March 2011 Sleevers
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Topic: RE: Confession Time!
I started my low carb (no more than 20g per day) diet on Monday, 3/7. Until today, I've been doing very well staying at/near 20grams, and I've not really been tempted to have any of the carbs I see others in my family eating.
This afternoon I made cupcakes for my son's birthday party on Saturday, as well as a huge amount of buttercream icing (9 cups of confectioner's sugar, 2 cups of white sugar, and 6 sticks of butter in the cupcake batter and icing!), and found myself licking the bowl. In the scheme of things it's not the worst thing, but I am upset with myself, especially because I have my pre-op visit in five days and need to be 5 pounds lighter than I am today.
I'm drinking lots of water in hopes of flushing some of the bad stuff out.
This afternoon I made cupcakes for my son's birthday party on Saturday, as well as a huge amount of buttercream icing (9 cups of confectioner's sugar, 2 cups of white sugar, and 6 sticks of butter in the cupcake batter and icing!), and found myself licking the bowl. In the scheme of things it's not the worst thing, but I am upset with myself, especially because I have my pre-op visit in five days and need to be 5 pounds lighter than I am today.
I'm drinking lots of water in hopes of flushing some of the bad stuff out.
Taylor
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Topic: Will March 22 ever get here?
Well, I'm five days out from surgery and Freakin out! Wondering if Tuesday will get here soon enough. Post op was on Monday and a.little scary...I know the surgeon has to go over EVERYTHING, the good, the bad and the ugly....guess I just didn't want to hear the potential bad things this close to the bIg day. Don't get me wrong, I've researched the sleeve to the ends of this planet, and know what's involved.....just so nervous and have been soooo cranky these past few days
Need some encouragement and happy thoughts! Thanks all!
Need some encouragement and happy thoughts! Thanks all!
Lost 12 pounds during pre-op diet
Topic: Confession Time!
I started eating mushies 1 week early. I really tried to do 100% of what my Dr said but I just couldn't take another week of broth and juice. 2 weeks of liquids before surgery and then 3 more after? Come on. I see where some dr's have their patients start on mushies during the 1st week, so I figured starting on the 3rd week would be ok. I guess I made an executive decision.
While I don't feel like I made the wrong decision, I was conflicted during the first few days. I felt like I was doing something wrong by going against my Dr's post op diet. But I felt like it was the best decision for me. My job can be somewhat physical and I was becoming too weak.
That is my confession. Anyone else got something they want to let go of?
Tracy
While I don't feel like I made the wrong decision, I was conflicted during the first few days. I felt like I was doing something wrong by going against my Dr's post op diet. But I felt like it was the best decision for me. My job can be somewhat physical and I was becoming too weak.
That is my confession. Anyone else got something they want to let go of?
Tracy
Topic: RE: Okay This is it !!!
13 pounds in 6 days is amazing! I have only lost 10 pounds in 14 days. I don't know why I am not losing faster because I am a very heavy weight.
I finally got my first feeling of restriction 2 days ago. I waited too long to eat and was so hungry I ate fast and must have had a couple spoons too much. I thought I was going to be sick.
I was on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery (was supposed to be 3 weeks but I went on mushies 1 week early). During this time I didn't feel any restriction either. I was getting worried also, but once I started on mushies I felt restriction pretty quickly!
I'm glad you are doing so well on your weightloss! I am so jealous! I really need to see a nutritionist to help me figure out what I am doing wrong.
Tracy
I finally got my first feeling of restriction 2 days ago. I waited too long to eat and was so hungry I ate fast and must have had a couple spoons too much. I thought I was going to be sick.
I was on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery (was supposed to be 3 weeks but I went on mushies 1 week early). During this time I didn't feel any restriction either. I was getting worried also, but once I started on mushies I felt restriction pretty quickly!
I'm glad you are doing so well on your weightloss! I am so jealous! I really need to see a nutritionist to help me figure out what I am doing wrong.
Tracy
Topic: RE: Question of the Week 3/14/11
So far I have not tracked my intake but I know I need to start. In the past I always tracked what I was eating because I needed to track calories and carbs. I guess I didn't think it would be important yet because I can't eat much, but I have other reasons to track now.
For example, I have realized I am waiting too long to eat, then I am so hungry I eat too fast, which has caused me to eat more than needed at times, which is very uncomfortable. You would be surprised at the difference a few little bites can make.
In the past I have used just pen and paper and an app on my phone to track my food intake. I think I will probably use my cell phone app, My Net Diary, to track this time. I like this app because you can also use the website to track everything at mynetdiary.com
Tracy
For example, I have realized I am waiting too long to eat, then I am so hungry I eat too fast, which has caused me to eat more than needed at times, which is very uncomfortable. You would be surprised at the difference a few little bites can make.
In the past I have used just pen and paper and an app on my phone to track my food intake. I think I will probably use my cell phone app, My Net Diary, to track this time. I like this app because you can also use the website to track everything at mynetdiary.com
Tracy
Topic: RE: I am finally here
Wow, what a week you had! I am glad you are finally holding your "food" down. Welcome to the losers bench! I'm looking forward to reading about your progress.
Tracy
Tracy
Topic: RE: Tomorrow
I think it would be unusal for someone to not be nervous. It's very normal. Keep up your positive attitude and it will fly by faster than you think! Looking forward to seeing you on the losers bench!
I'll be thinking of you!
Tracy
I'll be thinking of you!
Tracy
Topic: RE: Okay This is it !!!
First month since VSG 33 2nd 14 lbs 3rd12lbs 4th10lbs 5th10lbs 6th 9lbs 7th 13lbs 8th 13 lbs 9th 2 10th 6 11th bounced 175-180 12th bounced 13th 2 lb cw(164)
Hi Tracy
Things are going well ,Kinda of worried really can drink what i want no restictions and same with protein drink. Tonight I took my daughter to Bullritos and I had the juice off the top of charro beans tasted wonderful about 8oz then since i have done so well treated myself to the lowfat yougart had about the size of the top of icecream cone then all the sudden couldnt swalllow and felt hard to breathe I have restiction lol and now know what It feels like .I will think twice now. Have lost 13pounds in 6 days seems like I am right on schedule. Keep in touch
Things are going well ,Kinda of worried really can drink what i want no restictions and same with protein drink. Tonight I took my daughter to Bullritos and I had the juice off the top of charro beans tasted wonderful about 8oz then since i have done so well treated myself to the lowfat yougart had about the size of the top of icecream cone then all the sudden couldnt swalllow and felt hard to breathe I have restiction lol and now know what It feels like .I will think twice now. Have lost 13pounds in 6 days seems like I am right on schedule. Keep in touch
First month since VSG 33 2nd 14 lbs 3rd12lbs 4th10lbs 5th10lbs 6th 9lbs 7th 13lbs 8th 13 lbs 9th 2 10th 6 11th bounced 175-180 12th bounced 13th 2 lb cw(164)
Topic: RE: I am finally here
Nothing worth having comes easy. Success comes with hard work and determination and sacrifice!
ROCK ON!
Yay Katie ! You did it! Your one of us!
Nothing worth having comes easy. Success comes with hard work and determination and sacrifice!
ROCK ON!
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