

Travelbug1955
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About Travelbug1955
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- Birthday 08/23/1957
About Me
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Biography
Mother, Wife and animal lover
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Gender
Female
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Interests
Baking, cross stitch, travel, slot machines, reading
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Occupation
Self Employed
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City
Louisville
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State
KY
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Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Travelbug1955 replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gain up to 2 pounds about once a month. It goes back down plus a couple of pounds later. It could be Water retention, I have to watch salt intake. -
What are you eating 8 weeks out?
Travelbug1955 replied to Alisa11/18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Atkins diet website is a good place and they have an app to record all your foods. You can see how much protien, carbs and fat that you had and can set up goals. There are free recipes too! I enjoy the Atkins protien bars for meals and Snacks. They also have protien shakes and frozen meals full of Protein. -
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Slow Weight Loss Need dietary suggestions
Travelbug1955 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I need suggestions of menus for the day. What has been helpful for your continued weight loss? My weight loss has been a struggle. My surgery was August 2013 and now in January, I am down only 45 pounds. I have been reading and found out that I should have lost at least 65 pounds by now. I have gone down from a 1X in plus size to a loose size 14. I would appreciate if some of you would share with me what you eat during the day. My stomach hurts when I eat red meat or bread. It is uncomfortable most times when I eat. I drink lots of Water. I have been following the Atkins diet, but my body seems to be weight loss resistant. Please share with me when your surgery was and how much weight you have lost. I would also like to know what you eat for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Do you have Snacks? Any response will be appreciated. Thanks.- 3 replies
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A little pain when introducing new food?
Travelbug1955 replied to caligirl_1031's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 months post op and my stomach hurts or is umcomfortable everytime I eat. If I eat red meat or bread it hurts worse. -
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Here's a crazy question...
Travelbug1955 replied to SandeeD's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor removed my excess stomach through a lower left incision that was slightly larger than the others. Then he put a drainage tube into the incision and it was removed the second day post op. That incision healed up faster than the others and didn't leave a scar. -
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Travelbug1955 reacted to a post in a topic: Insurance Hoops? or just finance the thing and go to Mexico
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My surgery is today - oct 8, 2013!
Travelbug1955 replied to Diane22's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Good Luck to you! I went to Mexico for my surgery too. I found that the people and hospital staff were very professional and knowledgable. I enjoyed my 3 day stay in Mexico and I hope you do too. -
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Sleeved 8-14-13 and lost, then gained, then lost, then gained 4 lbs. HELPPPPP
Travelbug1955 replied to brandiga03's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The same thing has been happening to me! I was sleeved August 3. I lost 24 pounds right away, then it all came to a stop! I would gain 1/2 pound, then lose 1/2 pound, now I am up from 203 to 205! I am only eating about 300-400 calories a day and drinking all the fluids. I can't force myself to eat more or I get sick. I started walking 3 weeks ago, but it isn't doing any good at making my weight go down. I am following Atkins diet only eating protien and soft vegetables. I am watching carb intake to keep it down. I am so frustrated with this. It's been almost 3 weeks since I lost any weight. Please let me know what your nutritionist tells you. Best of luck. -
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gamergirl reacted to a comment on a blog entry: Stalls: Just because I get it doesn't mean I have to like it
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Any Sleevers Here From MS?
Travelbug1955 replied to SmileyJo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ocean Springs, MS here! Sleeved August 3, 2013. -
Stalls: Just because I get it doesn't mean I have to like it
Travelbug1955 commented on gamergirl's blog entry in Gamergirl's Blog
I am one month out today. My stall began last week. My weight has been hovering between 203 and 203.5 this past week. I haven't weighed less than 204 in 3 years. I am thinking this weight is a set point. I am sure there will be other set points where a stall will happen too. It is very frustrating because I am walking and hardly eating anything. I know that I am still losing because my clothes are looser. I hope by this next week, the stall will break through and go below the 200 mark. Wishing really hard! -
gamergirl reacted to a comment on a blog entry: Soft Foods Halibut & Vegetables in Parchment 19 gms protein
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Soft Foods Halibut & Vegetables in Parchment 19 gms protein
Travelbug1955 commented on gamergirl's blog entry in Gamergirl's Blog
My favorite seafood is Halibut! I will have to try this recipe, thanks for sharing! -
Today is the day!
Travelbug1955 replied to AshWalker's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will do wonderful, keep us posted! -
Lump Crab Artichoke Bake/Dip
Travelbug1955 commented on Travelbug1955's blog entry in Travelbug1955's Blog
Yes,I found something that works well with me and tastes so good! I was allowed to have soft foods including meats like crab, chicken, fish, ground meat at weeks 3-4. It makes me feel good and I love it. Chew, chew, chew. Last night I ate meat loaf, mashed potatoes and soft green beans. Yummy! -
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I was having a tough time coming up with foods that would sit well in my stomach when soft foods were introduced. I found something that works well with me and tastes so good! Lump Crab Artichoke Dip warmed up feels so good! 1-8 oz can Lump Crab Meat, 1 cup of Chopped Artichoke Hearts (canned or frozen), 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup light Daisy Sour Cream, 1/2 cup Dukes Mayonaise, Juice of 1 Lemon, 1 tbsp of Fresh Parsley, chopped, 1 Clove of Minced Garlic, Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Add the Crab, chopped Artichoke Hearts, Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Sour Cream, Mayonaise, Lemon Juice, and minced Garlic together in a bowl. Season with Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper, to taste. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Enjoy!
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Egg Salad (perfect for when you start soft foods)
Travelbug1955 commented on Travelbug1955's blog entry in Travelbug1955's Blog
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Egg Salad (perfect for when you start soft foods)
Travelbug1955 posted a blog entry in Travelbug1955's Blog
I made this for when I started on soft foods. Delicious and low carb since I use Duke's mayonaise which has 0 carbs. I don't have a serving size, just eat one tablespoon full and it fills me up. Bring to a boil 6-7 large eggs in a pan with water covering eggs. When boiling begins, turn off stove, remove eggs from heat, put a lid on the pan and let sit 20 minutes. Bring eggs to sink and run cold water over them so peeling will be easier. Dice eggs and place into a bowl. Measure 1 cup of Dukes Mayonaise, 1-2 tablespoons mustard, 1 tablespoon grated onion, 1 teaspoon pickle relish, a dash of salt. Add a dash of cayenne pepper if you want to add some heat. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Mix with spoon or mixer until blended. Enjoy! I put this on celery for my husband and he loves it!