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I was nervous going in to the follow up appointment with my surgeon, but it was all worth it. They have improved their information so much since I was there 4 years ago. I was given a booklet they now present to patients that explains everything from the beginning to 5 weeks after surgery.
The dietician is great. She has a website devoted to bariatrics. She suggested eating with a pickle fork, take very small bites and chew, chew, chew. Take 2 bites of protein to 1 bite vegetable. Drink up to 15 minutes before a meal and wait 45 minutes after a meal to eat. No more than 6 grams of sugar in any food.
My daily protein requirement is 60 grams and should be gotten from food rather than shakes. When I started my journey, I was told I would need to have 2 supplements for the rest of my life. Shakes should be made with water or 30-40 calorie almond milk.
The doctor wasn't shocked at my regain which is 14 lbs. He was very encouraging that I can lose the 14 plus additional weight I want to lose.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
Woohoo! Friday of a long weekend!! Doesn't get better than that! 
Nothing on the go today at work, will try and cut out early because we are going camping for the long weekend at Elora Gorge. Likely the last camping trip of the season which is good for the diet but also makes me sad.
Yesterday at the follow up of course the dietician told me to eat more carbs....veggies and fruit. She said your body needs a minimum of 130 grams to function....I think I've been doing pretty good at minimal carbs but we'll see. Its not that I don't like veg and fruit but by the time I eat my protein who has room?
I'm down 79.3 lbs since my first weigh in at the Centre a year ago now! Who would have thought that possible. When I think about it though I'm only down about 43 lbs since surgery, which yes seems like a lot, I know the speech, but I see others who have lost so much more in the same time.
Anyway enough whining or maybe reflecting is a better word! LOL Here's what I got for today!
B - 1 egg, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice 35 cal whole grain toast
S - 2 oz egg salad
L - 100 gr pulled turkey, 89 gr cucumber slices
S - 3 oz deli turkey, 1 jalepeno cheese stick
D - 1-1/2 chicken sausage (red pepper/mozz)
TOTALS: Cal 911 (really!!) Carbs 36, Protein 89
If I need a snack tonight it will likely be cheese.
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
YEAH for you keeping your appointment!!! Go in with excitement for a clean start!!
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
Awesome Jody!!! Any pointers for our LW's????
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
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!!! 45TH Class reunion weekend. DH and I graduated together so it's always a fun time seeing friends. 1/2 day of work to get nails and hair coloring done.
Maintenance: 7+ years out
Breakfast:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nothing
Lunch: Nothing
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nature Valley Almond Crunch Bar (Pkg. says Gluten Free)
Snack: Baby Bel Cheese Round
Dinner: Reunion ????
Snack: 3 TBS 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
You can do it!! I have lost my regain and am now only 3 lbs above my original goal. It took 6 months... but it's doable!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
I'm off to Windsor this afternoon for my 6 month check up. I had hoped to be solidly into the 100's but that hasn't happened and that's okay. I'll get there when the ol' body is ready, right? My bloodwork is all good so no worries there.
B - lite & fit greek yogurt with 1/4 cup vector granola
S - 2 oz egg salad
L - 3 oz deli turkey, 2 pickles
S - Premier protein
D - 100 gr pulled turkey, broccoli/cauliflower in cheese sauce
S - ?
Totals: Cal 800, carbs 50, Protein 96
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Wishing you good luck and positive vibes headed your way.
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g)
S - regular coffees
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries
S - peanuts
S - chocolate chip cookie
L - chili & Scoops
S - protein shake
S - popcorn
D - stirfry chicken w/snow peas
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - nachos
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
iron: stopped
evening batch: done
heme iron: done
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
Tomorrow is my appointment at my surgeon's office. I've not been there in 4 years. My PCP does labs each year so I've kept up with that. I want to get back on track and get this excess weight off. I put off making an appointment thinking I would get the regain off but I've not been successful.
I'm prepared to clean up my act.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
