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I was sleeved on Oct 11, which is a month today! I am eating fine, I’ve only eaten too much twice, but it sure isn’t pleasant! I am taking in around 1100 cals a day and 100 grams Protein. I know that’s a lot but it’s working for me. I can workout as well as before surgery, but weak. I’m having problems wanting to eat at night, but I stay within my calorie range.

HW 331 vsg 10/11/17 SW 306 CW 272 GW 206

I was sleeved on Oct 11, which is a month today! I am eating fine, I’ve only eaten too much twice, but it sure isn’t pleasant! I am taking in around 1100 cals a day and 100 grams Protein. I know that’s a lot but it’s working for me. I can workout as well as before surgery, but weak. I’m having problems wanting to eat at night, but I stay within my calorie range.

HW 331 vsg 10/11/17 SW 306 CW 272 GW 206

Today is my 12 week surgiversary...I'm feeling pretty good...my energy is returning and my body is getting stronger.

I am absolutely no doctor, but I think if you eliminate resistance training (weights, bands, push-ups, etc.) you are not doing yourself any favors. Light resistance training will keep your lean body mass intact better than cardio. Lean body mass burns calories. I’m not talking about strapping up and moving a lot of weights. What I’ve done in my 3 workouts since vsg (10/11/17) is simple movements with the lightest of weights. This will also strengthen your core (big incision) as long as you don’t over do it!

Hw 331 SW 306 CW 280 GW 206

This has seriously been the best thing I have ever done! I am officially 6 months post-op and have only 10 more lbs to go! I started at 296 lbs at my heaviest and now am down to 185lbs! So excited! I don't hide from pictures anymore!! [emoji7]

I was sleeved on 10/11/17. From what I’ve seen, some people race out of the gate, some don’t. The three things that speed of weight loss is based on are: gender, age and height. If you are a tall young man, you’ll lose weight like it’s just melting. If you are a short older woman (the best kind!) you will lose weight slower. It’s a life change, so you’ll have some more time! Just get healed up, drink your liquids, get in some Protein, and trust (pray?). That sucks, but I bet you’ll be back on the boards in no time with a lot of success. Good Luck!

From what I understand, and I’m no expert, is that the bariatric surgery alters the ability to adsorb specific Vitamins and minerals. By increasing the amount of the specific items that we can’t adsorb post surgery, the bariatric vitamins are made for US!
I asked “Well, if I need 5x the Vitamin X, can’t I just take 5 Centrum vitamins?” The nurse responded that you are increasing all of the other vitamins and minerals by 5x as well, and over time they could build up and have a negative effect on our physiology.

From what I understand, and I’m no expert, is that the bariatric surgery alters the ability to adsorb specific Vitamins and minerals. By increasing the amount of the specific items that we can’t adsorb post surgery, the bariatric vitamins are made for US!
I asked “Well, if I need 5x the Vitamin X, can’t I just take 5 Centrum vitamins?” The nurse responded that you are increasing all of the other vitamins and minerals by 5x as well, and over time they could build up and have a negative effect on our physiology.

From what I understand, and I’m no expert, is that the bariatric surgery alters the ability to adsorb specific Vitamins and minerals. By increasing the amount of the specific items that we can’t adsorb post surgery, the bariatric vitamins are made for US!
I asked “Well, if I need 5x the Vitamin X, can’t I just take 5 Centrum vitamins?” The nurse responded that you are increasing all of the other vitamins and minerals by 5x as well, and over time they could build up and have a negative effect on our physiology.

Way to go!! You look great! Inspirational!

I was sleeved on 10/11/17. From what I’ve seen, some people race out of the gate, some don’t. The three things that speed of weight loss is based on are: gender, age and height. If you are a tall young man, you’ll lose weight like it’s just melting. If you are a short older woman (the best kind!) you will lose weight slower. It’s a life change, so you’ll have some more time! Just get healed up, drink your liquids, get in some Protein, and trust (pray?). That sucks, but I bet you’ll be back on the boards in no time with a lot of success. Good Luck!

For my puréed phase I am planning to use baby food - there are lots of puréed meats with a perfect protein/fat balance, low sodium etc - and with a decent taste. My 1.5 y.o. one loves it, so I’m going to join him just in a couple of weeks

I am still using CPAP. I was so used to it that seems strange to not sleep with a mask on. I was told to check with my sleep program six months post-op, but keep on CPAP until then. Good Luck

Hw 336 Sw 306 vsg 10/11/17 cw 284 GW 210.

I am still using CPAP. I was so used to it that seems strange to not sleep with a mask on. I was told to check with my sleep program six months post-op, but keep on CPAP until then. Good Luck

Hw 336 Sw 306 vsg 10/11/17 cw 284 GW 210.

I am still using CPAP. I was so used to it that seems strange to not sleep with a mask on. I was told to check with my sleep program six months post-op, but keep on CPAP until then. Good Luck

Hw 336 Sw 306 vsg 10/11/17 cw 284 GW 210.

Miralax was my go to. I had a chew something and spit it out on my last day of liquids. Once I got the 64 oz in daily no issues. Good Luck, it gets so much easier!

HW 319 SW 10/11/17 306 CW 286 GW 210

I have a plastic cup that I have marked with 16 oz. I fill it up with my beverage (most likely crystal light, but Water on occasion) and I carry that cup around in hand with me everywhere I go, until I get it all down. I can get one down in about 20 minutes, repeat at not eating times 4x a day. If it’s not scheduled, I’ll never get it in! Good luck!

I have a plastic cup that I have marked with 16 oz. I fill it up with my beverage (most likely crystal light, but Water on occasion) and I carry that cup around in hand with me everywhere I go, until I get it all down. I can get one down in about 20 minutes, repeat at not eating times 4x a day. If it’s not scheduled, I’ll never get it in! Good luck!

I'm a week post op, and I'm working my program. As far as liquids, I feel like I'm the slide lifeguard at the pool.
Wait...wait...okay now you go...wait...wait..now you go. Ha!

My new hero!

I'm a week post op, and I'm working my program. As far as liquids, I feel like I'm the slide lifeguard at the pool.
Wait...wait...okay now you go...wait...wait..now you go. Ha!

I was sleeved 10/11. Warm Bone Broth has kept me sane. Good luck.

I was sleeved 10/11. Warm Bone Broth has kept me sane. Good luck.

I was sleeved 10/11, I'm right there with you. I'm surprised how much walking helps. Stay strong sister!

No good advice here. I eat fast always have. I like my food super hot, so that is how it is.

If you are weighing and measuring your portions before you eat it shouldn't matter if you eat fast.