SleeveDreamer

I am now over a year out and still don't have a LBD!

Today is my one year surgiversary! I am so happy. i only had 55 lbs. to lose and have lost 68. I have never felt better in my life. Congrats to all of us who have changed our lives for the better!

That makes 2 of us. I would hate to see the toal amount I have spent on clothes in wthe last year!

You look awseome. Congrats! isn't fun buying cute clothes?

I still make these all the time and I am almost a year out. I also have done patty melt ones. I use onion, ground beef, caraway seed, and mustard mixed together and tastes just like patty melts!

It's funny how I went back through this thread last night and read all the posts including my own. Now looking back, almost one year later, I can say how great this past year has been, how much better I feel, how much money I have spent on new clothes, and how I appreciate each and every one of you who have gone through this journey with me for sharing your successes and trials. Praise God that we were able to have this opportunity and for enriching our lives in the way we have done. Happy Thanksgiving to all the December 2011 sleevers! YAY!

I also forgot about Eggface's pizza recipes on Mission Carb Balance toritllas. Although hers are on whole wheat and mine are not. Can't find those for some reason but prefer these for my taste. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/02/spinach-artichoke-tortilla-pizza.html

OMG that's right! I completely forgot about her tortilla pizzas! thanks for reminding me!

I have found the best thing to make my pizza on is the Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortillas. Only 6 g of net carbs per tortilla and they taste great not like paper or cardboard! IMO taste much better than Flatout. Just my opinion.

The main reason I don't eat the crust is because it is too filling. When you start eating bread, the doctor recommended that it be toasted, so I don't think crust would be a problem.

I have found the perfect flour tortilla after much looking and tasting!. Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortillas. 120 calories each but only 6 NET carbs per tortilla. They are pefect size for a burrito and are only 1 1/2 oz. each. They taste just like regular flour tortillas and don't taste like cardboard like most of the other low-carb ones I have found.

I was allowed pizza at 12 weeks when i was allowed bread or pasta. Bread tends to swell and could get stuck in staple line, and that's why my doctor said 12 week cuz it takes 12 weeks for your staple line heal. now when i eat it, I stick to one piece (not huge like Costco!) and don't eat the outside trim crust. Too filling for me.

I would be curious to know their rasoning. aybe you could ask your NUT or doctor and let us know.

Congrats!

It's really easier to figure out once you start planning a little. For instance, I concentrate on at least 4 oz. of Protein meat like meatloaf, beef patty, piece of steak, pork chop, shrimp, or smoked sausage. I can't stand fish except for shellfish so I never eat that. I do not like chicken that much since my sleeve and never eat breasts anymore cuz they seem so dry to me now. I will eat boneless skinless thigh portions cuz they are more moist. I usually mix grated parmesan in a little mayo and coat the top and then crushed croutons on top and bake them. Turkey meatballs are a great choice too. 3 or 4 depending on size and number of servings, etc. Put some jarred marinara sauce on them and microwave them according to instructions and then sprinkle parmesan on before eating. Then I make a little green veggie to go with the meat. I don' t eat hardly any carbs from bread, Pasta, or rice anymore. The only carbs I really eat are jarred grapefruit sections after my meal cuz it just tastes good to me. I also love the Starkist Sandwich Ready Albacore tune in the pouch. This is almost. 4 oz. and you can put it on two Wasa crisp breads with a half slice cheese on top and then put under broiler for a few seconds and you have a tuna melt. Never eat lettuce salad anymore, don't even want it. If I am out I get a cobb salad or something where I can eat just the protein off the top and never eat the lettuce. It's funny how your taste buds change. Also try the wonton cupcakes recipes from emilybites and they are like a meal in themselves and so many to choose from. And you can make a panful and eat them for several days.Hope this helps! If you want more ideas for Breakfast or lunch message me privately. I am almost 11 months out but at my goal so on maintenance now.

Wow that is a new one Never heard of that. Guess all doctors are different, but since a pre-op diet is when you try to lose as much as possible and also Water weight, it's surprising to me they would want you tohave that much sodium since sodium makes you retain water. Unless they are concentrating more on getting your portion sizes down, since those meals aren't really that big. Interesting.

Great news. ope this issue is resolved as you continue to heal. Good luck to you!

Although these seem covneient they are defeating the purpose of this surgery for anyone. They are loaded with sodium and preservatives, and the carbs are mostly bad carbs becuase of the high starch content. You need to concentrate on protein first, then veggies, then starches. When you eat prepared dinners like this, that is hard to do. It is best to get in the habit of preparing your own meals, no matter how small theymay be right now.

My favorite are the OH Yeah bars. Have them at vitamin shop and vitacost. They are really good. Peanut butter and caramel are the best.

Be careful with these since they are full of sodium. You really need to concentrate on eating your proteins first, then veggies and that is hard to do with those prepared meals.

Try ready to drink protein drinks. They will help fill you up a little so you won't be wek. Also SF jello is considered a liquid so try that too

Be careful cuz most granola is full of sugar.

When I was allowed bread, it had to be toasted. otherwise it knots up and may get stuck. Although don't be so anxious to try it. I find that it fills you up too much and too fast. You need to concentrate on protein first, then veggies, then starches if you have room, and if you are like me, you won't have room. I don't even want or eat bread anymore at all, and I too was anxious for that day. Don't even miss it.

You look great! Think how great you will look when you get to your goal. i am jealous of our lovely curly hair!

Praying that you will be healed and no more surgery is needed.