March 9th sleevers

[blacktee92675 120]

Jan 27 - 383 - got serious about working out and eating right

Feb 17 - 374 - started pre-op diet

Mar 9 - 354 - surgery date

Current -338

Total - poof, 45 pounds gone!

[blacktee92675 120]

@jnc10212 - have you tried watered down cream of wheat with some Protein mixed in? This was one of the suggestions my Doc gave me. As you know it's really important to get your protein. You might ask your Doc and Nutritionist for other suggestions of things easy enough to keep down, and that you can scoop some protein in.

[jnc102012 7]

Yes I have tried it :/ today I got 30 grams of Protein in the goal is 60 so half way there

[ElleTx 14]

Hi March Niners! I'm having a really hard time sticking to the purée... I've been eating crackers and other soft foods that I shouldn't be. I've only lost 10 lbs and I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in... Just bc I can't stand the smell of it! Trying to stay strong and should be returning back to work this Monday!

[ElleTx 14]

Keep up the great work everyone!

Edited March 24, 2015 by ElleTx

[sharirose67 2]

Hi 9ers! Post op appt today. Officially off bp meds and down 14 lbs! Doing really well with food but having a hard time getting the Water in. 7 days after surgery I had to have another operation to put a stent in my kidney and have another surgery scheduled for next week to have it taken out. Recovery hasn't gone as I had hoped but dropping a pound or two everyday certainly helps keep my mind off the other things. Hope you're all doing great!

[cbursk 1]

So I had first post op yesterday. Down 32.9 pounds. They also took me off most of my diabetes meds and BP med. Still struggling with Protein Shakes but smooth food has been no problem. Nutritionist said I can start soft food next week. I have realized this is a day to day process some days good some bad and some a combination. Mostly and mind over matter thing. Hang in there everyone our health and families are worth it!

[ElleTx 14]

I must be the slowest loser in the group. I thought I did great in the beginning, losing 10lbs in one week, and that's all I've loss since the surgery. I'm still having a hard time getting those shakes down, and I've been eating items I shouldn't be eating. Now I'm back at work and I realized I skipped my meals today working a 14 hour shift no breaks... Wait! I actually drank my Breakfast shake as my lunch shake & had 4 saltine crackers... Still not following the diet plan today. I started soft foods before my 6th week, and I'm sure everyone nutritionist has them starting phases at different times. I'm so proud of everyone and their amazing progress. I hope I can join you all soon with the great weight loss results!

Edited April 10, 2015 by ElleTx

[bignel295 0]

9ers hope everyone is on their game. So far all is great. I forget to eat I might have less than 500 calories a day. I am very pleased with my choice best thing I have done so far feeling good. I don't think I am drinking nor eating enough, beats having 2500 calories a day lol. Start was at 312 down to 284