Starting this thread because A) we are post op now and B ) the other thread is ridiculously long. Loving the updates so let’s keep it going ?

45 minutes ago, TattooedSeaStar said:

I did a thing yesterday- I walked a 5k! 54 min but dang! I did it! Next stop- actually starting to run. Sub 45 here I come (which is what I was doing 10 year ago before I got fat!)

Look at you healthy momma! Way to go!

So, this morning I hopped on the scaled and I weighed 216! Thats's 27 pounds lost in 34 days and I'm absolutely thrilled. At my age (57), menopause, and a totally jacked-up metabolism from years of dieting, I was prepared for my weight loss to be much slower. I was told after the first month most people lose 8-10 pounds a month, so if I lose 8 a month I would be ecstatic! Also, the surgeon told me that losing slower is better for skin elasticity issues. I've decided to set mini goals. Do these goals sound reasonable? Do you have goals time wise to reach your final goal?

April 1: 208

May 1: 200

June 1: 192

July 1: 184

Aug 1: 176

Sep. 1: 168

Oct 1: 160- GOAL!!!!

I tried shrimp today. Went really well. It sat is my stomach super easily. I got down about 2oz before I decided I was done. I'll eat the other 2 ounces for dinner. 24 grams of protein in those 4 ounces, so much!

Yes, any seafood has a lot of protien. I have a bowl of tuna fish salad in fridge all the time now. It's a quick way to get a lot of protien in for those struggling with the shakes.

That's so awesome!

Way to go!!!

6 hours ago, rene50 said:

So, this morning I hopped on the scaled and I weighed 216! Thats's 27 pounds lost in 34 days and I'm absolutely thrilled. At my age (57), menopause, and a totally jacked-up metabolism from years of dieting, I was prepared for my weight loss to be much slower. I was told after the first month most people lose 8-10 pounds a month, so if I lose 8 a month I would be ecstatic! Also, the surgeon told me that losing slower is better for skin elasticity issues. I've decided to set mini goals. Do these goals sound reasonable? Do you have goals time wise to reach your final goal?

April 1: 208

May 1: 200

June 1: 192

July 1: 184

Aug 1: 176

Sep. 1: 168

Oct 1: 160- GOAL!!!!

8 pounds a month is about 2 pounds per week, which seems very reasonable to me. Just keep after it!

On 03/01/2020 at 08:27, rene50 said:

So, this morning I hopped on the scaled and I weighed 216! Thats's 27 pounds lost in 34 days and I'm absolutely thrilled. At my age (57), menopause, and a totally jacked-up metabolism from years of dieting, I was prepared for my weight loss to be much slower. I was told after the first month most people lose 8-10 pounds a month, so if I lose 8 a month I would be ecstatic! Also, the surgeon told me that losing slower is better for skin elasticity issues. I've decided to set mini goals. Do these goals sound reasonable? Do you have goals time wise to reach your final goal?

April 1: 208

May 1: 200

June 1: 192

July 1: 184

Aug 1: 176

Sep. 1: 168

Oct 1: 160- GOAL!!!!

These goals sound great! My surgeon also said weight loss will be about 2-3 lbs a week. After a stall it may be more. So that is about 8-12lbs a month! Which is healthy and like you’d aid also helps with skin

Thanks, guys. I want to be thin YESTERDAY, so it's important that I set some reasonable goals because while this new tool certainly makes weight loss quicker, but it is not going to happen overnight, and I need to keep my "fat" brain on track.

On 03/01/2020 at 17:29, rene50 said:

Thanks, guys. I want to be thin YESTERDAY, so it's important that I set some reasonable goals because while this new tool certainly makes weight loss quicker, but it is not going to happen overnight, and I need to keep my "fat" brain on track.

I also wanted to be thin yesterday lol. I was like ummmm why didn’t I lose 100lbs over night? This tool is broken :D lol I need a new one. Lmfao

On 03/02/2020 at 15:17, sarahSingh91 said:

I also wanted to be thin yesterday lol. I was like ummmm why didn’t I lose 100lbs over night? This tool is broken :D lol I need a new one. Lmfao

I’m finding that other people are also expecting me to lose 100lb overnight. I only told 3 people about the bypass. 2 of them ask me every couple of days what the number is now, like it’s changed massively. They have been told they’ll get an update once a month (I know it’s not of their business at all but they are supportive and just curious). I’m happy I didn’t tell more people :)

When you go to the gym before physical therapy (wrist surgeries) and forget a snack and you're bout to cut a b***h for food lol

I can only eat about half but it's filling and great to grab at a gas station. Needs to be chewed well but I enjoy these!

On 3/1/2020 at 9:39 AM, BadWolfGirl said:

I never really thought about the loss happening in my face but I went out last night with my BFF and we took a selfie and she's like "your face is shrinking!" Here's November with her and last night. She's been a rock star with me through all this

You look great!

On 3/1/2020 at 11:46 AM, Mitsu531 said:

Yes, any seafood has a lot of protien. I have a bowl of tuna fish salad in fridge all the time now. It's a quick way to get a lot of protien in for those struggling with the shakes.< br>

Unfortunately, I seem to be experiencing my first food aversion to tuna. I used to love it, and now I'm finding it hard to stomach. Been eating canned chicken instead, but not the same protein wise.

Dinner tonight was ground chicken tossed in taco seasoning, and put in a bowl with some hummus! I missed hummus so badly! And this was delicious and about 21 grams of protein.

I have been having a bit of a difficult time the past 2 days. I'm hungry, but sick of everything I'm eating! I love tuna fish, but have a hard time eating it now, eggs I just cannot eat anymore, refried beans....ugh! Did try an avacado with lemon juice and a little feta cheese yesterday....that was ok. Just seeing if anyone else is having issues....and any suggestions.

I am 7 weeks out today and wondering where others are trying to keep their calories. I still hover around 700-800 abs today I’m closer to 1000.