kristy3k

goodness I hate that you are going through all this. What is your doctor saying is the issue then. Is he giving you any hope?

My husband said my breath was horrid right after surgery. I just kept brushing my teeth and go one of those tongue scrubber things. I think its ketosis... sp?? It goes away.

First couple of weeks I concentrated on strictly liquids... Didn't worry about protein at all. Just make sure you have lots of broth, water bottles, crystal light if that's your thing, sugar free Popsicles.

Good grief guess we are inspirationing it up... I just said the same thing on the member spotlight...

Heather... You are an inspiration!!!!

Made shrimp scampi... Ate about 6 small shrimp

Jenn... Your not kidding... I don't remember ever being an 8... I feel like my head looks so big in the pics. But seriously when I slipped those jeans on last night I was like they aren't ever gonna go up and they did!!! It's a hard concept to grasp... When people that are small say hey you are smaller then me... I am always like eh no way...it's a definate mind thing now!!

Feb 21st 2011... Almost a year out. And thanks

haven't Haven't tucked in a shirt in years

Bought size 8 jeans last night... They even have a bedazzled butt... Lol

Just saying.....

I didn't mean to sound harsh. Just seems like the same posts all the time regarding stalls. I guess maybe I need to take a break from the forum if I'm no longer being encouraging. It just seems like I see people not exercising and eating the wrong things and wondering why thy aren't losing weight.. It drives me crazy... For those of you working the program... Hang in there it will come off.

Homemade taco salad no shells

We have a store here called platos closet. It's a consignment store that only buys and sells clothes which are less than a year old. Now that I am in normal sizes its kinda my go to place.

Very exciting for both you girls!! The sky is the limit!!!

I don't understand it either... Then when we try to tell them why it's like what you say doesn't matter. There is plenty of research on the web that supports that stalls happen to everyone. Wls is not the magic cure where you will lose a crap load of weight fast!! Anyone who thinks that should do more research!!!

The surgeon I used was not very positive about the band. He does all three surgeries. I wanted to go with the sleeve. But after hearing I was a grazer he didnt think that was a very good option for me. I went with the bypass on his recommendation and alot of additional research. Best decison I ever made!!!!

sounds like you got it all. They will give you non slip socks in the hospital. Hopefully you will get some rest tonight. Take whatever pain meds they offer. Walk as soon as you can. Good luck girlie!!

I wore mine til they just fell off. Finally took my clothes to good will. I have gotten a few things at the consignment store. My mom gave me a gift card to dress barn for my birthday and christmas but the clothes I bought there are already falling off... so my suggestion is to not buy new til your at goal weight. Unless its for a special occassion. Consignment stores and thrift stores will be your friend for awhile. Lol I did buy new underware after I lost 90 lbs. I need to get some new ones of those. ha!! I wear a sports bra all the time now so that I havent had to buy new bras yet.

Breakfast body fortress super advanced whey Protein. chocolate 1 scoop in a cup of coffee (I just started one cup of coffee about 2 months ago) or 8 oz. 2% milk 1 scoop is 26 g protein 140 cal Snack 1 baby bel light 50 cal 6 g protein and laughing cow light creamy swiss 1 wedge 35 cal 2 g protein lunch ½ can of tuna in spring Water drained 50 cal protein 10 g, 1 tbs light miracle whip 20 cal 1 g protein 1 tbs pickle relish 0 cal 0 protein Or may grab a Quest Protein Bar for lunch 210 cal 20 g protein… 17 g of FIBER!!! Snack Dannon light and fit greek yogurt 80 cal 12 g of protein dinner ex. ½ piece of broiled parmesan tilapia 85 cal 9.5 g protein or crustless quiche ½ a slice 64 cal 9.5 g protein. And then some sort of vege about ¼ cup. Snack.. my one indulgence 1 tbsp of planters nutrition Peanut Butter 90 cal 3 g protein I will sometimes to 2 oz turkey Jerky for lunch 160 cal 26 g protein. Have to chew the heck out of it and it takes forever to eat. ¼ cup of pistachios gives me a crunch fix at 170 cal (yikes) 6.3 g protein. Try not to do that too often So total protein for the typical day is around 70 sometimes more. I take 4 16 oz water bottles to work every day that I mix with one packet of crystal light green tea peach mango (it’s supposed to help with metabolism) Then I drink at least 2 more 16 oz bottles of water in the evening. I always walk.. every night without fail. I started out doing 1 mile really slow and now do 4 miles pretty fast. Around a 14.3 minute mile. I thought I would like running but I don’t so I just do a fast walk. May eventually start running. Ehhh doesn’t really appeal to me. And I really do like my walk. Its my me time and believe me when I never thought exercise would be my “me” time. Hope this helps. Remember I am almost a year out and it was not always easy. Some days it still isn’t. Sorry so long. Kristy

Good Luck tomorrow. I know you are going to do well!!

I am almost a year out and can get my water and protein in everyday. I still only eat/drink about 800-900 cal a day.

good job girlie!!