rockin jessie

I am having a really really hard time finding food to eat

I had my surgery on 27 Nov and am down 33lbs- i can't eat much at all. I love sugar free Popsicles. I am struggling right now to get anything in I like. I really really want a salad-

I use to drink 2 gallons a day myself now I struggle to get to 30 oz. it is getting easier. Ill be 5 wks out on tues

Oh man so many things.

Iced passion tea with no classic (liquid sugar) and add your own (I prefer stevia)

Really any iced or hot tea obviously

For a few extra calories you could also do my favorite which is the iced passion tea lemonade. Goes down fine.

If you can drink milk and caffeine: any skinny latte (ex. Skinny vanilla latte' date=' skinny hazelnut latte, skinny cinnamon dolce latte etc etc)

My favorite drink is as follows:

Grande vanilla roobios latte with only a quarter milk (versus half) steamed at kids temperature (after letting the tea steep for at least 2 minutes before adding milk) with no classic and 1 pump of sf hazelnut.

Ooo and I've never had a problem with the very berry hibiscus refresher or cool lime refresher.

AND their smoothies have 20g of Protein from whey. Ask for the chocolate banana smoothie made with SKINNY MOCHA and perhaps extra protein like I do. It's just sf mocha, a banana and milk and protein. You can also sub nonfat milk if you prefer.

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012[/quote']

Kaylee Ann. I <3 you! I follow ur posts all over! Thank u for this!!! I have been jones ing for something! Still sensitive though-

I am tearing up reading all these. Gosh it's so amazing to have so many "family" members going through this-

My list-

I can't wait to see my bones again- and feel them (my hips are there I know it!!!)

Feel pretty again

Walk proud and not schlumped over

Fit comfortably in a plane seat (if that's possible)

Go skydiving/parasailing

Let my husband see the fun healthy girl I am inside

Run/play/wrestle my boys for a long while and not short spurts.

Zumba w/out pain

Eat and not feel guilty or wonder where it's going to show up-

Worm- I have family in Pittsburgh and am from northern wv- love kennywood!

I. Will. Not. Fail.

Wow! You look fantastic! Healthy!

I have been fantasizing about the day someone tells me I "took the easy way out!" I can even hear my fist hit their jaw- j/k. But seriously this is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I want to think I will be the "bigger" person (but not for real- physically) and give them the its a tool for Weightloss schpiel. Totally depends on how my day is going. I have told about 5 ppl and that's it. I am learning to live w my addiction/ forced compliance of eating right and abandoning my relationship w food. We know we are doing what's right for us and our lives and health! Keep ur heads up! Ignorant ppl are very prevalent in this world!!!

Hello Everyone I'm at stall but I droped 2 sizes. From size 4 to a now size 2 31inch waist.

Psst Kiwi over here.... if I drop 2 more size I will be a size zero lmbo I'm good with a size 2. I was excellent when I was a size 7 but my body say nope! needed smaller' date='and wow!!! I'm a size 2. watch out I'm gonna make it to the news hottest woman alive LMBO[/quote']

Do u eat?

I wish I had this ap when I first had surgery. It would have been great to get his kind of support! I am 5 years out and SO so happy! When I went in for my gastric bypass I was a solid 300 lbs. In one year I lost 160 lbs. Today I am 5'4 and a very proud 115 lbs!! Ahhh! If you had asked me 5 years ago if I thought I'd ever get to this point I'd probably say "psh! I wish" Well here I am!! I've never been so happy. It's all the little things are so great. Like wearing belts and tucking your shirt into your pants. Being physically picked up. Riding in airplanes or roller coasters! Shopping! Sharing clothes with friends! Jumping up and down. Going to the gym and not feeling like everyone's looking at you!

My whole journey was a roller coaster of emotions and finding out that I really and truly am addicted to food. Like a drug. Am I over my food addictions? No. It's something I'll always have BUT I am in control now. I know when enough is enough.

I've had so many cool opportunities come my way because of losing weight. I actually got into some small modeling rolls. I've modeled wedding dresses and been in a Paul Mitchell hair show. I've played the main characters in plays and musicals. I found my husband...seriously the list goes on.

Anyway' date=' I just realized today how far I've come. I am so proud! Best decision I ever made!

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Thank u for sharing! You look gorgeous and for sure are an inspiration! Can I ask how old you are? My goodness! So glad to see this!

What is the pain under our left side? I am almost 3 wks post op and it just started this week- it hurts. Takes my breath away! HELP

Surgery date 10/29/12

HW 287

SW 276

CW 237

total lost 50 pounds!!!

Wow. That's incredible! I am so worried I am going to be a slow loser. How are u doing it so fast? Do u monitor ur Vitamins and Protein like crazy?

I used to be that way; now I need to have my workout in as much as I need to eat! You have to find something that you like...there are a lot of things out there to do...walking the mall like Worm2872 said is fine...but you need to remember many of you are new at this...this is the time that you need to set your good habits in motions...repitition becomes habit...I started walking' date=' then had my Ipod set up with music I love to listen to, I told myself that I would walk 3 of my favoirites and be done...the next thing you know your are doing three more to add to it and so the next thing is you have gone three miles and never realized it! Water areobics are great for newbies...low impact something to do at you own pace...I now run three miles every other day and cycle two days a week and bellydance for the fun workout!

The one thing I always do is drink!!! Dehydration for us is a real serious problem, I sip something every fifteen minutes...for those of you that are having a difficult time, I understand...I have been there...a trip to the hospital is a lot more expensive than a bottle of water...I carry a little soft cooler in my car packed with Water, Protein shakes and healthy Snacks...

In my first weeks post-op I used to set a timer for 15 minutes and take a fews sips when the timer went off...I also put the timer in a place I would have to get up to get it and turn it off...

You guys can do it!!! Believe in yourself, remember why you had this life changing surgery...to change your life...get out there and live life!!

Hugs,

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Great info. Thank u for sharing!!

I am 9days out and have lost 19lbs! Dont feel it lol but i couldnt believe it when i saw the scale! I cant wait to keep seeing it go down! Woohooo!

Awesome

I have taken small bites of a Peanut Butter cookie' date=' and a small bit of brownie, did not get dumping. I'm actually ok with not dumping. Sugar and sweets were never my downfall, I am a portion hog. I cannot just eat a normal serving size of anything, I have to eat an army's worth, so the restriction is the part that I love. I only even took bites of those because the kids and I were making Christmas Cookies and goodies for my annual Christmas party.[/quote']

You and I are the same! It was quite an adjustment to only be able to have 2-3 bites and BE DONE. I hurt if I eat more. I've accepted it and I am happy that I am actually full! Portioning has always been my issue- 3 to normal 1 serving- started when I was preggers....... Well it got bad when I was Prego. I've had issues forever! Now I feel very full and I love it. I think I am going to be a slow loser. I am 14 days out and only lost 15lbs. I know that is great, but for some reason I thought it would be more!

I was referred by a friend. He is the best in the area. THE BEST! Do your research it matters!!!!

Oh I'm dying for a cracker!! I bought these little Water crackers today.

Not gonna lie. I have squished a couple crackers in my Soup. Also I made tuna w dill pickle juice, a little mayo and whipped it in the food p. cracker w it- super yummy and mushy!

I'm three week out and I'm just eating the broth and chicken pieces. I've snuck a noodle or two but won't eat them

Seriously worm!? You are so strong! I would have crackers and noodles. That's why no chx Soup for me!

I'm 5 days post op... still pretty sore... but moving pretty well. I think my biggest problem is I overdo it when I'm up and pay for it later... anyway' date=' I have a couple of concerns... I still haven't taken a poo... sorry if this is TMI.... and I've barely passed gas the last few days. I'm so uncomfortably bloated I can barely stand it... and to top it off... the scale hasn't budged a bit... actually I've gone up 3 lbs... I'm starting to freak out and I feel like it didn't work. I know I need to be patient and let my body heal but I'm frustrated and scared that I've gone through all of this for nothing.......[/quote']

You wrote exactly how I feel. The scale finally started going down but it's barely back to where I was when I went in. I am not losing and I thought I would be. I'm so scared.

When was your surgery date??? Mine was 13th and I'm still in pain I feel do worthless at home I broke down last night crying begging god to take the pain away I'm so over it I just want to be back to normal

Mine was 27. It's getting better. Just have high expectations

Yes! I feel same way i have been extra mean to people for no particular reason....im starting to feel out of control

Me too. So sad cause after the anger it's guilt. Just awful feelings

I am so sad here. I still feel fat. I am being a big crybaby and starting fights w my hubs. I feel so alone and I am so scared of failing. I have been taking it easy on the food but am still able to eat a bite of this a bite of that. I walked on the treadmill for 22 min tonight. Super slow. Like 1.7mph. I am dying of pain on my left side. Anyone else experience this. I feel like my hubs doesn't get that this was a serious abdominal surgery. Like I'm milking it. He's the one who encouraged me to do it and now is resenting me bc I can't. CAN'T help w the kiddos. I am just a wreck. Anyone else? Any pick me ups? I'm drowning here

I'd like to be as successful as Christi has been!

Here's my most current updated pic.

Started at 223

Presently at 182

Surgery date 10/29

Plenty to go' date=' lots of work to be done... I've only just begun my adventure into The Looser's Side, but I think I've got a good head start!

Dawn

How about others? Lets see your successes...[/quote']

Amazing! You look Awesome. Inspirational!

So I got home from the hospital today! I will miss Hillary being right next door! I am still drowsy' date=' but my pain is under control with the loratab and I had a protien shake and a couple of tsp of cream of chicken Soup. No nausea still! No vomits! But the 1 hour trip home took almost 2 and it stunk even with a pillow. Glad to be on the losing side, now if only I start losing Glad to be post-op though! 3 days post op today![/quote']

Glad it's going well!! I head home tom

I'm out! Surgery went great yesterday. Pain. It's getting easier. Definitely feeling better. On liquid meds now. Much more manageable. Not hungry. Sip. Sip. Sip. Still feels like a dream! So excited to be a loser and have a success story finally! You guys are so awesome on here sharing. Very helpful and knowledgable Put me at ease and let me know what to expect! Hugs!,

A while back I put together a list of high Protein foods. If you post or PM me your email address I'd be glad to send it to you. Forum rules don't allow me to post the Excel file. I've sent it to dozens of folks on the forum.

It's difficult to get all of your protein without some kind of supplement but hopefully you'll find some things here that will help!

You also might try getting the unflavored Protein Powder. First thing in the morning' date=' put a scoop of the powder in a small bowl. Depending on the powder, one scoop is 20g or more of protein. When you eat or drink something, put a pinch of the protein powder in. You can add it to almost anything and if it's just a pinch, you shouldn't notice the taste too much. By the end of the day you've eaten an additional 20g of protein, a pinch at a time.

Trying anything you can think of until you're getting all of your protein in every day is well worth the effort. Unlike fat or starches, your body cannot store protein and the nine "essential" amino acids must be obtained from food - the body cannot manufacture them. That means they need to be replenished every day. It's quite important for faster healing, increased energy, reducing Hair loss, preserving lean muscle tissue and protection from bacterial and viral infections. You're gonna love the new you!! [/quote']

Could I please have it as well? Stardustjdb@hotmail.com