bobheist

I don't know that I'm exactly inspirational, but I'm feeling really good and I'm really proud of myself.
I was sleeved on 12/19/2012. I am 43 years old and weighed 367. I am 6'3". I've lost a total of 127 pounds.

Putting on deodorant and realizing that my armpits have actually become pits.

12/18/2012 and 12/18/2013

12/18/2012 and 12/18/2013

Putting on deodorant and realizing that my armpits have actually become pits.

12/18/2012 and 12/18/2013

Putting on deodorant and realizing that my armpits have actually become pits.

12/18/2012 and 12/18/2013

The Quest bars can have a globby texture (I kind of like that). Someone on here recommended I carry the bar (still packaged, of course) in my pocket for a bit before eating -- or leave on car dashboard for a few minutes. I found that to be a great tip -- softens the bar just the right amount. Others microwave them but I have found that makes them a bit too sticky.
Call or email Quest and they'll send you a few free bars to sample (as someone else posted) and then you can decide before spending any money.
I can't say enough about Quest bars - they are tasty and a great source of Fiber, which I had trouble getting in after surgery.

I've been using the Bariatric Advantage chews. They were recommended by my nutritionist. I like them and feel they're working well. I get them (and all my vitamins) from www.bariatricchoice.com - the site is a lot less expensive than Amazon and had great customer service.

When I hit the one year mark my appetite came back with a vengeance. I still have restriction (I'm about 18 months out from surgery). I had very little appetite/hunger for that first year - I sure wish it had stayed that way.

I watched this and was angered and saddened. Her husband was definitely an enabler, but I had a bit of empathy for him...have you seen the episode where the husband is truly awful? I wish I could remember the name of the wife/episode. She met her husband through a fat acceptance group and he DID NOT want her to lose weight, he was sabotaging her efforts at every turn.

I get what you're saying about not being sure about the concept of net-carbs ^^^ but any way you slice it the Quest bars are high in Fiber, which I find really helpful.

I get what you're saying about not being sure about the concept of net-carbs ^^^ but any way you slice it the Quest bars are high in Fiber, which I find really helpful.

Tried the Cinnamon Roll and Cookies and Cream Quest bars over the weekend... SO AMAZING!! I am not a fan of how many actual carbs (I don't know if I believe in net carbs and I know my surgeon doesn't) they have, but I can def rationalize having one once a day or a few times a week as a treat.

I never had any problems with swallowing pills. I did have a bit of a learning curve regarding when to take them - some on an empty stomach, others needed food with them, etc.

I think "Pour Some Sugar On Me" is by Def Leppard.

I'm thinking you should probably be at the soft-foods stage (or check with your team) - the Quest Bars, if microwaved for a few seconds are very soft. It would probably depend with each type of bar.
I got the idea from someone on here to put the Quest bar in my pants pocket for about 10-15 minutes before I eat it -- it gets nice and soft that way, but the microwave works too.

Congrats on your success -- you look great!
I don't think I could be a bigger of Quest. Not only are their products great, their customer service is too!
If you go to their site and send them an email or instant chat, they'll mail you a few free bars. I was ordering from Amazon (I live hours away from a GNC or Vitamin Shoppe, etc) but I've started ordering directly from Quest just because I want to be loyal and show appreciation for how great of a company I think they are.
When I order bars (sometimes there's a free-shipping code, other times I pay a flat fee of $4.95 per order for shipping -- still comes out cheaper than GNC, etc.) from Quest they're usually on my doorstep within a day.
What a great company!
Has anyone tried their Pasta yet? I have some, but haven't gotten around to trying it...

Heyyy I haven't posted in this thread in ages. Well I just seen my flat belly and it's been awhile! I still have a ways to go but if anyone here knows me and knows me well, I can and will get back to it.
Me at my largest and then me at my goal weight.

Then me today 2.5.2014.

If you don't know me... Hi, my name is Irene AKA LilMissDiva 2.0

So cute!

12/18/2012 and 12/18/2013

12/18/2012 and 12/18/2013

Putting on deodorant and realizing that my armpits have actually become pits.

Putting on deodorant and realizing that my armpits have actually become pits.