I always like seeing progress photos so here are some of mine. I had surgery on 4/20/12 and have lost 85 lbs. A few of those were pre-op.

I eat 600-700 calories a day that I track on MFP/min of 60 protein/min 64 oz water/max 25 carbs.

I have totally got this! My only regret is that I didn't pick out a more attractive "progress photo" outfit.

Hi Holli,

I was sleeved on 4/25 and have only lost 43lbs. I had to resch my 90 day appt to the end of this month because I was sick when I was supposed to go in July so I dont know how many calories I should be eating now. I've got my MFP account set at 800 but could actually go over that (and have sometimes). Is 600-700 calories what your surgeon wants you to be on right now or are you just going by what works for you right now? I wonder if I should be trying to keep closer to what you are eating? I know its different for everyone but my losses are VERY slow. I might be eating too much...?

Ok, I am not following my surgeons plan. Keep in mind I had my surgery in Mexico. It is funny that I would trust them enough to cut out my stomach but did not trust their post op diet. Their plan did not have a calorie goal. Here is their basic post op diet provided to me by Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. Meat-Must contain 7 grams per 1 ounce serving/Dairy-2-4 servings per day/Vegetables-1-3 servings/Fruit-1-3 servings/Starch-OK if whole grain/Fats-3 servings.

I lurk on this forum all the time. What I noticed is that the successful vets pretty much have said that they followed 600-800 calories/60 or more protein/40 or less carbs per day. I started doing this from the beginning and the weight has just come off. I could eat more calories too, but I don’t. MFP keeps me in line. Sometimes at the end of the day I stare at my food log and regret the higher calorie food choices if I am hungry. J I also remind myself that I can have anything that I want. If I wanted a piece of cake or pizza I could have it. I don’t feel deprived (most of the time). I am also grateful that carbs/starches sit in my tummy like an elephant. It is a big deterrent not to eat them. It doesn’t hurt but it doesn’t feel good. At this point I basically eat meat/cheese/eggs/shakes. No starch and very few vegetables.

BTW.. I think you are doing great. I was almost 75 lbs heavier than you when I started.

Wow! You look amazing!

Wow you look amazing. Love love seeing motivational pics. I can't wait until the day I can display mine. Keep up the great work :-)

You look great!!!

LOVE IT!

To quote a commercial "you go healthy!"

:-)

Thank you for all of the encouraging replies. I feel like a weight loss princess today!

Great job!

Amazing! You're doing great!

You are such an inspiration! You look amazing, and your hard work has definitely paid off!

What great progress. Congratulations!