tabbymonroe

You look great...and you pose like a professional.

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Thanks hun

Could be from the hormones that are released from our fat stores as we lose. It could be head hunger..I think it is a process that we all go through...not sure the exact reason , but that could be why..any "old" sleevers got advice?

I think we all go through this. I craved butter and crackers. I hadn't eaten that since elementary school..weird I know!

Rocking that sleeve!

What going on I'm craving for chocolate chips homemade Cookies guys I haven't has this since I was 12 I'm like Wtf lol I had tuna beat my cravings.but I'm like omg and no not on my tom
Wish they had low fat cookies that have no fat

So I'm almost 3 months out. Down 60 pounds including pre-op, and all along I was told that there would be times when a new food would bother me. I've not yet allowed myself a cheat meaning bread, burgers, anything breaded or fried. But I've not had one moment where I've felt sick or known I couldn't eat anything. 2-3 oz of anything and I'm still fine. Mind you it's all been protein(eggs, nuts, chicken, shrimp). I'm not sure if this is a blessing or a curse. What happens when I want to try something sweet, or fried?

I have been very curious about sushi as well. My sugery is not until Sept. 4th, but sushi is a HUGE part of my life. We eat sushi at least twice per week and I am very nervous about having to give this up. My hubby also said I could probably eat sashimi, but I typically want my sushi on rice. I am hoping that down the line I will be able to cut a large portion of the rice off by leaving a tiny bit and still enjoying sushi the way I like it. I guess time will tell, but this is definitely something I've given a lot of thought to. I am having it this weekend as my "last meal" and hoping it will not actually be my last time to ever have it. :/

I've been feeling this way too. I'm on the shot so I don't have a period but I do know how it feels! I keep wondering if maybe I've stretched my poor stomach back out because I've been eating so much. Most likely it's the fact that we are making poor choices and eating carbs and sugary stuff that go right through the sleeve without stopping long enough to give that full feeling. I've decided I'm going to force myself back on to straight Protein for a couple of weeks and see how much more full I feel eating just protein.

I am a big believer in homemade scrubs, they save a ton of money! I've used sea salt and olive oil, fill a jar 2/3 with course sea salt, the pink is nice but any kind works, then just pour in olive oil and add a drop or two of essential oil- really nice in the summer! I use plain old baking soda year-round as a scrub- full body and face- and it exfoliates really gently and makes your skin glow :-) It doesn't dry you out either and makes your lotion absorb really well! It's supposed to be the caffeine that tightens you up and helps with cellulite and the oil moisturizes so here is a coffee grounds scrub recipe- http://www.ehow.com/how_5103198_make-cellulite-cream-caffeine.html
Just coffee, coffee grounds and sugar, sounds delicious!

How far out are you? I found myself so hungry in the weeks after surgery and part of that is because of mind hunger and boredm cause you're recovering and not working.
I personally tried to side track myself, sugar free gum worked well also.
Good luck hun, it gets easier.

hey girlfriend big congrats, how great is that!!!
that being said - try not to stare at the "devil" too much - one day it might bite you in the ass, next time it will have you doing the happy dance
i know thats easier said than done - but as others say too - don't become a slave to the scale
good to have you as a newbie
kudos for you weight loss
enjoy your journey

I love it when my scale moves in a lower number. But I hate it when the numbers on the scale goes up! That stupid bounce. LOL
Kathy is right, it is best not to get obsessed with the scale, it will drive you crazy.

Suregy 271
2 weeks.from suregy 250
Aug 23- 250 for the past 3 weeks
Aug 28- 245 yay it move
Hip hip hooray

Any cream with caffeine is supposed to diminish the visibility. I've heard homemade body scrubs using coffee grounds and coconut oil massaged into the skin can also help.

Read the link to the article in my sig. It will explain why the scale isn't moving. Initially your body was just burning all your excess glycogen stores, along with quite a bit of Water weight. After 3 weeks or so your body starts to replenish all that glycogen along with all that water. It has to for you to have any energy. But it has nothing to do with your fat content. You're still burning fat, but the water gain is equalizing your weight. Soon the water and glycogen reserves will be restored and your weight will begin to fall.

It's your body trying to adjust, or find equilibrium, as I normally put it. Don't try to "fix" it - just be patient. Changing up a bunch of things to try and "fix" it could make it worse. If you hit 5, maybe 6 weeks of stall then start reviewing what you're doing. But until then just keep up your hydration and Protein. It will pass, guaranteed.

Premier chocolate flavor is awesome! Tastes like chocolate milk. I am not a fan of their vanilla. The only vanilla i like is by EAS. I like getting the most bang for my buck--protein wise. So i always start with a premier chocolate shake for Breakfast because it has 30 grams of Protein.< /p>

Sashay, chante ! Work......covergirl.....
Well , I live right in Brooklyn so we have to have a Divas NIght out. LoL......
With me doing hair and you doing makeup. we can't be all dressed up with no wear to go.

It pjs

I found the following at our local Sams EAS, premier, slimfast low carbs and Atkins advantage. You might need to ask the manager to stock one of the others..

That's good advice. My fathers wife got breast reduction before WLS, and now she regrets it.