Stephanie_Marie

I can't find them at Walmart I tried two different places. What about a shoprite? I really wanna try these.

At this moment need 16-18s and any hoodies would be appreciated..

S/M/L In men..

1xl in women..

Sports bras..

size 11 running shoes..

Anything welcome.. Once I can't fit any of mine I will be happy to give all my clothes away. ( the little that I have)

I am going to try this, hopefully it works! I had my sleeve surgery November 29th, 2010. The first pictures are at my highest when I got married (I love my husband, he has loved me no matter what size!), around 260ish lbs. The second are the day of my surgery, 220ish lbs. The last pictures are at my current weight, 135-137lbs (I LOVE my hormones, I LOVE my hormones). There are 2 standing in my old jeans and I fit in 1 leg (1 is me AND my daughter in my jeans). There is also a picture of my biggest jeans (size 22), and my new jeans (size 4..I wear a size 4-6). I never dreamed I would ever be this size or weigh in the 130's. I honestly never thought I would even reach goal because I had tried and failed so many times in my life. I hope these pictures are inspiration that, if you let it, the sleeve is an amazing tool! And I hope it inspires the slower losers too! It took me 18 months to reach my goal weight of 140lbs, and I have even lost a few more pounds in the last couple of months. So don't get discouraged if you don't lose all your weight in the first 6 months. If you make the changes you need to make to have a healthy life, it will happen!

       

HOLY GOODNESS.. You look like a completely different person! I'm so amazed! Question.. How did you make your skin tight? You looked like you did very well tightening up.

I definitely wanna get to where I wanna be before I try.. and I definitely want my children.. at 230-250 I was trying back in 2009 consistantly with my ex to get pregnant and it didn't happen.. But it was good because he went to prison..

And the gentleman i'm talking to now & I don't use protection when we do.. and don't pull out.. And I still haven't gotten pregnant when I was off b/c. But i'm back on now.. and I'm waiting to have the ideal body for me.. and then it in my opinion will be easier to get to there.

Good Luck Ladies. God Bless.

My band came out this morning. It was fairly easy as much as surgery can be easy. Surgery at 9:30 am, on my way home at 2 pm. No pain meds needed at all, even immediately post-op. Moving a bit slow, especially sitting down/getting up, but this has been WAY easier than getting banded.

There was a fair amount of scar tissue that my surgeon removed. The band had also pulled my fundus (left portion of the stomach) up through my diaphragm, causing some misshaping that needs time to heal.

My surgeon still wants to wait four or so months to revise to the sleeve. I know it's for the best, and I'm fine with waiting, although I of course would like to get started sooner. But waiting is the best way to reduce complications, and I just need to remember that this is for the REST of my life, which means four months are just a blip on the radar. I could possibly get sleeved around my three year bandiversary, which would be late November.

On bland mushies today and back to a normal diet tomorrow.

I still can't believe I am band-less!

Get a taste of everything you can't have post sleeve.. lol.

Or just do it for me It's so hard to watch ppl eat salad right now and soda.. blahhh lol.

I"m happy to hear everything went well.. Good Luck with everything.. God Bless you!

sounds tasty. I drink 2-3 sparkling waters daily. my sleevie has not and will not stretch from carbonation, Made goal at 8.5 months drinking these since 2 months out.

Ehh.. Sounds too risky. If we can extend an exception to carbonated Water, people will extend it out to soda thinking (they're both carbonated)

I'd rather stay with the notion in my head that it's all bad and it will cause bad pain.

To each their own though. Good Luck, God Bless

I'm confused are these like cheese it's? And I'm 5 wks out today, when is good to eat these

I used a half a wrap pre op. they are alittle dry but are good. Can't wait to try making things with it..

5 months and over 100 lbs down and I eat a banana every day. there's a huge difference between carbs in white bread and carbs in bananas. Yes, they are given to people who need to gain weight because of the NUTRIENTS in them- the same nutrients we still need.

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Oh please we need to talk.. How are you so fortunate to get down 20 a month? I'm only at 230.4 from 255 5 weeks out today. And secrets you would like to share, I'm very discouraged and sad.

All sounds great.. I'm 5 wks out how long should I wait to try?

5 weeks out today, is it possible to eat these with ease? I'm alittle worried but drooling all over my iPhone... Lmao

I'm actually doing very well with this recipe.. No pain at all.. And the taste makes me crave it.. Especially after adding the cheese n Tomato I'm laying in bed wanting to cry because I have no more chicken n I'm out of money. Ugh, idk what I'm going to eat tomorrow... I pushed away from the KFC.. I seen I couldn't tolerate it. I was to I could have the following per my nutritionist...

Recommended Foods for Stage 3

High Protein Foods Other Foods

Eggs/Egg Whites Skinless Fruits (banana, Melon, Peach)

( Avoid fruits in Syrup or added sugar)

Low-Fat Yogurt (Greek Yogurt) Cream of Wheat/Oatmeal/Farina/Grits

Flaky White Fish

(Broiled or Baked) Soggy Cold Cereal with Skim Milk/Milk Alternative

Flaked tuna Cooked/Mashed Soft Vegetables

* Avoid stringy vegetable choices*

Small Shrimp/Scallops/Crab/Salmon Soft Mashed or Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Beans/Lentils/ Blended Chili Low-Fat Strained Soups (No Chunks)

Low-Fat/Fat-Free Cottage cheese Unsweetened apple sauce

Low-Fat Shredded or Soft Cheese Crackers and Toast

* Exception to the rule: Both are tolerated if chewed properly and eaten slowly*

Skim/1% Milk Soft lettuce (Bib or Red Leaf)

Tofu or Hummus

Thinly sliced deli turkey/ham (Low-Fat)

>93% Lean Ground Beef/Turkey

Chicken/Egg salad with low fat mayo

Morning Star Vegetarian Choices

Veggie Burger

I bought liquid Vitamins and Muscle Milk powder. I also bought flavorless Protein powder for my Soup or whatever. Really helps with the Protein requirement.

The only flavorless protein I found was Beneprotein and it was 14 something shipped for a small container..

And its very VERY minimal in protein. like 3-4g per serving. ugh.

Made a fresh batch today of cheeseburger cupcakes! Love them. Also made some hot pastrami ones. Cut up some pastrami with kitchen shears and with shredded cheese. My faves are still the lasagna and the PATTY MELT ones I made up I made are to die for. I use only one won ton wrapper on any of my won ton cupcakes cuz I am a carb watching fanatic and they turn out just fine!!

Message me recipies of those please

I am 21 days out since my surgery and just wondering if Anyone can help with any food ideas. I've been realy nervous about trying different foods. And I am so tired of Soups and puding. Lol.

I've been on here for a good couple hours to***ht and they have a food section in the forums..

Good luck!

No...this Tuesday... I'm 180 5,2 and family really don't support just tired of the phentermine dependence. .. how much have you lose??

I would kill to be 180..

Ahh..

I was 289 when I started it all..

255 at surgery..

230.4 now..

Stuck and won't move..

It was painful for me the first 6 days.. The worst were the first two days honestly but I went into surgery at 2-3pm.

I couldn't sleep the first ***ht.. by 5-6 pm the next ***ht I was slowly walking around.. The worst part for me at home was getting up and having the pain in my stomach..

But if you're truly honestly ready, It won't matter.. I was.. And I strived through it.

Good Luck & God Bless.

Let me know how everything goes!!

I'll share one of my FAVORITE recipes.. (The only one I swear by..)

BUT I need you guys to respond to my Topic and help me out..

I'm 5 weeks out today.. having moderate pain from toast.. Maybe cause i'm eating too fast..

Tried the KFC bowl.. STRAIGHT horrible pain from the chicken..

So i've been stuck on soft foods..

However.. I got down Wawas Broccoli Cheddar Soup.. And 1/3-1/4 pieces of hoagies at a time..

Very Odd...

I do not eat seafood of any kind, so please no seafood recipes.. Including tuna.< /strong>