powerhouse1955

I'm 6 months out and I'm at 600-800 cal/day. Make sure you measure everything so you're not getting extra.

I cant eat popcorn because I'm on post surgery because hardly to eat for me if you plans eat popcorn you must consulted with baratric doctor first says approved to eat or NO!

I successfully ate popcorn at 6 weeks post op. I just made sure to chew it really well.... And I ate it plain.


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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 184
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017

"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Let me clarify When I started my process with my doctor I was 390 ( I did my three months work out/and diet with my nutritionist).....so when I had my pre-op meeting (June 5th) I was 365. I started my liquid diet on June 7th....day of surgery I was 340/339. (cannot recall exactly surgery morning was a bit of blur) Now...I weighed yesterday and I have only lost 1 lbs....I fear I might be in that stall. But overall I am feeling optimistic. Keep up the great work GenJones!

I was starving the other day- I got stuck in denver buying a car and had to rush to pick up my daughter from work at mcdonalds. She brought a hamburger into the car and I asked if I could have a tiny bite. Big mistake! Within minutes I had to rush to the bathroom- Tmi- I'm not constipated anymore. That went on evening. Note to self- no mcdonalds!

Surgery date: 11/14/2016
HW: 317
SW: 292
CW: 204
GW: 167

I'm down 113 total, since last july when I started pre-op diet! 88 since surgery~

I've dropped 10 dress sizes.

Sleeved: Nov 30, 2016.
Surgery weight: 220lbs
Current weight: 170lbs
Goal weight: 143lbs
27 lbs to go.
I train regularly and I see how my body has responded and changed. I'm more defined. My muscles more toned. Unfortunately some skin hanging in my belly but I'm so happy about this surgery!!! It changed my life. It's amazing to see how much attention I get again, I feel like I'm back in my30s.
WE CAN DO IT!!

84 pounds since the start, 78 since surgery November 1st. 18 pounds to my goal. Docs goal is 28 more pounds, idk about that. I know I loose SLOW. Long journey but I THINK I'm finally gaining control of this thing.

Surgery Date: 11/21/16
Highest Weight 243
Surgery Weight 233
Current Weight 158
I'm so ecstatic over the loss!

HW 243 SW 233 CW 165 - LET'S DO THIS!

I was on the Protein Shake diet for 6 months about a year ago. Nothing but shakes, lost 65 lbs. The ONLY way I would drink it was with ice. It was like a ice cream shake. I actually like it.

You know the funny thing now...I'm the smallest! Yeah me...finally one time in my life and I'm the smallest!!! My little sister is two size bigger, my oldest sister is very large now, and my brother not so skinny anymore!
I remember not being able to get the cute clothes and now I'm getting the cute clothes. I'm not having to shop in the Women's section so I don't feel like I have to wear clothes my mother and grandmother do and did. No I don't wear the mini dresses and all but at least it is nice to have choices now!

Congrats!! That's got to be a wonderful feeling. I'm 6 months out and hope to join Onederland myself soon.

I hit 100 pounds lost this morning, 2 pounds from Onderland. I feel outstanding, best decision I ever made.

I'm 3.5 months out, too!
There's a restaurant/bakery in my town called 7 Bites. It got its name because the owner had VSG surgery and afterwards could only eat about seven bites of food in one sitting. She decided, since her food intake was limited, that those seven bites should be the best food imaginable, so that's what she serves.
ANYWAY I'm telling you this because I've adopted this as a strategy and it works! I have seven bites per meal. I've mastered the art of spacing out my bites so that I finish with everyone else.
I don't get that sickly full feeling anymore. Sometimes after my seven bites I still feel hungry, but if I wait 10 minutes I realize I'm actually full.

I have been making crystal lite popsicles with flavor free Protein Powder in them. It has been easy on my stomach because it goes in very slowly. That may work for you too.

@chamilton0323
hey Tex
I take many pills 2x a day
i always took them with Water - sometimes had that gag feeling
one morning i took my Vitamin (and everything else) with my
protein shake. it went down sooo well - smooth - no problems-
that's my advice for the day. try it, it might help -couldn't hurt
good luck bud
kathy

It's been a long road but so worth it! For anyone on the fence about the surgery stop guessing and make one of the best decisions of your life! It has been completely life changing! I wish you all the best!

Are you tracking what you eat and were you doing so after hitting goal and the gain? Were you weighing yourself regularly? I'm about six months behind you time wise - my surgery was on 8.23.16 and I'm still working toward goal, but I find if I'm not religious about tracking, weighing my food every few weeks to remind myself what portion sizes are supposed to look like and weighing myself at least once a week on the scale, it is very easy to get off track.
I weighed myself before leaving on vacation on 7/1 and then again upon return on 7/9 - I knew I gained because I was drinking pina coladas, laying on a beach and eating way more, including Snacks, than I should. I gained 8 pounds during vacation. Six of those came off in the first four days - I cut out alcohol and upped my activity and Water intake. I figure and other few days and the remainder should be gone and I can get back to climbing over the 100 pound barrier I've been facing.
From what I have read, not tracking and measuring portions can cause all kinds of problems. Best of luck.

I've been in a similar situation. Surgery June 27th, left hospital 29th, in ER with bacterial colitis I got from hospital on July 1st where I was pumped full of fluids, had to go to hydration center July 10th, struggling to intake fluids and have only been averaging 20-40 g Protein if I'm lucky, scraping by 36-40 oz liquid, like 15 carbs. Unsure how I'm even moving and living by this point

Work the plan and the plan works. Go back to basics - Protein and Water first, everything else later. You did it once, you can do it again. Consider measuring your protein so you refresh yourself on portion sizes. Separate your eating and drinking. It will help. You've got this.