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Have you and her been talking....hmmm. No its def coming, she is special and Im not gettin any younger.

Had a long day at work/school and was wondering what to eat. To my suprise the lady friend had cleaned the house and had din-din waiting for me. Usually after a night like that I woul grab a few slices of deli turkey and call it a night. But she had bought these things called foldit from a company called Flatout. They are little flatbread like deals but they are made from flax seed and whole wheat with-bran and barley and five grains. 90 calories for a whole one which i couldn't finsh so 45. She threw on some of my boars head maple turkey at 60cals a slice and a teaspoon of smart balance mayo for 50 cals. She grilled it for a few seconds in the forman grill and shredded a wedge of low fat babybel cheese and let that melt over it. so flatbread-45cals, 7gprotein, 15gcarbs boarshead turkey-120cals(2) 28gprotein smartbalance-50cals total 210 and lots of protein. It was deelish and since sandwiches are my favorite food it felt like I got to eat normally again even though half of it filled me up and I couldn't touch the half sour pickle I so wanted. But I got a good lunch for tomorrow.

Had a long day at work/school and was wondering what to eat. To my suprise the lady friend had cleaned the house and had din-din waiting for me. Usually after a night like that I woul grab a few slices of deli turkey and call it a night. But she had bought these things called foldit from a company called Flatout. They are little flatbread like deals but they are made from flax seed and whole wheat with-bran and barley and five grains. 90 calories for a whole one which i couldn't finsh so 45. She threw on some of my boars head maple turkey at 60cals a slice and a teaspoon of smart balance mayo for 50 cals. She grilled it for a few seconds in the forman grill and shredded a wedge of low fat babybel cheese and let that melt over it. so flatbread-45cals, 7gprotein, 15gcarbs boarshead turkey-120cals(2) 28gprotein smartbalance-50cals total 210 and lots of protein. It was deelish and since sandwiches are my favorite food it felt like I got to eat normally again even though half of it filled me up and I couldn't touch the half sour pickle I so wanted. But I got a good lunch for tomorrow.

Just heard back from my doctors nurse and she said the EXACT same things as you guys! I have always been a wolf it down kinda guy and working in a hospital we don't get much time, but for my health and continued success Im gonna start counting those 32 bites! Thanks guys

Hey Guys I want to qualify this with the fact that I AM a hypochondriac . I am coming up on 3 months out and have had no problems or complications to date. My diet progression has been successful at every level and there has been really no foods that I have eaten that I can't tolerate. Lately as of the last 2 and a half days, after eating small amounts 2.5-4oz I feel very full almost like the food is in my chest and I have to burp, but it feels like if I burp I will vomit. Not to be vulgar but it also feels like I have to go the bathroom right after I eat but I don't ever go. I have an appointment with my doc late next week, but Im nervous as this is the first time I have experienced this. I can say that The 3 meals this did happen, I ate kinda fast and one resulted in actually vomiting. Does this sound like the symptoms associated with a gastric stricture? I searched the net and all stricture info comes up with gastric bypass.

you guys are so sweet. If you will allow me I will take a bow for all the guys on the forum.

Have you tried weights? I know you said that cardio/aerobics but walmart sells some cheap dumb bells that you can do at your desk or on your couch. The weight you lost is great and if you are staying on top of your calories in then excercise is the missing component.

Im on track to reach goal by 4 months. I lose at a very predictable rate and barring an unforseen stall I will get there very early. I attribute my quick losing to the GYM. I hit the gym hard 5 days a week and burn more calories than I take in a day through food. Excercise is the adreniline shot for sleeve surgery.

I found these pure protein shakes at gnc, they are the most tolerable I have had. Im alergic to milk so I need something that doesnt taste to milky. i buy the chocolate ones. 35 grams of protein per can.

With just cardio you will drop weight quickly up to a point and then when your body is used to the exertion you will pleateau, however you will strengthen your endurance and cardiovascular system. With weight lifting you will not see the scale move as rapidly however you will be doing whats known as body sculpting. The weights are what actually change your body shape. Muscle requires a LOT of fuel to carry around and its primary source of grub is fat. Cardio can actually eat your muscle a bit if you run for to long. Most trainers recommend (and I got best results) from a split workout. It incorporates cardio and weightlifting. This will change your body type and make your heart healthier. Not knowing your stats I couldn't recommend what type of program is for you but you can always research and ask people in the gym who seem to get great results.

Srry for the delay in getting back ladies. I took your advice and the carriage ride against the lighted skyline was perfect! You ladies really know your romace and it paid of for me. HeHe. She actually cried and I told her of all the wonderful things she had supported me through and how I couldn't have done any of it without her. I thank you all for making her night so special.

I would check the cosmetic surgery forum on the site. I know a lot of the guys who have had work post in detail about their experiences.

Im 5'8" Wish I was 6 something.

So Im 30lbs away from goal and Im very happy that the scale is cooperating. But Im already thinking about setting a new one. I was hoping I would look a lot leaner at 200lb for a guy but I still look like a slimmer version of the old me. I was talking to some hardcore guys at the gym who said I would be able to see recognizable changes at 180-175 so im thinking of setting that as new goal, but I want to celebrate reaching my original goal first so focused on that last 30 for this New Year. I should be one hot cookie by summer

Awesome job! You look happy

Are you sure that's not ur skinny little sister? You look amazing! And in such a short period of time, you are rocking it!

This is so true! We MUST Celebrate all of our victories small or large. But you can't blame a guy for wanting to look HOT!

Hey Gang Just wondering about capacity and the sleeve. Im about two months out and have been losing good, but I notice the capacity in my sleeve has increased. When I first returned to food two pieces of deli turkey felt like thanksgiving dinner and yesterday I was able to eat 4oz of lobster and 2 oz of shrimp for dinner. Im not sure if this is a lot for my sleeve as im still learning it, but I wasn't uncomfortable at all! I thought my stomach was the size of an egg, that seems a lot larger than an egg to me. Please give me your thought about the volume of food and if you went through anything like this and how'd you handle it.

Not sure if this is where this should be posted, but input from those who have had success is probably what im looking for. By no means am I complaing I am losing weight at a steady rate and my health hasn't been this good since high school, but I was expecting more body conturing after 70 lbs lost. I definately can notice the changes in myself. My face is slimmer, my collar bone is visible and I can feel my ribs for the first time ever. But I notice that my body is turning into a smaller version of my fat body. I still have that fat hump over my butt (the most hated part of my body) albeit it smaller, I figured it would be gone by now. When did you guys start to notice that all the rolls were leaving? Im not being vain but I wanna be one of those guys who look good with no shirt on for the summer

Hey Guys Im really jonesing for a McDonalds Strawberry milkshake. I have no intention of breaking my diet and slipping off the wagon, especially for a liquid heart attack (582cals) so im looking for healthy alternitives that would satisfy the craving. Im tired of the protein powder and I don't mind some 1% or skim milk. If anybody has a good, thick healthy shake recipe please share.

Thanks guys! I feel much better now

I never had a problem with gulps. I dont take as many gulps as I used too and I fill up fast but I can take gulps with no pain.

Hey Guys I have been losing weight pretty steadily since I have been sleeved, but my doc told me I need to get in more protein to maintain my muscle mass. For breakfast I feel restriction with the whites of two eggs, I throw out the yellow, but at lunch i had half a baby bel cheese and a slice of Boars head maple turkey (deelish, by the way) and I didn't really feel tight so i ate the other half and two more slices of turkey. Does this seem like a lot of food until restriction? the egg white seemed right on to me, they were small and the whites alone equalled about one medium egg, but a wheel of babybel and three slices of deli turkey seems like much. Im about7weeks out. Is that an excessive lunch til restriction or is it about right on?

Hey Guys Is there a place on the board for selecting healthy, sleeve friendly meals when eating out at popular restaurants? If there isn't could anyone post up their experiences at places that are well known, what they ordered and how it worked with the sleeve? Places like Chili's, Friday's, Red Lobster, Subway, Panera, Au bon pan, you know the ones easily accesisble no matter where you live.

I like both of these recipes! I think im gonna go with the taco soup, those beans are calling me