First Victory.... Pre-Op
Thanks to some great advice, I downloaded MFP. First couple days were huge eye openers! It is amazing what we put in our mouths. Especially, what is perceived amongst most of us as "healthy" foods.
I seen initially it was nothing to pack in 3500-4000 calories. I set a modest daily goal of 1800 calories. I know I should probably do 1200, but for me this is a start. Although the first few days I was over budget on the calories, each day got better and better. Yesterday I finished 50 calories under goal! Now I know this is probably nothing to shout to the ends of the earth about, but for me this is one small step to the ultimate goal.
I ordered the sample packs of Unjury and got those yesterday. So far the Chocolate Splendor is awesome, and the unflavored goes nicely with Slim Fast Chocolate Royale. Can't wait to give the Chicken Soup flavor a try.
I have a consult August 25th and hoping to have my surgery around November when I get vacation time for work. With continued determination, I believe I can easily achieve 40+ pounds lost before I even begin the actual pre-op diet.
HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185
VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14
That is a huge step. Cutting your calories in half is no small feat.
Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.
Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.
5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)
10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16
Good for you! Unjury is my favorite and I use the Chocolate Splendor to make fudgsicles and protein ice cream (theworldaccordingtoeggface.com has lots of great protein ice cream recipes).
The chicken soup is tasty in the fall and winter or if your new tummy just can't handle cold liquids.
You're doing well and on the road to success - keep up the great work!
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
congrats, I was also surprised as to the calorie amount I was in taking.. YIKES!!!
I too just ordered the Unjury sample kit!! I just got approved thru insurance, so just waiting on the date from surgeon!! It will fly by November will be here before you know it!!
Good luck!!!
STATS: 5'7" HW: 424 (Jan 2014) SW: 391 (Aug 2014) CW: 323 (Jan 2015)
Congrats! That is great! It just gets easier and easier once you get into a routine. That Unjury Chicken Soup is delicious, you will love it!
Rhiannon VSG 12/18/13 ~ Mo 1 -35lbs ~ Mo 2 -15lbs ~ Mo 3 -13lbs ~ Mo 4 -8lbs ~ Mo 5 -9lbs ~ Mo 6 -6lbs ~ Mo 7 -8lbs
If we all liked the same things, what fun would life be?
You sound determined and I am sure you will do great pre-op and post-op!
Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273, ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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Good for you! I think the earlier we become self-aware of our behaviors prior to surgery, the better prepared we are to fight the battles ahead 
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Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
