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  • I was sleeved on 12/6 with BMI of 43. Have lost 33 pounds (includes the 8 day pre-op protein fluids). I am consuming around 900-1000 calories a day and trying to get in all water. Struggling with meeting my protein (75). Although I am very proud and excited, I have plateaued. I am frustrated but really think my body is…
  • Welcome Frasimo! Thank you all for your feedback. I will be following my doctor and nutritionist advice. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. Here's to 2017!
  • I am down 26 pounds in three weeks. My friend told me I was eating way too much? I am eating about 800-900 calories per day. I feel good and am on the puréed stage. Surgery was 12/6. She works as NP at weight loss center and said I should be around 300 - 400 calories a day. That doesn't seem right to me. Anyone else told…
  • Hi all! I had vertical sleeve gastrectomy on 12/6/16. Had to do fluid fast for 8 days prior to surgery (11/27) and in TOTAL am down 25 pounds already! I am very happy! I chose this because I am a breast cancer survivor x 3 years and, at 290 pound start weight, I didn't want to then lose my life to heart disease, diabetes,…
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