danyelleb

Weight before surgery: 235 preop / 212 day of surgery Date of surgery: 3.12.12 Current weight: 143.8 Goal weight for competition: 135 Down two more pounds! Yeah!

I'm sleeved. I couldn't eat hamburger patties for about 4.5 months post op. I'm able to eat them now, but I fill up quickly. I typically fill quickly with dense Protein. I love chicken breast and was able to tolerate that well at about 1.5 months- maybe closer to two. Sent from my iPhone using VST

What I miss the most is the ability to eat an appetizer when dining out. Don't get me wrong I don't want to eat a 1/4 or 1/2 of the darn thing- just maybe a bite or two, but I can't...I won't because I have to save room for the good stuff. I also miss the convenience of finding something to eat wherever I am. My new lifestyle takes a lot of planning. I pack a lunch with Snacks every day for work. I can totally relate to Butterthebean about reaching out to grab crap in the grocery store. It's odd. I will want something, but I think it's more of old habits that are refusing to die rather than me legitimately wanting junk food. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congrats! I'm glad that u had such a positive experience! Good luck with ur psych eval! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Ur family is BEAUTIFUL and so r u! The pix are gorgeous! I'm looking forward to doing the same thing. Awesome idea! Thank u for continuing to post and giving tips like 70/70. Sent from my iPhone using VST

50 pounds is a major accomplishment! Way to go! How many weeks have u gone without seeing the scale move? Are ur clothes fitting differently? I exercise like crazy and am mindful about my cals. I hit stalls pretty often, but they usually break after the three week mark. Keep plugging away and try not to compare urself to others. U really are doing great! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Weight before surgery: 235 preop / 212 day of surgery Date of surgery: 3.12.12 Current weight: 145.8 Goal weight for competition: 135 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi March Peeps! Happy six month surgiversary! I can't believe that it has been six months already. I'm doing great although I have been getting my hunger back. It feels like I'm starving at times. I am a "runner" <--- that cracks me up. Anyhow, I don't know how much of the appetite has to do with running. I've never needed an acid reducer, but I think I might talk to the doc at my six month follow up. I'm starting to get a freaked out by the amount of food that I have been eating. I now wear a comfortable size 8. I'm not quite a six. I did wear a size 20 in December of last year. I wear a medium top. I used to be a 2X. I'm so thrilled with being able to dress cute for work. Yay cute dresses and skirts! I'm LOVING Victoria Secrets and the ability to fit into youth exercise apparel! Lol! I love that I can do anything I want to in regards to physical activities. Kayaked and hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls! I'm running like crazy and I can run 9+ miles without having to stop to walk. That is INSANE! I can't believe how far I've come in such a short time. I'm 5'3 and my goal was 135. I'm 12 pounds from goal. Yay 147! I started at 235 and I was 212 on the day of my surgery. I am struggling a little but with body image issues. I still feel obese and I know that I'm not, however I'm a bit concerned about how preoccupied I am about the way my tatas, tush, and tummy look. Oh, how the triple T's taunt me?! Other than that- life is pretty darn good. I'm so happy to see everyone is doing great and having success as well. Let's get to goal! -Danyelle

Hi! I took four weeks off. I was off before spring break and I returned when the kids came back. I teach sixth grade- SDC LH. My job can be very demanding. I definitely needed the four weeks. I was extremely tired, light headed, and an emotional mess.

So, I rode on Sunday!! I'm 88 pounds lighter and I forgot how to ride! Lol. I cannot trot. I almost bounced out of the saddle. I'm still hesitant about riding, but there was a bucket list thread where riding kept coming up. I figured it was time to get back in the saddle. My new goal is to ride at least once a week.

Yup! My hubby and I make chicken and cheese at home. I don't eat the tortilla. As for hot sauce- I love chips and salsa! I purchased some chips at trader joes. 6 grams of protein for seven chips. They r soy and flax seed. I get my fiber and my omega 3s while enjoying a not so good snack. I should switch to veggies altogether, but I love chips and salsa.

I was told to wait too. I just waited it out. U would be amazed at how fast time flies. Hang in there!

Congrats! I'm extremely happy for u! Thank u for posting throughout ur journey- especially when u were trying to get the last bit off. U truly r an inspiration! I'm looking forward to hearing about ur plastics journey as well. Thank u for being such a positive influence on the boards. Way to go!

Weight before surgery: 235 preop / 212 day of surgery Date of surgery: 3.12.12 Current weight: 147 Goal weight for competition: 135

Dirty girl in San Jose in October, baby! It will be my first time doing anything with obstacles. I'm a little hesitant, but heck I won't know if I can do something unless I try. Good luck with ur event in November!

So, chocolate and bacon is indeed very yummy. When I was a kid my great grandmother used to make chocolate gravy on Christmas and Easter. I LOVED dipping my bacon in the chocolate. Best combo ever! I'm very thankful that I don't know how to cook chocolate gravy or biscuits.

isn't it amazing?! Congrats on the accomplishment!

A friend of mine tried to get me to do it! Google it and u will find some videos. Giant party atmosphere- u get horny (a la Viking hat) and a free beer when ur done. It's a 5k with obstacles- jumping over fire, climbing over a wall, mud pit... The obstacles vary per location.

Hi! This would happen to me if I ate to quickly or didn't chew enough. I also found that I feel like if I ate anything fried (ie chicken strips) I would get the slimes as well.

Hi! I was eating carne asada at 5 weeks out. I couldn't tolerate hamburger until 4.5 months out. Hamburger made me feel horrible, so I switched to turkey patties. I was eating ground round beef at 5 weeks out as well. I agree with the other posters. Start slow and give it a try!

I run at least seven miles on tuesdays and thursdays. Im up to a little over nine on Sats! Yay 2 miles, I remember when u posted about starting c25k. That's awesome! Aack, shift work. That can be hard on the body if ur shifts r rotating. Heck, being on grave constantly can stink too. Before dawn workouts r the best! I like that it's out of the way for the rest of the day. I know that if I didn't do it in the am it would be way easy to put off in the afternoon.

I'm a morning person too! Get up at 4. Eat a small bowl of specialk protein cereal. Run from 5-630. Drink a protein shake and then take a wonderful shower and get ready for work. It works for me! I do this on Tuesday's and Thursday's. I also run on Sat for about two hours.

Yeah, I freaked out last season that I weighed more than Tim Tebow. I so feel ur angst! I'm happy to say that I now weigh less than Tim Tebow! Woot! Woot! Ull get there too!