menjaz
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Good luck!!!!
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How Many Calories @ Day?
menjaz replied to lapnicky's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 9 weeks out. I eat between 500 - 700 calories per day. (This includes one premier protein shake, a half of an Isopure protein drink, and 1 1/2 - 3 ounces of baked salmon almost every day.) -
I felt like my swelling went down at about 7 weeks. Hopefully it's still a bit swollen, because that means I'm going be even smaller soon.
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Things I won't miss...
menjaz replied to GingerSlim's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Soooo true! -
SURGERY TODAY - ON MY WAY TO HOSPITAL....
menjaz replied to CrisH64's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! Welcome to the club. -
So frustrating! Keep the faith.
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I was not looking forward to my pre op diet, but....it helped me prepare for after the surgery. I'd definitely cut down in the next couple of weeks.
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I was only able to walk, pre surgery. But what really helped with my pre surgery weight loss was keeping track of everything I put in my mouth. The app My Fitness Pal is invaluable. (I lost 25lbs in about 14 weeks prior to surgery.)
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One week post op and I am hungry, all the time.
menjaz replied to Lynnheb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree about the head hunger. I'm still having trouble telling the difference between real hunger and head hunger. -
Two new milestones this morning!
menjaz replied to menjaz's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I actually lost 25 pounds of it presurgery. i'm concentrating on eating protein protein and more protein. -
I'm so proud of myself! I hit two milestones this morning. I was Sleeved on 3/04/14. My starting weight was 299, my starting BMI was over 50. Today, 9 weeks later, I hit the half-way point to my goal and my BMI is now just under 40. (Down 64.5lbs, and BMI down over 10.) Good job me!
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Anyone not tell family?
menjaz replied to MIMamaof2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I shared with my family members that I also consider to be friends, and that's it. -
My doc told me to have a protein and a bit of veggies, and that's pretty much it. Very little pasta, bread, etc.
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Lesson learned!!
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Friend said she's disappointed
menjaz replied to beme2013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Her reaction has nothing to do with you. It's about her own fear and insecurities. This is not cheating by any means. But if is was, so what! -
Very inspiring!
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Bathing Suit W/Out the Tears!
menjaz replied to NewSetOfCurves's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Swimsuit model! -
Start Weight 260 - How Much Loss at 3, 6, 9, 12 mos?
menjaz replied to KarenSt's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
9 weeks out (3/4/14) SW:299 / CW: 264 / Goal:170 I'm sorry! SW: 299 / CW:234!! / Goal: 170 -
Just got home from my surgeon's office (11 months out)
menjaz replied to Mrs.RRn's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow! Good job! -
Since my surgery march 14th (w/PICS)
menjaz replied to Lindsayloo1103's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Good job! I'm having trouble finding before pix bc I never liked taking pictures! -
medical bracelets for Sleevers?
menjaz replied to skinnygirlwithin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
(I probably sound stupid) Why would we need a medical alert? -
I use Premier Protein Shakes, which come ready to drink and Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla. They are 11 oz, 160 calories, 30 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, and 4 grams carbohydrates. I add a few ounces of decaf to cut the sweetness a bit. They cost about $24 for 18. (They sometimes go on coupon for $4 off.) Good luck!
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Any advise would be nice
menjaz replied to claudiad213's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not good progress, I'd say GREAT progress! Keep it up. -
I felt lousy and weak for the first 6 weeks. At almost exactly 6 weeks, I started feeling better. I had more energy and felt more in control of my body.
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How soon can i go back to work, post sleeve?
menjaz replied to stephne42's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took 8 weeks off. I'm so glad I did. (I also had the lap band removed and a hernia repair.) But now that I'm back to work, I do have more of a regular routine, which helps my eating program.
