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WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Afternoon LW's!!! It's finally Friday!!! Swamped at work with all of the state changes. 70 degrees today and anticipating 4 inches of snow when we wake up on Sunday. Our first All-Star Cheer competition is tomorrow....YEAH!!!
Maintenance: 8+ years out
Breakfast:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Lite Baby Bel Cheese Round
Lunch: Scambled Eggs, Bacon and Cheese
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nature Valley Almond Crunch (Gluten Free one)
Snack:
Dinner: Not Sure...Probably going out
Snack: Plain Popcorn
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Update. Had my cardiac cath this morning. My arteries are squeaky clean. No blockages nor do I need a stent. Looks like I'm clear for my RNY. One more cardiac post of visit to check my groin area. Was put in a twilight sleep and just felt a pinch when given the numbing shot in groin area. Doing the happy dance area. I'm still sore and will return to work Monday. BF is caring for me now. One more Doctor and NUT visit next month.
What kind of surgery did you originally have? You might want to go to that board. I'm pretty new, but I've seen good advice for other people that have gained some of their weight back.
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
I had vsg in 2013 and I am currently only 9 lbs under where I was the day of surgery. I am getting strict on the carbs and protein and working on taking in more water. What I want to know is whether or not it's possible to lose the weight doing post surgery eating plan several years out from surgery or am I still going to need a second surgery? My only concern about a second surgery is that I will have problems with my meds because of the bypass. I know either way I will be able to get my eating habits back on track I just want to know if it's too late for me? I have three months and 21 lbs before I can have surgery any way but do I really need it? What do you guys think?
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g), bullet proof with coconut oil
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries
S - peanuts
L - leftover blue crab ravioli
S - popcorn
D - pork chop and green beans w/corn
S - CarbSmart ice cream
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
iron: stopped
evening batch: starting
heme iron: pending
MILES:
walking and stairs
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
on 11/15/16 11:23 pm
Hi Gina
Thanks for your message also, it is really helpful to get an idea (not that we are the same) but how long others have taken to get to goal (in general not just as lightweights)... And to see if I am trekking along ok.
I go to see my Nutritionist on Monday and then the clinic nurse and psychologist next Friday so I am looking forward to those appointments (4 months) as have not seen anyone since week 6 - I think this will really help me refocus too and raise any questions.
I figure if I can manage to lose 2 kilo per month, that is another 7 months to get to goal putting me at 11 months too, probably a very realistic expectation and good for the skin to adjust at that rate too.
Thanks again for replying :0)
Karen
NZ - the land of earthquakes right now.....
on 11/15/16 11:17 pm
Hi Liz
Thanks for your message, agreed we are all different and will lose at different rates, I know reading through the forums it looks like most people get to goal even if there are stalls and slow patches along the way, I think having had lapband with limited success and regain I am being a bit doubting diva! I know in my mind if I stick to plan it will happen for me too, but yes so right I am wanting and wishing to be further on.... But know in my heart it is the passing time that is going to get me to goal, which will make it all the more worthwhile and give my skin and head time to catch up with my body!
I think my calories are much higher - I need to fact check here as maybe this is hindering, will go back to using myfitnesspal to get an idea on what I am really eating in a day... I was only 400 - 500 first month or so and had great losses then.
Thanks for taking the time to reply :0) Will keep in touch!
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g), bullet proof with coconut oil
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries
S - peanuts
L - homemade salsa and Scoops
S -
D - going out for a nice Italian dinner and mixed drink - 36th anniversary
S - CarbSmart ice cream
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
iron: stopped
evening batch: starting
heme iron: pending
MILES:
walking, stairs and a few leaning push-ups
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Welcome aboard and congratulations on making a tough decision.
It took me 11 months to lose 72 pounds. The first month was something like 20 pounds, then a couple or three months where I lost 10 pounds then, a few at 5 pounds and then a few where it was only a pound or so. Hang in there and be patient with yourself.
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
