Amanda 3.0

Oh you can also buy (or make yourself) "crackers" made from a baked parmesan mixture. They're really good. When I was doing Atkins I made them and while they were still hot I would fold them over a foil form -- homemade cheese taco shells. You can also buy the crackers at Whole Foods, and some other places I'm sure (though I've not seen anything like them at Trader Joe's).

My favorites are Wasa (sourdough & sesame, don't care much for the other flavors)... a cracker called "Flatbread Crisps" in the sea salt & olive oil flavor... and I cn admit I love Cheez-Its and a DIY cheeze-it knock off I make at home.
I like Triscuts but am not yet willing to try them with my sleeve.
That's about it for crackers.

Curious about the pressed aged cheddar cracker? Is this mass marketed or a local product? Sounds delish!

Some people have also transferred their food addiction to gambling. Unless we truly work out in our heads what is making us medicate with food, which I don't know if I personally will ever be able to do completely, I don't think we can say we are out of the woods as far as transfer addictions.
I do drink, but I have to be very careful. It does hit fast.

Anyone else love crackers?
I haven't started back on bread (and don't plan to), except for a tiny crust crumb here and there, but I do love my crackers.
I am not going overboard, or bingeing on crackers, but I like to have a cracker at lunch time or in the afternoon. I usually have about 100 calories of cracker a day.
My absolute favorites are the Dr. Krackers.
I like the Wasa with some turkey and Laughing Cow.
I got some rosemary and sea salt crackers at costco.
I bought some spicy saltine-looking things that were made in the grocery deli, but they were oily so the husband ate them.
Just about anything whole grain with seeds.
I am on the search for cracker recipes to make at home in small batches.

Some people have also transferred their food addiction to gambling. Unless we truly work out in our heads what is making us medicate with food, which I don't know if I personally will ever be able to do completely, I don't think we can say we are out of the woods as far as transfer addictions.
I do drink, but I have to be very careful. It does hit fast.

I have begun to replace the crisp of a cracker with dried edamame, soy nuts, kelp and such - I also found acracker made from pressing hard aged cheddar and baking the fat out of it...7 g protien!

I'm a cracker-a-aholic! I love my crackers and it's something I have really missed. My pre-op diet was 30g of carb or less so I havent had crackers in a long time. I'm on pureed now and was told I could eat a cracker as long as I turned it to mush in my mouth. I need to start with a saltine cause those seem very easy to "mush".

Just love crackers and cheese or hot peppers. Always when dieting or trying to reduce food levels these would be my treat. Saltines rock!

Agreed, I have huge acid reflux problems and crackers are my salvation for instant relief, lol. Plus, I just love them.

I love crackers and they settle my stomach - I buy Stoned wheat thins - they are small and three at a time fills me up.

LOL, I love food porn. You should see my pinterest board!

I am loving all of these suggestions. Crunchy, salty foods are my downfall and what I crave. Sweets, I could never eat another one a day in my life and be just fine. But, I am always craving something crunchy and salty. Now, off to microwave some pepperroni.

I would love to get together with some local people. I have been to the local support group at Presby Plano (and LOVE Carmen), but would prefer to get together in a less formal setting, and I would LOVE to meet up for coffee or lunch, or even with our significant others for dinner. I have thought of throwing this idea out there, glad you did. Thank you.
My name is Amanda
Married for 11 years
Have a stepdaughter, 17
I live in McKinney
I am a stay at home wife at the moment, trying to find what exactly I want to do. Also, I travel quite a bit.
Age 47
Sleeved at Presby Plano in December 2011

Im not gorging myself, just eating what I want. I've been dieting for 5 months and just want to eat what I want before surgury. My mind set cant be changed overnight, thats a process in its self.. been working on it for years. I just got done doing an 8 week class about mind set and it really helped the way I think about things.
I know that I can still eat things I enjoy after surgury, just in smaller forms. To me, this is a life altering event and the start of a new life, kind of a re birth. My birthday(surgury date) is July 17 and I cant wait. Im ready to so a tri athlon, 10k and all the things I have been working up to. I did my first 5k a month ago and it felt great.
I did the same thing when I quit smoking back on October, had a little funeral, get rid of all my lighters in the house, ashtrays, detailed the cars. I have not cheated once since the day I quit...Oct 5, 2011. So I guess its my way of throwing out the old and in with the new!

I thought this may be silly but it's my first NSV... I was looking down at some cabling on the floor and then noticed my ankles... i have ankles now and not huge swollen ankles. They are so small and normal now.. . silly thing i know but for awhile they had been so puffy and swollen looking months before surgery. Also i can't remember when the last time i was excited to get on the scale and see what's happened in a week.. I get to weigh myself tomorrow yay!!

I have a full coverage bra in a 36DD and it fully covers, no quadra boob or bubbling! And the band could definitely be more snug, I have a few bras in 34, but I started this journey in an overflowing uncomfortable 44G and I'm wondering if after all is said and done and maybe some plastics, if I might get as small as a 34C!

Another NSV for me today! My "new" old bathing suit was falling off me last night at the pool, so I had to get one that wouldn't be x-rated for tonight's swim time. Went into the shop and the salesgirl (who happens to be a cousin) kept saying that the ones I was looking at were too big. To humor her, I picked up the size I thought I wanted and the size she thought would fit. She was right! I'm now, officially, in a 16, not a 16w, etc, but an honest to goodness 16! I am so excited. I was 23 the last time I could wear this size!!!

I didn't have time for any food funerals/last suppers. I was approved, and then due to wanting my surgery before the end of the year, I didn't even get my whole two week pre-op diet in. The scheduler called me, and said your pre-op diet should have started YESTERDAY. So I didn't get to go for steak for my birthday dinner, etc.
I was pretty sad because I thought there would be so many things I could never eat again - like steak. But being thinner would be worth it, so I was very obedient on the diet.
Well, guess what? I was eating steak at three months out just fine! Of course it is a just little bit, but it still tastes great. There is very little I cannot eat. I think that is the norm for people six months to one year out, if that makes you feel any better. You aren't really giving up anything, in the long run, except perhaps bread.< /p>
You mention you are an emotional eater, as many of us are, and that is something you will need to address. If you eat this way for the next three months until your surgery, and you gain, your surgeon may not go through with the procedure. You may want to touch base with the surgeon's office just to be sure. Good luck!

My son will be 20 years old tomorrow and FINALLY LOST ALL THE BABY WEIGHT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

still learning the site..pardon my ticker that never was lol

I totally agree with you. Medical billing in this country is a big joke and sickens me.
I am still dealing with my medical bills for my surgery in late December 2011, which was pre-authorized. It's funny that for my sleeve, insurance was billed about $10,000 per day for the hospital stay, and that is what insurance paid. Everyone else got a fraction of the billed amount.
For my husband's back surgery just two years ago, the billed amounts exceeded $250,000 and everyone received a fraction.
And it is a complete wildcard what the uninsured would ever pay. Maybe they should just never walk again? It's terrible.

I totally agree with you. Medical billing in this country is a big joke and sickens me.
I am still dealing with my medical bills for my surgery in late December 2011, which was pre-authorized. It's funny that for my sleeve, insurance was billed about $10,000 per day for the hospital stay, and that is what insurance paid. Everyone else got a fraction of the billed amount.
For my husband's back surgery just two years ago, the billed amounts exceeded $250,000 and everyone received a fraction.
And it is a complete wildcard what the uninsured would ever pay. Maybe they should just never walk again? It's terrible.

thetrishah, my daily menu would be as follows: I usually have a black bean spicy burger patty by morning star, I think it is 120 cals and 11 grams of Protein. I will also have a small egg microwaved. If not that I will have a 45 gram Protein Shake. For lunch I have the same shake. For dinner I have salmon, talapia or chicken. (4oz) if I need a snack I will have greek yougart 4oz with 1/4 cup gluten free granola. I will also have Water all day and after dinner unsweet tea. I will have on the side steamed veggies but rarely have room for them. I would also like to mention that when I was drinking soda it was always diet soda, no sugar. Infact I never had sugar when I was messing up my diet. It was more the carbs and slider foods. And drinking with my meals. I was diabetic and could not have sugar I always use splenda for sugar. I hope this was helpful.

My best friend of 20 years came to visit me, and I let her take my photo. That is a HUGE NSV for me.
I know I am not where I want to be yet, but I was so happy to see my friend, and also I was wearing a size medium top and size 12 jeans.