Adri

Congrats to you! I know how good that feels!!

I'm in Santa Ana. I'm in school right now and with the holidays coming up I'm sure we're all very busy...but let's keep track of this string and maybe we can do an OC meet-up come the New Year!

I tried the berry. They were ok. But when I put them in my pill box in my purse they got sweaty. Yuck. I too switched to Celebrate tangerine. They are delicious! And don't get sticky.

Congratulations, i am so happpy for you! I hit that mark just a few weeks ago and I know how good it feels.

Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal ...248.....................197............185.............0!!!! Yippeee! Hit goal today...now gonna see what I can still do with the rest of the month. Would love to see the 170's before Christmas...but I guess I'm getting a little ahead of myself!

I hadn't worn a pair of heels in over 3 years. Now, I've got them back, and some of my mojo too!

Your new look put a smile on my face, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the post! I'm glad I'm not alone. I ate McDonalds burger and fries today for the first time since surgery, and probably the first time since April. Feeling pretty stupid about it, but planning on a low carb day tomorrow to make up for it. Just gotta get back on that horse...

Congrats!! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the numbers. That really helps me gauge my eating. Even though I can stuff more in, I've been able to stay under 1k cals most days and that seems to be working for me right now. Losing slow but sure.

Just these past two weeks I've noticed a change. I can definitely eat a full (measuring) cup of food. Maybe even a bit more. I've been able to eat 1k to 1100 cals of food for at least a month already (but I ususally try to stay at 1k or below). It does concern me a bit, I'm even a little fearful. So I measure all my food, the only real challenges are the weekends when I eat out and have a little less control. That's when I really have to pay attn to my sleeve. Using the sleeve still takes discipline...it's easier...but not easy.

If you're not talking meat or eggs, then cottage cheese is my go-to food for a filling protein meal. You can put salt and pepper and even a little hot sauce in it if you want it savory and to use as a dip..., or applesauce and cinnamon and splenda (or any other fruit) if you want it sweet. I love that it is versatile that way...and very filling and nutritious.

I can tolerate the strawberry pineapple from Celebrate; I hated the Bariatric Advantage chewables. The Celebrate chewable iron is delicious and the chewable b12 is fine too.

my neighbor made some homemade chicken taquitos right around week 9..i couldn't resist and ate two of them. i was fine and had no problems, they weren't real big and they did not have alot of oil on their surface. i also eat the tortilla chips when we go to mexican restaurants and i'm just fine. luckily i don't overeat and i can take or leave these things now. gotta love the sleeve!!! have also tried onion rings, fries and fried zucchini...no prob. but remember i only ate about 3 pieces at any given time. and in 4 months i have had each of these items only once. i have not drunk seltzer, but i have tried soda. if it's a little flat, i can drink a few swallows on an empty stomach, i just can't make a habit of it cuz it makes me feel bloated.

Thanks forensikchic and longer-life, you've both given me more food-for-thought...no pun intended..hahaha.