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(deactivated member)
on 10/13/18 9:00 am
Topic: RE: Best way to lose regain
On October 1, 2018 at 6:54 PM Pacific Time, Elaine N. wrote:

Those are the ones I'm trying now, I love the caramel. Thanks.

How does caramel effect on you?

Gwen M.
on 10/13/18 6:25 am
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Daily Food Consumption during Maintenance

I'm still slowly losing weight, but a normal day of eating for me is 4-6 ounces of food twice a day, and one protein shake for breakfast. The shake is because I dislike solid food in the morning, not because I need a protein shake.

As someone who also has Binge Eating Disorder, I HIGHLY recommend that you address that prior to WLS - preferably with therapy and medication. No WLS is going to resolve the BED :(

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

allana0404
on 10/9/18 7:37 pm
Topic: RE: Keto Diet

Hi all,

I am also on the keto diet and researching about getting a gastic band. Could anyone suggest some salty snacks that are ok to have

Thanks!

Megan M.
on 10/9/18 2:59 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Daily Food Consumption during Maintenance

Thank you Liz, that really helps. I'm looking at all the surgeries right now and am already nervous about being able to maintain any diet plan post-op as I've failed at so many.

I'll read more on this site before I post more questions as you are right - there is so much info here :)

Oct 2018 - Family Dr Referral, Detox Diet

Nov 2018 - Pre-Op Appt (scheduled), Gastric Balloon Insert (TBD)

HW: 272.6 > CW: 229.0 > GW: 120-135

Found this weight loss %age calculator that helps see weight loss in a different perspective, thought I'd share: https://www.fitwatch.com/calculator/weight-loss-percentage/

So I'm tracking my current %age of my goal lost. 100% = 142 lbs to lose. Currently I have lost 43 lbs so that is 43/142 = 30% of my goal - YAY ME!

Liz J.
on 10/9/18 2:42 pm
DS on 11/29/16
Topic: RE: Daily Food Consumption during Maintenance

Depends a lot on your surgery. Most people with a DS have to eat 6 times a day to maintain others have to eat less than 1000 calories a day.

What surgery are you looking at having done? And we have forms for most surgeries and it would be a better question to ask there.

Liz

HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147

Megan M.
on 10/9/18 1:46 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Best way to lose regain

Thank you for asking this question.

I'm only in the beginning stage, researching and have not been able to find what "a day in the life during maintenance" looks like food wise.

Megan M.
on 10/9/18 1:43 pm - Canada
Topic: Daily Food Consumption during Maintenance

I'm just researching WLS and have read some scary stories.

My big question is, what are daily meals like when you are at your goal weight? One story I read said a successful patient ate 4-5 meals a day that consisted of 1 cup of food (any food really, from salad to rice to an fruit smoothie). I understand that adequate nutrition is ideal and she was getting all her nutrients in. I'm also kind of hoping that one cup of food will fill me up for hours and with a decreased stomach and appetite (which seems to occur in all WLS procedures). I have BED so having an easy measure like 1 cup of food 4-5 times a day will help me mentally prepare for this lifetime commitment.

Thank you in advance!

Liz J.
on 10/8/18 6:55 am
DS on 11/29/16
Topic: Easy Lunches to Pack!

Lunch Ideas!

So I'm looking for some more lunches that might work for me. I can't cook at work, can reheat a little but have limited time. Currently I have a few that I rotate between and would just like to add 1 or 2 more.

1) Chicken Salad (105g chicken, 13g mayo, 15g dill relish) with a low carb cracker or something.

2) Tuna Salad (same as above but tuna)

3) Egg Salad (2 eggs, 18g mayo) with a slice of bacon

4) Broccoli, Chicken with Alfredo sauce (Healthy Choice 4 net carbs)

5) 4 oz of lunch meat with cheese

Okay! what else does anyone else have??

Thanks in advanced!

Liz

HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147

Elaine N.
on 10/1/18 11:54 am - Hiddenite, NC
VSG on 06/12/12
Topic: RE: Best way to lose regain

Those are the ones I'm trying now, I love the caramel. Thanks.

    
God will turn our weakness into strength.
Liz J.
on 10/1/18 10:54 am
DS on 11/29/16
Topic: RE: Best way to lose regain

Have you tried the Premier Protein shakes? They are really good and no caffeine. I drink one every day!

Liz

HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147

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