Vizslamom

I am drinking enough water. Chewing well but most likely eating too fast. Husband has needed slippery food for health reasons so I don’t think that had been helpful. I am down 35 pounds and post menopausal, so weight loss is OK.

I’m 6 weeks out and can easily eat a cup of food. I am trying to add fiber and veggies to get a more noticeable fullness. I use a bowl that holds around a cup of food to keep me on track.

I'm in the same boat. Thank you for all the good information.

You look fantastic. Your body will know its happy weight.

I was told to use the Atkins shakes. I did it. It was not easy at all.

Fantastic!

I'm down 30 pounds between pre-op and 8/22 sleeve surgery. Walking has gotten much easier. No more daily Alleve for pain. 30 minute dog walk feels fine. I started daily light cardio DVDs. Just start slowly and as you lose you will feel much better.

At the one month point, I can take my 3 multivitamin capsules with no problem. I used chewables for the first 4 weeks.

You look great!!!

WOWZA! You look great. Thank you for inspiring me!

I have around 6 Jessica Smith DVDs that I enjoy. All total I have a good 30 DVDs from all sorts of people. I like to do 30 minutes first thing in the morning. I also walk the dog. Doc has given me clearance for more aggressive exercise so the treadmill will be getting some attention soon. I like to do speed and incline intervals on that.

A liver bx was a routine part of my sleeve.

I received some great advice from the psychologist during my band eval years ago (now a sleever) - Being a "B" student is what you should strive for in eating after WLS. If you think you have to be perfect, the pressure may be too much. But if you aim for a "B", good most of the time, but certainly not all of the time, you may be happier in the long run. My goal is to build a healthy lifestyle at a healthy weight. Which does include some snacks, birthday cake and wine.

I put Laughing Cow in my scrambled eggs to get a nice creamy texture. Very satisfying. Or if I'm indulgent, blue cheese in my scrambled eggs.

Sounds good to me. 3 weeks out and I would have done the same thing.

I also feel I can certainly eat more than a half cup - and I’m 3 weeks out from sleeve. I will say with chicken salad, I stop pretty quickly. I do chew to oblivion. Luckily, I losing 1/2 pound a day, so it’s working.

Only tell the people you want to know. Be prepared with the answer you are comfortable sharing when they ask you how you’re losing all that weight.

I love this article. In fact, I just set daily alarms for my calcium since I have been forgetting.

You are inspiring me! My BMI just fell below 50 on my last visit. 28 pounds down since preop diet started with 8/22 surgery. We can do this!

Congrats on being overweight!

Sending you warm thoughts for s successful surgery and uncomplicated recovery.

Most days. First thing in the morning after taking care of business. But if I forget no biggie.

I too wanted to avoid the dumping and malabsorption. My husband and I entertain a lot. He’s a gourmet home chef and we host dinner parties during which we paid wines to courses. I also don’t have aspirations of being skinny. I want to be healthy and live a life not impeded by my weight. I have no goal weight. I have a goal lifestyle.

My hub is in the hospital, so I’m navigating the hospital cafeteria. Spicy Pinto beans with extra broth that I use to mash and a dollop of guac are fabulous! Greek yogurt, hummus and cottage cheese are also working well for my week 2 sleeve post op. Yes

You look marvelous!