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On 2/14/2019 at 11:56 AM, MarinaGirl said:

I beg to differ. Losing weight happens in the kitchen not the gym. Many studies have shown that exercise/activity is not critical for weight loss, and in fact, often causes people to consume excess calories. I am not saying not to exercise as it is helpful for joint flexibility, heart health, muscle mass and improved mental health; however, at the end of the day, how much you lose is most impacted by what and how much you eat. Where exercise is most beneficial is for maintenance of weight loss once you reach goal weight.

Agreed! I haven't exercised a single day since my surgery. I am however ready to start so I can maintain.

I just made 1 yr post op Mid December and I've lost 90 lbs. Most within the first 6-7 months and and 2-3 lbs a month since then. I seem to be maintaining at 165 which is well below my personal goal of 180 (hit at 6 months).

Starting weight was about 255, 5'6"

I've had a pack probably 5 or 6 times since surgery, no issues but wouldn't make it a habit. it's so so good

How funny, my husband has GAINED weight since my surgery 7 months ago. We was never overweight so its very strange.

Was on my cycle for surgery...ugh . But now more regular than before

Good luck today!!! Gonna be a breeze

liquid Tylenol with Codeine after I was discharged. I used it the first day only then chewable tylenol after that if needed.

Yes, mine was put in and taken out while I was under!

Hello!

Glad to see everyone is doing great! I'm down around 65lbs so far

Sitting at work with a heater under my desk as we speak. ALWAYS cold, just assumed it was an insulation issue lol.

Hello everyone

I was sleeved on 12/13 and I'm down 50.2 lbs. Sooo close to Wonderland I can taste it!!!

I can't recall a situation where someone was bent out of shape over how much I did or didn't eat (waiter or people with me). I probably wouldn't care even if they did. I order as always, eat what I want and take the rest to go IF I think I may want it later.

14 minutes ago, ElseeG said:

Thanks Orionburn.

How many calories a day donyoubeat and eat and how do you control yourself from grazing? Was the impulse control different pre-surgery? Is it that you fill up more easily? How do you handle nervous and night eating (my issue)? How many calories do you consume daily?

sorry for all the questions. I’m just nervous about doing this if I’m just going to screw it up!

I eat 700 calories a day

control grazing by 3 planned meals and a snack if needed (meal prep) so I don't have to just grab anything

I do fill up faster than before and the impulse is much easier now. I find myself eating because I have to, not because I crave something. On the few occasions I did crave something I just took a small bite and was satisfied.

If I have night cravings I eat a SF fudgepop or SF Popsicle. Drink lots of Water

14 hours ago, Changing4me1 said:

Does anyone remember how many calories you were taking in going into second week? I am at 300 to 400 is this to little or good.





Pre op diet 188
Surgery day 180
Cw 172.8

I didn't track my calories at 2 weeks. Only watched my Protein and Fluid intake for the day.

Totally agree with @Creekimp13. You won't want the same foods after surgery. I cringe at the site of anything sweet.

about 36 hrs, 7am to 7pm the next day.

Happy Surgery day! I will keep you in my prayers

4 minutes ago, BostonWLKC said:

Great to hear all! I think I hit a stall or something—- or def possible that I’m overreacting . I haven’t moved the scale since Friday. I started more exercise yesterday and upped the protein/ calories to 700 so hopefully that helps?? First stall for me.
@Lilly... not sure other than only eating Protein even though cleared for all foods. I heard advice to stay at this stage for as long as possible bc you can’t go back once you start with carbs and sugars etc?? Don’t know- making it up as I go along . Haha


HW 242
SW 236- December 20, 2017
CW 196
GW#1- 199
GW#2- 175
5’6”

We seem to be on the same path calorie wise and adding those 100 extra calories did the trick for me, down yet another pound today! I do eat carbs daily but no sugar.

Hi, doing great! Congrats on reaching wonderland. My weight actually stalled since we last updated on this post but I have increased my calories to about 700 and I weighed myself yesterday and I'm down 2 lbs so hopefully it will continue.

Thanks for checking!!!

SW: 255

CW: 212

GW: 199

GW#2: 180

Hi! Happy to report I’m down 41 lbs as of today. Sleeved 12-13

I will follow you both since we are so close in surgery dates to see how you’re doing.

2 hours ago, BostonWLKC said:

I am about 7/8 weeks out and I am eating about 4 ounces per meal - within about 30 min

Total calories are around 500- 600 for the day

Does that sound about right? I want to maximize my weight loss during his time and I’ve not added anything other than Proteins yet

HW 242

SW 236- December 20, 2017

CW 199

GW 160

I am the exact same in calories per day at 7-8 weeks out..TWINSIES!!!

Hi Monica, good luck and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I wouldn’t worry about the sleep apnea as long as your doc is aware so they can monitor your condition and make sure you have what’s needed after surgery.

Im 5’6 and started at 255

I was allowed soft fruits at 4 weeks, salads at 6 weeks