1 1/2 Years Post Op Update w/ Halloween Pic

I can eat chicken breast finally......Hooray...LOL...

But seriously, for the longest time, I could only eat chicken thighs, turkey, or beef.....since chicken breasts were too dry for me after surgery....just since yesterday, I can eat a small part of a marinated chicken breast with no problem.

A typical day of food in my life at this point....occasionally, I have a protein shake....many days I also have ground beef in some form, either taco or burger w/ no bun....some days I may eat more snacky foods and less real food....other days I may eat just protein and less snacks...it may not look very balanced, but so far so good..... and my labs have been good...I had a small gain from my lowest weight of 130.......but I am maintaining lower than my original goal weight....I'd still like to do better with my eating, it is always a battle to stay away from chips and candy.....and I'd like to eat more veggies and fruit but still find it doesn't sit well unless I blend it in a shake.

 

8 oz     coffee w/ french vanilla creamer

2          turkey sausage links

8oz      green tea

5         oz plain greek yogurt w/ agave nectar

1/3      veggie omelet and a few bites of fried potatoes

8 oz    coffee w/ french vanilla creamer

20 oz   lemon gatorade

3 oz    chicken breast

10       wheat thins  & a Polly O cheese stick

1        SF popsicle 

8 oz    green tea

1 oz     bag of Cheddar Pirate's Booty

1 oz    Plantar's Nutrition (nuts)

20 oz   H2O

 

I've lost over 100 lbs and went from size 24 (3x ) to size 4 (small).

And I got off all medications....was previously HBP, Diabetic, GERD, arthritis, etc.

LOVE MY SLEEVE

 

 

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woo hooo!! congrats!

Congrats!!  You did amazing!

Congrats!  Great work, and thanks for sharing what you are eating!

Out of curiosity how many calories do you consume daily,  I am wondering were I would be calories wise around that time.  Right now I do 6-800 calories 3.5 weeks post op.  I don't do protein shakes at this point because they simple make me gag..I figure in a month or two I will get over that lol.

OMG!! You look amazing!!

Holy Moly, you look fantastic!!! WTG!

Awesome! Congrats!

Thanks everyone!

I don't count calories very often....so I'm not totally sure......but I've done it here and there throughout the process.....and I was at 1800 calories in early maintenance period....in weight loss in the very early months I was lucky to get to 800 cals.....when I tracked, I also ate about 80 grams of protein on average & 160 grams of carbs....my carbs mainly came from dairy and condiments....

But I know I get away with eating more when I'm exercising more....in weight loss, I was exercising 5x a week....then I went down to 3x and then down to twice weekly.....last month I dropped down to once a week and gained 2 lbs.....I think it is because I am eating the same but my activity is so minimal....so I'm back to exercising 2x weekly....I will not allow this 2 lbs to become more.

You've done a great job. You're giving Dr. Sauceda a great canvas to work with!