txbucki 49 Posted September 9, 2013 Had my sleeve done on 6/24. Got back today from a 10 day road trip -can be challenging to eat well when traveling, but since surgery I am now down 54 lbs and 72 since the pre-surgery diet. Still have a ways to go but I see the progress. I have avoided all sweets except for the 50 cal Skinny Cow fudgicle when home, have eaten part of a Bratwurst with a spoonful of macaroni salad and while tailgating the last 2 weeks I had very small bites of my favorite sausage (Bahama Mama from Schmidt's in Columbus Ohio). And this past week, had 2-3 small strips of pizza -not full slices! Normally I would have ate a whole large pie! And would eat 2 of those sausages before each game. So I know many will want to jump on me for some of the food choices.....but I don't care. I did the surgery to help give me a tool to help me with my portion controls. I do not eat a lot of the bad stuff I used to, but on occasion I may indulge in a favorite but now with this great new tool, I enjoy some but eat much much less than I ever did. With the weight I am down, I can climb the bleachers easier -I sit in Row 37 of Ohio Stadium - as I fly from Texas back to Ohio State for every home game ( missed only 2 home games since 93). And I get in much better workouts at the gym, today on treadmill did 3 1/3 miles in 46 minutes with over 1500 linear feet. So I feel so much stronger and better I still have work but encouraged with the first 11 weeks! 6 SuzyB, NewSetOfCurves, gamergirl and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuzyB 182 Posted September 9, 2013 Congrats on your progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousD 77 Posted September 9, 2013 Congrats on your progress, and the chance to see "Are You Smarter Than a Wolverine?" in person! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txbucki 49 Posted September 9, 2013 Congrats on your progress' date=' and the chance to see "Are You Smarter Than a Wolverine?" in person![/quote'] I did see that........funny and correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegasneon 181 Posted September 9, 2013 Congratulations! You are doing great. I would hope nobody would jump on you for those few things you responsibly enjoyed in small amounts. To me you are doing this the right way. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megancd 48 Posted September 9, 2013 Congratulations and I'm glad you are loving the sleeve. Go Bucks! O-H- ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txbucki 49 Posted September 9, 2013 Congratulations and I'm glad you are loving the sleeve. Go Bucks! O-H- ... I O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txsleeve624 62 Posted September 10, 2013 Congratulations on your progress I was sleeved on 6/24. And lost 55 lbs. I recently went on a road trip and its true its hard to find time to drink your Protein and eat heathly while on the road keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGKirk 855 Posted September 12, 2013 Keep up the great work and enthusiasm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Angel 43 Posted September 24, 2013 Congrats on your progress. Keep up the great work. and the fudgicle sounds goooood right now. I might have to try them as a treat. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
