9+ months, 150 pounds lost - My lessons....

Smardeepants
on 5/6/11 3:30 am

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! I am a newbie/pre-op, and posts like this (packed with info and tips) from veterans are priceless!

Thank you for all your candid, honest comments... I am VERY carb sensitive, and LOVE this:

I know it is easier said than done but I just had to set a strong boundary with those foods. One bite is too many, and a thousand bites is never enough.

sublimate
on 5/6/11 3:40 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

On May 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM Pacific Time, Smardeepants wrote:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! I am a newbie/pre-op, and posts like this (packed with info and tips) from veterans are priceless!

Thank you for all your candid, honest comments... I am VERY carb sensitive, and LOVE this:

I know it is easier said than done but I just had to set a strong boundary with those foods. One bite is too many, and a thousand bites is never enough.

Thank you Smardeepants.. definitely had to touch the stove many times to learn that I always burned myself.

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

michellemj
on 5/6/11 3:30 am

Awesome post. You are such an inspiration and I really appreciate your posts and your advice. You have taught me sooooo much in these past 7 months since my surgery and there's NO way I could have made it this far without OH and more so, without your help. I, too, have constant never ending hunger, but your amazing recipes and adding chromium and glutamine have really helped.

Thanks sooooooooooooooo much for everything. and I can't wait to follow the rest of your journey.

HW: 280; SW: 255; GW1: 150; CW: 155.

sublimate
on 5/6/11 3:43 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

On May 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM Pacific Time, michellemj wrote:

Awesome post. You are such an inspiration and I really appreciate your posts and your advice. You have taught me sooooo much in these past 7 months since my surgery and there's NO way I could have made it this far without OH and more so, without your help. I, too, have constant never ending hunger, but your amazing recipes and adding chromium and glutamine have really helped.

Thanks sooooooooooooooo much for everything. and I can't wait to follow the rest of your journey.

Thank you.. I'm so glad I could help.. it's being able to help others which gives meaning to my life so it means so much to me to know my recipes and supplement suggestions have helped you! You are doing very well yourself.. keep up the good work!

The never ending hunger is terrible but if we stay armed with tools like a soldier going into battle and have our food prepared and keep up our supplements and drink our fluids and all of that, we can manage this and win this battle! Hugs to you...

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

debk21
on 5/6/11 3:53 am - Mansfield, TX

VSG on 11/22/10

Thank you so much for posting this! It's great to know what works...and what doesn't work for people. You and those you mentioned have all been an inspiration to me as well. Good job hanging in there through the rough spots. We understand and wish you continued success!!!!

Deb

Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145

You must permanently change your lifestyle if you want your weight loss to be permanent. You can do it!

sublimate
on 5/6/11 4:33 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

On May 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM Pacific Time, debk21 wrote:

Thank you so much for posting this! It's great to know what works...and what doesn't work for people. You and those you mentioned have all been an inspiration to me as well. Good job hanging in there through the rough spots. We understand and wish you continued success!!!!

Deb

Thank you Deb... you are doing great! I definitely have to really do a lot of work to help my sleeve along. I wish I could say it's been easy but I'm just glad I have help.. it was IMPOSSIBLE before!

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

Kelley_S
on 5/6/11 3:57 am - Austin, TX

VSG on 11/23/10 with

Everything listed under your "could have done better" are exactly what I could use improvement on also.

I am going to try your 16 oz of water between meals tip. I think that will really help me. Thank you so much for sharing!

sublimate
on 5/6/11 4:35 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

On May 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM Pacific Time, Kelley_S wrote:

Everything listed under your "could have done better" are exactly what I could use improvement on also.

I am going to try your 16 oz of water between meals tip. I think that will really help me. Thank you so much for sharing!

It really helps if you have an appetite.. because I want to eat, forcing myself to meet a water quota is incentive because I want the meal. But it also means I usually have a bit less hunger and am much more hydrated too.. win-win situation!

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

SpiceyMom
on 5/6/11 3:59 am

VSG on 04/28/11 with

I really appreciate all the time and care you tookin writing this. I read it very carefully and will certainly take it to heart as I am just starting the journey. I have a feeling I will need to restrict carbs, too. I like your way of looking at it: one bite is too many, a thousand bites is never enough. True, that.

Thanks again, and continued success on your way to goal!

Mom to 8, looking forward to a healthy future!

sublimate
on 5/6/11 5:04 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

On May 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM Pacific Time, SpiceyMom wrote:

I really appreciate all the time and care you tookin writing this. I read it very carefully and will certainly take it to heart as I am just starting the journey. I have a feeling I will need to restrict carbs, too. I like your way of looking at it: one bite is too many, a thousand bites is never enough. True, that.

Thanks again, and continued success on your way to goal!

Thank you.. I got that quote from OA. :)

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

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