Maggie1955

Not at only one week out from surgery!

25 pounds in one month is awesome and it does show! You look great!

Are you sure you’re getting all your liquids in (64 or more ounces per day)? How many grams of Protein are you consuming per day? I had my surgery on 1/2/18. I lost 20 pounds on the pre-op diet (which was almost 3 weeks long). I started out at 229 on 12/15/17 and was 209 on surgery day. Today I weigh 188.4. I had been in a stall for about 2 weeks. I started upping my protein a bit as well as upping the amount of liquids. In addition, I started playing around with Keto type foods and I feel that has helped as well. I have only been walking as exercise, usually 2 1/2 miles every other day. I upped that to 3+ miles every other day and the scale started moving again. I have pretty severe degenerative disc disease in my entire spine, so I usually can’t walk every day due to pain. The days I do walk I try to push through the pain.
Everyone will lose weight at their own pace. It sounds like you are a lower BMI, so you will likely lose way slower than someone whose BMI is higher.
Hang in there......follow your plan and you will eventually start losing again.

Was shopping at Sam’s Club earlier today and discovered that Premier Protein now offers a Peaches and Cream flavor shake. I want to try it so bad, but I still have one box of vanilla, a box of banana, and a half box of strawberry. I will have to look for it in a four pack.

Are you sure you’re getting all your liquids in (64 or more ounces per day)? How many grams of Protein are you consuming per day? I had my surgery on 1/2/18. I lost 20 pounds on the pre-op diet (which was almost 3 weeks long). I started out at 229 on 12/15/17 and was 209 on surgery day. Today I weigh 188.4. I had been in a stall for about 2 weeks. I started upping my protein a bit as well as upping the amount of liquids. In addition, I started playing around with Keto type foods and I feel that has helped as well. I have only been walking as exercise, usually 2 1/2 miles every other day. I upped that to 3+ miles every other day and the scale started moving again. I have pretty severe degenerative disc disease in my entire spine, so I usually can’t walk every day due to pain. The days I do walk I try to push through the pain.
Everyone will lose weight at their own pace. It sounds like you are a lower BMI, so you will likely lose way slower than someone whose BMI is higher.
Hang in there......follow your plan and you will eventually start losing again.

I tried the peaches and cream last night. I was expecting it to taste richer like the chocolate, vanilla, or even the banana and cream. I'm a little let down cuz it felt a little watery. But the peach flavor hits you in the face. I'm gonna try making Protein ice cream with it and will let you know!

Good luck on your journey!

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I’m putting in my two cents: plentyoffish.com - I was a widow (lost my husband of 31 years to the big C back in 2007). By 2009 I felt that I didn’t want to be alone anymore so I heard about POF and tried it out. Yes, I met men who were only looking for a hookup, but ultimately I met a widower who lost his wife back in 2006. We have been together since 2009 and we are in a committed relationship. Neither one of us wanted to remarry. I moved in with him in 2013.

You look great! Congratulations!

I had GERD prior to surgery and my surgeon said I could still have the sleeve. I am still taking Pantoprazole for it and haven’t really had an issue since surgery, which was 1/2/18.

LOL, it's so funny how everyone is unique! I'm still loving my PP RTD drinks post surgery! I adore them in my coffee, and also mixed in Greek yogurt! YUM! Can't wait to try the peaches and cream!!! Thanks for the heads up.

Sam's club accepts returns, you could exchange boxes of the old flavors for the new ones

I got the peach at Sams on Wednesday. It is very good. Pretty sure that flavor is exclusive to Sams for now. They are also releasing a Cookies and cream flavor for Sams from what I am hearing.

A lot of times Wal-Mart will carry the 4-packs, look for them near the Pharmacy department. Also I was told Kroger and some Rite Aid carry individual bottles. Wish Dollar General carried such items ,my,little town has no,less than 3 of them. More than 1 Goodwill but no Family Dollar. Sometimes it resembles the Simon and Garfunkle song" nothing but the dead and dying in my little town".


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I am only 6 weeks post VSG, but prior about a year prior to my surgery I was on a combo of Belviq and Phentermine and I successfully lost 38 pounds in 6 months, however at the 6 month point the combo stopped working and it was at that time that I sought a surgical approach. Truthfully, the Phentermine never really bothered me the way it does other folks. Ultimately it’s your body and your health.

If you like smoked oysters.......22g Protein in the whole can and the consistency is great one week out.

LOL! Sounds like something I would do!

Wow! Looking good!

Was shopping at Sam’s Club earlier today and discovered that Premier Protein now offers a Peaches and Cream flavor shake. I want to try it so bad, but I still have one box of vanilla, a box of banana, and a half box of strawberry. I will have to look for it in a four pack.

My program indicates no raw veggies until I am 8 weeks post-op. I think because the spinach in your smoothie was pulverized you should be okay.

Was shopping at Sam’s Club earlier today and discovered that Premier Protein now offers a Peaches and Cream flavor shake. I want to try it so bad, but I still have one box of vanilla, a box of banana, and a half box of strawberry. I will have to look for it in a four pack.

I saw these on one of my followers page. They are sold in Sam’s Club only right now. I can’t wait to see if my local club has them. I would love to do a review on VSG journey YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDS8UYKi9Wu1__0j9qJ8rA Especially the Cookies and cream The little things that bring joy lol

Crab cakes:
4 oz crab meat
3 oz egg white
1 oz whipped sweet potato
2 oz diced onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons almond flour
2 teaspoons cumin
1 table spoon parsley
In a pan brown both sides in coconut oil. Bake at 260 until cooked in the center.
Top with lemon juice Protein 30 - carbs 17 - fats 24

I wanted to share this with my April/May Sleevers!! I’m hoping I can find them in my local Sam’s Club since they are so new! Definitely something to consider on our liquid diets. Some new flavors and variety could be a good thing! I like options lol. As soon as I get a box I will do a review on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDS8UYKi9Wu1__0j9qJ8rA I already have my favorites so it would be nice to add more to the list #GoGetYouSome