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Dawn ..
on 1/8/14 10:12 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

Hi Gwen, I have a crock pot and use it like crazy. What checklist are you using? I need to probably start gathering some items so that I won't need anything after the surgery.


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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Gwen M.
on 1/8/14 10:15 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Oh, I just have some checklist from my nutritionist.  It includes things like "practice, at least twice, not drinking during meals."  And "reduce number of sweets to once a week and fried foods to once a month."  But the last three things are "buy dry measuring cups," "buy wet measuring cups," and "buy measuring spoons."  :)  

I've been building up a little stash of stuff for post-op, it's all stacked on the end of the dining room table and is probably driving my family crazy :)

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)

Dawn ..
on 1/8/14 10:17 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

Oh OK. I think I need to go shopping this weekend and get a scale, measuring spoons and some other items. Someone mentioned gas-x strips too. And I need to restock my vitamins. 


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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Gwen M.
on 1/8/14 10:19 am
VSG on 03/13/14

When is your surgery?  Do you have a date?  If you do, I'm jealous!!  :D  

My post-op vitamins just came today.  Woohoo!

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 1/8/14 10:18 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Oh!  I've also gotten like a billion Blender Bottles.  http://www.amazon.com/Single-Sundesa-Blender-Bottle-Colors/dp/B000MMVQZ4/

I love them for shakes that I make myself since they mix up super well, are dishwasher safe, and the small drinking hole means that I don't have to smell what I'm drinking so much.  I saw these recommended on lots of WLS blogs and they seemed like the way to go!

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)

Dawn ..
on 1/8/14 10:19 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

Cool, thanks for the link. Do the protein shakes smell badly?


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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Gwen M.
on 1/8/14 10:22 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I've tried chocolate, vanilla, and banana from this brand -- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GISTZ4/ -- which is approved by my Nut and had the best reviews of protein powder that I found.  (Can you tell I'm big on reading reviews?)  The chocolate and vanilla are great and I don't think they smell bad at all, but I'm not a fan of the way the banana smells, or tastes.. it's better if I mix it with the other two, but I still appreciate not having to smell it!  

 

Here's hoping that my tastes don't change too much post-op.  

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 1/8/14 10:57 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Apparently I had typed up the list in a blog post!  Here's the link -- http://myvsg.livejournal.com/2263.html

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)

mrsfernie
on 1/8/14 10:12 am
I am a little over three weeks post op and I use my magic bullet at least twice a day. I don't see how I could do my puree diet without it. I highly recommend!
             
Dawn ..
on 1/8/14 10:18 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

Someone else mentioned the Magic Bullet. Wow, you're doing great with your weight loss, only 37 pounds to go, that's terrific!


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
Visit my online store at dawnsjewelrybox.com  Independent Consultant ID 30858

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