POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews
40 Year Old Guy with 3 Great Kids Under 10, Need to Get This Weight Off! - Dallas, TX
UPDATED FROM optilias
3 months post
3 months
WORTH IT$3,000
Sad times. First the good news, I had lab work done before my 12 week follow up, and the numbers were great. Been taking my vitamins and it showed. HgA1c was 6.5 with no medications, MD advised me to exercise more. b12 and vitamin d were great.
Then bad news. I gained 1.7 lbs that month. But that wasn't a real surprise. I have been having some definite eating issues, related to the mental issues that got me to this point in the first place. Yesterday was a good day, had 2 protein shakes and a bowl of salmon salad. lost a couple pounds. So far today is going to be a good day. I am back to AA 101, "take it one day at a time" "let go and let god" "fake it till you make it" "Face Everything And Recover (FEAR)" these things worked 17 years ago this month to help me stop drinking, and by golly they will work to stop overeating. I just gotta work it cause I'm worth it.
As far as diet plans go, after some experimenting I have found that less than 1300 calories, 100 grams of protein, and less than 20 grams of sugar is the area I need to stay in to be healthy. I Track everything on Myfitnesspal.com which helps. I am Optilias on there if you want to see.
April is going to be my month for a big goal met, I can feel it. (got to get under 300)
CW:327
Then bad news. I gained 1.7 lbs that month. But that wasn't a real surprise. I have been having some definite eating issues, related to the mental issues that got me to this point in the first place. Yesterday was a good day, had 2 protein shakes and a bowl of salmon salad. lost a couple pounds. So far today is going to be a good day. I am back to AA 101, "take it one day at a time" "let go and let god" "fake it till you make it" "Face Everything And Recover (FEAR)" these things worked 17 years ago this month to help me stop drinking, and by golly they will work to stop overeating. I just gotta work it cause I'm worth it.
As far as diet plans go, after some experimenting I have found that less than 1300 calories, 100 grams of protein, and less than 20 grams of sugar is the area I need to stay in to be healthy. I Track everything on Myfitnesspal.com which helps. I am Optilias on there if you want to see.
April is going to be my month for a big goal met, I can feel it. (got to get under 300)
CW:327
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Replies (3)
December 22, 2016
Hey there! It's been a year since your surgery and we haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing? It'd be so good to have an update from you.
UPDATED FROM optilias
2 months post
2 months!
HW: 388, SW: 361 CW:331.4 So, it is 2 months today, have been stalled again. But I think that may be more my addict behavior than anything going on with the sleeve. Every time I get below 330 I get freaked out and eat bad for a couple days and get back to 330-331. Doesn't make sense when I say it, think it or type it, but it is what it is. I am trying as hard or harder to figure out why I eat (and why I cheat on my diet) than to lose the weight. Getting to the root cause will ultimately determine my long term success or not. Anywho, Thanks for reading.
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February 21, 2016
You are doing really good! Keep plugging away, figuring it out, tweaking it here and there, whatever it takes. Try not to stress. Maybe stay off the scale since you know this weight is a button for you, why push it?? Once you bust past that # for good, there will be no looking back. You can do it, you know it.
Remember that this is about setting a schedule that works for you. Sure you have the 2 job challenge, but write it all down by time and spread it all out. Healthy fats are good for you, so are whole grains. We get stuck thinking 'no bread' but there are options out there.
Keep looking forward. Love seeing your beautiful happy family! Be proud for renewing your life.
Remember that this is about setting a schedule that works for you. Sure you have the 2 job challenge, but write it all down by time and spread it all out. Healthy fats are good for you, so are whole grains. We get stuck thinking 'no bread' but there are options out there.
Keep looking forward. Love seeing your beautiful happy family! Be proud for renewing your life.
February 22, 2016
Thank you, and you are absolutely right. I am going to only weigh weekly, instead of daily. And I have been using myfitnesspal to track and plan food, your help with that was much appreciated! Need to get better at "no Thank you" and "that isn't what i planned" seems like one bite of free food usually results in a busted day. Thank you again, next update will be after my 12 week check up with labs. I think I may take this thing for a spin, and see how little I can get away with eating. Crystal light is my friend.
Peace.
Peace.
March 23, 2016
Just wondering how you're doing and waiting for your 3 month update!
UPDATED FROM optilias
2 months post
6 Week Post Op
Starting weight 388
Surgery Weight 361
4 Week Post 347
6 Week Post 333
Cleared for real foods, including green vegetables. Need to start exercising, which brings me to my only problem per the MD. I now work 2 full time jobs, 10-6 and 8-5. So on days I work both I get 3 hours sleep in between. The MD says that a lack of sleep will impact my weight loss in a negative way.
I have been using MyFitnessPal.com to track my meals, and just bought a food scale this weekend.
Also I read that this is a low carb, high fat, high protein diet. I have not been getting much fat, so I have added bacon and eggs for breakfast, and an avocado with my tuna. Had to adjust a few things to keep the calories right, but the protein stayed fine. Hope this helps my body adjust and start dropping pounds at a better rate.
Been using Facebook support groups, it is very nice to know that at any given time on this I am not the only one experiencing the different things. Also a friendly place to get new menu ideas.
Surgery Weight 361
4 Week Post 347
6 Week Post 333
Cleared for real foods, including green vegetables. Need to start exercising, which brings me to my only problem per the MD. I now work 2 full time jobs, 10-6 and 8-5. So on days I work both I get 3 hours sleep in between. The MD says that a lack of sleep will impact my weight loss in a negative way.
I have been using MyFitnessPal.com to track my meals, and just bought a food scale this weekend.
Also I read that this is a low carb, high fat, high protein diet. I have not been getting much fat, so I have added bacon and eggs for breakfast, and an avocado with my tuna. Had to adjust a few things to keep the calories right, but the protein stayed fine. Hope this helps my body adjust and start dropping pounds at a better rate.
Been using Facebook support groups, it is very nice to know that at any given time on this I am not the only one experiencing the different things. Also a friendly place to get new menu ideas.
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February 1, 2016
Sounds like you are doing great. I think your weight loss is fantastic too. It is so hard to balance protein, carbs, fat...but sounds like you have the right mindset to do so. I love myfitnesspal too. More success to come!
It's so tempting to just gloss over the setbacks and only share the good stuff. I think that's what a lot of people do. But you're doing yourself and others a big favor by sharing stumbles as well as successes.
The surgery isn't a magic wand. I learn and re-learn that everyday. I bought a box of Hot Tamales candy and ate half of it last night. WTH is wrong with me? Is it sabotage or do I just really like cinnamon candy? Who knows? But you just have to take it day by day and don't give up.
I'm rooting for you. You're worth it. You're beautiful wife and kids are worth it. You got this!
Thank you for sharing.
I am on the look out for lays korean bbq chips and the new gouda chips. So I may still have issues. lol