Cookeeeeez

Lol, Even my OAO couldn't get in my super greens powder, was disappointed now I'm on the hunt thru health stores for a similar algae/spirulina/chlorella and wheat grass/barley mix super vegie type power food powder thingy... How's that for a futile fight?! Lol

Yup, naked noodles ordered from organic Australia online, shirataki noodles made from konjac plant. 6 cals per 100g 0% fat 1g Protein 4g carbs in form of fibre and are 20% Calcium. Haven't tried them yet but told to rinse them before use as packaging has a slight smell that disappears after rinsing... Good find Lila glad your doing well, so excited for your surgery!!!!

Lol! I think I have that too I'll go check...

I don't mean to be critical but I wish this thread were a little more positive so many of you are eating fabulously well compared to how I imagine you might have presleeve, and one day out of a week or seven a year doesn't make much difference at all... It's only if it's a fairly typical day that you might want to make adjustments... In Australia we have a government run site called www.8700.com.au It calculates via age, gender, weight, activity level how many kjs or cals are good to maintain or lose weight. I know for years I felt I had to stay under 1200 cals a day as I had been misinformed that that is the amount given to bed-ridden patients to maintain life. I thought if I eat less than 1200 and exercise surely I should lose weight... I did- I became anorexic and nearly lost my life after trimming that 1200 down to 1000 then 500 then 100 (on a "bad" day, 0 on a "good" day) I have since found out that I need around 2900 cals to maintain my 300 pounds because my weight drains so much out of my system. And you know this is true- its just whether or not I suffer during the day, do I eat all 3000 for brekky, drink it in soda every day, or spread it out in Snacks and large healthy dinners struggling to meet the 2900 limit? The thing is, calories carbs Proteins fats are onky numbers and only make a difference according to your individual needs. My mum is on 10gs of carbs A DAY because she is diabetic. My sister is on 350g per day (about 7g per each kilo of her weight) because she is an athlete. She struggles to get in her higher levels of carbs in endurance training. So I know we've made decision to have sleeve, we have portion trouble and make some bad choices every now and then, but I bet most of us know more about nutrition than the average joe bloe on the street. Listen to your body, give it fuel to burn, work your sleeve (I'm jealous btw, can't wait for mine) but remember that you want to lose weight so you don't die of obesity related disease- but don't let yourself become malnourished and die of that (been there, almost done that) You are all strong and inspiring individuals

I had a great day too ran into a friend on train so only just got home lol, am so tired I could fall over!!!

I agree with lollyfiddy- I just had extreme binge eating (presleeve) that was absolutely uncontrollable. At one point my mental tug o' war over whether or not to eat more made me pass out cold!!!!!!!! If you are truly distressed then seek help urgently as there is always the possibility you have an eating disorder... ( I believe the dsm-V is bringing out a binge eating disorder category, more info @ http://www.dsm5.org/ProposedRevisions/Pages/proposedrevision.aspx?rid=372# )

Aww Lila, so glad your feeling better parties will always be a struggle I think but I found the funniest thing yesterday- add psyllium husk to your Protein shake!!! It tasts only a tiny bit nuttyish and thickens it right up! It turned 35g of protein and 6g of carbs into a meal replacement!!!! You won't be able to think of food afterwards!lol Luv ya beth

My dermatologist gives my scalp injections fortnightly to make hair grow back :/ (had a huge round bald patch on back of head after pneuminia hospitalisation). After 6 weeks i am finally seeing regrowth, although derm said 6 weeks is about normal... Because its growing back he said Biotin supplements were probably a waste of money and there is some biotin in my swisse multi anyway... I've also upped Protein shake to regrow.... But I do think 80% or so of hair def. grows back on its own

I actually think fruit is a great snack, and I never put on weight the weeks I eat lots of fruit- it keeps me full and I always just feel healthier If this is a lifetime thing then eating fruit and veg all day everyday really makes a difference for me I even feel better than yesterday because I had an orange for dinner and today I have had fresh pineapple in natural yoghurt for afternoon tea and still full Carbs aren't the enemy if they're full of fibre too

P.s I truly believe his reaction would be the same if you used your settlement money instead of the insurance....

Your parents pay health insurance for your health, use it to become healthy!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had done this at 19 instead of weighting lol so long!!! I'm 25 now and 60 pounds heavier and have an even more f*d up relationship with food from the extra years binge eating. I get where your dads coming from but as a recovering alcoholic I bet deep down he wishes he had some sort of surgery to make his struggle easier! But in all honesty his journey is not yours and he sounds way too controlling and frankly a little unstable. Just a tip: think through exactly how he will react when he finds out and have some professional help to deal with the turbulence that will most likely arise... Go it girl, do it, get it done and start living your life!!!!!!!!

Lol, no worries! As I've yo-yoed I've had to resize my jeweller over and over! I'm thinking of getting some of my bigger/older pieces remade when I reach my goal into something special Maybe a butterfly for the transformation?!

Yey, go Non-scale Victories! It's true, muscle is the difference- being overweight you have developed a HUGE amount of muscle in legs especially and will be continuing to put it on in arms and core as you exercise! Consider this an amazing blessing coz muscle helps you keep the weight off in the long run! Congratulations again!

I'm planning on putting mine on a nice chain- that way it's super safe and when u get it resized I still have a bonus nice neck chain- Go on- spoil yourself!!!

Congratulations KB on your quitting! That is probably 1000x better for your surgery than any amount of weight loss! I know it's hard, I'm smoking again after quitting 1.5 YEARS!!! But so proud of you for taking your health back in hand! I hope your rewarding yourself like crazy! I've lost 12 kilos and plan to lose another 10 or so at least before my surgery next year and also to quit smoking too! Baby steps

Stunning! Is that a blue topaz I see? Yey scorpios!!! That's one thing I'd like when I'm thinner- jewellery to fit!!! I have such chubby fingers and wrists! Looking forward to Saturday too! Track work from Petrie to Caboolture tho so a little longer trip to get there... Anyway see you guys soon and fingers/toes/appendages all crossed for you weightnolonger!!!!

@nenalinda, maybe your not having enough healthy snacks during the day? That doesnt seem like you ate very much during the day... I'm going to make an effort to buy more variety of snacks (fruit, nuts, soups, yoghurts) to ease night time cravings....

Ok: it's awful but to remind you what life was like pre sleeve - Breakfast: can of regular Pepsi with 6 (SIX!!!!!!) pieces fried chicken, coleslaw and potato/gravy (leftover from last night!) No lunch Orange and apple for afternoon snack No dinner so far from guilt of Breakfast... thinking of 2or3 sausages with veggies or a Protein shake and an early night... Remember these "good ol" days when you think your having a bad day post sleeve Oh, this is after I lost 12 kilos in two months but thus week my brain has just gone crazy for no reason- wish I were sleeved NOW!!! Lol

Lila- glad things went better today, maybe when your busier it's easier? The pineapple thing seems like a great idea! I'm a big fan of pineapple and am thinking maybe yesterday and today's binge eating is a sign of fruit withdrawal as strawberries and fruit salads have been awful at shops lately no matter how much I love them, there's only so many times a week you can eat apple after orange after apple... Lol So envious of you sleevers, I keep thinking if I was already sleeved then my messups wouldnt be as huge, that is- I would eat less by proxy, lol But then again what if I can't control my eating sometimes and I hurt the sleeve?! I think I'm glad I have to wait, it really gives me time to work thru this stuff... Hope everyone else is doing well and looking forward to meet up Saturday hopefully I'll be back on track by then p.s. sooo frustrating since I've been fine for weeeeeeks, then wham! Oh well! Peace

Mad! Hope I get pics

I wouldn't mind puppyphat! I love that sort of thing

Amen Sister!

* oh and half a box of absurdly expensive organic choc coated macadamias!!! How's that for a waste of $$$$

Hi puppyphat, Lilly, & others - sorry it seems a few of us are having a rough go of it this week- maybe something in the stars? Tonight I ate 2.5 serves of lasagne, three mini redskins, three mini time outs and three mini crunchies!!! Oh and dread of all evil- a can of regular Pepsi!!! I feel so sick in stomach and just awful all round it was that binge behaviour just popping up out if the blue!! I just couldn't feel sated- I'm a smoker and chain smoked all night too... I feel so bad like even if I get the sleeve I'll probably f* it up somehow!!!! First time in weeks I've felt like this and I even was do good I went for a freezing long swim yesterday.... Jeez I see the psych Thursday so maybe she'll ask me "did you learn from it?" right now I haven't learned jack but maybe I'll feel better tomorrow... Anyone who says no need for sleeve just diet and exercise has obviously never experienced this insatiable garbage mouth and the guilt that comes with it.... Thanks for letting me vent too, at least it keeps my fingers out if my mouth!!! Lol Beth

Aww sorry shellz I'm sure he was a good surgeon and it seems reduced confusion by just accepting gap payment himself and charging lower fee up front... I knew a dentist who did that once... Anyway, glad your happy with surgery overall and recovering well