Two months post-op update and pics!
I realize two months is not very long, but I am so happy to have my sleeve that I want to “pay it forward" whenever I can.
I have to say that I am 100% thrilled with my sleeve. This does not mean that I don’t have challenges such as learning when to stop eating, or getting in all my liquids and protein, but it’s well worth it!
It is amazing that I can be full on such a small amount of food, and NO, I do not miss eating! The only time I missed eating was when I was liquids. But even then it wasn’t a big deal since it’s such a short period of time.
So far everything that I have tried has agreed with me. I love chicken! I have tried: chicken, ribs (½ of a small baby back rib), salmon (really fills me up!), tuna, quiche, eggs (deviled), hamburger meat, cheese, greek yogurt, broccoli, pintos and cheese from Taco Bell…that’s all I can think of right now.
I can still only consume very small amounts of solid food (1 - 1.5 oz) so I still rely on my protein shakes twice a day. I have switched from Muscle Milk Light which took me two hours to drink, to Pure Protein which takes me an hour and sits much easier on my stomach. I wish I would have switched sooner because this switch means that I am now able to drink two shakes a day to get in all of my protein. There were weeks where I only got around 50g of protein a day, but now I get 90-100g (70g from shakes).
For me, if I eat too much or drink too fast my stomach cramps up. Unfortunately this does not happen until a couple minutes after I finish eating, so I’m still learning to stop before I reach that point. It’s not excruciating, but it is uncomfortable.
What else…I have not started exercising yet but plan to do that immediately. I feel great!!
I have lost 49 pounds since pre-op, 35 pounds since surgery. My starting BMI was 41 and is now 34. I went from a size 22 to a size 16/18.
My highest!
Now, down 49 lbs - Sorry for the cleavage but I'm workin' it while I still got it! lol
I have to say that I am 100% thrilled with my sleeve. This does not mean that I don’t have challenges such as learning when to stop eating, or getting in all my liquids and protein, but it’s well worth it!
It is amazing that I can be full on such a small amount of food, and NO, I do not miss eating! The only time I missed eating was when I was liquids. But even then it wasn’t a big deal since it’s such a short period of time.
So far everything that I have tried has agreed with me. I love chicken! I have tried: chicken, ribs (½ of a small baby back rib), salmon (really fills me up!), tuna, quiche, eggs (deviled), hamburger meat, cheese, greek yogurt, broccoli, pintos and cheese from Taco Bell…that’s all I can think of right now.
I can still only consume very small amounts of solid food (1 - 1.5 oz) so I still rely on my protein shakes twice a day. I have switched from Muscle Milk Light which took me two hours to drink, to Pure Protein which takes me an hour and sits much easier on my stomach. I wish I would have switched sooner because this switch means that I am now able to drink two shakes a day to get in all of my protein. There were weeks where I only got around 50g of protein a day, but now I get 90-100g (70g from shakes).
For me, if I eat too much or drink too fast my stomach cramps up. Unfortunately this does not happen until a couple minutes after I finish eating, so I’m still learning to stop before I reach that point. It’s not excruciating, but it is uncomfortable.
What else…I have not started exercising yet but plan to do that immediately. I feel great!!
I have lost 49 pounds since pre-op, 35 pounds since surgery. My starting BMI was 41 and is now 34. I went from a size 22 to a size 16/18.
My highest!
Now, down 49 lbs - Sorry for the cleavage but I'm workin' it while I still got it! lol
WOOT!! Yeah for you!! That beaming smile of happiness says it all!! Wonderful, WONDERFUL job! You are glowing with happiness. That's how it should be!!
Wanna give a shout out to Jessica!! How are you girl? Haven't seen you posting lately, so hope you are doing well!!
Luvs *Hugs*
Wanna give a shout out to Jessica!! How are you girl? Haven't seen you posting lately, so hope you are doing well!!
Luvs *Hugs*
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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