Chuck Clasik

I kept it secret in the beginning. I’m only 21 days post op, but have lost 38lbs since surgery. I’ve been asked several times was I sick or something. So!! I just let it be known. 38lbs since Dec 10th and nearly 80lbs since taking this route back in June. Was getting too many questions. Definitely to each his/her own. Nobody’s business for real.

I’m just about 4 weeks out and that same incision you speak of is opening back up for me. I go to doc on Tue. Will see what they have to say about it. I have no pain, but it just don’t want to close. Scan came and went and now, opening. Good luck with yours.

Definitely getting there!!! Had my first post op appt this morning and all is great. Have lost 32lbs 16 days in. So I’m not complaining!! Cleared to hit the gym and that’s exactly what I did today and it felt great. Thanks!!!

Just proves what I have believed:
There are many roads to Shangra-la; if we follow our own mandated paths we will all make it there Someday!🌈😝

Wow!! I just left my 4 week follow up and I got the complete opposite of everything your nut said. I was told to measure and weigh everything. Which I’ve been doing faithfully, mostly to better track my foods just goes to show the level of differences in this. It’s amazing. I wish you well in the journey and hopefully, things turn for the better for you.

Wow!! I just left my 4 week follow up and I got the complete opposite of everything your nut said. I was told to measure and weigh everything. Which I’ve been doing faithfully, mostly to better track my foods just goes to show the level of differences in this. It’s amazing. I wish you well in the journey and hopefully, things turn for the better for you.

I went to see the dietician yesterday and now feel more irritated, confused, depressed and defeated...
She said:
DON'T weigh food!
DON'T count Protein or calories or carbs!
She said I just have to use the 'bariatric plate'. I find this (attached) completely confusing as I could load up the plate to many different amounts of food and types of food so how was that helpful. She told me not to get so hung up. She personally doesn't have a weight issue (or perhaps she does have a thin issue!), she had no empathy and just sent me on my way making me feel I was making a mountain out of a molehill!
I asked her about the wisdom of using sugar free options as I am very suspicious of them as there has been so much written about the negative effects of splenda, sucralose, aspartame, etc ... when I was on Atkins, I kept right away from anything sugar free. But, she said it was fine.
I've been told by my surgeon that my weight loss is too slow and disappointing, but as I have Atrial Fibrillation, I have to take beta blockers that slow down the metabolism and cause weight gain. I'm trying to be really strict with my counting and she said it sounded like I was making the right choices.
But, she said that she and the surgeon expected me to lose another 16lbs by the end of this month!!
She said my food choices look good so I should stop worrying...
Feeling exasperated and down-hearted.


VSG - Bariatric Plate.pdf

I moved on to softs today. My wife fixed a scrumptious meatloaf and I made mashed cauliflower. It was heavenly. Just being able to chew something was awesome. I was able to eat 2oz of the meatloaf and and a little under a quarter cup of the cauliflower and was nice and full.

I’m all over the place with it. I’ve done Soups. One of my favs is meatloaf and gravy, over mashed cauliflower. I’ve done chili and tuna and crab salad. I’m ready to chew something!!! Starts tomorrow. Yay.

As I continue on in my post op phases, it’s crazy to me how different the plans are for the phases. Like I’m day 19 post op and doing the blended purée phase that lasts two weeks. I see some folks, same timeline, already on to soft foods. Some things that folks are allowed to eat, I’m told to never eat again. I figured there would be more standardization in this. Boy was I wrong!!

I moved on to softs today. My wife fixed a scrumptious meatloaf and I made mashed cauliflower. It was heavenly. Just being able to chew something was awesome. I was able to eat 2oz of the meatloaf and and a little under a quarter cup of the cauliflower and was nice and full.

As I continue on in my post op phases, it’s crazy to me how different the plans are for the phases. Like I’m day 19 post op and doing the blended purée phase that lasts two weeks. I see some folks, same timeline, already on to soft foods. Some things that folks are allowed to eat, I’m told to never eat again. I figured there would be more standardization in this. Boy was I wrong!!

82lbs down in all, 38lbs down since sleeve. 12-10-18

Started at 457 now 375. A good ways to go, but I can see and feel the difference!! Good luck to you all!!

Clasik

82lbs down in all, 38lbs down since sleeve. 12-10-18

Started at 457 now 375. A good ways to go, but I can see and feel the difference!! Good luck to you all!!

Clasik

82lbs down in all, 38lbs down since sleeve. 12-10-18

Started at 457 now 375. A good ways to go, but I can see and feel the difference!! Good luck to you all!!

Clasik

#winning! Congrats! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations, MrClasik! Keep killin it!

Holy Cats Man, you were large and in charge. Can totally see a big difference. Keep up the good work.

How inspiring! You look great!

Extremely. Gettin it done.

82lbs down in all, 38lbs down since sleeve. 12-10-18

Started at 457 now 375. A good ways to go, but I can see and feel the difference!! Good luck to you all!!

Clasik

Looking good, man! You must be proud of your hard work!

Fantastic progress, congrats! Keep up the great work!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOOKING GREAT KEEP GOING !!!!!

WTG!!!! Way to crush it!