Feeling pretty good.

[MTWilliams 86]

So I had my first weigh in since my surgery on the 18th of November and I'm 10 lbs down. I feel good about it. If it had been less I would be discouranged. If it had been more I would be worried. What do u think?

Pre-op: 274

2 wk post-op: 264

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@MTWilliams Sounds like things are going well

[MTWilliams 86]

@@MTWilliams Sounds like things are going well

Have u had surgery yet? If so, How much did u lose two weeks out?

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@MTWilliams Sounds like things are going well

Have u had surgery yet? If so, How much did u lose two weeks out?

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My surgery was in June of this year...at 2 weeks, I was 10-15 lbs down. Everyone loses differently, but it looks like you're right on track. How are you doing with the post-op food plan? As long as you're getting enough Protein, drinking enough Water and getting some kind of exercise, you WILL lose weight, don't worry!

[MTWilliams 86]

@@MTWilliams Sounds like things are going well

Have u had surgery yet? If so, How much did u lose two weeks out?

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My surgery was in June of this year...at 2 weeks, I was 10-15 lbs down. Everyone loses differently, but it looks like you're right on track. How are you doing with the post-op food plan? As long as you're getting enough Protein, drinking enough Water and getting some kind of exercise, you WILL lose weight, don't worry!

I'm doing well with the food plan. Today I bought 2oz containers with lids and that's helped me really see my portion per sitting. I'm struggling with Protein. I'm only getting one shake in a day and that's about 27g. Also struggling with Water intake. I'm getting about 24-32oz in a day which is about 1/2 of what I should be taking in I believe, but I must say I could be doing worse. I feel good about my ten pounds and all of my efforts. Walking on the other hand.....that's not going so well. I probably could have lost more had I been walking like I was supposed to. That's gonna change.

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[My4Brownies 283]

Seems like you on the right track..I was sleeved on the 9 of November n lost 11 at my post op..I want a slow and steady lost because I definitely can't afford surgery for saggy skin..smh..water/protein but premier shakes are 30 at one sitting so that helps me..always member Protein (meat or egg) first then everything else it was hard for me too but everyday gets better..Great job and keep it up..

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

Portioning your food is a great thing to do, and I use a food scale daily, to weigh any meat or cheese that I eat. If you don't have one, a scale would be a great Christmas gift to yourself

Have you started using an unflavored Protein powder yet? Have that to add to refried Beans and Soup has been such a help for me. Even as far along as I am, I still use a scoop of unflavored Protein in my coffee every morning...it's a good way to start the day, as I'm not much of a Breakfast eater. I use GENEPRO, lots of people like Quest and Syntrax. Any of them would be good for you to try. And I still have to work hard to get my Water in and I often fall short, just keep plugging away at that.

Walking has been a game-changer for me...when I hit a little bit of time where I'm stuck at one weight, I can get the scale to move by increasing my exercise for just a few days. That's never really been the case before when I've dieted and lost weight, so it really motivates me to get out and move!

[suzzzzz 1,005]

This is a good time to release your expectations about what will discourage you or make you worry. Our bodies are going to do what they need to do in order to heal and adjust. We really need to only focus on giving it what it needs.

There will be times where you don't like what the scale says and times when you will be elated. Try to keep focused on the long term goal. Once I learned to let frustrations go, this journey has been pleasant, even in a stall or if I have gained.

[MTWilliams 86]

Seems like you on the right track..I was sleeved on the 9 of November n lost 11 at my post op..I want a slow and steady lost because I definitely can't afford surgery for saggy skin..smh..water/protein but premier shakes are 30 at one sitting so that helps me..always member Protein (meat or egg) first then everything else it was hard for me too but everyday gets better..Great job and keep it up..

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Thank you @@My4Brownies

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[MTWilliams 86]

Portioning your food is a great thing to do, and I use a food scale daily, to weigh any meat or cheese that I eat. If you don't have one, a scale would be a great Christmas gift to yourself

Have you started using an unflavored Protein powder yet? Have that to add to refried Beans and Soup has been such a help for me. Even as far along as I am, I still use a scoop of unflavored Protein in my coffee every morning...it's a good way to start the day, as I'm not much of a Breakfast eater. I use GENEPRO, lots of people like Quest and Syntrax. Any of them would be good for you to try. And I still have to work hard to get my Water in and I often fall short, just keep plugging away at that.

Walking has been a game-changer for me...when I hit a little bit of time where I'm stuck at one weight, I can get the scale to move by increasing my exercise for just a few days. That's never really been the case before when I've dieted and lost weight, so it really motivates me to get out and move!

I will most definitely keep plugging away at my Water intake. He doesn't want me to weigh my food, just measure so that's what I'm doing for now. I do have a scale if ever I want to change from measuring to weighing. Eventually I will try that flavorless Protein Powder. Thanks for the helpful suggestions.

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[MTWilliams 86]

This is a good time to release your expectations about what will discourage you or make you worry. Our bodies are going to do what they need to do in order to heal and adjust. We really need to only focus on giving it what it needs.

There will be times where you don't like what the scale says and times when you will be elated. Try to keep focused on the long term goal. Once I learned to let frustrations go, this journey has been pleasant, even in a stall or if I have gained.

That's really good advice. I'm going to try my best. I've always been my worst critic.

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