Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
For those of you that are more than a couple of we - http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2012/07/12/how-to-lose-100-pounds/ I am a big Tim Ferris fan. If you haven't read the 4 hour body yet, you should, this guy is pretty am...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Huge NSV in my pants! - I have been holding off on buying clothes because I don't want to have to do it too often, so I want to buy something that is a bit tight now so that I will grow out of them. An...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Tired = Hungry? - Since my surgery I have made it a point to go to bed at a reasonable time and get 7 to 8 hours of sleep or at least sleep until I woke up. I didn't realize how good a job I was ...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Feeling a Bit Manic Today - I'm feeling a bit manic today about VSG. I feel freaking great. I feel good about how I'm eating. I feel good about how I'm cooking. My weight loss is pretty steady. I feel great a...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Great Quick Chili - high fiber, high protein, fast - Here is a recipe I threw together last night and it turned out to be really good. It was easy and fast and healthy. 1 package of ground turkey (1lb to 1.25lb) 1 Large On...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Unsolicited Advice to Pre-op - My advice to you if you are a couple of weeks or better yet months away from your surgery date is to learn how to cook. If you don't know how to cook you cannot control what goe...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Having a tough time with 2 things - I am having trouble with two things. First is knowing when to stop eating. If am not in control of the cooking/production of my meal (which I am most of the time), I find that I...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I survived a cruise...I think! - I went on a cruise 4 weeks post-op which means I made it to full foods during the cruise. I did pretty good I think. I did have a glass of wine, had not problems with that. I di...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Not Getting Enough Fiber -  Oh you pro's how can I get more fiber or at least solve the problem that comes from not getting enough fiber? I used to be a VERY regular guy and now not so much. Any suggested pr...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
How to Break a Stall!!!! - There have been many posts this week about those of you in a  stall. I stumbled upon this tonight and thought I this should be shared, in fact it would be cool to find this origina...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Head Hunger Getting the Best of Me Today - One of my triggers is when I can't solve a problem and I have a couple eating at me today, no pun intended. I would really like to go eat a bag of chips abour now or some popcorn. ...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
SV for ME at 3 weeks Post Op! - I am just a few days past my 3 weeks post op mark and I have lost 45lbs since starting the pre-op diet.

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Grilled Black Bean Salsa - I made this last night to put on my eggs today. It was wicked easy and tasted really good. Thougth I would share it with all of you: 2 Tomatoes 1 Jalapeño  1 Sweet Onion (or Y...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I ate some food and I liked it...didn't taste like -  I made it to soft foods!!!!! I made some fresh grilled black bean salsa last night to put on a scrambled egg this morning. I made two eggs but was only able to eat one. Not sure w...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Plaque Build up on Teeth Post VSG? - I have never in my life had a problem with Plauque Build up. I brush regularly and I get regular cleaning and checkups. All of the sudden I have plaque on my teeth worse than I hav...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
My Butt Hurts...NSV? - I always thought my chair at work was comfortable but I notice over the last couple of days that after sitting in it for a couple of hours my butt starts to hurt. I occurred to me ...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I am eating green chicken soup!!! - Thanks Elina_7  for the recipe, it is delicious. I tweaked it a bit, I added asparagus and I put everything through the food processor before boiling. I diced up the chicken before...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
How do you know if something is stuck? - I took a capsule yesterday morning for acid reflux and today and now today when I swallow I feel a sharp stabbing pain in my back. Does this mean it got stuck? For those of you...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
1 lb in 5 days!?!?!? - I am a bit discouraged today. I purposely did not weigh myself for a few day because I wanted to see a big number but was a bit bummed when it was only 1 lb. I am still on liquids....

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I Ate Some Food! - I still have 5 days left of my liquids before going to soft food but after I ate some soup tonight for the 20th time since full liquids I ate a small piece of watermelon and a smal...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
NSV - Right before my surgery my blood glucose levels where high at about 144. I bought a glucose meter yesterday and it was at 97 this morning which is back in the normal range. Diabete...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
2 NSV's Today!!! - I had 2 in one day. After a disappointing 1lb loss over the past two days. I did have two NSV's today. First when I put my jeans on this morning the button hole went 1 inch pas...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Great Low Carb Recipes - Here are two recipes of my own that I think are very bariatric friendly and everyone loves (seriously I have never had one person say they didn't love these: http://www.mybigf...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
A couple more good low carb recipes - I guess you can all tell I am eagerly anticipating my return to solid foods today. I think this is helping: Here are two recipes of my own that I think are very bariatric frie...

Keith L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Great Low Carb Burger Recipe - I am a huge fan of pulled pork, specifically Tennessee pulled pork (and yes there is a difference). I had to spend a few summers in TN to learn how to cook a whole pig properly. An...
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09/28/2012
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May 21, 2003
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