Gastricsleeve4me

Weighed myself this AM and lost 1.5 lbs while away in TX, so my perceived screw up there didn't hurt the scale. Still glad I came home since I was feeling down and a bit out of control. Hoping I wasn't running away from something I should have been facing, but going easy on myself about it for the moment thanks again for the replies

Hey there. I told very few people (and no family yet). I'm two mos post op and have posts nearly 30 videos under my alias, gastricsleeve4me
I can't possibly imagine how anyone I know would find the videos. I use a separate email address as my account that no one knows and nothing about my YouTube channel is associated with me or my name. The only way someone could stumble upon it is if they were considering the surgery and found it...in which case I'd be happy to discuss with them.
Create a new email that's just for your sleeve journey, and pick a YouTube name. I wouldn't worry about it one bit beyond that.

Hey there. I told very few people (and no family yet). I'm two mos post op and have posts nearly 30 videos under my alias, gastricsleeve4me
I can't possibly imagine how anyone I know would find the videos. I use a separate email address as my account that no one knows and nothing about my YouTube channel is associated with me or my name. The only way someone could stumble upon it is if they were considering the surgery and found it...in which case I'd be happy to discuss with them.
Create a new email that's just for your sleeve journey, and pick a YouTube name. I wouldn't worry about it one bit beyond that.

Ashlee!! I'm so sorry you're going through all this. Nightmare. But you're so right...at some point this will be a distant memory and replaced by the excitement of clothes shopping, the wedding, and all the rest of it! Once you're feeling back up to it, let's meet up for a jersey date again! Jo

Once you get through your post op recommendations and are ready to try new things, find ways to enjoy foods it like but in healthy ways. I had a hankering for something cake-like today and made Protein doughnuts in a mini pan...one is about 70 calories and has the bonus of Protein in it! Recipe is at worldaccordingtoeggface.com (search for doughnuts)
When I was at your stage, and I wanted something I shouldn't have I started looking for healthy recipes an saving them away for when I could have them. Helped a lot!

I really enjoy the dip just mixed with Greek yogurt. I eat it with canned chicken mixed with buffalo sauce

Weighed myself this AM and lost 1.5 lbs while away in TX, so my perceived screw up there didn't hurt the scale. Still glad I came home since I was feeling down and a bit out of control. Hoping I wasn't running away from something I should have been facing, but going easy on myself about it for the moment thanks again for the replies

I wanted a little bean burrito, but turned it into a chimichanga with a wonton wrapper and a little olive oil. 50-100 calories each with fat free refried Beans, depending on how much (and type of ) cheese you use.
Recipe and photos at http://gastricsleeve...imichangas.html

Not sure why the link doesn't work, but yeah, you can go to the main page and find the link on the right hand side under July, or search for enchiladas. Thanks!
http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com

I am SO not someone who cooks so trust me when I say...if I can do it, you can do it Nothing I make takes more than like 10-15 mins to make (not including oven time) or like 4 ingredients, lol

Congrats! That's really exciting. Just think, with no co-morbidities you wouldn't even qualify for surgery!

See my collarbones. I know they're in there somewhere!

See my collarbones. I know they're in there somewhere!

Surgery date May 15- day if surgery 250- now down 50 lbs.

54 counting my whopping 4 lbs pre op I never count that-
I'm doing no starches- no carbs (very low)
Daily exersize- no sugar- no soda or any of that crap on this new body!

Ah, yes..the first rule of the boards. Though shalt not say anything remotely about a doctor who was not yours. Sigh. Sad, but true. Never seems to work out for anyone. But I do wish people would be a little less sensitive. As someone who had surgery in Mexico...because everyone is quite sensitive, you won't find a ton of hard info on the boards re: surgeons. Just a lot of people who love their doctors (and will attack if prompted). It really comes down to your gut. If you're a data-hog like me, it's a tough pill to swallow...but you have to pick your own criteria, research it (recommend not using the boards as a primary source), and pick the one who feels right. Good luck!

Ah, yes..the first rule of the boards. Though shalt not say anything remotely about a doctor who was not yours. Sigh. Sad, but true. Never seems to work out for anyone. But I do wish people would be a little less sensitive. As someone who had surgery in Mexico...because everyone is quite sensitive, you won't find a ton of hard info on the boards re: surgeons. Just a lot of people who love their doctors (and will attack if prompted). It really comes down to your gut. If you're a data-hog like me, it's a tough pill to swallow...but you have to pick your own criteria, research it (recommend not using the boards as a primary source), and pick the one who feels right. Good luck!

Ah, yes..the first rule of the boards. Though shalt not say anything remotely about a doctor who was not yours. Sigh. Sad, but true. Never seems to work out for anyone. But I do wish people would be a little less sensitive. As someone who had surgery in Mexico...because everyone is quite sensitive, you won't find a ton of hard info on the boards re: surgeons. Just a lot of people who love their doctors (and will attack if prompted). It really comes down to your gut. If you're a data-hog like me, it's a tough pill to swallow...but you have to pick your own criteria, research it (recommend not using the boards as a primary source), and pick the one who feels right. Good luck!

Trader joes has great frozen salmon burgers. I picked up some mahi mahi ones too, though haven't tried those yet

I'm in! I didn't make my July 4th Challenge, but hopefully will make this one.
SW: 323
GW: 303 (20 lbs)
Also:
- Get back to drinking 100+ oz of Water daily. Lately, I've been only getting in 80 or so.
- Get back to exercising at least 3 days per week. I haven't been to the gym in weeks
Seeing Twoterville would be nice, but I don't want to be too ambitious. My annual family reunion is Labor Day weekend. One of my original goals was to have 100 lbs lost by then. Making this challenge will put me there. Good luck, everyone! WE GOT THIS!!
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Ah, yes..the first rule of the boards. Though shalt not say anything remotely about a doctor who was not yours. Sigh. Sad, but true. Never seems to work out for anyone. But I do wish people would be a little less sensitive. As someone who had surgery in Mexico...because everyone is quite sensitive, you won't find a ton of hard info on the boards re: surgeons. Just a lot of people who love their doctors (and will attack if prompted). It really comes down to your gut. If you're a data-hog like me, it's a tough pill to swallow...but you have to pick your own criteria, research it (recommend not using the boards as a primary source), and pick the one who feels right. Good luck!

May 21...35 lbs (post surgery)

May 21...35 lbs (post surgery)

something to spice up my tuna