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I am really liking the intermittent fasting. It is so easy to implement and easy to change if you need to. So far there have been zero negatives and I am mostly still able to get the same amount of calories in the eight hour eating window.
I will be working on stopping weight loss soon so I may have to stop the IF for a while if I can't maintain while eating this way. I am getting close to my first stretch goal of 155. I am thinking I will let myself get down to 150 if that is where my body wants to be. Time will tell. Has anyone else tried this yet?

Yes all she did was give me a copy of a sample menu & told me to not eat more than a 1,000 cal per day! But I noticed this cute little small plate that was divided into 3 section. I asked her about it, first she told me she bought it from target & then told me that that plate can hold 1 cup of food which is what my entire meal should be for each sitting! that was a encouraging reminder so she did help a little!

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I ve tried premier after my surgry & it made me sick. I tried the Isopure but it foams up too much & it cakes up in Hot Drinks like coffee! Im now using Garden of Life raw Meal Replacement, vanilla. It works great with Water, almond milk & hot coffee! Im 8 months post op & sometimes I dont feel like eating Breakfast so put my Protein with a teaspoon of coconut oil in my coffee! Very filling for me! By the way I can now drink premier again!

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For me, it's a combination of that, the lower sweetness level, and the fact that it was specifically recommended by my program.

Ok heres why I feel Kaiser is the best @ WLS in my opinion. Both of my adult daughters & 1 of my sisters had WLS all have different insurances but they did not have the before wls education like kaiser offers. so they experienced some complications that couldve been avoided! For example they were tested for the H-plora virus but not informed that they were positive & treated before the surgery so both my daughters had to suffer with that terrible, terrible pain & had to take very strong antibiotics! 1 of my daughters who just 2 mos ago had her surgery not only had to suffer with the H-Plora but had to be hospitalized for 4 days because her surgeon stapled part of her stomach to narrow which made her suffer with reflux! Shes better now & has lost 30lbs since her surgery! My sister is a year post op & is still having trouble reaching her Protein & calorie goals due to the fact that she was not educated enough on how to eat after wls like Kaiser teaches! I have read other sad experiences plus the nurse that was taking care of my daughter while in the hospital mentioned how the kaiser patience were treated better compared to others with a different insurance. Meaning that kaiser offered more treatment coverage! So this is some of the reasons that lead me to believe Kaiser has the best WLS program other than for those who pay out of pocket with PPO insurance!

Hello BariBetty!
I too had my surgery (Gastric Sleeve) thru Kaiser Fontana on August 16,2017!
Your gonna find the class pretty i formative. In fact going by the experiences of my daughters & younger sister with their insurance company, I feel that Kaiser has the best Bariactric program out there! I have no regrets on having bariactric surgery! I only wish I had it done 30yrs ago!😁 My starting weight before I took the Option class was 222lbs at the end of the 12 weeks I was 217 but the day of my surgery I weighed 210 Lbs. Now at 3 mos post op my weight is at 187! Im no longer on diabetes meds or using a Cpac machine! Im also happy to loose the weight slowly because Im able to keep up with peventing my skin getting to flabby & from looking sickly! As one of my friends expressed to me! So hang in there & dont

Lol! Ive lost as much as a 2yr old weighs & my goal is too loose as much as the worlds largest tape ball!

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Saw this in a fb post and thought it was hilarious. I've lost a newborn calf. Lol. Happy Monday!

befor pic at 217 lbs. after pic going to a wedding weighing 195 Lbs. I dont have a good current pic to post just yet!

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You look beautiful & younger too!

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I have now lost a cinderblock @ 3 1/2 post op!
The first pic was @ 5 days post op the 2nd is @ 3 months
Post op wearing the same dress! Time to place it in the donate bag!😁

Hello! My surgeon was Dr Fedorka! My Options class ended in May. I SAW Fedorka in July. My surgery was orginally scheduled for November 1st but i called to check to see if there were any cancellations, there were so thats how I got the August date! By the way, i had my surgery @ St. BERNADINE IN San bernadino. Nòw I hear they are now doing the surgerys@the Kaiser in ontario! Dont worry, Kaiser is the best @ doing WLS! Its 11:30pm so I'll tell you why I that tomorrow!😊

befor pic at 217 lbs. after pic going to a wedding weighing 195 Lbs. I dont have a good current pic to post just yet!

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Hello NewMe17!
I tried your suggestion & look, it worked! Thank you!👏
This is me in the beginning of September at 195. Im now 190

Has anyone tried or heard of Papa Steve's No Junk Raw Protein Bars? This company is based in Southern California which is where i live. These bars are made fresh daily, has lots of great reviews but they are pretty expensive! I went to the papa stevies website where I found a variety pack for $34. A package of 10 with 1 flavor cost that much on Amazon!

Yes, I agree with Fluffy chick! They taste good on the first bite then the taste changes!
Has anyone tried or heard of Papa Steve's No Junk Raw Protein bars? This company is based in Southern California which is where i live. These bars are made fresh daily, has lots of great reviews but they are pretty expensive! I went to the papa stevies website where I found a variety pack for $34. A package of 10 with 1 flavor cost that much on Amazon!

I am as So Cal as you can get living on both sides of the border Calexico and Mexicali. I was sleeved on 12/20/17 and just got home. New journey ahead...still trying to figure it all out. Best of luck to all.

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Thank you Newme! I looked up that website & the recipes look pretty yummy & Im excited to try some of them sòon!
AGAIN thank you for sharing!

Well I too do Water aerobics 3x a week! I started this class & a healthier diet 2 yrs before i had my surgery! The weight was coming off but way too slow so i opted to have the surgery! Its been 4 mos now & the Aqua fitness has been a great help in firming up my skin( arms, thighs, stomach & calves) it also helps that I have a good understanding instructor who by the way is my age as well,62. She also helps me with strengh training with the weights & resistance machines! Now that Im in what is known as Onederland ( when your out of the 200lb mark. Now 199) my weight is coming of slowly but thats Okay! This helps me to stay ahead of not getting too flabby! However, I have lost 4 dress sizes & 17 inches since my surgery so far! Ill take my measurments again on the 16th. Losing inches to me is more exciting than losing pounds cause that shows more!

Haha yessss babe you will look amazing!!! At first I was like ugh can I be skinny now but seeing the actual progress and changes is so rewarding ️️️ I can't wait to see your pics later on! Good luck have a quick and safe surgery

Thank you Barb! You are so sweet!
I wish you & your Mom much success in your future goals!

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Omg aww thank you so much babe!!! ️️️️
Hahah that's crazy sometimes I can't believe I let myself get so big.. I cry when I think and look at my old pictures but it's not sad tears it's happy tears, yesss I refuse to go back to the old barb I will stay and become even better. The gym is my problem I can't stand it lol but I am trying!!! Also congrats I am so happy you have your family to support you that is awesome thank you for the kind words and advice blessings to you and your beautiful family ️️

Wow! Congrats on reaching your year goal! I showed your current pics to my husband & he couldnt believe you were ever over weight!
Now hes excited to see how I will look in 8mos. I'll be 1 year po then! I love to hear that your Mom was your greastest supporter! It looks like you listened to her advice as well! I have 2 daughters and 1 sister who were sleeved so we are each others support group! My sister who is 50 somthing was sleeved a year ago & looks great! My oldest was sleeved 8 mos ago @ age 40 & is 72lbs down. my youngest daughter was sleeved just 3 weeks ago @ 36 yrs old! She has already lost 25 Lbs! Me... well im 62 & wish I couldve done this when I was in my 30s. So you getting this done while your young is a really smart thing! Please Never forget where you were & what it took to get to where you are now that way you'll stay on track!

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Wow! Congrats on reaching your year goal! I showed your current pics to my husband & he couldnt believe you were ever over weight!
Now hes excited to see how I will look in 8mos. I'll be 1 year po then! I love to hear that your Mom was your greastest supporter! It looks like you listened to her advice as well! I have 2 daughters and 1 sister who were sleeved so we are each others support group! My sister who is 50 somthing was sleeved a year ago & looks great! My oldest was sleeved 8 mos ago @ age 40 & is 72lbs down. my youngest daughter was sleeved just 3 weeks ago @ 36 yrs old! She has already lost 25 Lbs! Me... well im 62 & wish I couldve done this when I was in my 30s. So you getting this done while your young is a really smart thing! Please Never forget where you were & what it took to get to where you are now that way you'll stay on track!

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Lol!

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