RachaelLoses

Everyone and their brother knows I've gone mostly plant-based and that I've had VSG. I'm 8 weeks post-op and I'm doing really well. I pretty much eat all the healthy stuff I was eating before surgery, just a lot less of it. Even before surgery I would get the old, "What can you eat?" or "Should I cook something special for…

I'm five weeks post-op (3/10/14 surgery date) and I'm doing pretty good. I was cleared for full exercise after my one month follow-up and I exercise - 5 days a week, sometimes 6 days. Not sure why your doctor hasn't cleared for any exercise, but everyone is different. I haven't had many problems at all. A little heartburn,…

Nope -- because all my food is basically from scratch. I just add it to my recipes and it's there for my use

I actually like Joe Cross -- I think he's an amazing person. He did not diet, he changed his lifestyle. Yes, he took a drastic measure by juicing like crazy. Not everyone can do that and he says that specifically in his documentary. I am not allowed to juice again until June but I fully intended to incorporated fresh juice…

Just checking on you to make sure you're doing okay -- staying focused. Live each day one day at a time or even just one hour at a time!:happy:

I'm here, just adjusting to life post-WLS -- it's been interesting. I'm exercising, eating tiny bits of food, getting in my protein drinks. I've put so much of my life on hold in order to make sure I don't squander the opportunity I was blessed to receive. It's not easy and I have no balance. I am focused on my weight…