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My Story: I ain't ashamed to tell it. I was fat, tired, hungry, looked like crap, barely went out, and sick
TMG1980TMG replied to azjeff's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You have transformed yourself! Well Done! ???? -
12-Month Progress Pictures
TMG1980TMG replied to anaxila's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You look fantastic!!! -
Best way I have found to make coffee
TMG1980TMG replied to Nurse_Lenora's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My doctor old caffeine too- I was given green light when discharged from hospital on Day 3. -
Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge
TMG1980TMG replied to vsgSarah3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Start 200.2 Goal 180 ???????? -
Drop a Selfie and put down what city you are located
TMG1980TMG replied to Sleeved Angel's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
hello- My name is Tracy. I had gastric bypass RNY on 9/29/15. I am in Livonia, Mi. -
Before and after, yowwwza.
TMG1980TMG replied to Veronica_mm's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Fantastic!! You will be at your goal before you know it! -
2 month post op and stalled since week 3
TMG1980TMG replied to stockerx2's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have been crocheting a lot to keep my mind busy! It helps not think about snacks my husband and kiddo can eat! ???? -
2 month post op and stalled since week 3
TMG1980TMG replied to stockerx2's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You might want to find a few activities you can do at home when bored instead of eating. That is head hunger not true hunger. Also maybe plan some Snacks that are in high Protein. Wheat thins won't help you meet your goals in the long run-- try not to buy them, eh? -
2 month post op and stalled since week 3
TMG1980TMG replied to stockerx2's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Your eating 1200 calories a day at 2 months post-op? Is the calorie goal from your surgeon/nutritionist? That seems really high to me-- I am a bypass patient, but at almost 3 months out I can only get in 500-600 calories a day. (65-80g protein) My sister is a sleeve patient she is 8 months post and she eats 900 calories a day. -
Hi guys! I just felt like being an attention whore today-- Please bear with me! ???????? As of this morning I am down 59 pounds (36 since surgery) from my start weight! I have 58 more pounds to go for my surgeon's goal of 150. I will still be obese at this weight so my personal goal is a little more: 135/140! Also- I was able to wear a size 16 pants today!! (Down from 24) ???????? Surgery was 9/29/15- 11 weeks ago. LOL- guess I can't say w h o r e... Oops!
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Appetite suppressants (prescribed) 2 years out...
TMG1980TMG replied to McButterpants's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
My surgeon told me he does this for some patients 15-18 months out the to help with the last push--- I take Wellbutrin for mild depression and I mentioned I don't think I needed it anymore. My surgeon suggested I stay on it because Wellbutrin can help with cravings/hungry-- it is part of a new appetite suppressant. I don't think it is uncommon to be used short term. ???? -
Please share your 1-3 month losses
TMG1980TMG replied to MsCyrus's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I won't be 3 months until 12/29, but Still wanted to share my progress so far... 1st weigh in with Surgeon 267 Surgery: 245 1st Month loss: 14lbs 2nd Month Loss: 12.7lbs Current month: 10.7 (2 weeks left to go) Total Loss 59lbs- 37.4 since surgery on 09/29 11 weeks ago. I am happy with my results so far--- I haven't started working out besides walking-- I am planning joining a gym in Jan and working with a trainer. ???? -
Half Way to Surgeon's Goal!
TMG1980TMG replied to TMG1980TMG's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I LOVE Dr. Weiner!! I found his YouTube channel back when I was thinking maybe weight loss surgery was for me-- I was so excited I when I found out he was less than a hour away from me!! He is a wonderful surgeon!! -
Recovery + Time Off Work
TMG1980TMG replied to Janie80's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took 6 weeks-- it gave me time to work on getting protein and fluids in. Getting into a routine! -
my doctor said the same thing- short term/occasional use is ok. Don't use continuously.
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2 weeks beyond surgery still hungry 2,200 calories a day what's wrong?
TMG1980TMG replied to Dallas Powell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Dallas Powell Good luck at your appointment! I am curious what he will say-- I mean how can he say things look good? Crazy! Update when you can-- -
What is Your "Go-To" Protein Shake Recipe?
TMG1980TMG replied to livvsmum's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Every morning I have a Protein coffee Latte! 1 cup Fairlife Skim Milk 1-2 packets instant Starbucks coffee (or instant coffee of choice) 1/2 C room temp Water 1 scoop Protein Powder of choice My aborted are pumpkin spice (GNC), Cookies and Cream (muscle Milk) or Vanilla (muscle milk) Warm the milk in microwave 60 seconds (I do 30 seconds because I do iced coffee) Mix in instant coffee-- In a separate container mix protein powder with 1/2 cup water until smooth- (lumps) pour a little of the warm coffee in to bring up the temp of protein powder- Than pour protein mix slowly in to coffee while storing to preset any clumps of protein. Serve hot or pour over ice! This is my favorite protein shake recipe book! That is where the protein coffee came from! She also has a blog with free recipes! The http://www.amazon.com/Bariatric-Foodie-Perfect-Protein-Shakes/dp/1480101095 -
I have Highmark BCBS-- BMI 45 at time of submission-- I had no other health problems 6 months supervised diet- lost 8 pounds total with a gain at one weigh in. Psych eval Endoscopy(required by surgeon) Medical necessity/Clearance for surgery letter by PCP (including EKG and blood work) Once submitted my request was approved in 4 days. What is your BMI? They are awesome- they have paid on all of my surgery related bills except psych eval!
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What did you tell people about your absence?
TMG1980TMG replied to Good apple's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was gone for 6 weeks-- I didn't tell anyone before I left except those who needed to know HR and my boss. I said surgery not which one. When I returned I felt comfortable sharing what happened. If I haven't I would have stuck with surgery and not gone into detail. -
I'm hearing I'm taking the easy way out from family and friends
TMG1980TMG replied to Protea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's really tough. ???? My husband wasn't "happy" about it but he knew I was going to make up my own mind. Do you plan to tell him? Don't you think he will guess when you are loosing weight? -
This⬆️ Doesn't sound like much of a friend. ???????????? Also, I would be pissed if my husband dismissed my feelings like... LMAO-- ????????
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This is success! Best thing I have ever done
TMG1980TMG replied to titan05's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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I'm hearing I'm taking the easy way out from family and friends
TMG1980TMG replied to Protea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
During pre-op I only told my husband, sister, and mom. My mom was nervous but supportive- my sister has weight loss surgery a few months before me so we were going through the process at the same time. My sister was my biggest champion! My husband was very supportive at first- he knew I would make my own decision-- the closer it got to surgery he stressed and freaked out a bit. He didn't want me to have surgery the night before- he was very worried about me getting injured or even death during surgery! With my husband I have had to go over my thought process over and over again. I didn't tell anyone at work what surgery I was having-- I didn't want horror stories or other opinions after I researched and made my own choices. I am two months out and still have to remind my husband everything is going well- every time I vomit or have a pain my husband is worried about me. I think as time goes on he will relax a bit! When I returned to work I told anyone who asked about looking great-weight loss. Everyone at my hospital has been really supportive! We talk about all the time-- I hope something else happens soon soon so I am not the new issue anymore! All in all I have had only positive response- I haven't really told my extended family because I haven't seen them yet! -
My turned out as expected, but I didn't really like them. I wanted to like the buns but I sadly I did not!
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Best Blender for Purees & Protein Shakes?
TMG1980TMG replied to amandasue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have 2 ninjas- this is the one I love best! It is awesome! http://m.kohls.com/product/prd-1974410/nutri-ninja-single-blender-with-auto-iq-.jsp