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Of course!!! Anyone with a goal can join and we will welcome with open arms. (Add your sleeve date so we can cheer you on!!)

Heaviest: 249.5 Surgery: 8/21 weight around 226 Today's weight: 202.8 Goal by NY EVE: 195

What a fun thread to revive! 51. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy your day! Do pay attention to every bite you put in your mouth. For many of us who cook today, I'm sure taste testing along the way was part of the ritual. Along with munching on leftovers while putting the food away. Maybe recruit others to clean up while you and a good friend, family member or even the dog, go for a walk. Start a new tradition! Just remember, every bite counts so make it worth it. Do not deprive yourself because this IS the way you need to eat for the rest of your life. Be healthy, successful and guilt free! :-)

I totally respect that you are a planner. But you need to realize that with this surgery a lot of planning goes out the window. Our tummies & taste buds dictate what you will be eating. It will be a figuring out as you go along. I would advise you to get one of everything. Don't stock up on anything pre-op because everything changes postop. And you won't be worrying abt carbs/cals intake for a few weeks. Contact all those place that people talk about and order samples. Don't try them till postop though! Good luck!

I have several size 20 & 22 jeans that are in great shape. Average length. A few lane bryant, some from Target & walmart. I'm going to take them to GoodWill in a few weeks unless someone wants them. I do ask that you pay me for shipping. Please PM me if interested, I won't remember to check in here.

This is such a motivating thread! You all look fantastic. I want to thank you for sharing your pics with us.

You look wonderful! What an inspiration.

Egadzman (love that name!) I dislike pink salmon. It's slimey. So I need it cook well, which yes, dries it out. I know, I know. It's not how you are supposed to cool/eat salmon. Btw, i'm not a sushi eater either. I won't get near slimey food.

Wow! You guys are the best! I'm going to try all of your suggestion. The mayo/parm mix seems the easiest so I'll start there. Iggy, we live in San Antonio so getting really fresh seafood is not easy. Don't pick your husbands brain yet, but I may come back to asking. Thanks again everyone!! Keep the suggestions coming. :-)

I wonder if the citrus helps. Thanks!

Does anyone have an easy recipe for salmon that makes the salmon really moist? I can have fats, not many carbs. I tried to cook it with butter and it didn't work. Thanks!

They freeze REALLY well too. I only use 1 wonton wrapper. It decreases the carbs for those of us who need to eat really low carb. I use lots of cheese to help bind the food.

Everyone has done great!!!! Here's mine: Highest weight: 249 Surgery date: 8/21 Weight today 203 I'm losing slowly, but I am very happy with my post sleeve progress. I could probably kick ass more, but this is a permanent lifestyle change for me, and I need the habits I am developing today to still be here in my future. This isn't a 'fast fix' for me.

I had my gallbladder out 6 weeks after I had my sleeve surgery. It was nothing that I did wrong or ate too much of. It just happens w WLS. I have had no side affects and no issues with my bowels. I'm happy to have it out! GB attacks really HURT and they can do damage if one gets stuck in a bile duct.

I don't log my workouts either. :-)

You are one of the lucky ones!! The pain she's describing is very normal post surgery for us who did have pain.

Nice!! What a sweetie!! May i ask what you will use them for?

Really?? That's GREAT!!! My MFP is acting up, it keeps failing to connect, so if you posted it on there, I'm sorry i missed it.

Whoa!!! Of all the before/afters, i have to say that yours is the best!!! Congrats!! I know you worked hard. I also like that you are smiling in both pics. You look like you are a fun lady to be around.

Oh yes!! And also with my gallbladder surgery 6 weeks after my sleeve? I looked like I'd been in a knife fight!!

I sometimes use the fage yougurt. Never thought to use cottage cheese. Interesting.

Cottage cheese? In a protein shake??

Honestly, I'd go back to the basics. Ms. diva has a boot camp, or pouch test, or something like that. It helps people kinda reset themselves. I'm sure someone else can give you more info. And yes, our stomachs can hold more as we get further out, which is why it's so important to do our homework and learn how to eat correctly during the time when we are restricted. Good luck!