beyondgrief

you lost 133 pounds in 4.5 months? holy shit!!!

Still looking for check-ins from: @@abs6angels @@chrys129 @@Jonicakelly @jvleeuv @@krissyfattofab @@Loudy227 @@MindyMe @@Missy407 @mommytrying @@Nina113 @@QueenOfTheTamazons @@Ragedddy @@roseyposey @@Sleeve it to Beaver

You just out of surgery? That's great... I started about where you were and was -24 at 2 weeks... great job!! Thanks! Actually I had surgery on May 27th! I started out at 540 a year ago! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow!! I would love to have that kind of loss 5 months later -- can you give me an idea what you're doing? (cals, carbs, Protein, typical foods, etc.)

You just out of surgery? That's great... I started about where you were and was -24 at 2 weeks... great job!!

Got everyone until this point for 10/17 checkin!

Okay everyone is updated as far as I know... I"m still working on one of the formulas, but.. The following are still pending their 10/10 weigh in: @@2littlebirds @@badkitty @@bdfletch @@carlaw @@Loudy227 @@MindyMe @mommytrying @@Ragedddy

Tria works if you have dark hair! Working beyond grief for a better life!

Look up a Tria machine if you have darker hair. Also, after fighting for many years don't be adverse to just shaving daily. I recall using cremes to get rid of it and sitting for 30 min or so to allow it to work and then hiding on day 4-5 of the week until I could do it again. Now, I just get it over with by shaving and no one knows any different. We have to do what we have to do!

Great info ladies. Thank you!!

I'm 11 weeks post op and am curious on calories. I'm typically getting in all my Protein but at this point am trying very hard to reduce the dependence on a Protein shake to get this in. I feel as if the benefits of real food are enough to attempt the change. My question is this... has anyone else eaten quality foods to gain protein, calories be damned? I saw a graph that said at this age post-op I should be at 500 cals per day and min 72g protein. I get my protein prescribed by my doctor (60g+) but am typically at 800 or so calories a day.... since the cals are from real, whole, foods anyone else doing this? think it's ok? had a discussion with their NUT about it? I'm just trying to determine if I"m screwing up by assuming this is ok. I've been stalled for about 2 weeks and am getting frustrated about it -- which has lead me to question this approach. Also, in case it's brought up, I'm not as active as I want to be (i.e. I cannot cut down the calories through insane working out as an option) as I have two small children who are with me at all times I'm not at work. A typical day looks like: 1 egg/2 egg white/sausage or bacon/cheese omelet (2 oz total) 2 reduced fat cheese sticks (snacks) 1 apple handful cashews 2 TB pimento cheese (or 1.5 oz turkey rolled up) whole grain crackers (14/day) 2 oz chicken breasts veggies whole grain/fiberous something (quinoa, black Beans, etc.) Thanks!

Got everyone to this point. Still looking for reporting from: @abs6angles @brendaleecantu @@Dub @@goplay94123 @@northcountyr1 @oga-lady @@Jonicakelly @@Remix @@Rosey posey @@UalreadyKnow

Got everyone in to this point!

It will happen either way -- as long as you stay to plan. My first month after surgery I lost 29 pounds... the following month has been 13.8 and 9 days into month 3 I've lost 5 lbs. There have been stretches of 3-4 days where nothing moved....but power though it mentally and you'll be fine. Everyone loses differently... unfortunately I have a whole hell of a lot to lose so it probably drops quicker. Hang in there!

I use these: https://www.advocare.com/130123716/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W1010&id=D I also take a B12 melt, a Biotin Melt, Cal Cit, and Iron separately. The chews above do not taste bad at all.

Yes most people stall week 3 and I've seen it last up to 3-4 weeks. Working beyond grief for a better life!