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I DID IT!  Goal! Goal! Goal!  In exactly 6 months and 2 days!!!  Husband will be taking pics for me tomorrow so I can do my official update...was going to do them today but I spent the day at the pool (in my Victoria's Secret bikini!!!) and was too lazy to do my hair and makeup....and I want to look my best for all of you :).  My MFP friends know I hit this yesterday, and I have to send out many hugs and appreciation for their continued support!  Thanks everyone!  I'm truly living my BEST life right now.  I thank God every.single.day for my VSG and this amazing support network.  Check back tomorrow for my photo update!

actually, here is a link to my update on VST, there are a couple pics from the last 2 weeks included in the post!  

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/88621-6-months-post-op-dr-fernando-garcia/

Way to go!! Can't wait to see the pics! I'm sure you look just as fab today as you will tomorrow!

That is fabulous!  Congratulations!

I also uploaded a couple to my profile....

 

WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! this is amazing.

what was youre pre-op weight after your pre-surgery diet?  and what meal plan are you following?  this is so inspirational!!

My highest recorded weight was 232.  Day of surgery I was 219.6 at 5'4.  As far as meal plan...I do what most of the successful vets preach...log everything in MFP, under 800 calories, 40g carbs, 10-12 glasses of water/decaf fluids, no soda, 65+ grams of protein (most days closer to 85-100). Been doing that since day 1 and the weight has melted right off.  I didn't hit any type of stall/plateau until 5 months out and consistently lost 1.5-3lbs a week...sometimes a little more, never less than 1.8.  I workout 6 days a week, and really focused on making this a lifestyle change...not just a "fad diet"

so impressive!!!  85-100 grams of protein a day while under 800 calories sounds difficult...

Believe it or not, it's really not that tough.  Every morning for breakfast I blend up a tasty protein smoothie with Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt, 1.5-2 scoops of Optimum Nutrition Hydro Whey, crushed ice, and a cup of strawberries which packs 60-70 grams by itself!  I normally have deli meat and a Sargento skim string cheese for lunch, and then protein and 2 Tbls to 1/4 cup veggies for dinner.  I eat a lot of shrimp and scallops.  I eat very "boring" and most days my meals are the same, but I don't mind.  In my mind food has become fuel rather than the emotional crutch it used to be.  It's been very freeing!  I honestly never feel deprived, and I have splurged a few times (sons birthday party, family vacation, etc.). But never by too much.  

Great idea for the morning drink - is it really 70 grams of protein??? How?

Hey Sara! The hydro whey is 30 grams of hydrolyzed whey isolate per scoop. I usually do 1.5-2 scoops, the light and fit Greek yogurt is 10 grams...so on 2 scoop days I start off right off the bat with 70 grams