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Sac cali! Right around the corner! Sleeved 10/12.
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Brekky - I have one egg and cottage cheese and scrambled it..
Lunch- today is a home made tuna patty n cottage cheese
Smoko- cheese stick and home made Protein ball or full fat low sugar yogurt with a couple of berries
dinner - Protein maybe chicken / beef mince/ tuna/ with low carb veggies maybe cabbage or cauliflower or broccoli...
Later illl have a cuppa tea
And all day I'm drinking around 2 litres of Water sometimes more
I'm 5 weeks post op. Haven't had any mashed potato or any high carb veg or Pasta , rice. Have tried a few bites of some Desserts but they didn't agree with me.
I also may have Protein shakes ( next to no sugar ) with berries and yogurt
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I can eat an 8oz yogurt and other slider foods in a single sitting but dense Protein like cheese or chicken it's more like 4.
My nut said 80-90g Protein (90 when exercising) and 800-1000 Cal's a day.
I have had two long stalls where I gain and lose the same 3lbs, then all of a sudden lose 10lbs.
I know I've been eating too much junky higher carb foods. Part of that is from feeding other non fat or no diet people. When husband gets the surgery I am going get back on a regimented diet. When husband is on pre and post op liquid diet I am going to do so as well. I think it will help him stay on track and will help "reset" me as well.
HW 385 SW 359 CW 305 Sleeved 10/5/16

This was today.. so maybe a little more than 1000 sometimes... I like pickles. Not many calories. I should probably stop pickles. They just take up space.
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I was coached by my surgeon during my 6 month followup appointment to transition to 3 meals a day consisting of a cup of food each over the next few months.
A cup of food was the meal size he wanted to see me achieve and maintain forever....
At 5 weeks I was on three meals 1/4 cup in size.
I say all this simply to provide a comparison.
You are early on in your journey. I wish I'd have done better with my progress and am grateful for the early success. I beg you to change your practices now.....follow the guidelines laid out in your own specific plan. It's a slippery slope you are treading on.....doesn't take much to slip from a large volume of pickles to other less desirable eats.
Food is simply fuel. That's all it is.
Maybe now would be a good time to utilize Protein powders.
The early stages......the "honeymoon period" is a time when you can make great strides on losing weight AND changing your relationship with food.

I was 10/11. So far so good! The first month was rough, not gonna lie, but it gets easier every day. I've just moved to normal foods as of last week and so far no issues. I've lost 30 lbs since my 1 week pre op appointment and 25 since surgery.
I'm a little jealous of the people who have lost 40 or 50 lbs already but I know everyone is different. I'm about to go out to lunch with my husband and looking forward to some chicken and Beans.

Venting to all that would understand me, I want to indulge in food (something good, not puree potatoes) and I can't. I had to put my first dog/down first pet ever down today, I loved him more days than I was mad at him. My bacon buddy, always gave him half a piece of what I was eating so I wouldn't eat the whole thing. Lightning is his name, 9 year old deaf great Dane. Putting him down was hard, never did that before. It was peaceful but tonight the house seems different. So many emotions and all I want to do is eat to comfort me. I know I can't. But to all that may understand what i am feeling and to all who read this to hear me vent. Thank u.
hw - 444 ~ surgery date 11/23 ~ sw - 363 ~ cw 351

I was great coming out of it and for the first 2 weeks. But these last 2 weeks I've been so nauseous. I have headaches. Can't poop. Kinda sucks. But at the end of the day, worth it. 100% worth it.
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Walk walk walk that will help get the gases out which is what is causing the pains lots of luck!!
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They denied me at first saying I didn't have enough proof of being overweight for more than 3 years. My surgeon's office filed am appeal and I was approved 3 weeks later. Just please don't let it discourage u if u don't get an approval at first. I did and I gained 10 lbs back only to be approved the second time. If I regret anything, it's letting that disapproval get to me. Good luck and no worries.
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Wow congrats I'm very excited for this journey for sure...its just the thought that after I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off to get things done lol...but there's still no guarantee my insurance won't give me issues..but I'm prayerful thanks for the kind words. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

They denied me at first saying I didn't have enough proof of being overweight for more than 3 years. My surgeon's office filed am appeal and I was approved 3 weeks later. Just please don't let it discourage u if u don't get an approval at first. I did and I gained 10 lbs back only to be approved the second time. If I regret anything, it's letting that disapproval get to me. Good luck and no worries.
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I'm 3 weeks out and my first week I was like you and my wife was freaking out. I talked to my doc and he said if I'm feeling comfortable I shouldn't worry about it but to not go crazy and think I can go chug a beer now. I still don't chug but I do take multiple sips at a time. I can usually do a 11 oz Protein shake in under 10 minutes with no issues. food is generally a few bites and I'm burping.
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Alas, no kids. Husband and I have 3 dogs instead. HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16

Sac cali! Right around the corner! Sleeved 10/12.
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Almost creepy close. I have also had no major issues. We should meet up sometime. HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16

I'm healing great! Have close to no problems. Just a little gassy sometimes. My highest was 387. Surgery weight was 349. So we are very close in numbers also! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Wow. Its still fresh! How are you healing? HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16
I dont understand your post. How would the "head hancho" be able to assist you? HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16

October 12th here
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You look great I'm having surgery on Wednesday
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Great question! I would like to know as well. October 12th sleever here!
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Hi everyone
I am 6 days pre surgery and would like the heads up on what i should have in my fridge/cupboard post surgery so day 4 or 5 when they release me
Thanks in advance xx

That happened to me. I ran into a friend I've known for years, but probably only see 3-4 times/year. I was with another mutual friend and the two of them started chatting. She then stuck her hand out and introduced herself to me. I started laughing and told her who I was. She was shocked and a little embarrassed. She just grabbed me and gave me a big hug. Now when I run into her I always introduce myself

@@megnun21 Drink tons of Water or non-caloric drinks - that will help! I can have 5 Protein shakes and 3 Snacks of broth, sf popsicle or sf Jello. You're lucky you can have food. Stay strong!

@@Taylah.G Well-- something that I feel very comfortable speaking to. I am currently 3 months post op!!! Surgery date was 7/1/16. As mentioned before you will get varied answers because everyone is different, different starting weights, loses differently, eats differently, exercises different. Basically there are so many variables that everyones answer will differ but I imagine that you are asking for a general consensus at about the 3 month mark sooo since I'm there currently-- I'll give you my perspective.
I did not have any significant weight loss pre op. It was a personal choice. I do not recommend it obviously if you can lose weight prior to surgery the closer that will put you towards your goal and your chances of hitting your target weight within the first year. Take a few pics pre op and then a few every month to see your progress. I didn't but wish that I had. I have pics of myself pre op. I will likely do one in the next couple days-- that will show some changes that I am so far very happy with. I also keep a weekly log that shows my weight loss trends. Each week is different but I can look back and see progress towards goals and various fluctuations in weight which help me to make necessary tweaks and adjustments. Surgery weight 253.6
Month 1- Adjustment phase. Various highs and lows. Adjusting to a new way of life. A healing stomach, and adjusting to the various food stages figuring out what my new tummy likes how much of it I can eat how slowly to eat and working hard to get in enough Protein and liquids. I was not able to get liquids down quickly so my Protein came mostly in the form of shakes and yogurt. I tested the waters a bit and learned my limitations. Reality hit me hard and I realized that I have to do the work. I have to develop a eating and drinking schedule, take my Vitamins, fit in my activity, pack Snacks and keep fluids with me anytime I leave the house. Lots of fatigue, concern for dehydration. I received 2 Vitamin B12 injections. Week 1 -14.2lbs, Week 2 -1lb, Week 3 -3.3 lbs, Week 4 -6.8 lbs Total 25.3 lost
Month 2- Getting into the swing- Adjustments are setting in as you prepare to be on regular foods again at 6 weeks. By now I was hitting or very close to hitting my Fluid and protein goals most days of the week. It took a lot of effort on my part. It wasn't a passive effort either! Lots of focus, determination and planning. Implementing tools such as setting timers and reminders to eat and drink. Keeping my fridge stocked with items that I could eat and measuring out the food that I eat-- all very important. Walking and biking was about as much as I could do activity wise. But my energy levels were climbing past the levels I was at pre op! I was starting to create a plan to step my activity levels up and decided to gradually increase my workout days by 1 every 2 weeks until I hit 4-5 days a week 1 hour. Week 5- 1.8lbs Week 6 -6.4lbs Week 7- 3.2 lbs Week 8- 1.5lbs Total 12.9 lbs lost
Month 3- Full throttle. I've worked out most of my kinks the only issue is staying consistent. I'm working out regularly on average of 4 days a week. I no longer feel like a post op newbie--My energy levels are steady climbing, I'm feeling stronger my endurance is picking up and I'm looking great. People at work are asking wow you've lost weight haven't you? You look great! People who haven't seen me in a while instantly notice the difference. I finally feel like its all starting to set in and I'm making progress. I put some clothes in the layaway (smaller sizes) and fit into size 12's for the first time in more than 7 years. Pre op I was in 16's and 18's or 2x. I can now fit into 12's and wear Large tops. My shoe size went from a 10 to a 9. Week 9- 6.7lbs , Week 10 -0.8 lbs, Week 11 -2lbs Week 12 -2 lbs Total Week 13-5.4 lbs (5 weeks in September) Total 16.9 lbs
Current weight 201.8 Expecting to enter ONEDERLAND this weeks end.
Good Luck to YOU!!!!!!