chad2rad

That was my hesitation as well. I think I will wait on the seminar and head to the gym where I need to be. Thanks pdx.

That was my hesitation as well. I think I will wait on the seminar and head to the gym where I need to be. Thanks pdx.

YOU GUYS ARE DOING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And remember it's a journey! We didn't gain all the weight in one day ...we now take it day by day one ounce at a time, one pound at a time ...Even if there's no weight loss in a particular week, it's a great accomplishment just to maintain, seriously!!! Just keep keeping on!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER PROUD OF EVERYONE!!!!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chad, Thank you my friend!!!
You are doing awesome!

Chad my staples are greek yogurt, morningstar veggie burgers, bagged potatoe wedges i can put in oven(switching to roasting sweet potatoes with spleda mix brown sugar) and 1 egg omlettea with turkey sausage and cheddar cheese. (And an avacado on hard workout days) and those steamer veggie things. I am now really thinking of juicing a veggie shake a day and adding Fiber supp to it. I love nuts but can eat so many of them i dont likw to buy them. And ofcourse i dont eat great everyday just when i eat crappy now i cant eat alot. Portion is about 1 veggie patty and 1 cup of cooked veggies over 20 mins then im stuffed. Although today inate about 2 cups mashed potatoes 7 big shrimp and an 8 oz filet in 2.5 sittings lol. And i eat anout 5 times a day

You look like a different guy! I am seven weeks out and 58 lbs down. I just got back to the gym and you have really inspired me. Thanks for sharing.
How many times a day do u eat? What are your standbys and amounts?

When I was on puréed I got nauseated for the first 5 days to a week maybe. Then it finally ended and that was it. Hope it goes away for you.

I don't need the site anymore, as I have had zero problems since surgery.. HOWEVER, I did promise an update or two to some folk! I was one of those who had no issues.. Was on liquid diet for only one week pre-op.. Then went to soft foods the day after surgery and normal diet, really, the week after that! I was 265 at peak.. got to 260 start of liquid diet and am 218 today.. so, 42 pounds since surgery/pre-op.. My diabetes is all gone already! Was a 224 fasting glucose and now 77. My Vitamin D deficiency- GONE.. My blood pressure at lowest level (and normal) EVER.. cholesterol all great. .WOW....
I use myfitnesspal app to track my calories. Bear in mind, I started much lighter than most and really never had true mental issues with food.. Just bad habits. So, I allow myself to eat only healthy foods.. I do eat and try some cake or other items, but it just makes me ravenous later, so I avoid them. I can eat my veggies and meats and carbs in any order...... I often wake up hoping this has not been a dream. It's incredible. I just post this , NOT TO BRAG, but simply to give hope to those who are about to undergo the surgery or who are struggling in the early days. Time flies and I could not be happier with all of this! Carpe Diem!

Anything with garlic is better!

Down 4 lbs this week! 58 lbs so far! Surgery was 10/08. Love my sleeve!

So proud of you!

Down 4 lbs this week! 58 lbs so far! Surgery was 10/08. Love my sleeve!

Down 4 lbs this week! 58 lbs so far! Surgery was 10/08. Love my sleeve!

Down 4 lbs this week! 58 lbs so far! Surgery was 10/08. Love my sleeve!

i glad i didnt know how much better the sex would be because i would have done it years ago. i did this to be healthy....but dang, i had no idea i was a stud. lol. dont judge me.

Isn't it fun to be able to eat good, healthy meals and know you won't walk away hungry?

Down 4 lbs this week! 58 lbs so far! Surgery was 10/08. Love my sleeve!

I made it to 140 yay!! I can see the finish line from here woohooo!!!
Everyone is doing so great! It feels so good to share the success!!

Before I ate I walked a really fast 30 minutes at the fitness trail.
I had about 1/2 oz turkey, 1 teaspoon of green bean casserole, 1 grape, 1 cherry, 1 tablespoon of sweet potato casserole with 2 mini marshmallows on top, a teaspoon of cranberry sauce and probably around 2 tablespoons of dressing. I did drink tea with my meal, too.
About 2 hours later I had some coffee and around 2oz of cheesecake.
I feel not an iota of guilt or remorse.

Thanks y'all. I ordered a grilled fajita chicken and cilantro greens salad. It was just right and little carbs. I ate some chicken, black Beans and salad field greens. No one asked why I left so much. Not that I cared, but it was successful. When I was full, just stopped. Thanks. Love this sleeve.
Dressing was really light.

Chad, i think i remember that you eat fish? Get the shrimp fajitas. Eat that and avocado. And pick either Beans or a tortilla to eat, not both- too many carbs.

The hardest part is toughening up your backside to the seat. It's gets more conditioned to it after a few rides.

I have not moved back home yet but I am going to spend the afternoon with wife and kids. I ate lite this am and took a long walk for exercise. We are going to have turkey and mashed potatoes. I'll eat that and may be a green veggie. I plan to bring a snack I can eat, but plan to keep it just in case. Since we have been separated for 2 months, just trying to enjoy the day and sunshine. It's 68 degrees and a nice fall day.