Doreykn

I make a turkey meatloaf too... Delicious!

I'm cooking a pork loin today... pork loin, onion Soup mix, 1/2 cup of Water. Then later I will take it out & pull it apart & add BBQ Sauce. Delicious!!!

I make a turkey meatloaf too... Delicious!

I cannot wait to be sleeved!

Just over 9 months ago I started @ 250 lbs...I'm now 7 lbs away from my goal weight of 150. I'm wearing a size 10 jeans & a size medium top.It IS a great feeling to be able to buy regular size clothes! Way to go to all of the losers on here & Good luck to the soon to be losers! And my husband calls me "Sticks"...LOL!!!

Just over 9 months ago I started @ 250 lbs...I'm now 7 lbs away from my goal weight of 150. I'm wearing a size 10 jeans & a size medium top.It IS a great feeling to be able to buy regular size clothes! Way to go to all of the losers on here & Good luck to the soon to be losers! And my husband calls me "Sticks"...LOL!!!

Today was a milestone for me... I have used a motorized chair off and on for 5 years ..but all day/every day (24/7) for the last 3 years...Reason: i have had 2 back surgeries (have some disc fused) & have arthritis in my back, hips and knees (to name a few) ...Doctor wants to replace both my knees, but that's another post.
Since my WLS, i have tried to walk a bit everyday...at first, just around the island in the kitchen... Then from one end of the house to the other... Last Monday i added short, slow walks outside with my husband...(he would ride in my motorized chair in case i needed it). The walks gave me the confidence i needed...
Today, when i woke up, i said, "lets see how long we can go today without using the chair." well, i went from 5:45am to 5 pm...i was so happy, i cried when i told my husband after he got home from work... (he thought i hurt myself...sweet man, so caring)
Physically, I am very sore....but mentally i feel GREAT!
Thank you for listening

This is the first major goal I've been waiting for. I'm almost halfway there now. This dress will be WAY too big when I'm done!
Oh YES I did!!!

Maybe we should renew our vows while it still fits!
--danielle

If you feel its more deep than just the food, then you two need to have a sit down and talk it out...sometimes people do things without thinkings....like mindless eating...he can get away with it because he's at a healthy weight...but we know that we can't....that's why we had the surgery....
Talk to him, it wouldn't hurt, only help...keep the lines of communication open...because eating your problems away is no longer an option....

Too funny!!! I'm single, so I can toot at home as much as I like. Sometimes though when I can feel one coming, I have this fear that I won't make it out of hearing/ smell range quick enough. Then, god forbid it just sneaks up on ya. This actually happened to me when I was in a guy's cube at work. I was doomed. I was sitting down and he was showing me some stuff on his computer. I knew if I stood up, I wouldn't make it out of the cube, so I was hoping my butt would keep the smell in the chair--- yeah, that didn't work. He didn't say anything, but I know he noticed. I was quite embarrassed but pretended like nothing happened. Those poor office chairs..... I tell ya.... sure makes a person think twice about getting a used office chair for one's personal use... LOL

I'm just over 7 months out & if I even have the feeling of gas or a bowel movement coming, I get to the nearest bathroom...because I'm not taking a chance of sharting! I'd rather run to the bathroom than crap myself & sometimes you can't tell what is going to happen... Better safe than sorry! In the beginning, I would run at the slightest rumble! LOL!!! I have become lactose intolerant since surgery so I started buying fat free, lactose free milk.

I spiced my chicken broth up with garlic powder & Mrs. Dash...

You need to friend request a lot of the folks from VST who are on there. I think my friends are mostly VST members and they are SO supportive. It's really nice to post my workout in the morning and know that I'm going to get a high five from someone! I'm definitely not as good as giving them back as I should be, but I haven't seen a single negative post on MFP.
I'm Lissa912 on there.

May I suggest not trying to find them ...
I have found mine (I'm not going to tell you what they are) and I wish I didn't!

Ok, so I go to my surgeon's support group and last night someone said something that struck me emotionally. A lady was talking about how she wants the sleeve and her husband, who was with her, was against it. After she was done talking another lady, who also didn't have the sleeve yet, said ".... but you're not that big".
Seriously???? We're at a sleeve support group and you bring that out??? Yes, the lady who said that was larger than the one with the unsupportive husband, and I think that maybe this lady was just trying to make the other feel better (compliment??), but I got so emotional and had to call the lady out on what she said.
I was told alot by friends and family that they didn't think I was big enough. I'm sure they thought of it as a compliment but really it hurt because I could never talk to them about the sleeve beyond their accusation of my size. I was 290 before I got sleeved and had tried and tried and tried and wanted to be able to diet and exercise SO BAD but I couldn't do it mentally. I came to the conclusion to do it for ME because I KNEW I needed a tool to help me, and asking for help is NOT a sign of weakness. Its a very personal decision that everyone makes to have it, and to hear someone say "you're not that big" now not only hurts but pisses me off.
So I guess what I'm saying is for people who may not be 350+ or who wear it well, don't listen to the ignorance when people try to tell you you don't need the surgery when you know in your heart that it is the right decision for you.

My surgeon has asked me to be in an ad for him! I was surprised and pleased. I have been interviewed by his ad agency, and the "shoot" will be later this month. I think it will be fun. There will be a video testimonial on his web site it may also be used in other ways.
It surprised me because I am not some tiny size 4 person like some people get to at goal- I am happy with my size 10's and 12's. I am also not a "spring chicken" - I turned 55 last Christmas. I really would like to get rid of some jiggly saggy skin and would like my waist to be 2-3" smaller - but neither of those are happening before the end of the month!
When everything is complete, I will post the link to the finished product.
I am absolutely a believer in Dr. Nick (or I wouldn't have picked him). I am NOT becoming a "Paid Spokesperson" for him, or anything like that. I am doing this for him because I am thrilled with the changes I have made in my life since the sleeve. If I can help someone in their desision process to get WLS, that's great.
So now the big question - what am I going to wear?

I love those too & the store I was buying them @ also discontinued them. Cran- Pomegranate & Cran- Peach are my favorites.

We make chicken tacos or ground turkey tacos... Delicious! Fat free refried Beans & fat free or lowfat cheese is good too!

I don't consider it "cheating" I consider it living. Think of what you used to eat. I could eat 2 corn dogs, probably all the fries, frozen lemonade and want desert later. You might have eaten a 1/10 if that. We have to get past feeling guilty, we can't live with that for the rest of our lives. As long as you are eating as prescribed (high Protein, low carb) 98% of the time and exercising I say go for it. Have a smidge of junk. You can't stay so rigid for ever, that's what makes us snap. Remember all our other "diets". Don't know about you but mine usually failed when I had been depriving myself for so long and I just snapped. I broke my cycle and no longer think that way.

Oh I hadn't thought of that Brandy. I did A LOT of walking so u may be right. I feel better now. Thanks.

I love them but now my grocery store stopped carrying them
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I'm just over 7 months out & if I even have the feeling of gas or a bowel movement coming, I get to the nearest bathroom...because I'm not taking a chance of sharting! I'd rather run to the bathroom than crap myself & sometimes you can't tell what is going to happen... Better safe than sorry! In the beginning, I would run at the slightest rumble! LOL!!! I have become lactose intolerant since surgery so I started buying fat free, lactose free milk.

I'm just over 7 months out & if I even have the feeling of gas or a bowel movement coming, I get to the nearest bathroom...because I'm not taking a chance of sharting! I'd rather run to the bathroom than crap myself & sometimes you can't tell what is going to happen... Better safe than sorry! In the beginning, I would run at the slightest rumble! LOL!!! I have become lactose intolerant since surgery so I started buying fat free, lactose free milk.

Hi everyone, my name is Steff and I was sleeved on May 8, 2012. Came across your site when I was looking for a place to chat, ask questions, get and give support and just learn to live with my new tummy. I had a relatively uneventful surgery/recovery. Not a massive loss yet only 12 lbs but, I'm grateful for it. I am still trying to learn what my body wants and needs at this point. Was told by my Surgeon this morning, to start trying foods. He said, "Take it easy, try one new thing at a time, chew completely and take tiny bites." I was kind of left with a zillion and one questions but, I am so excited to not eat MUSH that I can deal with the questions. Did well today, Mini Babybel cheese wheel, 1/4 cup chicken salad, and a half an egg. Lol, that would have been a light snack not too long ago instead of my entire day if you add a Protein Shake. Was a bit shocking but, exciting too! I look forward to meeting new people and making new friends. I appreciate advice and hope you feel free to give it.

I would lose the mashed potatoes. I know my post op diet doesn't allow that until 8 weeks. Focus more on protien.