Reputation from kittenkate

kittenkate got a reaction from angyplus5 in Jimmy Johns Unwiches May 16, 2019

My coworker invited me to go along to Jimmy Johns with her. I was hesitant because I LOVE Jimmy Johns and knew that the smell would make me really want a sandwich. Since I'm only 6 weeks post-op I am staying FAR away from breads and pastas.
I have never noticed their Unwiches before (why would I when I was enjoying their delicious bread? ) but they will make any of their subs into an Unwich, which is just a lettuce wrap. I had the Club Lulu, my favorite sandwich, as an Unwich today and it is amazingly good!!! 30g of Protein (if you can eat the whole thing which, of course, I couldn't....managed about 3 bites) but it will make for an excellent snack or next meal.
This may have been discussed already but I figured I would let you all know about it. I am so happy to be able to have Jimmy Johns! Delicious, and only 2 carbs.

kittenkate got a reaction from Jenopolis in Can we have rice? November 14, 2017

I agree 100%. Same goes for me with white bread and Pasta.

kittenkate got a reaction from shortyp79 in Resturant Card To Print Out March 2, 2017

I don't eat out much anyway but I went on vacation to Disney World last week so I called their dining to see if it would be a problem to order from the kids menu. They said most likely not but that I should bring a note from my doctor just in case. I ended up never having to show it, I never had a problem. Their kids menu is great! Grilled chicken, carrots, celery, and fruit. And it was STILL too much food. Plus, at Disney prices, I'd much rather pay $9 than $29. The card is definitely a good idea for people going on vacation when you know you're going to be eating out anyway.

kittenkate got a reaction from iamOpalicious in I'm So Fearful Of Surgery / Anasthesia! February 18, 2016

I had those EXACT same fears. Everyone around me kept telling me not to worry, it was fine, blah blah blah. As someone who has never so much as broken a bone before in her life the idea of being put under was terrifying. I can only tell you from my own experience that the anesthesia was wonderful, and kind of cool. They put some stuff into my IV and told me that in 10 minutes I would start to feel sleepy. They wheeled me to the operating room and asked me to move from the bed to the operating table. I remember having to struggle to move because I was SO sleepy. That's the last thing I remember. Next thing I knew I was being woken up by the same anesthesiologist who explained that everything was fine, I was in the hospital, and that I just needed to rest.
I know how you feel but it was absolutely fine. Some of the best sleep I've had.

kittenkate got a reaction from katsmeow in Dear Veterans, has your hunger returned? April 8, 2014

I think, worse, my bad habits are returning moreso than my hunger. I find myself wanting fast food or soda, or heading to the kitchen because I'm bored. I'm trying to fight it but I've even gained back about 10 pounds. In the grand scheme of things thats not much, but I refuse to get even close back to the way I was before. It makes me nervous sometimes, but I just have to keep fighting it.

kittenkate got a reaction from indecision in 200lbs to Lose Starting Tomorrow April 2, 2014

It's a very exciting journey! I'm 2 years out, I've lost 215 pounds, and it was the best, most challenging, most stressful, most exciting, most wonderful thing I have ever done. Good luck!

kittenkate reacted to LipstickLady in Is there a way to see if your stomach has stretched out? April 2, 2014

What's your goal? I don't mean a weight goal, but your overall goal? Do you want to lose weight? Get healthy? Lower obesity related health risks?
You created a throw away user name. You said you wanted no encouragement. You've said "I can't" to some very solid advice above. Most importantly, you don't want to go to the doctor who can answer your questions far better than anyone here and who can give you much better advice to get you to where you want to be.
To answer your initial question. The stretchy part of your stomach was cut out leaving the muscle. Your capacity will increase over time, but your max should be 8oz or so at a sitting. The cottage cheese test above will answer that.
liquids only for a few days will help you feel the restriction better as well as get you back into low carbs, high Protein. It's not meant to be forever, but a way to help you get back on track. I am going to do it once a month or so, just to keep my head in the game. It's not fun, but it's not impossible either.
It sounds as if you are grazing. Are you eating because you are hungry or because you can? If you are hungry, my guess is you aren't eating the right foods. If it's because you CAN, you are choosing to fail yourself. It's time for you to be honest with YOU for YOUR benefit.
Good luck to you!

kittenkate reacted to NMJG in Is there a way to see if your stomach has stretched out? April 2, 2014

Yes it can stretch. No it can't stretch to its original size.
You can get an endoscopy to check stomach size, but IMHO the problem isn't your stomach, it's your head.
WTH are you doing eating pizza anyway, dude? Once in a while is one thing, most of us fall off the wagon from time to time. But if you are gaining then I am thinking you are eating pizza and the like more than once in a while. I strongly recommend that you see a mental health counselor, not because you are crazy (well, you might be crazy, but that isn't my point . A counselor will help you with the mental issues involved in losing the weight and keeping it off. You can still lose the weight. But you've got to fix the stuff that is keeping you from succeeding first. Even bypass patients with no stomach regain the weight if their head is not in the game. None of the surgeries is a magic solution, they are just tools. We've all been there. Head issues are the hardest. Best of luck to you. Talking to a nutritionist is an excellent place to start

kittenkate got a reaction from indecision in 200lbs to Lose Starting Tomorrow April 2, 2014

It's a very exciting journey! I'm 2 years out, I've lost 215 pounds, and it was the best, most challenging, most stressful, most exciting, most wonderful thing I have ever done. Good luck!

kittenkate got a reaction from MrsPierre in I Want To See Before & After Pics! June 9, 2013

I will gladly share my pics! 185 pounds down! I'm still about 25 pounds from goal but I get closer every day!