Re: [MGB-PostOp] ATTN:DIVA'S..Ellen Bird, Rexanne , na , Ter...

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In a message dated 8/21/00 10:08:32 AM Central Daylight Time,

CuteAKA2nv@... writes:

<< Hey yall,

I need all the diva's to respond. Rexanne and Ellen are in a size 8. Yeah,

Ellen, I heard about those miniskirts girl. and na have lost

over

100 pounds in six months and they were around my starting weight (272). What

I want to know is " HOW CAN I BE DOWN " ? (translation...I want to be like

you).

A size 8 is my goal. What do I have to do to get there? Spill it... LOL I

will weigh in on the 29th. I am hoping to be down a total of 50 for three

months.

So, I need to know what you eat, how much you eat, how much you exercise,

and

what supplements you take. How much protein do you get in, and how much

water

do you drink? I just started eating solids last Monday. I know my protein

intake is very low. I don't think I get 8 glasses of water per day. I need

all the help I can get. Because it is awfully hard to get a SOUL SISTER

ghetto booty in a junior 7/8. Sheesh...

le

twelve weeks post op >>

Hi le,

I want to tell you that I think you are doing everything right! You have

stayed with liquids far longer than I did and you are probably doing better

on the exercise front too!! In fact, you are gaining muscle I'm sure and will

be in tip top shape when the pounds drop off. I stayed on total liquids for

14 days, then moved on to soft foods for another 14 days. At 1 month post-op

I began to incorporate other foods but I stayed strictly with un processed

foods for the next 5 months. This meant anything natural.....plenty of

veggies, fruits, meats (I didn't have any problems with any meats) cheese,

etc. I had salad every single day for lunch and then had dinner with my

family. I basically didn't eat any packaged foods, (except tuna) although I

know they are very convenient. I ate mostly high protein and low carbs and

drank a daily protein shake with creatin every day. Also, I had juice in the

morning but always Crystal Light or water the rest of the day to eliminate

some of those calories. I stayed away from chips and junk food and only tried

my first sweet at almost 7 months post-op.

I know some will say this sounds too much like a diet, but for me it was just

a healthier way of living. I had read so many times on other WLS boards that

the first six months will be the most important and to make the most of it. I

decided that if I was going to go through surgery then I could comply for at

least 6 months. I don't want to sound like this was difficult.....it's really

weird but it was easy.....it just became habit and I never even wanted any

" bad " foods. However, I understand some poeple do, and a little goes a long

way.

I know that Dr.R likes us to eat 6 small meals per day, but I've always had

just 3. My bowels were never regular and everytime I " grazed " throughout the

day I seemed to have an intestinal back up. Everyone's body is so different

and I know that mine takes more time to process and metabolize foods than

most others. Even now when I eat a little too much I don't seem to have a

bowel movement the next day. Otherwise I am always regular, and I was never

regular before the MGB. I totally believe the bypass part was the major

factor in lieu of the smaller stomach for me personally. I wasn't a huge

eater to begin with and actually ate somewhat healthy. I have noticed quite a

slow down since I have slacked off 2 months ago, but I'm getting near goal so

I knew it would become harder. Just keep up the good work le....it

sounds like you're on the right track and it may even help now that you are

able to eat some solid foods.

I tried on a pair of size 10 pants from Sears the other night and

they fit!!!

yipeeee!!! I think 8/10 will be my goal!! I know you will get there, and I

can see your determination all over the screen!!! Just keep on keeping on

le...You're gonna have to come and move that ghetto booty with us one

night, OK? I can just see ya now dancing to " Its Raining Men " !! LOL

in Raleigh

11/22/99 270

12/22/99 240 -30

01/22/00 223 -17 47 total

02/22/00 208 -15 62 total

03/22/00 198 -10 72 total

04/22/00 182 -16 88 total

05/22/00 174 - 8 96 total

06/22/00 168 - 6 102 total

07/22/00 164 - 4 106 total

08/22/00 159 - 5 111 total

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That was such a terrific post that I printed it out for my future

reference. Very informative. Thanks mucho!