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Starshear1
on 1/29/16 7:44 pm
VSG on 01/14/16
Topic: Pureed diet

I am suposed to start my pureed diet next week, and I am afraid I wont be able to eat. As of now the protein shakes and crystal light and an occasional sugar free pudding is the only thing Im  able to put down. Im scared I wont be able to eat anymore.

Gwen M.
on 1/29/16 3:30 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Breakfast a no-go?

I also have a shake for breakfast.  

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)

Gwen M.
on 1/29/16 3:30 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Pre-Op 2-week liquid diet protein smoothies- skim milk vs almond milk vs cashew milk

It's really personal preference.  I prefer unsweetened almond milk.  

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)

Gwen M.
on 1/29/16 3:29 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: 7 Years post op weight gain diet

What, exactly, are you eating every day?  Show us logs from a few days and we can try to troubleshoot. 

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)

Gwen M.
on 1/29/16 3:28 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: unwanted weight gain and having severe time trying to lose. HELP!

First off, start tracking every single thing you put into your mouth with something like my fitness pal.  From there, work on getting back to your basics.  Here are mine, yours might be a little different.  

1. Prioritize protein and water
2. Deprioritize carbs, especially the refined and processed ones
3. Make the most of healthy fats
4. Eat three meals a day with no snacks
5. Avoid liquid calories (breakfast protein shake is the exception)
6. Weigh portions, log everything consumed
7. Eat mindfully and with no distractions aside from real live people
8. Move as much as possible
9. Weigh myself daily
10. Be kind to myself

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)

Gwen M.
on 1/29/16 3:27 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Vitamins and most efficient delivery system for RNY patients

You might have better luck asking this in the RNY forums.  

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)

Gwen M.
on 1/29/16 3:25 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Protein drinks? I can't drink them??

I drank protein shakes pre-op, and I drink them post-op too.  I like my morning breakfast shake.  Just be sure to read the ingredients - it should be whey protein isolate and the carbs should be in the less than 5 range.  

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)

Catwoman140
on 1/29/16 11:04 am
Topic: RE: Messed up soo bad on Pre Op Diet!

I did it guys! I am all done! It turns out i lost 10 pounds and i am all approved for surgery :) So my surgery for February 1 is on!!!

M_reeds
on 1/29/16 4:42 am
Topic: RE: not loosing weight

I think you should change your diet plan, and find one that is easier for you and more convenient for your life style. there are other weight loss program that may or may not work for you, try more eating green, for your busy day try to have drinks that would help you loos weight and keeps you energize at the same time. I been to a lot of weight loss program somehow i get frustrated, i change my diet plan instead and do all green and raw. even trying out green tea and also not all tea work for me except this Starter matcha that i tried and some banana and oats for breakfast and no dinner anything green at lunch. 

 

Matcha Green tea

 

Image Source: Starter Matcha 

LA5767
on 1/27/16 5:07 am
Topic: RE: Messed up soo bad on Pre Op Diet!

All of this responses are wonderful and from the heart and personal life experiences before and after WLS. 

I am in the early stages of nutrition classes and education, One thing that keeps coming to the forefront of every class or meeting is this: Knowledge without implementation is still failure. Its accepting where you are and OWNING it and fighting for Who you want to be. 

Do you have a support system?  A significant other, Mom, Sister, Church Friend? Someone who will be completely raw and honest with you to help you learn and deal with whatever your true issues are, and Please know, I am not judging you, I have issues, we all do, or lets be honest NO ONE would be over weight and Prescription Medication would not be needed.  (Heal)th is Healing see where this goes?

We must LOVE our self enough to stand in that Mirror,  Literal or figuratively and LOVE who we are.....I personally am struggling with this right now.  But I am not willing to have surgery and fail.....set backs yes, struggles yes, but Failure NO.  Mindsets have to be broken, you may have to walk away from Friends and maybe even a few family members......But we Must be willing to fight for Ourselves, No one can win this for us.

Please add my for a friend if you like I would love to offer support. 

 

Lynne

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