RebecaSparkles

10/3-
Hw:228
Sw:215
Cw: 175
Gw:115
60 more to go!

I lived in the dorms freshmen year & we had 1minifridge w/ a non freezing freezer. So I wouldn't get too dependant on freezer meals until you get your living situation worked out. Our meal hall would allow you to use one swipe& get a togo box with a Soup cup that you could fill with whatever you wanted. I used to get sandwhich fixins & buy a loaf of bread & had lunch for a week. You should call down to the meal manager or maybe student health & find out ifthings you can eat are available on the meal plan. We had stations - stir fry, sandwhich, salad bar, Cereal bar, grill, and then an entree that changed daily.
I urge you to visit campus before you move in & actually walk the walk- how far is the grocery store, how far is a safe eat out option, does campus have vending machines with Snacks you can eat? Do you have parking,taking a car? Etc...
I reccomend taking at least a supply of safe non perishable foodstuffs that you can fall back on if your local store there doesn't have your preferred brands/foods. Like: tuna packets, Protein powders, rtd shakes, the packets of indian food are usually pretty healthy at trader joes & they have veggies too.
Good luck!
allons-y

I've tried many they were all yuck in a cup.
I hear the maple Syrup was ok.

Lets be honest here.
I was really there for the cajun fries.
The burgers are good, but I'm a recovering fry gal.
To eat only 6, and only after my Protein was a major victory for me.
Yes, 800 cal is high but I'm ok w/ that.

I have these jeans I've kept forever. When they fasten and I can squat in them easily......I'm there.

Yes! Theres a Facebook group of dc metro sleevers( md dc va). We meet up in real life once a month.
I live in Northern Virginia. There's at least 20 of us I know from various support groups.
allons-y

I've eaten them. They are yummy.
But, as you know, hummus doesn't have much Protein per tbs. Sabra brand has 2tbs of hummus for 2g Protein. Not the best choice. You can have this be part of your day if you plan ahead & do a Protein shake etc.
That said, I do hummus, chicken kabob chunks & a few pita chips like 3 of the Stacey's garlic parm. And I'm done. I got the best of both worlds, ended up w/ 1.5 oz chicken and 2 oz of hummus. Yes!!!
I dislike Protein shakes so I try to eat my protein rather than eat low protein & do shakes. Either way works, just gotta feel it out.

2months post.

2months post.

Had 5 guys-bacon cheeseburger and cajun fries.
I am one who didn't have this surgery to give up my fav's.
So, I had the patty, cheese, bacon, grilled onions and like 6 fries w/ vinegar.
I threw out the bun minus 1small nibble.
I did not finish the whole patty. At 2 bites left I gave up bc afraid to over eat.
And yes, I did put it in mfp.

2months post.

Lets be honest here.
I was really there for the cajun fries.
The burgers are good, but I'm a recovering fry gal.
To eat only 6, and only after my Protein was a major victory for me.
Yes, 800 cal is high but I'm ok w/ that.

Had 5 guys-bacon cheeseburger and cajun fries.
I am one who didn't have this surgery to give up my fav's.
So, I had the patty, cheese, bacon, grilled onions and like 6 fries w/ vinegar.
I threw out the bun minus 1small nibble.
I did not finish the whole patty. At 2 bites left I gave up bc afraid to over eat.
And yes, I did put it in mfp.

And we thank you for them! They are entertaining & I love seeing u & ur Mom!
Keep up the good work.

As of today, I'm "only" overweight not obese per the BMI chart! Time to celebrate!
Only you guys could understand my happiness at being overweight
How many pounds for you before you hit the next milestone for you? What's your next goal?

Hey guys, here's my pics from one month post op.

Surgery date 8/29/13 at 375lbs
Cw 333lbs

Misty, feedback is a gift.... even frustrated, annoyed feedback. Far better than just walking away.
And somebody got paid for this rollout, and his/her employers need to know the awful customer experience that was delivered.

Checking in.
Sooo close to onderland!!!!
Stupid 200.2!!!
Sw: 228
Cw:200.2
Thangsgiving goal : 197.

Checking in.
Sooo close to onderland!!!!
Stupid 200.2!!!
Sw: 228
Cw:200.2
Thangsgiving goal : 197.

The ads....

Wow first post in the new sub forum.
Hey fellow WLS victims....erm.....I mean patients. Butter here....sleever and dispenser of wit and sarcasm and occasional in your face advice. Welcome to the new gigantic all encompassing WLS forum. I for one was a little apprehensive about it, as I thought VST was big enough. Now we're all together...bandsters, bypass patients, sleevers....everyone.
So since we're all together now, let's embrace the new dynamic and start bridging the gaps right now...rather than have any "us vs them" barriers. After all, every one of us has the same goals...improved health, weight loss, better quality of life. Our surgeries may be different, but we all recognized that we needed surgical intervention to get there....to save our own lives. In a way, that sets us apart from the mainstream in alot of people's eyes. And I don't know exactly what we should do about that....or even of there is anything to be done to make WLS more socially acceptable. But the least we can do is accept each other...surgical differences not withstanding.
After all...if you don't like me, well so be it. There are plenty of reasons not to. But don't let it be because I'm a sleever.
Ok....end of morning rambling.

Hey guys, here's my pics from one month post op.

Hey guys, here's my pics from one month post op.

Do it!!! No you're not too you. You are just right. Young enough the skin will hopefully shrink, not too big yet, healthy enough you'll bounce back quick.
I was 28 when I had mine- but only bc of insurance & $.
I regret spending so many years being fat. I lost all my friends over time bc i was so big I was no fun.
allons-y