itzmetinab
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
July 16th will be my three year surgiversary! Up until January, I'd maintained my weight loss of just over 100 pounds without much trouble. As unbearable work related stress has creeped into my life since October 2014, I've started falling back into
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I made it to ONEderland this week!! -
I haven't been on here much for the last few months, but thought I'd check in and share my good news! I made it to ONEderland yesterday (199.2). The 200's are gone FOREVER!!! ...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
I did the right thing! - Tomorrow will be my three month surgiversary! Other than the extreme fatigue I experienced the first three weeks, this has been a pretty smooth journey. I haven't had cravings or...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
1/3 of the way there! - This week I hit the "50 pounds down" mark! I've set out to lose about 150 and I'm really excited to see the progress of made in just under 3 months!
I feel so much better, al...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Making progress...w/ pics - Yesterday made 12 weeks post op for me! I couldn't be happier with my choice to have the VSG! The first few weeks were tough, but everyday life gets better (and easier). Over a...
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itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Do caffeinated beverages count? - I'm really struggling to get enough water in each day unless I count my one cup of coffee and my unsweet green tea or unsweet regular tea that I have each day. I've seen conflict...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Two month surgiversary! - I was worried earlier this week that I'm a slow loser. After much reassurance from my friends here on OH, I'm much less concerned. I took my measurements this morning and I'm thr...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
SLOW Loser...Trying not to stress! - Sunday I will be two months post-op (Monday will be 9 weeks). I've only lost about 35 pounds. My weight loss has significantly slowed over the past three or four weeks. I haven...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Biotin - From what I've read, nothing will help with hair loss. However, I've seen several people mention taking biotin for their hair. There is biotin in my MV. Should I also be taking ...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Food for travel - I'm 7 weeks post op today and on a regular diet now. I will be traveling Thursday and Friday and I'm concerned I might be in places where there aren't appropriate food choices (T...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Didn't plan well enough...but didn't cheat either! - Just wrapped up the baby shower I had from my friend. I was gone from home much longer than I realized I would be and I didn't take appropriate snacks / meals with me! But I didn...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Protein shots -
Has anyone tried the liquid protein shots? Are they an appropriate choice to increase my protein? I'm just getttin about 60 grams a day now.
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I can do this! - I'm 5 weeks post op and this evening will be my first time dining out with a friend since surgery! I haven't eaten in front of anyone since my surgery.
I've listened to the v...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Does green tea count toward my 64 oz? - I'm really struggling to get all of my water in on a daily basis. I believe I seen people on here mention drinking green tea. I love the unsweetened iced green tea from starbuck...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
The Gastric Sleeve by Dr. Alvarez - Has anyone bought / read this book? Is it worth while? I'm 5 weeks post op and wondering if there's anything in the book that I'm not learning on here.
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
idea for tracking water - I just ran across this idea for tracking water! I think I may try it since I have trouble tracking!
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
When did you start eating veggies again? - I'm eating soft foods now and doing really well. I have a protein shake in the mornings, and two ounces of meat for lunch and dinner. I then have a cheese stick for a snack in t...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Can I eat the cake? - I am throwing a BIG baby shower for my best friend on the 26th. This will be my first celebration of any sort since my surgery (7/16). So far my calorie intake is around 500 and ...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Plastic Surgery - I've been reading more posts about the need for PS on here lately. Today I looked at some pics of what the skin looks like after such drastic weight loss. After seeing these pics...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
will sugar make me sick? - I'm having some back pain and since I'm not allowed to take my Celebrex until I'm 6 weeks post op, I opted for the liquid tylenol as recommended by my dr. I couldn't find the adu...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
drinking with meals?? - I was told not to drink for 30 minutes before and 30 min to an hour after meals. This is probably one of the most difficult things for me right now! I used to drink glasses and ...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Making progress (measurements) - I will be 4 weeks post op tomorrow! I've been losing about a pound a day and some how did not experience the dreaded week three stall...although the scale only changed by 0.4 poun...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
My first movie WITHOUT popcorn! - I did it! I just returned from seeing a movie with my nephew. I bought him popcorn and a drink and wasn't even tempted when he offered to share!! I drank my water and 1/2 way t...
itzmetinab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Soft foods with protein! - I saw my dr today and advanced from the pureed stage to the soft stage. They didn't give a whole lot of examples other than fish (and fish isn't a favorite). I did eat and ounce...
