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Thanks for the replies guys. I just wanted to note that this isnt a "OMG I cheated" thread or "help me get back on track" post. This is a "I hit my goal of 50lbs lost since surgery in 2 months so I decided to eat 2 tacos" thread lol. I eat on average about 10oz of lean Protein in the form of steak, chicken breast or pork tenderloin daily, salmon once in awhile. That 10oz is usually split into 3 meals or 2 bigger ones. It takes me about 20-40mins to eat 3-4oz of meat. I can eat the first 2oz pretty quickly then takes about 20mins to eat the other 2oz. I force myself to finish all 4oz for the protein intake. With that said I do think these tacos compact easily in the sleeve. The insides of one of these taco bell tacos isnt that much especially if you look at really how little beef is inside one. The shells, if chewed properly, can be broken down to less than a 1/4cup. I was just a little surprised I was able to eat them both and feel great afterwards. If I tried to eat 4oz of chicken in 10mins I would be foaming and feeling very uncomfortable. Again, thanks for the replies....

Yesterday marked 2 months post op for me... I am down 51lbs since surgery day. I have busted my ass working this weight off since 1 week out. To Celebrate I picked up 2 hard shell supreme tacos from taco bell. I was able to eat 1 within the 5 mins drive home and ate the second one about 10 mins later. I was very surprised I was able to eat that much and feel pretty good afterwards. Literally 1 month ago my wife came home with taco bell, I took 2 bites of my wifes taco and was stuffed. So is this considered a lot of food for 2 months out. The meal was just shy of 400 calories but I am still under for the day but slightly over my carb limit.

great job... any tips you can offer.

I drink 1 protein shake like this every day before going to the gym... the caffeine acts as a preworkout supplement.

you know a whole banana has almost 30g of carbs right? If your trying to lose and not maintain I would not eat them.

wow great loss... was that all post op? Any tips for us noobs.

It was just a joke people... can you stop PMing me asking for pictures of my penis :wub: .

My weight still fluctuates upwards of 4-5lbs in a matter of a day or two. I actually hit an all time low of 260lbs early morning 3 days ago. Yesterday I was up to 264lbs in the evening. This morning I wake up and back down to 261lbs. Get use to it because this is how my weight loss has been for the last 8 weeks post op.

I actually sent him the same private message... I hear he has a new desktop background

Didn't you get my private message? Must have sent it to the wrong person

Its normal... Its not so much a gain but more so a fluctuation. I go up and down 3-4 pounds once I hit an all time low. A week or so goes by and I break the mini stall, hit an all time new low and fluctuate 3-4 pounds and do it all over again. I am approaching my 8 weeks post op and have gone through this 4 times... didnt start this pattern until end of second week.

wow upwards of 1000 cal at the gym... what are you doing. I do about 45min of heavy lifting followed by 30mins HIIT cardio and might burn 600.

I would also recommend a casein protein powder... its a slow digesting protein that keeps you in a anabolic state while your sleeping.

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I drink a cup every day as my preworkout shake. I make my coffee, wait for it to cool down a little, add my protein, glutamine, calcium and drink it about an hour before my workout. Gives me a nice little pump in the gym. I started doing this at week 5. There are plenty of members here who drink coffee daily... some upwards of 4-5 cups a day.

I was self pay, had the sleeve done in Mexico. I am approaching my 2 month mark and had not had a follow up appointment yet... actually my PCP doesnt even know I had the sleeve. I did have blood work done about a month before getting my sleeve done so there is something to compare to. Anyways, I wanted to ask if there are any specific test that needs to be added to the basic lab work. My doctor specializes with babies but is also my PCP... dont ask lol. He probably doesn't even know what the sleeve is. In my area there are only 2 sleeve DR and I bet neither would be willing to see me as a patient; they are both very busy practices with appointments being booked several months in advance and their surgery wait list is over 3 years. Chances are they dont have time for a mexico patient when they cant even service their own. I am planning to see my pcp soon and request blood work to be done. I just wanted to know if there are any specific things I should ask be included in my labs. thanks

jack3d changed their formula... not sure how long ago. That could be the reason for the mix reviews. I read that original recipe was pretty crazy.

I love the threads where people complain about stalls and slow loss but in the same post write about their lack of water, protein and exercise ect; They create a thread looking for answers when the answer to their problem is in their post. geezz I'm an ass

looking good... big difference.

yeah thats a big change... looks like mother and daughter. Again no offense, but you really do literally look 20 years younger.

I take 2 500mg UpcalD packets and at least another 500mg from food I eat... 1500mg daily on average. 3500mg daily is way overkill and not needed IMO.

sleeved on the 22nd... down 49lbs since surgery day.

wow 100lbs in 3 months... is that all post op? whats the secret to your success? what was your weight day of surgery? Keep up the great job.

Great loss so far... keep it up. I was sleeved on the 22nd. I had a 2 week preop diet but didnt follow it really, might have even gained a pound or two. I am 1 pound short of my 2 month goal of 50lbs. Have a couple days to hit that goal. My next goal is 220 by first week of June.

I can literally make 2 scrambled eggs and 2 pieces of turkey bacon in less then 5 mins.