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Gelatin keeps it from freezing like a rock, lol. You don't need it. Just let it sit in the fridge for a few hours before you want a serving so it is scoopable.

Another dessert recipe I tried and turned out scrumptious! 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 24 ounces of Greek yogurt 1 tsp unflavored Gelatin 3/4 cup Splenda Combine vanilla extract, Splenda, and Greek yogurt in bowl. Mix well. Add unflavored gelatin. Mix until smooth. If you have an ice cream maker, pour in all ingredients and follow ice cream maker instructions for frozen yogurt/ice cream. If you do not have an ice cream maker, place in blender. Puree for about 1 to 2 minutes of until texture is a little more liquid. Freezer for 2 to 3 hours. Remove from freezer and blend again. Pour into freeze-safe container, wait about 1 hour to set completely. Enjoy! This is a really simple and yummy recipe if you are really in the mood for a sweet frozen treat. You can even add frozen or fresh berries to make it flavored, but that will change the carb ratios.

You could actually buy a 2% or full fat greek yogurt and make frozen yogurt yourself. Better protein to carb ratios and it is soooooo cheap.

Unsweetened Silk Almond Milk, 30 calories per cup, 1g carbohydrate as fiber, 1g protein. Win in my opinion.

Looking great, lady! You look so happy!

Thank you so much for all the compliments! You all are amazing.

Thank you so much everyone. I really wouldn't be where I am without all the support I was given from this forum.

9 months post-op. Kind of hard to believe, but at this point. I have to just say I am very thankful I have my sleeve. For me, everything is normal. I eat what I want and when I want. I almost always eat Protein first. I have a glass of wine (or three) when I want to. Only word of warning is to not skip your vites. I had low Iron last blood work, and I am really trying hard to get it back up! Anemia sucks. I am still losing weight and well on my way to hitting my goal of 120 pounds, and only 3.6 lbs from my surgeon's goal of 140. I think I can lose the next 23.6 pounds by my 1 year surgiversary, but I know I am going to have to up the exercise if I really want it. I lose about 6 to 7 lbs a month right now. There have been so many scale and non-scale victories. I don't even know what to say. I wear a size small and a size 6 jeans (from a XL and 24). I don't even think about when I walk into a room if I am the fattest in there. I have soooo much room in the lecture hall seats... I can sit Indian-style! It just really makes me happy to walk across campus and not be winded and huffing and puffing, trying to catch my breath. It really meant a lot to me to see pictures of different stages post-op so I wanna make sure I post mine. Highest Weight: 271 Surgery Weight: 230 Current Weight: 143.6 *Weight Loss by Month* Month 1: 16.0 Month 2: 11.6 Month 3: 6.0 Month 4: 11.0 Month 5: 11.6 Month 6: 4.0 Month 7: 12.4 Month 8: 6.4 Month 9: 7.4 Also, I just want to say. I am not the fastest loser by any means. I have lost 86.4 pounds since surgery. Everything else pre-op. Don't get discouraged. The loss will happen.

Haha, I am insane. I lose like 6 lbs a month now, but I am totally trying for 16 lbs for 4th of July. I don't know if I will make it, but I am going to at least get down 10 lbs. Exercise, water & protein for the win! I am already 2.6 lbs down. Let's do this!

Haha... I hate the way I lose weight. It is sooooo depressing if I let it get me down. I literally plateau for 3 weeks. Yes, I said that right.... 3 weeks, then lose right after my period. It sucks. I want to scream sometimes, but you know what? I am 23 lbs to goal. I am 3 lbs to a normal BMI. I stick to my plan and the weight does come off... that one week a month. Don't let the weight loss get you down if it is slower. There is no magic time frame for this. Just keep the protein high and water coming, and you should lose.

Less than 30, protein 80+, 600 - 800 calories.

I am in. Finally tally for this challenge is 15 lbs down. I weighed in at 144.0 this morning. Was short by four lbs... I will definitely be a normal BMI by the next challenge!

Exactly what SleeveDreamer said. It expands and it is very very very uncomfortable. Did I mention how uncomfortable it is? Plus, protein is your first priority.

I have the same alcohol tolerance as pre-op now. It just takes a little longer to work back up. Haha, I still party. Nothing has really changed. It only happens once a month or so anyway.

It depends. Unjury was best for me during clears and full liquids, but now I just stick with the Premier Protein Shake. I do one every day. 30g of protein, 5g of carbs, and yummy.

I second avoid anything with small seeds for at least a couple of months. You really don't want that getting stuck in the staple line.

I am a little sad. The scale finally started moving again. I might make it to 145.X something tomorrow, but that is still 5 lbs away from my goal. I am so ready for the 4th of July challenge. I will set my goal high again because I love reaching for it. From 159 to 146. 13 lbs loss from the Easter Challenge.

Yeah, when I put my hands on my hips, I actually feel bones. It blows my mind everytime. I subconsciously do it when I am in front of the mirror a lot now.

My surgeon okay-ed soft deli meat at the soft diet, but everyone has a different surgeon. I would refer back to what guidelines you were given.

Lol, took about 100 lbs I think, but I was super morbidly obese. And now? It's totally gone.

Doing great! 83 lbs down from surgery. 7 from surgeon's goal. 27 from my own, and still moving along. I am so happy with my sleeve and my new health. Only hating the loose skin, but I think it is a better trade off than all the fat. I really want to make my goal by my 1 year surgiversary, but I won't be disappointed if I don't.

I don't know if I am going to make it to my goal. I have 7 lbs to go in 17 days. It is going to be a tough fight! Three weeks ago: 155 lbs Two weeks ago: 152.6 lbs Last week: 151 lbs This week: 147 I lost 4 lbs this week which is unusual for me, but I will take it! Hope I can keep it up for this week's loss.

Ah, so glad to see you back for your surgiversary! You look amazing, lady. And just so happy!

Buffalo Shredded chicken http://allrecipes.co...ken-sandwiches/ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork http://allrecipes.co...er-pulled-pork/ Sour Cream and Bacon Chicken http://momswithcrock...ockpot-chicken/ Green Chili Chicken http://crockpot365.b...ken-recipe.html Vietnamese Roasted Chicken http://crockpot365.b...ed-chicken.html Also, don't be afraid to just pick up a marinade from the grocery store and throw it over any type of meat in the slow cooker. It will turn out awesome, and doesn't require a lot of work.

Yeah, I never have room for veggies at a meal unless I eat them first, but I only do that at restaurants. 95% it is protein first with no room left, and veggies for snacks. I am 8 months out.