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Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g), bullet proof with coconut oil
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds
S - peanuts
L - soup and a protein shake (30g)
S - GS cookies
D - chicken stir fry
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - Greek yogurt
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
iron: stopped
evening batch: done
heme iron:
MILES:
stairs
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Thank you :)
I have been on a ketogenic diet since January of this year and have just about perfected the art of good protein and no sugar/low carb, I am hoping this helps me with the post-op diet!
GS cookie....YUM! What's your favorite? I love the Do-si-dos!! I think I ate 5 of them before I was willing to give the rest away.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
I didn't have the Sleeve but I wanted to Welcome you to our Lightweight Board!!!
Anyone can eat around any type of WLS. WLS is a tool and if you listen to your body, keep your sweets/carbs under control and your "GOOD" Protein UP you will be successful!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Had my first experience with irrational self-doubt this morning when I got on the scale was and up 1.6lbs from last weeks weigh in. I had to kick myself because um, I've lost for 14 straight weeks and I just started a new cycle of weight training. BUT, I thought of you as my illogical brain wanted to crawl in a corner and sob.
How are you doing?
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Similar story to you, except I did the losing of weight prior to ever considering WLS. My highest weight was 283 (44 BMI) and I managed to lose 90lbs on my own (down to around 190). Then I started to be happy with myself, and I got lazy with diet and exercise and I gained back about 30lbs. I then went on Weigh****chers and lost the weight again, down that time to around 188lbs. Guess what? I got happy AGAIN and gained back 40lbs.
That all transpired from Fall 2011 (first started losing) to Fall 2016 (contacted the Bari center for the first time). I was around a 36 BMI when I first had my consult and because of my insurance requirements I couldn't lose below a 35 BMI, so I actually gained 7lbs while waiting for surgery! Side Note: Maintenance is hard when you've always been over weight!
I'm now 14 weeks post op from the sleeve and down around 54lbs from my weight before pre-op diet started and around 175lbs. I weigh around the same as I can remember weighing in high school now. I'm a size 8/10 jeans and M/L shirt. The difference this time is, my tool keeps me in line. So even though I'm again happy and feel wonderful, I am also still losing and using my restriction to my advantage.
Having the surgery is one of the top decisions of my life. I have never felt this good. I have had no complications so far, except that I was pretty sick (with vomiting) for 2 days post op. I work out 5-6 times per week (and it's something I truly enjoy), I eat real whole foods in small portions and my body no longer limits what I choose to do. I can walk up stairs without being winded. I can shop anywhere. Both my kids can fit their arms around me. I bought shorts, and a 2 piece bathing suit! I feel like I have a life that is so worth living now.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Afternoon LW's!! I just went to Walmart on my lunch to grab a few things for our trip. A lady came up to me and said she used to wait on me at a local grocery store. She was amazed at the weight I've lost since she seen me last. I am not in the "closet" so I shared about my WLS. It's been a long time that someone told me I look great and wondered how I lost my weight.....
8+ years
Breakfast:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack:
Lunch: Arby's Roast Beef
Snack: Nuts and Berries
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Dinner: All Protein!!
Snack: Yogurt with Cherries
Snack: Nature Valley Roasted Nut Crunch Bar
Snack:
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g), bullet proof with coconut oil
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds
S - peanuts
L - chef salad and chips
S - GS cookies
D - bacon wrapped shrimp
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - Greek yogurt
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches:
iron: stopped
evening batch: done
heme iron:
MILES:
stairs
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Hi All,
I am new to the site and looking forward to sharing my journey with others.
Backstory: I hit my heaviest weight of 275 (BMI = 47.2) in May 2016, I was referred to the Bariatric clinic by my doctor around that time and have been doing my monthly appointments, I am about 3-4 months from my surgery date and currently weigh in at 191lbs (BMI = 32.78) so I guess I am now technically a "lightweight".
I have suffered from obesity since I was a teen and have yo-yo'd for the last 12 years, but this is the first time I have been able to loose a substantial amount of weight myself, however I spoke to my surgeon last month and asked if I continue to loose weight like this, will I still be able to get the surgery? He said that unfortunately, when people loose a lot of weight, most of them put it back on at some point, and I do not want that to happen! So we have both decided to go ahead with the surgery, even though I am, just now, losing well on my own. We are using it as a tool to help me meet my goal, but also try and prevent the weight from coming back on.
I am interested to hear from other "lightweights" what their experience was after the sleeve, and how long it took them to reach goal.
Thank you all!
Love the Variety!!!!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
