Nikki_1985

I have been feeling like the weight isn't coming off as fast as others. But now that I actually sit down and look at the fact that its only been 5 months since my surgery and I'm down 92 lbs maybe it is! I think its because it feels like soooo long ago that I was sleeved. I feel like its been at least a year, but its only been 5 months. The weight loss is starting to slow down a bit. But the first almost 100 in 5 months is not too bad. Yay! I'm halfway done!

Thanks for those ideas!! I'm excited to start playing with different ingredients inside these sweet little things!! I may just use one wonton wrapper to save me some calories and stretch these a little further!!

I was sleeved 02/29 and have lost 76 lbs so far. But I have been stuck and cannot seem to get the scale to move for the past 2 weeks. It is driving me nuts. I have tried increasing my calories and lowering them. I do Zumba every night and alternate nights with weight training. So the only thing I can think of is to reboot my system. Tomorrow I'm bringing protein shakes back and I'm going to be more mindful of what I eat. I think I may be snacking more than I should and I may be falling back into old habits. So its time to stop that right now! I've got my cottage cheese, protein shakes and tuna ready to go. Time to get that scale moving again!!

I haven't tried them but after the sucess of these, I'm pretty sure I will be making the lasagna for dinner tomorrow.

The wontons that I used have 5 carbs.

I saw a recipe on here from Emily Bites and decided to go and visit the site myself. I miss philly cheesesteak and french dip so much! But its just not the same without the bread. Adding that won ton makes these so great that its almost like having a real french dip, but its much easier on the sleeve! I just thought I would share with y'all that they were very very tasty and tolerable. They look cute too lol. http://www.emilybites.com/2012/01/french-dip-cupcakes.html

I love Zumba. Did a 45 minute class tonight. I probably look like a total tool doing it, but it is so much fun!!! Once I started doing the Zumba it broke the stall I was in and I have continued to lose consistenly now. It really helps!!

Do you have a recipe for the cottage cheese pancakes?

I was sleeved 02/29. My start weight was 356 and I am now at 295. Down 61 lbs yay!!

I only drink with a straw. I get way to much air if I don't. I think each person is different so it just depends on how you do it!

I had the same problem. It helped me to ensure I got all my fluids in because I was constantly drinking trying to get rid of it. I think it was just a way my body reacted to the change. It went away for me about 2 1/2 week post op. At this time I was able to get all my fluids in so I think that helped to get rid of the constant cotton mouth. I say just drink as often as possible, I also brushed my teeth several times a day to try to get rid of it.

My surgery was 02/29 and I'm down 46 lbs. In my 26 years I have never lost this amount of weight. I am so exited and it is amazing to see results. Everyone is telling me that they can tell I'm losing. At this point I still do not see it. My start weight was 356 so 46 lbs is small in the grand scheme of things, but huge at the same time! I can feel that my clothes are a little looser. Also I have reached my very first NSV goal. My wedding ring fits!!! I was so excited to be able to put it on. I can eat more than I thought I would be able to, but still NOWHERE near what I used to. I'm so happy that I got the surgery. Sometimes I want to walk up to overweight people and tell them that they can change their life. I know if someone did that to me though I would probably knock them out lol. I love when people ask me questions. My grandmother has someone at her work that I'm meeting with for dinner on Wednesday to discuss the sleeve and answer any questions she has. I guess she will get a first hand look at what eating after the sleeve is like. I am so excited to be able to share the info about the surgery with her, it was the best decision I have ever made for myself. Still quite a ways from goal, but each day brings me closer.

So here I am day 4 post op. I cannot seem to get enough in. I have no idea how i'm going to stuff all this protein and fluid in me. Evertime I drink it feels like someone stabs me in the gut. I tried to set a timer. But that didn't work either. How long should it take me to drink an 8 oz bottle of water?

Well I'm up and getting ready to head to the hospital for my surgery. I am super excited. The other thing is I have a slight head cold and I'm dreading waking up with a cough. Thats gonna hurt. I already called my dr and he said since I don't have a fever or anything I am ok to have surgery today. YAY!!