JanineVSG
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I
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It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I
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It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I
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It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I
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It's been a year since my heaviest weight of 456. I've lost 120 lbs since then and I feel amazing
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Creekimp13 reacted to a reply to a status update:
Started transitioning into vegetarianism. First day has gone good so far!
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
Started transitioning into vegetarianism. First day has gone good so far!
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istytehcrawk reacted to a status update:
Started transitioning into vegetarianism. First day has gone good so far!
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Started transitioning into vegetarianism. First day has gone good so far!
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I love vegetarian stuff, and incorporate a LOT of vegetarian recipes into my forever diet. I still do eat animal protein, but much less than many of my bariatric peers. I try hard to get at least half of my protein each day from plant sources.
If you run into any recipes you just love...please share:)
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I will totally let you know! I just realized that I haven't really enjoyed the way meat tastes lately... so I wanted to make this change. I've decided to do pescatarianism though instead of straight vegetarianism just to make sure I can get that protein in!
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JanineVSG reacted to a status update:
Finally made it below 350 pounds and am exactly 80 pounds down from my highest weight
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Sorry I've been missing for a while! I've been swamped with work and other responsibilities. Just know I love all the supportive messages and comments <3 You guys are the best! I recently found out I was accepted to a film preservation school this fall so I've been getting ready to move to Rochester, NY!
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
Hit 90 lbs down today... so close to my first 100 lbs down!
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
Hit 90 lbs down today... so close to my first 100 lbs down!
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
Hit 90 lbs down today... so close to my first 100 lbs down!
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Hit 90 lbs down today... so close to my first 100 lbs down!
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JanineVSG reacted to a reply to a status update:
Anyone else just eat the powder from the crystal light packets? I had a craving for s
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Anyone else just eat the powder from the crystal light packets? I had a craving for something sour so I just had a little bit of a sample packet of the sugar free kind my doctor gave me. Now I keep it on my desk with a clip on it so I can just have a little bit of the powder when I crave it. WLS makes you do weird things, man!
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I used to love to suck hard candies while working. Someone on here posted a recipe for sugar free gummy bears.
1/3 cup water
3 packs of unflavored geletin
whatever koolaid flavor you want, half a pouch
no calorie sweetener to taste
(or just use sugar free jello in a flavor you like!)
You boil it, then drip it in little molds or small ice cube trays...whatever you want
then you let it cure for 2-3 days in the fridge.
They really do taste quite a bit like gummy bears....and you get protein in the gelatin win-win:)
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I may have been a little premature in that statement. I'm definitely feeling those squats now, lol! But we are definitely getting better every day Yes, you should definitely take photos! It's so nice to be able to compare. You won't notice any changes for a while, and then once you look back at an old photo... it'll be such an amazing experience.
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Calculating total weight loss
JanineVSG replied to vsg_Charly's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I track all my weight on this Epic Weightloss Spreadsheet from Reddit. It requires a little bit of an understanding of Google Documents in order to use it correctly, but I am very visually oriented and I like seeing the graph. I also like that it has a space to put notes on your day (I use it to track my pants sizes as they go down, lol) As for numbers, I calculate total lost from my absolute highest weight recorded at a doctor's office (I'm sure I weighed more at one point) and also calculate how much lost since surgery. -
28 lbs! That's fantastic! Great job I take pictures all the time. I'm kind of addicted to progress photos, lol. Plus... I'm finally able to wear some of the cuter clothes that have been hiding in my closet! It probably is. Cold water definitely makes me feel sick. Room temp is the way I go post-VSG. I don't mind it, but dang do I miss a refreshing glass of ice water after a hard workout... Speaking of workouts, last night I was at the gym for like, an hour and a half, but I'm hardly sore at all today. I need to start upping my weights. At least I know I'm making progress!
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It's funny; I was really worried the past few days about how easy it's been to reach 1,000 calories, and today I was barely able to reach 850 despite having eaten some good meals and worked out. I just need to be more conscious of what food choices I make. I'm learning more about what makes me feel satiated every day! Definitely tuna and chicken, for sure. Dangerous foods for me include roasted chickpeas, cheese, and nuts... They just don't fill me up much.
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I also do a lot of dry meat in the oven.
Just marinate a lean meat in anything you like...I like hot pepper juice, soy, garlic..
Then hang it on the racks with a drip pan underneath. Set the oven for 180 and let it go half the day....
Like jerky....but lots better for you!
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Hey! That dried meat in the oven sounds a lot like my favorite jerky ever... biltong! It's a South African jerky (my mom is from South Africa) that's made like that. You slice it kind of thick and it makes for an AWESOME snack. I'm definitely going to have to make some in a few months when I can tolerate red meat better!
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Hi Marty, how far out are you? Are you getting nausea at certain times (like after eating something in particular)? I don't deal with a lot of nausea anymore, but I realized early on that I can't drink cold water in the morning or I'll dry heave. A lot of us have to quickly learn how to identify foods that upset our new tummy.
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
JanineVSG replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Mine's more of a "before and during." 2 months post op, 35 lbs down (~75 overall) And here's a face comparison (my friend overlaid two selfies from January to March): -
I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
JanineVSG replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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Have you ever tried Couch to 5k? http://www.c25k.com/ A lot of people swear by it! Another fun app to get into running is "Zombies Run". It makes your jogs/runs into audio dramas about the zombie apocalypse!! Just remember to take it slow so you don't get shin splints or anything like that :)
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I am not sure I have any worthwhile advice, but I just wanted to let you know that I hear your struggle and I hope things get better for you. Stay the course; 2 weeks will fly by in no time at all. If you feel like you're not getting enough support from your spouse (which it sounds like you aren't), just know you can always find support on this forum.
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That's so crazy. Not wanting people to publish their Before and Afters?? That's insanity! We all have to work hard, no matter where we started. Some of us have to work a little longer, still, but the journey is still hard... there's just no pleasing some people!
