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3 months
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
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.
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.
Provider Review
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
9101 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas
Dr. Davis is a friendly, caring guy. He took the time on multiple occasions to speak with me about the process, my expectations, and seemed to really care. I have met many surgeons who rarely speak to patients for more than a few minutes. So Dr. Davis really impressed me with his bedside manor. I had a special request to see a picture of the stomach he removed, and on the day of discharge he took time away from the OR to come by my room and show me the picture! Really made my day! He has been a great MD and his team have all been top notch! You couldn't go wrong with these guys!