Mr Alley Gator

29 minutes ago, ChubRub said:

OL!!! My college boyfriend was obsessed with the McRib!

Same here would eat At Mc Donalds almost daily in college. Actually never stopped till Post Op

Ok I have been busting my ass Since June of 2019 to get healthy - So for you starting out there is a end to the journey where you can have a little pleasure in life.

So yesterday Kids came in with a surprise for me. They no I was a fast food junky! I must have eaten a 100 of these over the years.

So I looked at it and new i was going to pay for this big time. Cut it in half and over 45 minutes got it down,

It was good but I realize now you can enjoy food or you can abuse it. Other half went to my lab who has worked out with my this whole journey .

You are on the same track as I was as a male. Yes stalling is going to occur - I found intermit fasting and slamming the calorie count around to break the stall

Been on Patches for a year - Blood tests are good

But i also use a Vitamin powder in my smoothies so not all patches

Not several days but try a ant acid - I would also call the Doc!

I do not do the pre made ones. Trust me when you get the hang of it you will love your Protein smoothies I look forward to making mine every day

Switch you diet and do some Fasting - Drop one day below 500 calories and then the next bump to 900 then back down. Intermitted fasting during it also. Time to trick the body to start burning again

So try and work it out - I am divorced and now we are back togethor. Took a ton of hard work and gives on both ends but we are good now.

but if not you can always be friends

You need to fast and here is a quick way to drop - not really a good plan but it is a hail marry at this point

You are officially at 500 calories a day but you will be full and this will help you because you have to do it for the first week after surgery and before

Nothing but broth and Soup Here is a link to the ones I use every day for protien tastes good and will fill you up

https://www.amazon.com/Bariatric-Choice-High-Protein-Low-Carb/dp/B01EB64NSS/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3HNWN91N6CK06&dchild=1&keywords=protein+soups+low+sodium&qid=1606832878&sprefix=protien+soups%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRTVMTFc0M0JZQ0U5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDE3NjQ1RktIR1pHVjcwU0VJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2Nzc0NTgxSExHRzRCUzJWSFMxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

FULL BLOWN ALL liquid diet AND MOVE WALK AS MUCH AS YOU CAN IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOOSE A POUND A DAY BY FASTING BUT DANG YOU HAVE TO START NOW. STOP EATING AND DRINKING AT LEAST TWELVE HOURS TO GET ALL THE Water OUT OF YOUR BODY FOR THE BIG WEIGH IN

GOOD LUCK FIND A FRIEND TO WALK AND HELP YOU.

So for all of you who had it done this year How was you first Eating Fest Holiday Survival? I saw all the posts prior to thanksgiving worried and confused as to how to handle it. Vets pass on your experiences also - So how did you first T Day go?

I will start Mine- Well this is my second thanksgiving so I new what to expect, Cooked 5 Turkeys feed the army of family friends and then vacuum sealed all the leftovers. I picked and nibbled but never even had a plate down just used a little ramicon throughout the day. No mental problems No issues. Way better the last year my first turkey day, was stressed and aggravated and mostly jealous of those pounding down pounds of food. Now not a issue

So Friday took all the college kids (had Notre dame, University of Florida, FGCU, Sienna, and Ohio state Represented) out fishing, Great more food and vacuum sealing. Just for the fun of it Fish picture Now Post op I am the one behind the two kids kneeling down and the other one is a PRE WLS pic photo - Now eating a pound of fried fish I do miss - Hope everyone had a good holiday

8 hours ago, AZhiker said:

Body dysmorphia is definitely a problem

Wow Just hit me as a guy we are not that concerned about the little things but I am getting pissed off at how body is changing. I can hold the weight but eithor I am nutz or my body is moving around Arms are now small and legs small but I have not lost a pound in 10 Months?

I also love buying stuff now. Need Amazon re Hab.

But Finishing again BEST f@#CKIN DECISION I EVER MADE

You were warned now you body is telling you its view! We all been there heck I did it yesterday with a Jelly Donut

Not as far out as some of you but yes there are issues - For me

1. Definably Drink more now -

2. Very Thin and bump stuff and it dang hurts

3. Became more isolated since happy hour and food bashes are a thing of the past

But I agree love the new me for sure! Would do it again

Chill out this is common, Do not panic you body has been blasted it will heal and thing will be better

Look for the Proteins Soups or broths easy to drink

I am a guy so I just want Get Er Done! and was sleeved - I have had no problems except now trying to put on a few pounds.

So how do you loose 15 pounds, Easy Stop Eating and Get good healthy eating habits. 3 weeks following the WLS shake and smoothie plan and you will loose it. NO carbs NO Sugar - Protien shakes and veggies and lots of broth

Good luck and reach out anytime tons of us here paying it forward

I would say yes go find a doctor something is goofy. I have became intolerant to a few foods also - chicken for me is a no Go

broth and make it yourself that will fill you up

My fitness is the one i used also however I did not measure ............ heck i was getting a size smaller pair of shorts ever other week -

As for inches Stand in front of a mirror in the exact place every month. Take a picture you will be amazed after the months roll by how the pictures change! Kinda your hidden picture log.

Nova Nailed it they all have plans they designed. My doctor never really focused on diet he recommended i get a Dietician to set my plan. However i ate a ton of Beans and hummus during the journey down Now i eat whatever i want including potatoes.

This must be a female thing? I did not tell anyone and now after getting to where i want to be if people ask i just say I was done with being FAT- I focused on my diet and health and using other tools with exercise I managed to do it.

FYI your tool is going to give you Portion Control so the first time you eat with others going to be pretty obvious something is goofy. When they woof down a sub and you eat a 4 oz meal and shake.

This is your decision and your life what others think or view who the hell cares. I would rather be thin and healthy with some opinions thrown at me, then fat and unhealthy w/no views or opinions from others

Gator Aid and IV in a bottle are my go to. I am addict to diet coke but since the surgery only about 2 cans a day Not good but i love it.

Also buy almost every crazy specialty drink that is in a store Just to try them - and of course my nightly White Russian for calories and Night cap

As a fellow male i figured this problem out I did the same thing.

I used to make the Shake/ smoothie and go sit on the back porch. Every so often that same thing would happen. Some other guy on this site posted this to me

You may be at a point when sitting and drinking thick liquids is becoming difficult Try Walking around during this phase and see if it flows thru better while moving around. It worked for me and for about 4 weeks had to drink and eat standing up or moving around a little, It then passed and now no problems. Your body is healing right now and is going thru Shock and Awe. So weird ass stuff is going to happen.

Can I switch places with any of you guys above. Huge gathering outside by the pool and this guy gets the job of cooking

5 Huge Turkeys - My college kids want two bacon wrapped two smoked and one friend

Pounds of mashed potatoes Massive pans of stuffing and casseroles and of course all the bread

Now lets add a table of Desserts to the list!

But you know what. I am a chef and my kids also are getting older, So i can not wait to cook it all for all our family and friends! Because what you all said above is the most- Great Memories that i will remember and they will remember and pass on to there kids - So get my ramekin ready for T-Day dinner a whole 4oz at a time, Nice thing is i can pick all day while doing it.

You are right on track 0-5 is the average i have seen around here - Focus on getting a healthy lifestyle not on just poundage, Feels good doesn;t it! Keep it up and at your rate 110 pounds a year!

You are rockiin Congratulations - Screw him wake him up to join in the celebration