So close to Onederland!

Notaboutperfect
on 5/26/17 5:26 am
VSG on 11/08/16

oooh! I know what you're feeling! Every time I'm closing in on a "ten" number (230,220,210,200....) I get this giddy anticipation/impatience sprinkled with my irrational feeling that I'll never actually get there.

You're doing incredible! Now you can start planning your "onederland" celebration!!

Cathy H.
on 5/26/17 6:28 pm
VSG on 10/31/16

THank you! And what a great idea, I think I will plan a celebration!

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

Kristi T.
on 5/26/17 10:00 am - MT
VSG on 02/09/16

Yea Cathy, you are doing amazing! You'll be announcing those goals before you know it!!

Cathy H.
on 5/27/17 10:47 am
VSG on 10/31/16

Thanks, Kristi, I sure hope so!

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

mute
on 5/26/17 4:14 pm
RNY on 03/23/15

So great - congrats ahead of time!

I got really antsy around then too and I was like when the heck is it going to happen!? 2 pounds per week is still really excellent and you're clearly doing a good job at this lifestyle.

Melinda

HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131

TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds

Cathy H.
on 5/26/17 6:30 pm
VSG on 10/31/16

Thank you, Mute!

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

CC C.
on 5/26/17 4:27 pm

Can't wait to see you get there, Cathy! You're doing so well!

Cathy H.
on 5/26/17 6:30 pm, edited 5/26/17 11:30 am
VSG on 10/31/16

Thanks, Cecily! You're not far behind me, it will be your turn soon!!

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

Sabrina J.
on 5/26/17 6:51 pm
VSG on 04/10/17

Congrats...You are one of the faster ladies it seems in loosing weight!! I am 6.5 weeks out and have only lost 6lbs in the past 3 weeks. I am doing no more than 600 calories a day. I have 2 protein shakes and fill the rest with cottage cheese, scrambled egg, canned chicken or greek yogurt, I do measure. I can't seem to get the scale to move faster. Can you give us an idea of what you eat in a day, maybe a couple of example days. A little over 3 weeks ago I added veggies, broccoli and green beans and that is when the weight stopped, so I stopped adding veggies after 3 days and have been only eating protein, still not losing much. I know there is a stall but 3.5 weeks of only losing 6 lbs is crazy to me. I did lose 10lbs pre-op diet and 20 the first 3 weeks and 6 the last 3.5 weeks. I have been walking and am getting my heart rate up for sure. I wonder if I should stop the protein drinks?? Thanks and again - congrats - you are so close!

Cathy H.
on 5/26/17 7:08 pm, edited 5/26/17 12:10 pm
VSG on 10/31/16

Thank you , Sabrina.

First, it sounds like you are in the thrall of the dreaded post 3-week stall. Mine lasted almost 5.5 weeks, and lost a grand total of 8 pounds during that time. Then the weight started dropping again. I think the majority of people experience the stall after 3 weeks--for some, it's short. For others, like you and me, it lasts much longer. Just hang in there and follow your plan.

As far as what I was eating when I was at 6.5 weeks? Everyone's plan is different, so I don't know what yours is supposed to be. Mine was beginning solid proteins. I did not drink protein shakes very often after 6 weeks. I went back and found one of my menu posts from the daily "Whatcha eating today VSGers?" post. This is from December 8, 2016:

"I'm at 6 weeks post surgery, just got to add soft veggies on Monday (YAY!).
B: Eggs, ham, cheese
L: Tuna and cottage cheese
D: Ground turkey and carrots
Liquid and vites: On track
Exercise: Walking and recumbent bike (bad knees)"

I hope this helps give you an idea

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

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