lifeofblair

I had the bypass with him last summer. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

I also think when the show started Bariatric surgery still wasn't as big as it is now. Or it wasn't viewed the same now (if that makes sense). He might have been the only one that operated on people that size that was willing. I'm not a huge fan, but at least he is performing the surgery. I would love to see an all-access on what all the patients do before pre-op since it doesn't show that much.

I'm super new to maintenance, so I haven't figured out my approach. I'd love to be in the "no diet", but I don't know if I trust myself to be in that category. I'll probably stick to #1.

I had blood, urine, an ekg and gastric thing (can't remember what it was called)

I love Quest bars. I've started baking them in the oven at 325 and it's like a real desert! So good. Oh Yeah One bars are good too, but I find quest keep me fuller longer.

Our office was doing a weight loss challenge and I jokingly asked if I could retroactively count mine. One girl goes "yours wouldn't count" like losing weight through surgery wasn't the same as losing weight period. So frustrating.

I was the same. I liked premier protein before the surgery then couldn't stomach it. I ended up having to do a lot of milk although I didn't meet my goals, but I was trying. I wish I had known about protein water when I was right out.

Like others I do Wendy's chili and chick fil a grilled nuggets. I just discovered chick fil a's wrap though. So good. I eat half and save the rest for later. It's not too bad nutritionally granted I'm trying to maintain now.

I drink Chick fil a's diet lemonade and it's made with Splenda and I haven't had any issues. I love it!

I'm not 139, that's how much I've lost but I'm not too far away which is why I want to stop losing.

I just had a convo with my nut today and she said she never had a case like mine where I couldn't stop losing. She told me to eat more nuts and such! Easy for me!

I've been trying to think of non refrigerated snack foods. I know almonds, PB, jerky, and of course there is always protein bars.

J. Crew for me. And I have been buying clothes from their factory store now that I'm at goal.

Once I was on soft foods, I would make pudding and add unflavored protein powder. I used Unjury. I definitely recommend getting sample packs or protein powder to see what you like.

My before and after. The first pic I had just started the process and the second was right before i weighed and realized I hit goal.

I have been wanting sushi so bad and almost got some today, but was worried it would make me sick and I was running errands, so I didn't want to risk it. I know the place I go 1 roll would be 4 meals at least they are so big.

I know they have 2 different ones. They have a staff lead one and one lead by patients. I haven't been but I'm sure you can go.

I was the exact same way! My doctor didn't put me one a specific amount of purred, he just said you can start eating yogurt and such. I measured it out to make sure I was eating no more than 4 ounces because thats what my nut said.

I ate around 700 or 800 calories per day. I reached my goal and have been working out more, so I have recently upped them to around 1200. But, everyone is different and it and the calorie intake varies on your activity level. I ate around 700 or 800 calories per day. I reached my goal and have been working out more, so I have recently upped them to around 1200. But, everyone is different and it and the calorie intake varies on your activity level.

I paid ahead of time, but ended up paying too much and was refunded by the hospital.

I'm in Memphis and I was in Jackson when I started the process, but I went to St. Francis in Memphis.

I miss the convenience of the drive thru.

I was 23 when I had it and am 24 now. Luckily, I haven't had any complications and it is so worth it.

My doctor also said she likes me where I am now.

I'm somewhere between 5'11" and 6' and my goal weight the nut said was 180. I am now at 173. I don't really want to lose anymore.