BostonWLKC

Hi Initially it was about 3-4 lbs a week but Ive slowed a bit now to 1-2 lbs a week but my exercise has also been off.

Yep HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

No potatoes lol slippery slope HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Bypass is known to eliminate it. Folks have posted that their sleeve increased GERD and they end up having a converting surgery to bypass Good luck with your decision HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Congrats to you! It’s an amazing journey- keep posting! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Rotisserie chicken has been a blessing!! Super easy to shred HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

They weighed me in at every appointment, good luck at yours! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

I find cutting to one shake a day works for me at this stage- usually in morning. Having the rest of protein from food- 4 oz chicken or turkey, eggs, yogurt or cheese HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

It mattered with me... I couldn’t drop below a certain weight/ BMI prior to surgery. I had a two day pre op just to shrink liver and get food out of system HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

I’ve liked ground turkey with low sodium taco seasoning. I add in some chopped veggies like carrots, onion and broccoli. Sometimes with a little low sugar tomato sauce. I’ve also enjoyed egg, tuna or chicken salad. Those tuna pouches are great- love the sweet and spicy one. Grilled chicken with feta, tomato , onion and lettuce (think kabob or Greek dish)-great hot or cold I was a meat and carb only (never red meat) type anyhow and don’t mind monotonous meals- for now anyway. Fish every so often You have any? HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Don’t cancel! It is amazing and you won’t regret it! Try to start weening off coffee and carbs if you can over next couple of weeks- it helps!— do you have a pre op diet and if yes when and how long? The process is a bit tough in the beginning but nothing that isn’t temporary - gas pains were tough for 2-3 days. Once on foods it’s really great and such a motivator to watch your body change. Don’t cancel- for anything! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Thanks! Omg carbs ?! I was such a carb-monger! Really trying to stay away from those (ie rice, potatoes, BREAD!). Omg bread... Haha struggles... HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Hi and welcome DevinNj! It is definitely an exciting time and you’ll do amazing! Just keep reminding yourself why you’re doing it, that this tool will change your life and that it’ll be over before you know it just take a breath and jump! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Boatnam1 - that’s my go-to too... go back to basics and reset of sorts. Congrats! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

I chose bypass bc I felt that it maximizes the weight loss . I also feel like the bypass limits your eating more- And There are so many people getting their sleeves converted to bypass and I didn’t want two surgeries ! If you have reflux the bypass eliminates (or at least reduces) it —- and folks say the sleeve can create reflux . HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

My program had me chewing them as soon as I got home on day 3 HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

My program recommends no alcohol for 1st year. Be careful of sugars in the alcohol and how you react now to liquor will be much quicker HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

You’ll begin to drop the surgery fluid and weight around day 5 in my experience. Enjoy the next phase! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Wow! Nice accomplishment! Glad you have that piece back you enjoyed so much HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

There is totally a noticeable difference! Yay you! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

NSV for me yesterday was visiting the Dr office and they didn’t have to switch to the “larger” blood pressure cuff AND the Johnny fit loosely and comfy covering everything [emoji23][emoji4] HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Nice job to the both of you! Congrats and happy healing! Remember to walk and drink [emoji16] HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

I wouldn’t chance it - if they cancel surgery that’d be devastating! You can get a tat to celebrate after surgery— or as a milestone celebration in weight loss! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 173 5’6”

Ok thanks- makes me feel a bit better. I worry about “stretching” by over eating but at the same time don’t feel like I’m over eating lol. Mental craziness I know! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 174 5’6”

Hi All Paranoia setting in around how much we should be eating at four months out?! I am full after 3/4 of a cup… Does that sound right? Usually around 600 -650 calories and 4 ounces weighed but sometimes that equates to 3/4 of a cup volume. Anybody know or have insight where we should be at 4 months for volume? Ie half cup? 3/4 cup? Etc HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 174 5’6”