7 month before and during pic

[tamg26k 479]

@@MichelleTN

Thank you!

I started extremely overweight (351) My doctor only required a 3 day liquid diet so I didn't really lose any weight prior to surgery. The first 60 days or so after surgery I mostly focused on Water, Vitamins and Protein, and also trying to eat small bites slowly. This is the area I struggled with the most. After about 60 days I started walking a bit and more focus on Protein intake. After 3 months I really focused on my carb count and protein. I am really strict about this to this day. Very low carb/high protein diet. Less than 20 net carbs a day and over 120 grams of protein per day. In November I joined a gym, got myself a personal trainer, and started working out 4-5 days a week. I do feel so much better! Here's to the next 7 months!

[MichelleTN 169]

I started at 373, I'm at 361 now & my Dr wants me to lose 20 more before my surgery on April 21st. It's nice to know what is possible with my current weight, thank you for sharing. How tall are you? I've got to get my exercise going, my Dr wants me to focus on that to try & lose the other 20lbs.

[tamg26k 479]

@@MichelleTN

I'm 5'6.

You got this!

I also cut out all caffeine about 3 months prior to surgery. I was a big diet soda drinker and changing over to strictly Water helped at the beginning. I am far from an expert on anything but my best advice is:

1. Don't weigh yourself everyday. You don't need the added stress! From the beginning, I only weigh myself monthly.
2. Focus on Water, Vitamins, Protein - in that order especially at the beginning. I remember the first few weeks thinink it would be an impossibility to even drink 8 oz. of water. It does get easier and better.
3. Walk, walk, walk - as much as you can before surgery and as soon as you can right after
4. Eliminate all bad carbs - flour, rice, Pasta, sugar, potatoes, bread, crackers, etc. I am a strict on this. I think it has really helped with my weight loss

Just a few tips. I know you will do great!

[MichelleTN 169]

I'm 5'6" also.

I've never been a soda drinker so that has been easy. Being from the south I love sweet tea & I'm doing good with just unsweetened most of the time. I need to work on the caffeine bur I do love it. Lol

Oh & of course carbs are my downfall. I'm trying hard with that one!

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I'm so excited for my surgery day to get here!

My Vitamins are going good most days. I had to get some chewable one because that horse pill called Calcium was hard to get down twice a day. Going much better now. :-)

[tamg26k 479]

@@MichelleTN

Just a FYI. I found a calcium citrate capsule at Vitamin Shoppe that I have been taking for the past 6 months. My Dr. said it was fine. Each capsule is 250 mg so I take 2 capsules, 3 times a day. I take a separate Vitamin D in the morning. They are pretty cheap and really easy to take. I hated the chewables!

[goregalore 16]

Looking great, Tamg26k! I'm working with Dr. Scott myself. I can only hope to look as good as you post op!

[dc0520 263]

You look amazing! Congrats!

[tamg26k 479]

@@dc0520

Thank you so much!

@@goregalore

Thank you so much! I couldn't be happier with the office. Dr Scott was great! Best of luck!!

[Dimka 4]

you look fantastic, good for you on the training part