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I had a patient today (that did not know me when I was MO) say to me today "I wish I could be skinny like you" - SKINNY! I also heard today - "you are looking so tiny" (from a co-worker) and "you are wasting away to nothing" (from a patient that did kn


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I'm thrilled with my progress so far! I lost 26 of the 80 lbs. pre-op but have lost > 10 lbs. per month since surgery. I expect it to slow down soon as I have < 30 lbs. left to lose. I average 750-850 calories a day now with over 80 grams of protein pe


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Wow, I wasn't on "real" food until I was 8 weeks post-op. Even now...

Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I had updated my weight the other day and didn't even notice that I am no longer obese! Yay! Not quite 3 months out and only have 40 more lbs. to goal!


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I'm almost 12 weeks post-op and am down around 65 lbs. (some of it lost pre-op). I am feeling awesome - so much energy! I routinely get 10,000 steps a day - often more than that. I was around 600-700 calories per day but am closer to 800-850 per day no


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Just cleared 1/2 of my closet of clothes that no longer fit. Took some of them to the Thrift shop and will give my Mom the rest. Also got a "Woman Within" catalogue in the mail today (plus sized clothing) that can go right in the recycle bin because I


Paula1965 posted a comment 8 years, 9 months ago
Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I'm just over 7 weeks post-op and already 1/2 way to goal - I can hardly believe it! I did loose a bit over 20 lbs. pre-op, but I am tickled pink that I am over halfway there! I would like to be at goal by Christmas, which gives me about 7 months to lo


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Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Grrrrrr......resizing Avatars for this site is awful. I have photoshop, I resized to exact specs and it still says it is too big. I went to an on-line avatar resizer site and that didn't work either. What gives?


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

finally matches my driver's license! Lol!


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

After a month of clear and full liquids, puree seems divine.

I pureed 2 hard boiled eggs with 2 T Waldon Farms Honey Dijon salad dressing and 1 T light Hellman's mayo. Tastes just like the insides of a deviled egg! Can't wait to try my pureed c


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I mixed 1/2 scoop Syntrax Chocolate Truffle with Nostimo plain yogurt and I swear it tastes just like chocolate mousse - yum

 

Calories: 130 Carbs: 6 Fat:0

Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I used Centrum Silver chewable before surgery and thought it was okay tasting but it doesn't have the 200% recommended values for lots of the vitamins. I tried samples of Bariatric Advantage Multi-vits and thought I liked the orange but now that I am t


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm only 5 days post-op and I'm sure my new tummy is still somewhat swollen. I'm able to get in at least 60 oz. of fluid but it seriously is a full time job. I am scheduled to go back to work at 3 weeks post-op and my surgeon's rule is no fluids 30 min


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

Had my surgery the morning of April 1st and went home the afternoon of the 2nd. I have been drinking about 60 or so oz. of fluid a day and getting in 60+ grams of protein too the last 2 days. My largest incision (where they removed my stomach) is still


Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Need to be at the hospital at 6:30 am tomorrow morning for my VSG. I'm looking forward to starting this journey to better health! If you are the praying type, please say a little prayer for me!


Paula1965 posted a comment 9 years, 2 months ago
Love that analogy! One kibble at a time! ; )

Paula1965 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Nesting! - I probably won't even have my surgery until mid April, but I feel like I am "nesting" already! Bought a new food scale 2 weeks ago, bought a new bathroom scale last week, got a ste...

Paula1965 posted a comment 9 years, 2 months ago
Congratulations! Happy healing!
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