tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83570882765578794052024-03-16T18:20:53.248-07:00gastricsleeve4megastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-34996726818230363222013-08-06T13:13:00.000-07:002013-08-06T14:13:45.305-07:00What 15 months and 107 lb weight loss looks like!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here's the nitty gritty on what my body looks like fifteen months post-surgery. Photo montage over 15 months, and a video of what I look like today. Enjoy! Jo<br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-49925746489919521332013-08-06T12:45:00.001-07:002013-08-06T12:45:21.108-07:0015 Month Update: Top 10 Things I've Learned<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi all! Wow, can't believe it's been 15 months already. Holding steady at 143 lbs, down from 250.4 in May 2012 when I had surgery. I've learned a lot from the process so far (with much more to learn I'm sure!), and put together a bit of a Top 10 Things I've Learned list. I put the summary below, but you can watch the video for the details and commentary. Hope you're well! Gastricsleeve4me (aka "Jo")<br />
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<li>Bad habits won't change with surgery alone.</li>
<li>You can regress at any time.</li>
<li>A bad day won't hurt, but a bad week will!</li>
<li>The honeymoon doesn't end when you reach your desired weight - and the period when you start to maintain is a critical one.</li>
<li>Exercise matters. Maybe not for weight loss, but DEFINITELY for maintenance.</li>
<li>You will lose weight. You will also lose your hair and have saggy skin. Sorry.</li>
<li>Losing weight doesn't make you successful. Keeping weight off for 50 years does.</li>
<li>If you're feeding your emotions, you'd better have a plan for dealing with it.</li>
<li>Surgery and rapid dramatic weight loss is traumatic for your body.</li>
<li>You need a team. Really.</li>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-43007200505937799362013-02-10T08:33:00.000-08:002013-02-10T08:33:07.137-08:0038 Week Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Time for an update! Let's start with the stats...<br />
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Surgery day (May 21, 2012): 250.4<br />
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<b>Monthly (e.g., every 4 weeks)</b><br />
Week 4: 226.1 (24.3 lbs month/24.3 lbs total)<br />
Week 8: 211.8 (14.3 lbs month/38.6 lbs total)<br />
Week 12: 201.3 (10.5 lbs month/49.1 total)<br />
Week 16: 189.5 (11.8 lbs month/60.9 total)<br />
Week 20: 178.9 (10.6 lbs month/71.5 total)<br />
Week 24: 168.9 (10 lbs month/81.5 total)<br />
Week 28: 160.3 (8.6 month/90.1 total)<br />
Week 32: 160.3 (0 month/90.1 total)<br />
Week 36: 151.9 (8.4 month/98.5 total)<br />
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<b>Recent Weigh-ins</b><br />
Week 37 (Feb 4): 151.7<br />
Week 37.5 (Feb 7): 148.4 <b>Passed the 100 lb mark and 37 1/2 weeks!! About 8.5 months after surgery.</b><br />
Week 38: 148.7 (oops...got excited and gained .3 lbs)<br />
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1 week weight loss: 3 lbs<br />
Total weight loss: 101.7 lbs<br />
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Obviously a big post this time since I finally passed the 100 lb mark after dancing near it for a few weeks. After a month of not losing (but not gaining!) around the holidays, I was so excited to see a 8.4 lb loss in the four weeks following returning to work post-new years. And 2 weeks later I'm down another 3 lbs so the loss continues, even though I've not really been tracking too closely. That said, I've been following my routines with eating, continuing to run for 20+ minutes three times a week training for a 5K, and lifting weights with my boyfriend 2-3 times a week on top of that. My body is definitely reaping the benefits.<br />
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Check out my video for a body shot and hear me talk about my recent visit to the nutritionist and "goal weight". Later! Jo<br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-75679770204870648962013-01-06T17:19:00.002-08:002013-01-07T16:11:03.616-08:00My Favorite Foods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been over 7 months since surgery and I've learned so much about food. How to cook it, what I like, what's easy, what staples to have, etc. I definitely have built the confidence I needed to know I can live perfectly happy making my own dishes and loving it. This list includes a number of recipes, staples, and more that I find myself returning to again and again. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<b>Protein Shakes</b><br />
I still do a protein shake just about every morning. Nutritionally, I still swear by <a href="http://www.theisopurecompany.com/en/powders" target="_blank">Isopure powder</a> (I prefer creamy vanilla). However, sometimes I want different flavors so I reach for <a href="http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/SYNTRAX_NECTAR_PROTEIN_POWDER_SAMPLES_p/nectar-sample.htm" target="_blank">Syntrax Nectar</a> in Kiwi Strawberry or Chocolate Truffle. Lately, I've been doing ready to drink shakes. My go-to items are <a href="http://www.amazon.com/CytoSport-Muscle-Milk-Ready-Chocolate/dp/B002DUD7C8" target="_blank">Muscle Milk Light</a> Chocolate, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/AdvantEDGE-Control-Chocolate-Carton-11-Fluid/dp/B00024D6O6" target="_blank">EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control</a>, or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ISS-OhYeah-Cookies-14-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B002DUCXHI" target="_blank">Oh Yeah!</a><br />
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<b>Breakfast</b><br />
When I first get up, I drink a shake and take my vitamins. But around 10 AM or so I'll eat "breakfast". I'm a fan of <a href="http://www.fageusa.com/products/fage-total-0-percent/" target="_blank">Fage Yogurt</a>. If I'm home, I'll eat plain and add <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Torani-Sugar-Raspberry-Syrup-Splenda/dp/B000AXQI2Q" target="_blank">Torani sugar-free raspberry syrup</a> because the calorie and sugar content are WAY better than the flavored ones. But if I eat flavored, <a href="http://www.iateapie.net/reviews/archives/2010/06/fage_total_2_wi.php" target="_blank">flavored Fage</a> is freaking awesome (I like honey!) because the "flavoring" comes in a little side container and you can just eat a little of it and save yourself some calories and sugar. Lately, I''m totally addicted to <a href="http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2011/09/national-pancake-day.html" target="_blank">ricotta pancakes</a> from <a href="http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/">theworldaccordingtoeggface.com</a> and spread it with a little bit of almond butter or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-6-5/dp/B002GJ9JWS">PB2</a> mixed with water.<br />
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<b>Meals</b><br />
Sunday is pretty much cooking day. I make up a bunch of stuff for the week. My favorite recipes typically involve Mexican food and can be found on my <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/p/solid-food-stage.html">Solid Foods page</a>. As far as prepared items and staples, here's a few faves:<br />
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<li><a href="http://traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=536">Salmon burgers</a></li>
<li>Baby back pork ribs in a crock pot (seriously - <a href="http://bonesuckin.com/ribrub.html">dry rub</a> them and throw them in on low for 6 hours with NO LIQUID. Amazing)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cooktj.com/content/trader-joes-gourmet-chicken-meatballs-sun-dried-tomato-basil-provolone">Chicken Meatballs</a></li>
<li>Whole wheat tortillas or <a href="http://www.flatoutbread.com/products/flatout-wraps/flatout-light/">flatbread </a>(do your homework in the store and compare carb, calorie, and protein grams by gram of tortilla and pick the best)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hormel.com/products/Variety.aspx?ID=3">Turkey pepperoni minis</a></li>
<li>Buffalo wing sauce (I like Frank's or Archer Farms from Target)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=481">Chickenless Crispy Tenders</a> (I toss in wing sauce - they're seriously yummy and the perfect sleeve size)</li>
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<b>Snacks</b><br />
There are plenty of snacks that I've tried that could be considered healthy in moderation, but if I stray from protein-based snacks I really can't control myself. Nuts and any sort of carb-based stuff (Pop Chips, Kay's Naturals, etc.) just has a hold on me that I don't like so I try to stay away. So I pretty much keep it simple; cheese, hummus, beef jerky, or yogurt.</div>
gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-23252416293146034972013-01-06T16:36:00.002-08:002013-02-10T07:31:41.969-08:0033 week update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Holy crap. 33 weeks. It has absolutely FLOWN by and I couldn't be happier. Let me get right down to business. You can check out the video to hear more about my weight loss to date.<br />
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Surgery day: 250.4<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.294118);">Four month: 189.5 (11.8 lbs month/60.9 total)</span></div>
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Five month: 178.9 (10.6 lbs month/71.5 total)<br />
Six month: 168.9 (10 lbs month/81.5 total)<br />
Seven month: 160.3 (8.6 month/90.1 total)<br />
Eight month: 160.3 (0 month/90.1 total)<br />
Week 33: 158<br />
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<b>Total weight loss: 92.4 lbs</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Apparently I'm at week 33, not 34 - forgive my video reference to week 34, lol. I didn't talk about it in the video, but about my calorie intake...I stopped tracking back a couple of months ago. Recently, I've started periodically tracking a couple times a week. I've been taking in about 1500 calories a day and maintaining with regular exercise, but as you see above, the weight loss has pretty much stopped this month. I can tell from my history that 900-1000 calories will be my sweet spot for kicking the weight loss back in gear. So, that's my target for now. Enjoy the video! Jo<br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-61567562515957720862012-10-23T15:45:00.001-07:002012-10-26T06:32:49.739-07:0022 Week Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm back!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.294118);">Surgery day: 250.4</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.294118);"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.294118);">One month 226.1 (24.3 lbs month/24.3 lbs total)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.294118);">Four month: 189.5 (11.8 lbs month/60.9 total)</span></div>
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Five month: 178.9 (10.6 lbs month/71.5 total)<br />
Week 21: 175.3<br />
Week 22: 173.8</div>
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<b>Total weight loss: 76.6 lbs</b><br />
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My video was long enough to need to split it into two (18 minutes or so)...oops! But you'll get the joy of some loose skin and a body shot...enjoy!<br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-51589622901063557372012-09-24T18:12:00.002-07:002012-09-24T18:12:20.150-07:0018 Week Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been a crazy week "home". I arrived back in the country on Sunday, after being gone for three weeks. I enjoyed a few nights home, only to leave again on Wednesday for a quick work trip to Chicago. That led pretty quickly into a great weekend away at the Jersey Shore. I was glad to see that, through all the chaos, I managed to have a good week in terms of weight loss (though not so much with my eating!):<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">One month 226.1 (24.3 lbs month/24.3 lbs total)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Four month: 189.5 (11.8 lbs month/60.9 total)</span></div>
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So, a good week. In my video you'll hear a bit about my crappy eating, lack of working out, and concerns about the 6 month honeymoon phase nearing an end soon. Yikes! I mention a couple of articles in the video. Here's the links. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://gastricbypasstruth.com/life-after-gastric-bypass/the-first-6-months-your-honeymoon-period/" target="_blank">The First Six Months: Your Honeymoon Period</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/96612-benefits-dry-brushing-skin/" target="_blank">Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing</a><br />
<a href="http://www.skinacea.com/how-to/dry-skin-brush.html#.UGED87KPWQA" target="_blank">How to Dry Skin Brush</a><br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-85073814961938459562012-09-17T17:33:00.000-07:002012-09-18T17:48:10.229-07:0017 Week Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Holy cow, I sped past the four month mark! Crazy. I've been on the road traveling for work (and fun!) for three weeks to Brazil, Australia, and India and it's been a crazy ride. Let me start with the stats:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Made it to size 14s this week! Wow, that's crazy. Haven't been this size since high school. You can check out the video to hear more about what I've been up to. Enjoy! Nice to be home.</span></div>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-64976849773672283232012-08-31T15:33:00.001-07:002012-08-31T15:33:10.032-07:00Travel & EatingHi there! Thought I'd write a quick post on what I ate today while traveling/vacationing. Yesterday I noticed that I didn't quite keep up with eating throughout the day and was having some real "cravings" for food that night. I opted for a cheese plate from the dessert menu, which was fine and fit with my food for the day, but I was battling wanting things that I wouldn't normally crave (ice cream, bread, etc.). A reminder not to let it go too long without eating. So, today, I refocused and was back on track. Thought I'd share what it looked like.<br />
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Today was a travel day from Sao Paulo to Iguazu Falls. Not a long flight, but it involved me getting up at 4:30 AM to make the trip. Here's a breakdown of what happened food-wise.<br />
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4:30 AM: Woke up and took pills/vitamins with water (normally a protein shake)<br />
5:00 - 5:45 AM: Cab ride, drank about 8 oz of water<br />
6:45 AM: Ate half a protein bar waiting for the flight (Power Crunch French Vanilla - yum!)<br />
7:30 - 9:00 AM: Flight, drank another 12 oz of water<br />
10:00: Arrived at hotel, checked in, and made a protein shake with Syntrax Kiwi Strawberry (8 oz of water)<br />
11:00 - 12:00: Drive from Brazil to Argentina to see the falls, drank 8 oz of water<br />
12:00 - 1:00: About 1/8 cup of pistachios I'd brought and half a stick of beef jerky while walking around<br />
1:00 - 4:00: Water, water, water. Think I drank another 20 oz or so.<br />
4:00: "Just the Cheese" snacks that I'm traveling with<br />
6:00: Took a dip by the pool and decided to eat dinner there. Wanted everything on the menu, but ultimately went with ceviche as a healthy choice<br />
7:00 - 8:00: 8 oz of water<br />
8:00: Protein shake (Isopure Zero Carb Vanilla) made with 8 oz of water<br />
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So, what did this require? PLANNING. I didn't need to plan out all the meals, but I needed to have food and water with me. If I hadn't, it's likely I could have tracked down water, but my meal options would have been empanadas at the market at the falls, and I would have gone most of the day without eating. Wouldn't have been pretty, particularly on a day where it was hot and I was doing a LOT of walking. I was conscious of having things in my bag, even far from home, and noshing every few hours. If I can do this, I clearly have no excuse for a crappy eating day due to unpreparedness at home. Enjoy the ceviche below!<br />
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<br />gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-7152920760213698802012-08-27T19:40:00.003-07:002012-08-31T15:33:54.570-07:0014 Week UpdateHello from Sao Paulo with my 14 week update! As you'll hear in the video, I'm going by the hotel scale so who knows what my weight really is. But at least I've got a scale for this week so I can see if the scale is going up for any reason! Alright, let's get to it:<br />
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<li>In regard to medications... Do they all have to be of a chewable or liquid nature? Can you not take any tiny liquigels? Also, what about OTC pain relievers...do you crush them up or do you take the children's liquid kind? </li>
<li>Were you fearful about a US surgeon refusing you if a complication were to arise down the road? I have a friend who is a general surgeon and, in my best interest, was explaining to me that there is a culture among surgeons where they want you to always go back to your bariatric surgeon if any surgery was needed....that they never want to touch a bariatric patient. I've seen on other blogs/forums, however, that there are SOME surgeons who would take a bariatric patient on if their surgeon was overseas, etc. I was just curious of your thoughts on this.</li>
<li>What size bougie did Dr. Aceves use on you? <i>I couldn't remember the bougie size when I did the video but Dr. Aceves uses a 36 bougie and then sutures over the staple line making the sleeve smaller. You can read about the details on bougie size on the <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com.br/p/pre-op-surgeon-questions.html">Surgeon Questions</a> page on this site.</i></li>
<li>Even after all of the literature I've come across and was sent to me, I'm still unsure of portion size. As in, when you say that you drink a protein shake each day (especially in those first few weeks), how much do you think you drink in one sitting? And how does the quantity in those first few weeks compare to how much you are able to drink now?</li>
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<br />gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-57798193950711939112012-08-25T18:03:00.000-07:002012-08-26T18:04:06.160-07:00Out of office: BrazilWell, it's time for another trip. Hoping for the same level of success I had with my trip to South Africa earlier this month. First stop: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Internet speeds should be much improved over Africa, so hoping to not completely fall off the radar. 14 week update is due soon, so watch for more...Jogastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-27647598215541170282012-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:002012-08-26T18:00:58.302-07:00Turkey ChiliPre-surgery, turkey chili was one of my favorite things to make. Frankly, it was about the only thing I <i>did </i>make. Everything else was takeout. My how things have changed! During my last Sunday cooking fiasco, I decided to make a batch, albeit smaller than I normally would (and I still gave half of it away to new guy...he's clearly benefiting from my small portion size). When I plugged in the nutritional info into myfitnesspal, I was pleasantly surprised. It's definitely one of the highest calorie per serving foods I've made. But I'm trying to be on the higher end of my 600-800 calorie range, not the bottom, so my current diet tolerates it well. I can eat a decent portion size of it (my serving size if about 3/4 of a cup), and it really fills me up and stays with me. You can definitely tweak any of this for what you prefer - particularly recommend trying out different beans and spices. You may also want more chunky tomatoes (I'm not a fan) or veggies like onions, etc. Enjoy!<div>
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Brown the ground turkey. Throw it in the crockpot it with all ingredients above, except for refried beans. Put crockpot on low for 8 hours, medium for 6, or high for 4. One hour before it's done, taste and adjust seasonings as necessary and add the can of refried beans. This will give it a yummy thickness.</div>
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<b>Spice tips: </b>I like SPICY chili. Seriously, for this recipe I use over half a thing of chili powder (e.g., the normal spice size you get at the market) and could easily add more for my taste. But chili powder can intensify over cooking, so start with a tablespoon or less and check an hour before chili is done. Same thing with garlic. I use a huge heaping tablespoon, but you'll have to play with it. I probably don't do more than a teaspoon of salt, and I only add it towards the end if I think I need it.</div>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-83986744890378305092012-08-21T06:00:00.000-07:002012-08-21T06:00:06.468-07:00Travel NSVsThroughout my 12 days in Africa I experienced a number of "non sleeve victories" (NSVs) that I thought I'd share. They remind me how impactful my weight was on just about every facet of my life!<div>
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<li>Being stuck in a middle or aisle seat on a small plane flying between cities didn't cause complete panic and wasn't entirely uncomfortable</li>
<li>I didn't sweat through my pants while sleeping/sitting on the 15-hour flight over, thus rendering them completely gross and unwearable for the rest of the trip</li>
<li>When I forgot to pack clothes that were warm enough I could walk into a regular store and by a North Face fleece, sweatshirt, and long sleeve shirt - this is a serious one for me as it's nearly impossible to find fat clothes overseas</li>
<li>When getting a massage, I could wear the normal-person robe and actually tie it around myself, thus avoiding the embarrassing step of asking for a bigger one, or having to wear clothes underneath so I don't flash anyone</li>
<li>When it got crowded in the jeep on safari, not only did I not feel cramped and like I was invading the space of others, I actually crossed my legs!</li>
<li>While I'm not excited to wear a bathing suit, I was comfortable wearing just a one piece without some big "swim skirt"</li>
<li>I wasn't worried about working my day around food. I had my protein shakes, bars, and would simply pick a protein option when the day called for having a meal</li>
<li>I saved money by doing a safari where the food was average (I didn't care since my trip wasn't about the food) and alcohol wasn't included (since I don't drink much anymore)</li>
<li>Lugging a heavy backpack and suitcase through eight airport trips in 12 days was a non-event</li>
<li>I felt more confident in my work meetings since I didn't feel like I was, by far, the largest person in the room (aka the fat american)</li>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-76074957450598629372012-08-20T17:19:00.002-07:002012-08-20T17:35:34.783-07:0013 Week Update (50 lbs and ONEDERLAND!)Big, big week folks. You may recall that my <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/08/12-week-update.html">12-week</a> update I was 201.3 and down 49.1 lbs. I could taste the 50 lb and onederland milestones they were so close. I'm very pleased to say that I achieved both this week!! Here's the details:<br />
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WOO-HOO!! The last time I weighed under 200? For about a day in 2005. Before that? Geez, maybe college. You can imagine that I'm very, very excited by all of this. So much so that I finally decide to clean out the closet and dump the clothes that were too big, or that frankly I always hated but wore because they fit. From here on out I'm wearing things I enjoy. Period. With these milestones I've found that I'm comfortably in a size 16, which is phenomenal. I have a few 16s and 14s in the closet that I'm not quite fitting in to, but that's okay since it means I still probably have another month or two before I really need to go out and buy new clothes. I've been thanking my inner-organizer for boxing up all these clothes for years and years since they're really coming in handy these days.<br />
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Been home from the Africa trip for a week, and quite pleased with how I've been eating. Exercise has been completely nil, so I need to work on that. But, back to getting my calories and protein in. Took me a couple days to get back into tracking everything, but I went back retroactively and I've been on track. And yesterday I even resurrected Sunday cooking day (e.g., the day I cook a bunch of stuff to have things all week), so I was pleased with myself. You can check out the recipe for <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/08/pizza-bites.html" target="_blank">pizza bites</a> I made, as well as my crockpot turkey chili. Yum, yum, yum. This week's video is a little long to make up for the fact that it'd been a few weeks since I made one. Watch till the end for body shot, stomach scars, and loose arm skin...yay! Later, Jo<br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-63880434282100065182012-08-19T17:34:00.000-07:002012-08-20T17:58:48.084-07:00Pizza BitesI discovered my love of "bites" (aka crustless quiches) early on. My first experiment was <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/06/buffalo-chicken-and-enchilada-bites.html">buffalo chicken bites</a> and they've stayed one of my favorite things. I can't take credit for the bites - that goes to Eggface's famous <a href="http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/10/party-time-confetti-bites.html" target="_blank">bites</a> - but the great thing is that you can put pretty much anything in them. I'm a huge fan of recipes that involve minimal ingredients, and these hit the mark. I'd previously bought ingredients for <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/08/flatout-bread-pizza-recipes.html">pepperoni flatout bread pizza</a> and had leftover cheese and pepperoni. I'm leaving town this weekend again and don't want to have a lot of food left in the fridge, so decided to make pizza bites. As usual, quite yummy and reheat great. I had one for dinner last night, and another for a mid-afternoon snack at work today. I even dropped a few off at the new guy's house and received a "delicious" text, so they're guy and non-WLS approved! I'm a pretty simple cook, so my recipe is equally simple. If you want something with more flare (and ingredients), you can check out Eggface's <a href="http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2008/03/pizza-bites.html" target="_blank">pizza bite</a> recipe as well.<br />
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<b>Pizza Bites </b>(recipe yielded 10 "bites")<br />
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3 eggs (If I used 4 eggs I probably would have had an even dozen bites)</div>
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Crucial first step: grease the mini-muffin tin well...otherwise they will stick! Set aside one piece of pepperoni per bite. Chop the rest into small pieces. Whisk chopped pepperoni with remaining ingredients, except for the cheese. Fill mini-muffin tins half way. Put in shredded cheese and fill muffin tins to top. Bake for 20 minutes at 350. After 20 minutes, place one slice of pepperoni on each bite and cook for 5 more minutes. Enjoy!</div>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-15173496954506609132012-08-18T18:43:00.000-07:002012-08-20T17:44:25.642-07:00Flatout Bread PizzaIf you haven't tried flatout bread yet, you've got to read <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/07/fave-alert-flatout-bread.html">my post</a> from last month about it. Nutritionally, I've found it to be better than a whole wheat or low-carb tortilla for pizza-making purposes. Previously I could only eat about 1/6 of one in a sitting. Now I can do about 1/4, but nutritionally still pretty good.<br />
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Following on the success of <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/07/taco-pizza.html">taco pizza</a>, I made two new ones this week. Normally I just cook for myself, but I made these on date night with the new guy, to rave reviews. Today I got a text saying he'd gone home and repeated the recipe himself he liked it so much. So, at least I'm not the only one that things they're super-yummy! I've included nutritional info for the pepperoni, but didn't get around to the buffalo chicken. It's probably pretty close. I used one flatbread, cut it in half, and made a different kind of pizza on each half. Enjoy.<br />
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<li>Ranch dressing powder mix</li>
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<li>Italian seasoning</li>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-81432629069868985362012-08-15T18:20:00.000-07:002012-08-19T18:20:28.410-07:00African SafariThought I'd post some favorite pictures from my african safari. I tacked it on to the end of a work trip in Johannesburg, and it was AMAZING. What a great experience. And so happy that, even with 12 days of eating out throughout South Africa, I came up 4.6 lbs lighter than when I left. Fabulous!<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'd think it would be warm, right? Not in the morning!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No safari would be complete without at least one spa treatment, right? Spa @ the main lodge.</td></tr>
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-55476292010604122172012-08-13T18:26:00.000-07:002012-08-19T20:57:06.554-07:0012 Week UpdateJust a quick post - I made it home. And, after twelve or so days in South Africa, I didn't gain weight. Even better...I lost!! I was scared there for a while. Here's the stats:<br />
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Week 7: 215</div>
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Week 8: 211.8</div>
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Week 9: 208.9<br />
Week 10: 206<br />
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<b>Week 12: 201.3</b></div>
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2 week weight loss: 4.7 lbs</div>
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Some trip stats. I left town on a Thursday weighing 205.9. I came back a week and a half later on a Monday to 201.3. Losing 4.6 lbs on the trip was super exciting! I've got two weeks before leaving town on another trip. 50 lbs and onederland....I'M COMING FOR YOU.<br />
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gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-91135533011899144542012-08-04T10:33:00.001-07:002012-08-04T10:33:43.989-07:00Out of AfricaMade it to Africa yesterday and enjoying the sites. Managed to remember all my vitamins, except for calcium. Oops. Lots of eating out, but so far, so good. Maybe a little more quantity than normal, but since I'm currently in Cape Town, there's tons of seafood options. Lots of salmon sashimi! Blog posts may slow down a bit, but will try to post some of my food choices when I can. Best, gastricsleeve4megastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-70835596665734761992012-08-01T08:48:00.000-07:002012-08-04T10:12:23.503-07:00Creamy GuacamoleI always enjoyed avocados, but have been eating more of them post-sleeve. I wanted to try out guacamole and modified a <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/creamy-avocado-yogurt-dip/" target="_blank">recipe</a> I'd found on another blog. I went a little less fancy, but the result was easy and delish. Enjoy.<br />
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Experiment with the seasonings. I like the pre-made guacamole seasoning and could probably get away without anything else - or use the other seasonings and skip the mix, but I like to experiment with the flavors. I'm not a cilantro fan, but that would be another one to try.</div>
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Week 2: 232.1</div>
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Week 3: 228.7</div>
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Week 4: 226.1</div>
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Week 5.5: 219.7</div>
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Week 6: 218.5</div>
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Week 7: 215</div>
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Week 8: 211.8</div>
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<b>Today: 206.0</b></div>
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1 week weight loss: 2.9 lbs</div>
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</span>gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-84911861407355165092012-07-24T08:21:00.006-07:002012-07-24T08:48:39.983-07:00Taco PizzaAfter finding <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/07/fave-alert-flatout-bread.html" target="">flatout bread</a>, I couldn't wait to try it out. If you haven't figured it out yet, I love mexican food. I grew up in San Diego, and it was pretty much a staple growing up. You had BBQs with burgers and hot dogs? We had BBQs with marinated carne asada steak and grilled chicken, tortillas, refried beans, fresh guacamole (with avocados from our yard), and salsa. And those of you on the east coast are seriously missing out on the opportunity to party on Cinco de Mayo (literally translated "the fifth of May"). Anyway, my mom used to make taco pizza using those Boboli crusts. I decided to have a go at using the flatout bread to do the same and YUMMY! Recipe, photos, and nutritional info below. Enjoy, Jo (aka gastricsleeve4me)<br />
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<li>1/2 cup fat free refried beans</li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Slice flatout bread into 6 "squares" and serve with plain greek yougrt and avocado. Or mix the two using my <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/07/creamy-guacamole.html">creamy guacamole</a> recipe. </span><span style="background-color: white;">For me, one square is a serving and all I can eat at nine weeks out.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Pop the rest in the fridge for leftovers!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div>gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-3682244584722729252012-07-24T08:09:00.002-07:002012-07-24T08:22:41.453-07:00Fave alert: Flatout BreadWanted to share a potential new "fave" food item. I went to the beach this weekend and stopped at Surf Taco on the way home. I looked online beforehand to find a healthy option and went for the grilled garlic shrimp taco. When I ordered, I forgot to ask for a corn tortilla and so it came out with flour. I hadn't tried tortillas (or bread) yet, but at nine weeks out I was curious. I'm not interested in flour tortillas becoming a diet staple, so I ate half the shrimp out of the taco but took one bite with tortilla to see how it would sit. No problems (still haven't found anything sleevie doesn't like). So, upon grocery shopping this weekend I looked for low carb wheat tortillas since I'd seen others using them for a variety of things. I found them - but when I was searching I also found <a href="http://www.flatoutbread.com/" target="_blank">flatout bread</a>. Comparing the nutritional info with the tortillas, it was close, but I found the flatout bread to be better and you got more in a serving.<br />
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Now, not ALL of the flatout breads were better. I lined up all eight varieties on the shelf and compared until I found what I thought was best...<a href="http://www.flatoutbread.com/products/flatout-wraps/flatout-light/light-original/" target="_blank">flatout light original</a>. Based on the names of the varieties, I actually thought that the 100% whole wheat with flax was going to come out best. The labels were sneakily similar...but you get 10 more grams of flat bread in the light original, along with 2 extra grams of fiber <i>and </i>protein. Other "Healthy Grain" flatout bread tended to be higher in calories and carbs. Finally, don't be fooled by the "Kidz" size. You're better off getting the light original and cutting it rather than buying the smaller Kidz version, which doesn't have as good nutritional stats. So "light original" it is!<br />
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The nutritional info is below. I've now tried them out for a couple things, including <a href="http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/2012/07/taco-pizza.html">Taco Pizza</a>, and I can only eat about 1/6 of one currently. So divide the nutritional info below by 6 and it seems like a great add to my staples!<br />
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<br />gastricsleeve4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023535364745925106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357088276557879405.post-74250969666939708142012-07-23T10:28:00.001-07:002012-07-23T10:29:59.105-07:009 Week Update<span style="background-color: white;">Missed my 8 week update, so here's the 9! Stats:</span><br />
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Surgery day: 250.4<br />
Week 2: 232.1<br />
Week 3: 228.7<br />
Week 4: 226.1<br />
Week 5.5: 219.7<br />
Week 6: 218.5<br />
Week 7: 215<br />
Week 8: 211.8</div>
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<b>Today: 208.9</b><br />
1 week weight loss: 2.9 lbs<br />
<b>Total weight loss: 41.5 lbs</b><br />
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It's been a very emotional couple of weeks. Which means food struggles. I'm not going to say much else here, since I think the video pretty much covers it. Sorry for the mild emotional breakdown in advance. Best, Jo<br />
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