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You're doing great.
Everybody loses differently so you can't compare. I was all over the place. Lose 4 lbs one week and nothing the next and then another drop.
Get ready for a stall. It's probably coming. It's perfectly normal.
Keep on doing what you're doing because it's working.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hello everyone. I was 258lbs when I started Optifast. I lost 15 lb. I was 243 on the day of Surgery. I'm 5 weeks Post Op and have lost 20lbs. I'm currently at 223lbs.
I know of people that have lost alot more in the same amount of time. I'm taking my vitamins religiously and getting all my protein in and slowly but surely I'm able to drink more and more water.
What have your experiences been like?
I was in the other lane from the policeman and the gopher, so I don't know if it ended well for either of them, lol.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Amazing, amazing, amazing. Go Ginny, go Ginny 
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Good afternoon :)
We were up and out early this morning to go see my in-laws new house. They have a grandchild with paralysis from a virus he contracted as a baby. Him and his mom will be living on the basement level and they will be living on the top floor -- I think it's a raised bungalow.
QOTD: I can only think of one thing off the top of my head... My friend and I were up north going to do some camping. We were coming around an s-bend at the same time as an old guy in a sedan was coming from the opposite direction . A small deer ran out in front of him, hit the car, and flew about 10 feet up in the air landing on the road in front of my car. Thankfully I was going slow enough to miss it. When the guy pulled over he almost couldn't open the driver door because it was pushed in from the deer. Unfortunately the story didn't end well for the deer.
Post-op four years.
Breakfast - nut bar
Snack - cheese and apple
Lunch - some cheese and ham concoction by DH with a spinach salad on top.
Snack - Greek yogurt and banana
Dinner - BBQ chicken
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Good morning! Well, I did it! Despite waking up exhausted, I was determined. Rolled outta bed at 5:13.
I was at the gym by 5:45, put my towel over the display and started pedaling. I refused to loo****il I was at my normal 45 min. mark to make sure I was on pace. I kept on going....I made it to 20kms but couldn't stop because that was 12.47 miles.....stupid conversion. I had to keep going until it clicked over the 13 mile mark which was just over 21 kms and 55 mins. YAY.
I wanted a pic of the complete workout summary screen but the bike started blinking and I didn't want to lose this!!
I made it to the dentist a half hr early and now here I am at work.
After Gym - PP Chocolate shake
After Dentist - Daryl's H NRG Bar
Lunch - caesar salad with 3.5 oz BBQ chicken breast (great night for it last night)
S - deli turkey, yogurt
D - slow cooked pot roast
Stats are crazy for today - Cal 1286, Protein 150, Carbs 63
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Nobody has to see the pics and really helps to see your measurements going down when the scale is being a stinker!!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Good morning all. I was able to get out for a walk with my crazy canine while the sun was still shining but it was still brisk due to the wind. Also used my resistance bands in a few different positions. I'm hoping the rain holds off til dark tonight so that I can get another walk in after work...it's warmest day of this week so I don't want to waste it!
QOTD: That's a tough one to answer on the spot. I think I'll have to do some thinking.
B - greek yogurt
S - 1/2 protein shake
L - chicken and mushrooms with bit of swiss sauce
S - turkey pepperette
D - roast beef, 1/2 carrot from around roast, bit of gravy
S - 1/2 protein shake
No I haven't been doing either of those things because I have always hated pictures. I did take one before surgery so that i'd have a "before".
As for the measurements, they do take measurements at my followup appointments.
I may take your suggestion though and start doing it myself just so I know there is still progress even if the scale isn't moving much. THANKS!
Haha I see it now but didn't catch it on my first read. I like those kinds of typo's ;)
