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THE SLOW LOSERS CLUB SUPPORT THREAD
Sheribear68 replied to Serengirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Again, I think the definition of “slow loser” is tough. For example, I just looked over my weight logs for the first 6 months, and this is what I found: on AVERAGE I lost 2.69 pounds/week. I went from 246.0 to 176.6from February 6-August 6th. Okay, so the first 2 weeks I lost 22 pounds, and I had several stall weeks, but it’s important to look at a several month range before rushing to judgement. Since August 6th, I’ve lost an AVERAGE of 1.54 pounds/week. Went from 176.6 to 140.8 BTW, goal weight was 155, which I had hit in mid-October. I’m waaaaaaay more proud of the loss after the first 6 months than I am of the initial losses. Logically that shouldn’t hold, bc it’s more than a pound/week DECREASE, but those pounds had to come with harder work and really focusing on my plan and then working said plan The actual numbers aren’t as important as HAVING A GOOD PLAN AND THEN WORKING THAT PLAN. I’m not saying every day was a success. Especially during the holidays, I had some hedonistic eating (and drinking days). I had one day in there that I know for a fact I DRANK over 2,000 calories in cocktails. Overall though, it’s worked bc every day I wake with focus and intensity and that drinking day was actually something I had planned ahead of time, as weird as that sounds. In short, when I’ve fallen off-plan, it was intentionally and not coming from a place of mental stress or getting caught up in the moment. According to many people’s definition, I’m definitely a slow loser ( -
THE SLOW LOSERS CLUB SUPPORT THREAD
Fatboyslim1 replied to Serengirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am over 60 years old and rather sedentary by nature. So let's see, that blows the old and no exercise theory. Oh year, I have high BP and am hypoglycemic with borderline t2 diabetes . So there goes those false flags. what I believe is, it is much "kinder" to be honest with people that you can really help, than it is to be complicit in prepetuating a false narative to appease a few people who have other issues or motives. Holy crap, there are posts that claim individuals burn 3500 + calories per day and can't lose weight ! How do you think that resonates with an obese bed bound individual who is trying to make an intelligent decision about the rest of their life ? So no, as long as this urban myth thread or one like it exists, I will post the science. Sorry. And as you say, people can and should talk about their weight loss journey (I'm one of them). But this is a feedback forum, and it would seem that if you want to really help people, you have to call out the BS. put another way: put down the bagel ! -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
Sheribear68 replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Might have to try the granola idea. I’ve been avoiding yogurts all along because those are big-time sliders for me and they make me crave carbs (I only really like the flavored ones) but maybe I can test out adding some honey and granola and see where it takes me. It would have to be lunch though bc anything thicker than protein shake in the am “sticks” and gives me stomach cramps. Can’t be productive if I’m feeling like I wanna lie down and die for an hour in the morning. I tried peanut butter once a few months ago— didn’t sit well but I can try it again I suppose. Eggs are still an epic struggle for me. They used to be one of my fave foods of all time and now they don’t like me. 😭😭😭 -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
Sheribear68 replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Okay guys, I’m trying to decide if I need to change anything. I’ve IF’d since month 3 PO. The main reason I chose the 16:8 fasting style is I would be in pain and my water intake would suffer if I tried to eat a meal before 11-11:30 in the morning and it didn’t matter if I woke up at 5am or at 9am. Before 11am HURT to put solids in. I’m very good at protein first, anything else second during my eating window, so I never really stressed the protein. If I fell short, i drank a cup of milk between meals and make it up. All of this has contributed to my smashing success in losing above and beyond all expectations set by my doctors and by myself. I’m truly an outlier at well >100% excess fat lost. Honestly though, my 16:8 fast almost every day has become a source of comfort and routine and I love the lifestyle. I’ve never before in my life been more comfortable managing hunger and getting in healthy nutrients that my body needs and thrives on. That being said, I decided to abstain from the scale for a month back on December 14. On that date, I had successfully taken off my 4 pound regain from thanksgiving/vacay and I felt ready to conquer the rest of the holiday “doing my usual” with the exception of several cheat days. My thought process was to not stress myself out during the holidays— enjoy life, weigh a few weeks later, and assess the damage. Well yesterday am I woke up and it dawned on me that I was visibly looking “skinner” and I actually could feel that I was lighter (not a normal feeling for me) so I decided to get on the scale about a week early. Guys, I went from 146.4 down to 140.6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was completely by accident bc I had a few hedonistic days in there. Now I’ve starts training for a half later this year and I’m a bit worried about all of the cardio I’ll be doing to get ready. Yet I DO NOT want to give up my IF. It’s my comfort zone and my security blanket. what’s a girl to do? -
THE SLOW LOSERS CLUB SUPPORT THREAD
Fatboyslim1 replied to Serengirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Karen - well said, but unfortunately there are people on this thread and elsewhere who constantly push the completely absurd narrative that a significant caloric deficit is not directly resultant in weight loss. It is ridiculous and quite frankly harmful to the hundreds of thousands of people who could be greatly helped by WLS but are reluctant because they read fake news. People can rant to themselves that somehow they are not directly responsible for their failures but I take extreme exception to shouting a false narrative to the world as some BS attempt to hide their own guilt. Even worse than that is the self fulfilling prophesy cycle that the fake narrative creates. Sorry, but I simply can't stand by silently in the face of nonsense . As for sticking to a plan in the long term for sustained health weight, that's going to be a struggle for us all. However that has absolutely nothing to do with losing weight do to CICO. Luck! -
April 2020
danielleleigh90 replied to Repeatingthoughts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!!! This is random, but do you (or anyone else who sees this) obsess over the surgery? Wondering if it will be approved, worried that something will change, etc.? If so, how do you manage it?! I literally have a hard time sleeping now bc it's always on my mind! ALWAYS! -
THE SLOW LOSERS CLUB SUPPORT THREAD
Losingit2018 replied to Serengirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Right I was not implying that a diabetic should snack between meals. Like I said they should definitely not fast and eat smaller meals at regular intervals. diabetes runs heavily in my family. I was my moms caretaker before she recently passed for the last 15 years. Been to many nutrition and diabetic support classes. eating one or two larger meals is not what a diabetic should do at all. Several smaller meals keep bs stable i myself have been on every diet known to man. The one that I lost the most weight and felt my best was the GI Diet. We ate small portions of low GI foods every 3 hours or so. That is based on glycemic index and is how it is recommended for a diabetic to eat. -
Food Before and After Photos
MarvelGirl25 replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Fed by my uncle again yesterday. No questions this time because he was too busy. We are done with the moving but now we’re unpacking and I can’t cook until I find my pans. I never thought I’d say this but I miss meal planning. Took one bite of the causa (first pic), gave the rice and most of my grilled potatoes from my grilled steak plate to my bf and dad, ate a couple bites of flan, and had some mazamorra (purple corn “jelly” with dates, and other fruits). This was my only meal for the day. -
THE SLOW LOSERS CLUB SUPPORT THREAD
Losingit2018 replied to Serengirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
To the contrary. Eating several small meals per day will help to keep your bs stable. Worst thing for bs is to skip meals and only eat one or two larger meals. give it a shot and see how it goes. -
6 days since surgery and my abs finally aren't hurting.
Slimming Down Steve replied to Slimming Down Steve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Bruno was a rescue My wife found for me two December the 28ths ago. He was less than 24 hrs from being put down. He was scared and had been abused. It took alot of time to get him to trust us (around the first 6 months he wouldn't come in the house without me using a leash. He just laid on the back porch scared. He loves everyone and all animals now. He loves his walks and hugs. This is mouse, she almost didn't make it at around 3 weeks when I found her and nursed her with goats milk till she could eat on her own. She is a daddies girl. Milo is my 5 yr old 22lb male that demands my attention at least 10 times a day. I found him during a walk, Milo was around 6 to 7 weeks old and starving. Fed him tuna and wet cat food till he was filled out. He and Mouse still shares my tuna. Everything in this house is fixed except me. -
Awwww man! I'm so sorry! You look fabulous though and hopefully it wasn't crowded while the movie was on? Two words: Pou Pourri. Sorry to be AWOL! Got the new group up on FB and am still working on the website. Gah. So. Much. Work! LOL. Here was yesterday's update. Yesterday, Sunday, Jan. 5 Maintenance : 5'4" / 23mo PO RNY / 129 lbs B1-protein lattes x 3 (3oz PP) L- turkey cheese arugula wrap AS - leftover small dinner salad with Grk dressing + 8g pumpkin seeds D - Foil Basa (mango chili) + broccoli with ghee + avo/tom salad BS - granny smith apple + walnuts Daily Totals: 810cals; 67g protein; 46g fat; 37g carbs; 9g fiber, 28g net carbs Have an awesome day everyone!!!
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Blossom Bariatrics Las Vegas NV
Zoomzoom replied to Lil Bird's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi! Yes, I had my VSG with Blossom on December 23. I really liked their fast track procedure and have had no issues (other than hunger at times) since then. I was supposed to have my procedure right before Thanksgiving but when I got there, my BP was way too high and they sent me home to get it under control. I was at first angry bc I had told them I had high BP, but in the end it was fine. In retrospect, I was really stupid to have not gotten it under control to begin with. And they paid fof the second hotel stay, so all good. The people at Blossom and at Warm Springs (where the surgery is done) are all so nice. Many have had the procedure themselves. They put you up in a hotel nearby, and they have drivers that take you to and from your appointments. They are also so nice, and 2 of them have had the surgery. I was concerned about the billing having read some bad reviews. But I've had no issues at all, I paid the upfront quoted fee and nothing else. Let me know if I can answer any other questions! -
Hi everyone! hoping for your help! I am one day away from being four weeks postop (VSG Dec 16, 2019) and I made myself some hummus today but the consistency was very grainy and I only had a couple of teaspoons but then I got super scared that The grains or the skin of the chickpeas might get stuck in my stitches and cause a leak or something...so I stopped eating....but now I’m freaking out!! Help!! Thoughts? Should I call my nurse tomorrow? Thanks! Neda Vancouver, BC
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The No Excuses Support Thread
New&Improved replied to Fatboyslim1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Totally agree with @FluffyChix I just see those so called studies as people making excuses for eating crap because some obscure study says all calories are the same; which is total absolute BS! It's the same people who complain that they are slow losers and wonder why!? It's not rocket science people! -
Happy New Year's Ladies!!!! Yesterday Dec 31, 2019 Maintenance, 57y, F, 22mo PO RNY, 130.4lbs B-3 protein lattes (3oz PP) L-turkey rollup with BH turkey, BH lacy swiss, ro, rbp, arugula, grape toms D-caprese stack + grilled chicken + grilled shrimp + broccoli with garlic + 2 cabernet sauv BS-1 dark chocolate truffle Daily Totals: 982cals; 74g protein; 34g fat; 36g carbs; 5g fiber; 31g net carbs
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Need Alternative Bariatric Options
Thaelia replied to Thaelia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
TanyaKat, $1100 co-insurance for the procedure vs. the "let's-try-iron-supplements-for-6-weeks" is what I'm referring to as BS. I have to wait 6 weeks to take the procedure anyway, so why not try the pills first? The clinic just wants the insurance money and my co-pay. I see a lot of people in WLS forums, social media, and blogs talk about their husbands, kids, grandkids - those are reasons to fight cancer, which I just don't have. For me, the results of a colonoscopy are irrelevant. Treatment is not an option. The quality of my life is more important than the number of years I live. When I was younger, I hoped that if sought out God, became educated, helped people, and created an interesting life to share, then men might see past my looks and one might want to marry me. Now, I'm 41, black and educated - I have a better odds of becoming president - of Russia. :) This surgery, followed by some cosmetic work, is my only chance to turn things around. I refuse to allow a greedy clinic and irrelevant tests delay that process. -
December Surgery dates???
JediMom replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey @eporter!! I've been doing really good. I feel great, incisions are nicely healing. I started purees this week. That sucks that you still have to be on liquids. I thought I was going to die bc I just couldn't handle anymore liquids. I'm struggling to get in my 64oz of liquids. With the protein shakes I can hit my 60g. I do 4oz of french vanilla premier protein, 2 oz of fairlife skim milk, 1/2 scoop peanut butter powder and 1/2 scoop of unflavored protein and blend with ice. It tastes good and finally something not sweet! And that is 30g of protein right there in 6oz. The PB helps cut the sweetness which I'm so thankful for. I have the Optisource chewables and I don't like them either. I try and space out the 4 tabs threw out the day and take like 3-4 bites of the tab to finish it. That has helped because the first time i put the whole thing in my mouth to chew and that was so gross! I go back to work on Monday. I hope that will help me get back in a routine because at home I'm not doing much at all. We went to the zoo and the mall so got in lots of steps there and did good. When I bend over to pick up stuff is still uncomfortable. Have a Happy New Year everyone!!! -
Ok, bummer that I didn't stick the 129.4lb landing this morning. I was so close! LOL. This morning I'm at ticker weight 130.4lbs which is a great place to start my usual TCB M-Th regimen. It's gonna be an interesting week with NYE and NYD. Traditionally these are HUGE party days for my family with big meals and lots o' wine & Irish whiskey. Am going to figure it out though. I know I can make a bunch of swap outs with an Eat This Instead of That attitude along with asking myself if XYZ is worth the scale bounce the following morning! So today is IF until lunch for a 16:8 with PP in the morning. Some say that isn't really fasting...but my whole day is very low low cal for an ADF approach. And many docs say as long as you stay below a certain caloric threshold that it really doesn't matter if you eat those cals all at once or spaced through the day. Yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 29 Maintenance : 5'4" / 22mo PO RNY / 130.4 lbs ---------------------------------------- I continue to approach NY at the bottom of my weight window. First year evs. As in EVS! I'm very proud of myself. And it wasn't even that difficult--just took making a handful of small changes. #barihealthylife #winningwls #imbacnow #bacrules B1-Protein Latte x 1 (1oz PP) B2- 7/8 Salmon Breakfast Taco (lchf) with avocado + 1.5oz power greens + 1/4c radish hashbrowns L- remaining breakfast taco AS-apple yogurt cottage cheese with cinnamon D-Big Ass blackened salmon salad (2oz salmon, 1/2oz rf feta, 14g baby arugula, 10g cabbage, 1oz romaine, 10g po, 14g rbp, 36g cucs, 6g pumpkin seeds, 2tbsp WF Italian Dressing BS-1 square LoLo Cheesecake with whipped cream and 1/2oz blackberries Daily Totals: 994cals; 70g protein; 59g fat; 56g carbs; 20g fiber; 36g net carbs
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December Surgery dates???
PlanetHopper replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took stool softeners. They were the Walmart brand si they were cheap and effective. I would def take something bc 11 days is a long time. -
Need Alternative Bariatric Options
TanyaCat replied to Thaelia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Colonoscopies can save your life, so I wouldn’t call it BS. They do need to find out why you have the low iron count. I had to have an endoscopy for my sleeve, and the GI doctors suggested both at the same time. I’m glad I got it done and out of the way. With insurance it wasn’t that much. -
Southwest and other airlines have a "person of size" policy (or that's what they used to call it) regarding when you have to buy 2 seats. I think southwest did change that policy somewhat to make it less of a fat shaming event (like when they used to make people purchase a second ticket as they were boarding bc of their size). So it's been out there for awhile.
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Yesterday, Thursday, Dec. 265 Maintenance : 5'4" / 22mo PO RNY / 129.2 lbs ---------------------------------------- It's a continuation of the Christmas "mericle" folks. So far I'm sticking the landing and am still below the 130lb threshold. So I "might" be working on a new 5lb window? Early days and 2 more holidays to contend with. Funny thing is I don't have any sense of deprivation. I'm just kinda ambivalent. Sometimes I have a wave of "crush" for something, but it passes. Then other times, I just want my same old clean, lean, food. Sorry am swamped today--having friends over today then meeting friends tomorrow. So no time to food log today. House cleaning waits for no one! But had a gorgeous "Christmas Dinner" last night. Ended up having pan roasted turkey medallions with roasted smashed cauliflower, broccoli in brown butter and avo/tom dinner. And I made these kick - ass cheesecake bars (low fat, low carb) to which I added a 1/2tsp of Polaner SF Peach Preserves with Fiber + a few blueberries + a few toasted rosemary pecans and it was a phenomenal dessert. We're having that for tonight. And it doesn't seem to have affected the scale this morning, so there is that! Score! Hugs all around. B1-Protein latte X 3 (3oz PP) L-Big Ass taco meat lettuce cup (ate it in 2 meals) AS - 1/4c 2% cottage cheese + black pepper (TY @ms.sss) + 1/4oz rosemary roasted pecans D-pan roasted herb & mustard crusted turkey medallions + smashed roasted cauli + broccoli in brown butter + avo/tom salad + cabernet (Oh Jan 1 is coming and it will be a tee-totalling dry month or 3!) BS-low carb low fat cheesecake bar with 1/2tsp of Polaner SF Peach Preserves with Fiber + a few blueberries + a few toasted rosemary pecans + vanilla yogurt "whipped cream" + decaff coffee. No totals today! Sorry!!
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Need Alternative Bariatric Options
Thaelia replied to Thaelia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the advice. I just feel so frustrated. I felt hope for the first time in years and a BS colonoscopy getting in the way felt deflating. Thank you!! -
Yup. All mine said was my bone density. It was in the 90-100 percentile, which is awesome. getitng a baseline is a great idea though bc we can’t depend on that extra weight helping us keep our bones healthy.
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A Tale of Two Arm Lifts (rs & ms.sss)
FluffyChix replied to ms.sss's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
You may want to snap a pic or two and shoot them over to your doc so he's aware of what's going on. The elevation will help you hopefully! It could just be post-op/drains out stuff or it could be a lymphedema issue and you might need lymphatic drainage--it will be super painful at this point. I have stage 2 lymphedema from BC so have to wear a compression sleeve and glove all day every day until night time. It's a very tight garment and takes getting used to. I also keep my arm propped up all day above my heart on 2 big pillows to encourage it to drain back into my chest and trunk and then at night it's propped up on pillows whenever I'm in a chair and or laying down. By staying on top of it, I keep it from getting out of hand, but it can quickly go back and get cellulitis. Super painful and glassy almost transparent skin, swelling, leaking of lymph fluid. It gets hot to the touch and brite red. Is yours doing anything like that? If you do not know how to wrap your arms for lymph compression or don't have the proper tools, you can totally make it worse and trap the fluid in your arms/hands as the girls already mentioned. It might be time to ask for a consult to a lymphedema specialist to help you with wrappings and lymph drainage. ((hugs))
