Keith L.
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
SV - I got an early Christmas present today. The scale didn't groan quite as much as yesterday when I got on it this morning. It said 299.5! Goodbye 300's.
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Some Low Carb Recipes and More Low Carb and/or Pal -
I haven't seen these before so I thought I would post them here, some good looking recipes.
Low Carb Tart - http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2011/07/nanaimo-bar-tart-low-car...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
VSG is a Tool - Just for you Noobz -
It was suggested that I post my response to a frightened pre-op as a new post, so here it is:
If you think VSG is going to make you lose weight, I think you are looking at t...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Weird Stall - Anyone else have this? -
I have been stalled for like 3 weeks now. I thought my stall finally broke about 3 days ago. I suddenly dropped a little over a pound and now I seem to be stuck an the new 1 lb ...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Delicious RTD Protein Shake and almost a Candy Bar -
I went on a quest last week for a better tasting RTD protein shake that I could drink every day. I was liking the premiere protein shakes but they tasted very metalic to me and ...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Word of Advice -
When its time to buy new clothes, no matter how tempted you are, do not buy the next size down. Two reasons: 1. you will be uncomfortable for some period of time (probably 2-3 w...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
How easy it is to fall into old behavior -
I just ate my lunch while I was working (i.e. not really paying attention to what I was doing). I did everything wrong. I ate too fast,I didn't chew, I wasn't paying attention a...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Need Help from Band to VSG Revision People -
My wife is considering WLS in January. I thought she was leaning toward VSG but she hit me with bombshell that she was leaning toward the lap-band. I would like to hear the bad ...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Carbs vs Fiber Carbs -
I know a lot of you vets say "carbs is carbs". There is a lot of stuff out there that talk about Net Carbs. I don't care about net carbs I care about Fiber Carbs. I have been ea...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
How many stalls are typical? -
I realize we are all different but has anyone else encountered a stall every other week since week 3? I am freaking stalled again for like a week now. I actually was up a pound ...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Overwhelming Urge to Snack Today -
I am not sure why but I feel very hungry and I really want to snack. I haven't yet, but I want to. I have taken my PPI so its not acid. Its probably head hunger. I just needed t...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
I'd Like to Exchange this for a SMALLER Size Pleas -
I am not sure I have ever uttered those words in my life until TONIGHT! My wife bought me a shirt last night. A 3X. I haven't been a 3x in a VERY long time. I have been in 4s an...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Emotional Eating Strikes -
It was bound to happen sooner or later, but I am paying the price. I got into huge fight tonight. I was angry I made my dinner and scarfed the whole thing down chewing maybe two...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Almost perfect lunch today -
I was in a hurry this morning so I didn't have time to prepare a lunch or snacks like I do. I literally grabbed my water, tossed some vitamins and fiber gummies in my mouth and ...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Any Heavy Drinkers Pre-Op? -
I have a friend who is considering VSG and he is a heavy drinker (4-7 days per week and at least 3 to excess). A big part of his weight problem is the drinking and the subsequen...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Another NSV -
Its one thing when someone who hasn't seen you in a while sees you at 9 weeks post op and they are taken back a bit by what they see. They remember your round face and that you ...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Need Food Suggestions -
Sunday is usually my day to make what I am going to eat for the week. I usually make two things and I portion them out for the week. I wake up Sunday morning browse throug...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
NSV - I put on a pair of shorts that were 6 sizes smaller than I was wearing 9 weeks ago.
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Protein Ice Cream -
This looked fairly easy to make 165 calories, 4g fat, 7g carbs and 25 g PROTEIN. I am not sure I could eat all that it makes but still looks like something I might try this week...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Reason to eat Low Fat as well as Low Carb -
This is from howstuffworks.com. I was a bit surprised by this since the Atkins diet (the most popular low carb diet) promotes eating fats.
The conversion of carbohydrates or...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
2nd Stall - Frustration -
I am just venting here. I have seen all the posts about stalls. My water level is high, I'm not in starvation mode and I'm getting enough protein. Its just a stall, but when you...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Home Made Butter (and Coconut Butter) -
OK, two things, I didn't realize how easy this was (although I do seem to remember making butter with a mason jar back in like the 2nd grade). But two things come out of this. F...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Weight Loss is a VERY Selfish Game! -
I have come to realize that weight loss is a very selfish game. We are constantly thinking about am I eating the right thing. When am I going to eat my next meal and what do I w...
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Out of the Funk Now! Thanks Y'all! -
OK, a small nap and a trip to the gym squashed the funk. Feel pretty good now. Thanks for everyone's words of encouragement. They got me to the gym.
Keith L. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Some kind of Funk Today -
I am in some soft of funk today. I woke up this morning and didn't feel like going to work, so I didn't. I am trying to get some motivation to go to the gym but its not coming. ...
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Navarre, FL
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33.3
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Surgery
09/28/2012
Surgery Date
May 21, 2003
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