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Daily Maintenance Weigh In - Thursday 8/30

Jane B.
on 8/30/12 11:14 am - Strathmore, Canada
VSG on 01/11/12 with
On August 30, 2012 at 8:49 AM Pacific Time, Birdie55 wrote:
I just realized what the date is today.  I am 2 year post-op today.

While I struggled with a gradual gain of 7 lbs over the past year, I buckled down and lost those recently with Dr Cirangle's help.  Today I weigh in the 126 - 127 range which is the lowest I've been since surgery.

The goal he set for me was 120 - 125.  I've continued to think I can get lower, but it hasn't happened yet.  

I really have come to terms with what I can and can not eat.  I do avoid sugary foods and breads, which I used to love.  I recently became a vegetarian and have been struggling with what to eat.  It was so easy to eat chicken and salads every day....I'm searching for a new normal for me.

The past years have been a challenge, but I'm thrilled to be a thin person instead of a fat one.  I should write a post for the main board....will do that later.  I just wanted to share my anniversary with you all.

While maintenance is tougher than losing after surgery, it is so worth it.
I know what you mean!  I have been a vegetarian for many years and I have really had trouble finding things that I can eat that are dense enough for my sleeve to restrict my intake.  Any ideas you come up with would be very welcome here.  I have 2 protein drinks a day, but they run right through my sleeve so I still eat the few things I know my sleeve will restrict.  Right now I am trying to cut out sugar and simple carbs because I found it was making me ravenously hungry.

Weight today: 168.8 (again!)
HW: 243 SW:228 GW:160
"I want to really live, not just be putting in time"    

        
Pura Vida
on 8/30/12 1:30 pm - Costa Rica
143...holding steady despite the whole jar of Nutella I have consumed whilst on opiates...slowly weaning myself off Have a great day everyone!
(deactivated member)
on 8/30/12 2:01 pm
Nutella is the devil.  Stay away, my daughter gained a number of pounds last year and when we tried to figure out why this was happening, it all boiled down to consuming Nutella on a regular basis.  That stuff is addicting as sin.
Pura Vida
on 8/30/12 2:09 pm - Costa Rica
 THat's because it's an ****** in a jar...hahahhahah It's gone now, and I won't be buying anymore!
loverofcats
on 8/30/12 2:35 pm
 109.6 lbs

Today is my 2 year surgiversary. When I met with the Bariatric Internist in the program today, she called me a "Superstar."  Made my day. I am within 1.5 lbs from what I weighed last year at this time. Pretty amazing.


gail
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edelu
on 8/30/12 3:23 pm - los angeles, CA
Happy anniversary Gail.
loverofcats
on 8/31/12 7:16 am
 Thank you!!
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(deactivated member)
on 8/30/12 10:40 pm
Congrats! I can see Dr. O'Brien's smiling face when she said it, too!
Heck, you are a superstar! Congrats on your 2 years, Gail!
loverofcats
on 8/31/12 7:15 am
 Thank you!! I just loved seeing the twinkle in her eye, when she said it. Nice being a Superstar for a day. All my labs were great, but the dietician did think that my protein intake was a bit high. A couple of days, it was up to 134, so I could decrease it a bit. She recommended about 100, which is reasonable, but I may keep it at around 110. It is always nice going into that clinic. They are always so supportive.


Gail
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NanaDebby65
on 8/30/12 7:48 pm - North Richland Hills, TX

134.2
HW: 228/GW: 140/CW: 134    
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