was easier working from home. What challenges did you face. I think my biggest fear is I plan dinners with friends to get out of the house... Going out to eat will be a social struggle so I am concerned of how to keep my sanity.

Well, all my old clothes are gone!! Thanks for the support!
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Try mashing them with a fork at first and mix in a little cheese to melt in them - yum!

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If you are not going vegan, here are some vegetarian Protein sources:
Protein drinks/powders
Soy Products
Vegetarian Frozen Products (I really like Bocca and Amy's)
Mozzerella cheese
Cottage cheese
eggs
Yogurt (Greek yogurt is especially good)
Milk, soy milk, almond milk
Nuts
Beans
Lentils
Barley
Oats
Artichokes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Peas
Brussel Sprouts
Kale
Corn
Smaller amounts in bell peppers, carrots, green Beans, cauliflower, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.
Most fruits have 1g per cup which isn't really anything but can help if you throw a couple in a smoothie.
Raisens have 5g per cup.
Best of luck to you!!