OMAChiver

Wonderful!!! So close to your goal!!!

That's so awesome!!!! Congratulations on your progress!!! What is your goal? Keep up the GREAT work!!!

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I hate that there is such a negative stigma around WLS. Before I had surgery I had so many people tell me it was the "easy way out." Yeah, WLS CAN help you lose weight, but it's the dedication of the patient that leads to long term success. I used to tell people "If you think eating 500 - 1000 calories per day for the REST OF YOUR LIFE is easy? Let's see YOU do it without medical assistance!" Now...I just let my results shut their mouths. Stay strong and do what's right for you!

How fast do you eat? I find that 2oz of Protein takes me about 60 minutes to consume. Add a vegetable and it bumps up to 90 minutes. Last night I was pressed for time because of a meeting and ate 1oz of salmon and 2 asparagus spears in about 40 minutes...I was uncomfortably stuffed even though it was half of my normal quantity intake. As for the feeling lethargic, I would recommend taking a look at WHAT you are eating and making sure you are focusing on high protein, nutrient dense foods. Put good stuff in, get good stuff out. These are just my opinions and experiences. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I LOVE MFP and am extremely active on there. I was sleeved 5/20/16 and have lost over 200 pounds. Anyone is free to add me! Username - OMAChiver Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLL!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They require a ten day to two week liqid pre-op so your liver shrinks enough to be pushed out of the way during surgery. I haven't heard of a surgeon who doesn't require that for arthroscopic surgery. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App I went through Dr Cronk when he was still at Methodist. Did a 7 day, specified food/quantities diet to shrink my liver. But, I wasn't restricted to liquids only. I ate solid food and I was able to eat as many pickles as I wanted. I wish Dr. Cronk and Dr. Anthone hadn't left Methodist...they were AMAZING!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my sleeve done at the end of May. I'm LOVING life post surgery!! Stick with your program and this surgery will change your life!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!! Hope all goes well with your surgery!!!

Thank you! It's exciting to think I might hit goal weight before the new year. I'm definitely on my feet a lot more these days without all the extra weight. Hope you have a wonderful holiday as well!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ten more pounds until I hit my personal weight goal!!! SO excited!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! Sounds like you are doing AWESOME!!! Congratulations on being so close to your goal!! With regards to eating, I completely understand how easy it is to get sidetracked and not eat until after noon. I actually set alarms on my Fitbit for meal times. This accomplishes two things. First, it helps me remember to eat. Second it keeps my eating evenly spaced so that I'm fueling my body consistently throughout the day for better nutrition absorption. As far as the food itself is concerned, I'm pretty basic, so I don't have much to share as far as meals or recipes. I primarily eat chicken. I found that shredded chicken was best to start with for my stomach. I made shredded taco chicken meat a LOT until I was able to get the "chewing to a pulp" routine down. So, shredded taco chicken topped with a little fat free sour cream and mild salsa. Now, I look for marinades that have less than 5g of sugar per serving, cut up 2-3 pounds of chicken breast, marinate and cook it in the marinade. Drain the excess marinade and box in 2 oz quantities for lunches and dinners. I add steamed veggies to round things out. I like making chicken fajitas, I don't eat tortillas, just the filling. But, I like the chicken/bell pepper/onion combo. My standard day consists of 1) Protein shake and Vitamins, 2) beef/turkey Jerky, 3) chicken and veggies, 4) Protein Shake, 5) salmon/chicken/steak/turkey and veggies. Again, congratulations on the amazing progress you have made!! VSG is an amazing tool if the patient commits to the lifestyle change and it sounds like you have!! Keep up the awesome work!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Making good progress? How are the eating and exercise habits coming along? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App