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A little over 7 months and loving life
Hi all,
Well, I seem to be stuck at 126/127 lbs although my goal is 124. Having said that, I'm pretty darn happy. I think my body is letting me know this is its happy place! :) I still have my protein shake every morning. I never used to eat breakfast so this shake does wonders for me. I take my vitamins every day. Loving the gummy vitamins. Also, found a great liquid calcium. I can't eat everything that I used to eat but I don't miss the things that I can't eat. I think a big part of it comes down to the size of boogie they use on you during surgery. Mine was definitely one of the smaller boogies and that totally works for me. I don't eat carbs. The odd time I'll have a handful of popcorn or chips but I don't miss pasta or pizza or rice or bread or the things I really thought I'd miss. I don't drink coffee anymore or tea. Can't actually stands the taste of coffee now which again totally works for me. I drink lots of fluids. G2 Gatorade, protein shakes, V8 juice, etc. I eat all day! Literally, I EAT ALL DAY! I prepare my healthy, yummy food to take to work and I eat a couple of spoonfuls every 15 minutes or so. I'm never hungry during the day because of how I eat and I don't end up snacking on junk food. (Like i said i think the size of the boogie makes a difference.) By the time I get home for dinner I'm not even hungry. I love this new way of life. I love that I don't crave things like carbs or caffeine or carbonated drinks. It's different for everyone in that some people can eat and drink anything, but this totally works for me. :) It means I won't have to fight cravings later on. :)
HW - 190
CW - 127
Current Happiness - Ecstatic! :)
Well, I seem to be stuck at 126/127 lbs although my goal is 124. Having said that, I'm pretty darn happy. I think my body is letting me know this is its happy place! :) I still have my protein shake every morning. I never used to eat breakfast so this shake does wonders for me. I take my vitamins every day. Loving the gummy vitamins. Also, found a great liquid calcium. I can't eat everything that I used to eat but I don't miss the things that I can't eat. I think a big part of it comes down to the size of boogie they use on you during surgery. Mine was definitely one of the smaller boogies and that totally works for me. I don't eat carbs. The odd time I'll have a handful of popcorn or chips but I don't miss pasta or pizza or rice or bread or the things I really thought I'd miss. I don't drink coffee anymore or tea. Can't actually stands the taste of coffee now which again totally works for me. I drink lots of fluids. G2 Gatorade, protein shakes, V8 juice, etc. I eat all day! Literally, I EAT ALL DAY! I prepare my healthy, yummy food to take to work and I eat a couple of spoonfuls every 15 minutes or so. I'm never hungry during the day because of how I eat and I don't end up snacking on junk food. (Like i said i think the size of the boogie makes a difference.) By the time I get home for dinner I'm not even hungry. I love this new way of life. I love that I don't crave things like carbs or caffeine or carbonated drinks. It's different for everyone in that some people can eat and drink anything, but this totally works for me. :) It means I won't have to fight cravings later on. :)
HW - 190
CW - 127
Current Happiness - Ecstatic! :)
5 months out
So, here's my deal. I got the single incision and i have to say life has been great. For anyone that has followed me you will know the first 24 hours after surgery was brutal for me. Coughing up blood every hour, high blood pressure, problems with the fluids going into my body, etc etc.
BUT, I am happy to say since that 24 hours I've had no problems. I am 5 months out and still have my protein shake every morning along with my essential vitamins. I eat lots of protein and vegetables throughout the day. i should be months away, and I mean months away, from my ideal weight, but because I've been a stickler with my surgeons recommended diet I am 5 pounds away from my goal weight.....in 5 months.
Let me repeat that...in 5 months I am 5lbs away from my goal weight. That's huge for me! And by huge I mean amazing.
So, here's my three tips I can possibly give you:
1) STICK WITH YOUR SURGEON'S DIET!
Many people have strayed and after the first 6 weeks I did a little too but when I saw the scale not moving, I got right back in the diet and the scale continued to drop! If you stray from the diet before the 6 weeks is up, you put yourself in jeopardy. Arrogance and food obsession are our weakest links.
2) The sleeve is ONLY a tool. While your stomach is much smaller now and you could eat crap like pizza, cake, ice cream, and in the moment you will continue to lose weight so you think is okay. Trust me, it's not! The point of the sleeve isn't to allow us to continue eating crap food. It's a tool to help us lose weight and find healthier alternatives to continue to lose weight, to exercise and to be healthy.
3) TAKE YOUR VITAMINS! Yes, they duck taking them daily but find ones that work for you. I have liquids and gummies because pills are hard to swallow. BUT HERE'S WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW: Because I followed the surgeon's diet and because I still drink protein shakes and because I take all my required vitamins daily, I not only continue to lose weight BUT I DON'T HAVE HAIR LOSS! ????
Seriously, if you want to screw with hair loss and other deficiencies than continue to eat junk food. And don't get me wrong, there are others out there who do EVERYTHING right and still have issues, but at least lower your chances of this happening by STICKING TO THE DOCTORS PLAN! There's a reason they know what they're talking about.....ya know!?!
That's my advice! Take it or leave it! The surgeons have your back and they know what they're talking about.
We can easily question them or judge them or be arrogant and think we know better.....trust me....we don't!
And just to clarify, I'm talking about my experience with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Mexico. His team does not mess around. They know their stuff.
BUT, I am happy to say since that 24 hours I've had no problems. I am 5 months out and still have my protein shake every morning along with my essential vitamins. I eat lots of protein and vegetables throughout the day. i should be months away, and I mean months away, from my ideal weight, but because I've been a stickler with my surgeons recommended diet I am 5 pounds away from my goal weight.....in 5 months.
Let me repeat that...in 5 months I am 5lbs away from my goal weight. That's huge for me! And by huge I mean amazing.
So, here's my three tips I can possibly give you:
1) STICK WITH YOUR SURGEON'S DIET!
Many people have strayed and after the first 6 weeks I did a little too but when I saw the scale not moving, I got right back in the diet and the scale continued to drop! If you stray from the diet before the 6 weeks is up, you put yourself in jeopardy. Arrogance and food obsession are our weakest links.
2) The sleeve is ONLY a tool. While your stomach is much smaller now and you could eat crap like pizza, cake, ice cream, and in the moment you will continue to lose weight so you think is okay. Trust me, it's not! The point of the sleeve isn't to allow us to continue eating crap food. It's a tool to help us lose weight and find healthier alternatives to continue to lose weight, to exercise and to be healthy.
3) TAKE YOUR VITAMINS! Yes, they duck taking them daily but find ones that work for you. I have liquids and gummies because pills are hard to swallow. BUT HERE'S WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW: Because I followed the surgeon's diet and because I still drink protein shakes and because I take all my required vitamins daily, I not only continue to lose weight BUT I DON'T HAVE HAIR LOSS! ????
Seriously, if you want to screw with hair loss and other deficiencies than continue to eat junk food. And don't get me wrong, there are others out there who do EVERYTHING right and still have issues, but at least lower your chances of this happening by STICKING TO THE DOCTORS PLAN! There's a reason they know what they're talking about.....ya know!?!
That's my advice! Take it or leave it! The surgeons have your back and they know what they're talking about.
We can easily question them or judge them or be arrogant and think we know better.....trust me....we don't!
And just to clarify, I'm talking about my experience with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Mexico. His team does not mess around. They know their stuff.
Past my 3 month surgeversary
So, I haven't been on here lately but I recently received an email from my surgeons office congratulating me on my 3 month "surgeversary". So here's my stats:
HW - 190 lbs
Weight 1 week before surgery - 184
(started part of pre-op diet early)
Weight day of surgery - 176
CW at 3 month surgeversary - 138 lbs
So, in three months I've lost 52 pounds. I find that staggering and yet I'm ecstatic. I've followed the doctors diet, I've exercised and increased my exercise everyday. I'm now incorporating free weights and sit-ups. I'm now 13 pounds away from my final goal of 125 lbs. I'm so excited. I've kept up my vitamins as recommended which I think has helped a lot. My skin looks great. I've lost very little hair and I think a BIG part of that is the specific vitamins I am taking daily. I will keep them up for life as they are working wonders.
I hope this finds you all well. :))))
HW - 190 lbs
Weight 1 week before surgery - 184
(started part of pre-op diet early)
Weight day of surgery - 176
CW at 3 month surgeversary - 138 lbs
So, in three months I've lost 52 pounds. I find that staggering and yet I'm ecstatic. I've followed the doctors diet, I've exercised and increased my exercise everyday. I'm now incorporating free weights and sit-ups. I'm now 13 pounds away from my final goal of 125 lbs. I'm so excited. I've kept up my vitamins as recommended which I think has helped a lot. My skin looks great. I've lost very little hair and I think a BIG part of that is the specific vitamins I am taking daily. I will keep them up for life as they are working wonders.
I hope this finds you all well. :))))
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