I did it! I lost 10lbs! Couldn't believe it...yeah! I really was surprised....pleasantly!
So my follow up was pretty brief and quite easy. I absolutely forgot to ask all the questions I wanted...I was too dumbfounded from my TEN POUND WEIGHT LOSS!
One thing I was told is that the people who received the surgery lost about 20 lbs in the first month...so if I lost 10 in 2 weeks, does that mean I had the procedure??? HMMMM?
One little thing I discovered kinda by accident was a diet version of the banana split. I cut up 6 strawberries, some banana and pineapple topped it with a few squirts of redi-whip and drizzled it in chocolate syrup (1 tbsp) and sprinkled walnuts over everything. IT WAS DELICIOUS and under 300 calories and little fat.
I also discovered ground turkey mixed with salsa (1 lb to 1 jar) lay on a bed of lettuce, top with cheese and sour cream (uncrunchy taco salad). If you need the crunch, use 2 taco shells (120 calories instead of high fat high calorie tortilla chips). I sometimes add refried or plain black beans. Good stuff!
I am trying to change my mind about food, be accountable by tracking what I eat and moving my overinflated booty :) By the way, if you hate exercising, try Wii Fit! It is FUN! It is an investment (I bought mine off craigs list and saved $) I also bought a Learn to Salsa Dance video. So far it's working. If the TOGA is only 1 leg in my tripod of success, then I must incorporate the other 2 legs...diet and exercise. Without them, the tripod will not work!
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Are you kidding.... I don't mean to be harsh on you but this procedure was not suppose to be taken lightly or follow the terms unless you don't want to. If I am not mistaken your procedure was 15 or 16 days ago and your already eating bread and meat? The paper work clearly reads NO bread, tortillas and pancakes for 6 months. Why are you taking this so lightly? Why chance popping your staples if you've had it done or not? I had the procedure 5 days ago and yes I am trying to figure my feelings of hunger and discomfort out but I have already lost 12 lbs. Give yourself the chance you deserve and go by the book.
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ReplyDeleteYou provide and interesting perspective. Please share more about how the TOGA experience has changed you. I will be starting my journey as of March 2nd and I am mentally thinking out my pathway. I am eager to hear more about your perspective and approach to this clinical trial.