Lolo 2020

Interesting approach Steve . I am still having trouble getting my protein levels from Whole Foods - I just can’t eat enough at one sitting . So I have resorted to the protein drinks to ensure I get them at a low enough calorie levels . But what you say makes sense- although I am going to try doing green smoothies with unflavored protein powder , trying to get more healthy greens in my diet . If u don’t mind me asking , how much weight do u lose a week in average ?

I love both the vanilla and chocolate . I heat the vanilla. In the am and as a decaf hazelnut coffee and it tastes like a latte . I keep cans in the car in case I can’t get any food that works for me . I also got the chocolate and vanilla powders and blend them with 1/2 banana , peanut butter powder and unsweetened vanilla almond milk . Best chunky monkey ice cream ever ! And I drop weight !

Steve why have U jettisoned shakes ? I am convinced that the name of the game is to pack the most protein in fornthr least calories and the shakes get u there . My pure protein shakes are 35g of protein for only 160 calories . My doc says drink at least one shake a day until ur at goal - I am trying to do 2 and am going to start green smoothies with unflavored protein so I can get veggies together with protein . I am down 30 since preop and 23 since 12/20 surgery .

Good luck Ellen ! Get up and walk , walk, walk . I walked every hour and my gas was gone within like 2 days of getting home

Hi Sophie , had my surgery done on the 20 th by DR Shillingford near boca . I am down 30lbs since I started the preop diet , 25 since surgery . Also on purées and soft foods . Have tried chicken salad and didn’t do well so I am sticking with 2’protein drinks a day and a little cottage cheese . Have only been able to get down soft flaky fish as a proper solid here and there . At 600 calories a day and 60-80g of protein the weight is steadily coming off 3-4 lbs a week. Interestingly the more liquid I drink, the more I lose . Getting close to the 200 mark now and really can’t wait , haven’t been under 200lbs in 20 years !

76 pounds , wow ! Ur doing great !

I Spin 4x a week and try to walk 10k steps a day . Doing light weights for now - exercise will make u feel good but won’t cause weight loss - focused on protein and liquids .

All will be fine , first day will suck but get better quickly thereafter

It’s pretty diluted by ice and juice. Just so everyone knows - u don’t explode or anything LOL

I had sparkling water with cranberry juice at a work function the other night and all was fine . I only drank a little bit of it , was more for optics ..

I found decaf peach tea in the herbal section of tea area . Also I went online and order pouches of chicken soup and strawberry sorbet protein drink from ujury, using for travel and each has 20g of protein . Just keep trying different things till u find something u like . I cannot eat enough to get my protein in so I am committed to using drinks and soups until that improves

Sounds like u are doing ok . If u get 60g of protein in and 600 calories and close to 64 oz of liquids and are losing steadily u r good !

Keep ur BMI above 35 if not I have a great self pay dr in florida

Force in the protein , at least 60g to keep ur hair !!

I had the sleeve 12/20, am down almost 30lbs. Best thing I ever did - I like the fact that my basic digestion hasn’t changed - my appetite is gone and I i am sticking to the program . I also am adamant I will never have the sugar and carbs and even alcohol the way I used to - you have to commit to a new lifestyle . Focus on intake and expenditure - ensure u get sufficient exercise . I have heard multiple bad stories about the band and many people get it taken out and replace it with the sleeve. Good luck !

Supposed to be on purées 2 weeks - finally got a poached egg down today and did some cauliflower mashed potatoes and fish tonight .. getting there !?

Just keep walking and sipping water and broth it gets better

Congrats ! I was 12/20. Not sure I’ll be able to get off purées any time soon.. liquids still seem best...

Every day gets better ! I was sleeved December 20 and walked 3 miles on Xmas day ! Felt normal within a week. Am down 27 lbs in 3 weeks ! Just keep sipping the water and walking

I just had the sleeve and have been prescribed gallstone medication or 3 months to prevent the onset of stones . The dr said that quick extreme weight loss can cause gallstones

Yup I had to walk for an hour 15 after 2 bites of chicken salad

Steve that is definitely GERD . I had a hiatal Hernia fix but still take lansaprozole. Start on it over the counter , it will help tremendously . I have only had one really bad experience with foam and salivia and incredibly painful chest pain but it sure scared me . I keep to 2 oz a serving . Full stop . That is why the sleeve is there .if I want more 30min later I go for it , but generally I don’t . And then I wake up the next day lighter !??

I too use spinning and working out to improve mood and reduce anxiety . If that’s not accessible I go for a long walk !

Congrats ! Sounds like ur off to a good journey ! Stay the course !

I also started at 231 with a BMI of 34 and am down to 214 in just under 3 weeks . I think the weight loss is quick if u ramp up activity and follow the 600-800 calories and 60-80g of protein plan