iam_yamii

Wow, congrats!

Hi all!
My date was Oct 3. I'm doing really well! Energy is off the charts good, feeling really healthy for the first time in over 20 years!
I've lost 83 lbs and have gone from a size 20 to an 8. I hike with my husband now and actually LIKE walking and being active now! VSG was the best decision I've ever made.
Eating is easier now. I can eat about 3.5 ounces of lean Protein and have added lots of variety to my diet; salads, fruit & veggies, etc.
Been meaning to post recent pics, so I will post them soon.

I'm also doing good. My sleeve was done on 10/20/16. I am down 35 lbs so far. Actually lost one pound over the holidays which I am thrilled about. At least I didn't gain! SW 205 CW 170. My goal is around 140. I am now back on track for further weight reduction. Happy New Year everyone!
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Its definitely a mental thing for me I was sleeved on 10/12/16 and I was so hurt when I came home I thought the surgery would take away my desire for food completely however it actually made me realize I had a real problem with food. I never noticed how much I consumed since I struggled with weight my whole life. My parents always made us finish our plates before we got up. And I do the same to my children what they didnt eat I would cuz I couldn't stand the thought if wasting food or throwing it away... After surgery I was chewing up food and spitting it out. Food was everywhere, TV commercials, fliers, fast food restaurants on every corner or billboard I just couldn't focus... Long story short preparation works keep a lunch box with the right things such as yogurt, string cheese, boiled eggs, turkey, Peanut Butter, Jerky, slim jims, ect whatever is healthy that u can tolerate set alarms on your phone to eat nd drink every couple of hours so u dont get hungry nd find something else to focus on reading or exercise work for Me. When I'm going to the gym regularly I dont won't to mess up all my hard work by eating poorly. It does get better but we all have to do our Part our surgery's are not cure alls but helping tools.
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I have but I only have the brown rice sushi.

Avoid the rice. You can eat sashimi as soon as you're cleared for solids.
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I waited about 5 months before I tried it again. My only concern was the carbs in it.
Never weak...To Strong...

Congrats! I cannot wait until I reach this point
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It took me longer than I thought but I couldn't be more excited!! 2 months and 3 weeks post op and I've hit the ONEderland! Yayayayayya! Sorry just felt the need to shout it from the roof top. I've met many mini goals in the past couple months but this was my first large goal. Actually 3 large goals in one day! 50lbs down, 50 to go. I'm halfway to my ultimate goal and first time below 200 for about 5 years
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If you are confused with the documentation your surgeon provided, it really is best to call the office and get clarification and examples for the stage you are in. Every plan seems to vary either a lot or a little. For example, I don't know what textured Protein means.

Thank you for your response. I appreciate it. I don't take offense. I didn't say anything negative to anyone and welcome all feedback.
Not looking validity at all just getting a good convo going to what's an alternative to things that we know we can't/could eat. Sort of like what folks have been saying about guac...some said yes to it and others said no for X reasons. That's the type of convo I hope to get from folks. It doesn't always work that way but my question could be someone else who is afraid to ask. This is a community to help everyone in some sort of way so all comments are welcome.
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Thank you! I think I got carried away with a craving and the fact that I'm watching football.
What did u eat ur avocado with?
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Lol, I was waiting for the one.
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I am on liquids, soft, and mushy things until week 5. I can't even have eggs (though I did have egg drop Soup last night, which is allowed) Bacon is very hard, no way would I try that. Who is eating a full normal diet 3 weeks out? It takes 5 or 6 weeks for our stomachs to heal fully.

cheese CHIPS!! Best.invention.ever! My NUT gave me a recipe book made by other post sleevers. Spray a cookie sheet and bake small piles of shredded cheese until crispy. They are good plain, with salsa, with meat, with guacamole, with whatever you want on them. Love me some cheese chips.
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Yummm that sounds really good.
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Lol, I was waiting for the one.
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Ok folks, you all heard of cravings right? Sometimes things come to mind that you actually know are not what u are supposed to eat but it's a thought. I don't come here to get a reaction out of anyone, I come on here to get different points of views from those who have done it before me and/or are currently at my stage. Suggestions are always welcomed and alternatives.
So for example one gentleman said not chips but try cheese squares. And for the record I can ask about French fries 3 weeks out but it doesn't mean I'm going for it...i look for what people are doing or have done to replace those cravings. I never said I was eating those things already.
Thankfully, with the help of this tool (sleeve) and by the grace of my God I have lost 30lbs in just a little over 3 weeks by eating the right things and following my diet. So I do take my choices very seriously.
Lastly @@LisaMergs I can laugh because I actually thought that starting your sentence with "not to be rude" was funny. I cannot control other people's emotion and how they react to whatever anyone posts. So if they chimed in that's their choice. The same affect follows with people looking at your post with how you started and would chime in just the same. These are open forums and it's part of it. The best thing in these places is to never take it personal.
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Lol, I was waiting for the one.
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Man, not to be rude or anything but take it easy. Life goes on, breath and don't take it personal... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol, I was waiting for the one.
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Lol, I was waiting for the one.
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Maybe mush up some avocado w some salt, and add a little bit of Protein powder? I bought those oyster crackers for the salt taste and to settle my nausea. A couple of those might stop the craving and they're really small. I want deviled eggs mmmm. I'm not there yet, still early.
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Which is one of the reasons I love them! This high Protein diet is a little, um, congesting?