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I have been trying some solutions to 'reduce the effect'- even though I agree with Shontel- sometimes plastics is the way out. Since my surgery, I loofah during my showers (something about it getting rid of dead skin more), and I moisturize with Palmers moisturizer (the label says for pregnancy and weight loss). It will likely not resolve issues with the saggies, but I am hoping I can 'reduce' the saggies. And there is no scientific proof that it will- I am experimenting, but it does not hurt to try. Also, i am using Olay regenrist moisturizer for my face.

I think the scale moved today. It was down to 177.2. That is lower than it has been. Maybe the stall is broken. I will confirm tomorrow if it has. One thing that I did do yesterday was so the Leslie Sansome walk. (but at the same time I had 60 calories more than usual (those darn fudgsicles- LOL)

Congratulations Deedee. You really are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your friendship. You are one of the people on this board who always cheers everyone on, and you always share your journey with everyone. I think a part of you reaching your goal so quickly is the good karma that you have put out there as well. CONGRATULATIONS.... doing the happy dance for you.

Welcome welcome. You are in for an awesome ride Congratulations for taking the next step towards good health.

Thanks guys for such great ideas. I am going to take this list to the grocery store. Any other suggestions for 'sweet snacks'. I love the greek yogurt, and will try the luna mini bars (are they high sugar?)

I really liked the shots. I mixed them with a little bit of water every day. But I stopped once I heard it is not 'good protein'. I checked and it said it has some Whey Isolate, so I am not sure as to why it is not 'the best' protein, but I am still on a quest to find some protein.

Lan. I am so glad that the Remeron is working for you. I am still feeling the sleepiness. I called my doctor about it and he said to try for a few more days, that the symptoms will subside. But I certainly have more energy and feel better.

Deedee -you have done such a good job until now. A little derailment is just that-a short-term derailment. At least you recognize the challenges you are facing, so now you can do something about it. But, I do feel you. I am sooooo over the SNOWCAPOLPYSE! SNOWMAGEDDON or whatever other SNOMG name they have for it. p.s. Since walking is a no-go- our streets are still yucky, I did Leslie S. walk at home video. They have it on-demand. Maybe you can get some exercise done that way.

Lucygoose, did you ever find out what it was that was making you ill? You had mentioned earlier that it did not have anything to do with your actual sleeve- so what caused all your symptoms? Really curious. I am glad you are feeling better - and yeay for no snoring

Thank you folks for all your words of wisdom. I really need to have a mind shift and try and enjoy the journey, and stop focusing on the scale. I really appreciate your input. Sometimes you just need to hear it (AGAIN).

I will be leaving the soft-food stage shortly, and have been advised to eat three meals and two snacks. What are your favorite low calorie, high protein (maybe?) snacks? What do you snack on regularly? What can you pack and go quickly?

I was allowed sugar free popsicles and sugar free jello.

Thank you Nagaraj and Bella. I am so frustrated to the point where I emailed my coordinator to double check if I may have insulin resistance. I guess I just have to wait for the stall to break, and celebrate the smaller victories.

I also had my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez. My experience was fantastic. I had a speedy recovery. The one thing that was tough was traveling because I did not have a lot of energy, but it was not unbearable. The level of care was excellent. I would say certainly research the surgeon that you will use (there are a few whose patients have rave reviews about them). The other thing that I got from folks on the boards is to make sure you have a good post-surgery support team. I enlisted a nutritionist, a therapist and I will be joining a weight loss support team this week. Feel free to ask me any questions.

I love Fage and Oikos with some Torani sugar free syrup. I also love greek yogurt with shakes. 15 g of protein in the yogurt, plus protein powder (about another 15 to 30 g) gets you close to half your protein for the day.

I made this and posted it a while back. It is from Eggface's website. It is so delish. When I make it, I stuff pasta shells with the ricotta bake for my beau, and I have the bake as is in a ramekan. So yummmy in my tummy.

Your closet looks great. I love purged closets.

I had my surgery on January 14th, and lost 14 pounds. Now I have been having the infamous three week stall since last week Wednesday, and have been floating between 177.5 and 178.9. I read a lot about the stall, but this is really getting old. No amount of reading can prepare you for feeling like crap that you had your surgery to lose less than 15 pounds, and I can't help but feel like I am the ONLY ONE that this surgery will not work for. Did you have a stall? How long was it? What did you do to break it- if anything? And in the meantime, how did you survive those days? p.s. my Water and Protein intake has been decent for the most part- 64 oz, and 70 grams of protein.

Hey Deedee, I just walked to the Dupont Circle snowball fight, and checked it out (did not participate- not interested in getting pelted) and then came back home. I got my walking in for the day :sad0: My plan for the clothes that I need to get rid of (which are my 12s and 14s), is to take them to a consignment store. Secondi is close to me at Dupont Circle. And since my clothes are nice, if I say so myself, I do not want to donate them, but I also don't want to have their energy in my closet. The next few dress sizes I plan on buying more thrifty store clothes until I get to goal. One trick that I have learned is that you can wear dresses through a few sizes. I always wear dresses and tights, so I will be sticking with this.

I think Deedee is one pound away from goal at 149 now. Interesting to find this thread just a few months ago. Testament of how this can work.

You read the boards, and everyone talks about 'the third week stall'. Well, mine is here- the scale has been 179, 178, 177, 178, and 178.8 this week. And no amount of reading could prepare me for the ANGER I FEEL TOWARDS THE DARN SCALE. I mean seriously, did I spend close to 10K, time off work, have a dollar of a stomach to lose 14.3 pounds???? I hope this stall breaks soon. In the meantime, how did everyone cope with a stall???

6 months and almost at goal! How awesome. I love the new pic

yeay for an uneventful surgery Tiffy. I hope you feel even better soon, and I am glad you are feeling better. Cheering you on.

I hope today is a better day for you. Get some rest, take a warm bath, and feel better.

I am on soft foods, and will be until next Friday. So far I like the Tuna salad cups- esp. the lemon pepper. I am one of the few who likes eggs. I like refried Beans, and I really like this dish from the eggface website: Shelly's Baked Ricotta 8 oz of Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 large Egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. I usually made it first in the oven and heated the leftovers in the microwave. I don't put mine in the oven- Too long, and just nuke it in the microwave.