KristieAtkinson

Thanks!! I'm much less discouraged. :-)

The wontons I buy are Nasoya & have 31 carbs in 8 wrappers which is 3.875 in one. I usually use one wrap per cupcake & can only eat one cupcake at a time.

Just wanted to update ya'll. I took the suggestions & incorporated them. In the last 6 days I've lost 11.5 more pounds. I can't thank you all enough for the advice & support. :-) PS: I could use more friends on My Fitness Pal, my MFP name is (shocker) KristieAtkinson.

I haven't been tolerating spicy food but Hot & Sour doesn't bother me! So, yeah, me!! :-)

I stalled too & scale wouldn't move for 6 weeks. People kept saying I looked smaller. I actually went down a size but the scale didn't move. You keep on keeping on Little Engine! You GOT this!!

I'm not sure. I think frozen would work cuz its smooshy when you make the crust but never tried it.

Thank you! I didn't realize how far I had come since I started this journey. Then I saw this "before" picture!

I would say that I am about halfway to goal as well. Sleeve 5-18-12. 35 pounds lost. (50 pounds Pre-op). 85 pounds total (7-15-12)

When I struggle to get Protein in, I choke down a half a tube of these. They sell them at Wal Mart. I only do 1/2 cuz your body can not process more than 30 protein at a time. Any extra I passed out of the body. They are sour, but small so it's easier to get down. Watch the other brands cuz they can have less protein & you will have to drink the whole shot to get the same content as 1/2 a New whey.

When I take too many types of meds too close together, my body feels like its dumping & I get really sick. I've thrown up twice from that. I would do as suggested ^^ and take them farther apart.

Thanks guys, I'm gonna shake up my work out routine & hit the gym harder. Refocus on protein & see what happens. I'll keep you posted on what happens. Any additional advice is always welcomed!! :-)

I do elliptical for 35 minutes a day & alternate weights & swimming laps every other day. I keep my heart rate up in the fat burn reading on the machine. I'm getting 64 oz or more every day. I know I should be pleased with 85 pounds but being stuck for a month after surgery is making me crazy. I'm afraid I'm missing something.

I need advice. I think I'm losing my mind! I've been stuck for going on 5 weeks now. I've checked the other stall threads & tried everything that I've seen. Sleeve date: 5-18-12 I lost 20 pounds in the first two weeks. Plateaued for 2 weeks. Scales has been up & down a pound or two at a time. Finally managed to move 15 more pounds. Plateaued again at 6 weeks out. Now 5 weeks on another plateau. So, to recap, I'm now 10 weeks out at 35 pounds lost. I keep trying to convince myself that more is going to come off but I'm terrified that I will be stuck at 249 (251) forever. Nothing I do seems to help. More calories, less calories, more protein, less protein, more exercise or less. I've also tried more & less carbs, and increasing water. I tried the 5 day pouch test & Little Miss Diva's boot camp. Still nothing. Just the same up & down. PS: I lost 50 pounds Pre-op. So total, I'm down 85 pounds. My thyroid has been checked & it's normal. I'm eating 600-800 calories (increased to 1200 once at doctors suggestion), carbs 15-40, low fat, 70-100 protein & 8-10 glasses of water. Someone please help me, I'm getting desperate. :-(

If you add about an inch of cold water to your protein in a separate cup & stir with a fork before you add the hot coffee it doesn't clump. I do the same for iced coffee, and use a blender bottle sometimes too. I hate the clumpies! Hope that helps. I'm gonna have to try Starbucks.

Attaching a picture of the recipe. I can't copy & paste from my phone.

I made the cauliflower pizza. It was delicious! http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/01/16/cauliflower-crust-hawaiian-pizza/

Made this pizza today. It is super delicious!! Yummy.

I love iced coffee & it's delicious. I also have the Kuerig iced coffee cups in French vanilla.

I drink coffee. I use sugar free creamer & Splenda. I also add a scoop of Protein & kill 2 birds with one stone. My fave is Starbucks Via Iced Coffee with a scoop of protein, Splenda & SF creamer.

The first visit in June counts as one of your 6 months. At least it did here in KY. Godspeed!

I have trouble sleeping but I always have. I was taking Ambien before surgery. After surgery I didnt sleep well for like a whole month. Dr says, oh, Ambien doesn't work well after sleeve. So now I take something else. A lot of people that have had the surgery said their bodies just do not need that much sleep anymore & all the extra energy makes it tough to sleep.

Actually my girls went down a whole cup size. (sigh) I'm a "B" now. :-( I bet bigger ones are making you miserable. But I agree with no chiropractor. Massage is your better option for feeling better.

Mine was exhaustion from surgery & low vitamins. Im sure lack of protein & water made it worse. I felt ready to collapse after small tiny walks & pre surgery i was doing 2 1/2 hours a day at the gym. I was freaked out. Just keep taking those small walks & eventually you will be feeling fabulous.

I had my back start hurting all day every day after losing so much weight. The doctor said its cause your center of gravity changes. Your body has to adjust to how your core supports your spine. It definitely wasn't over exercising. (I've done that too & know the difference). Unfortunately I just had to wait it out. I'm sure it's going to come back as my weight changes more but right now it's better. Hope yours gets better soon too!