rachel marie

I do 1 slice is Sara Lee 40 calorie wheat bread, so a half sandwich, usually tuna, egg salad or pb&j. It's very filling, but doesn't always hurt me. Toasted sometimes helps. I can do whole wheat pasta and brown rice, but not often. I usually make a breakfast rice, with bacon and eggs for some extra protein. I have no problem with tortilla chips and salsa, but have to be very careful with a tortilla. Usually do carb smart wheat tortillas and they are small but can only eat 1.

I can relate, and get upset when people tell me I am too skinny. I still want to shop In the plus size stores. I also have lost 100lbs and went from a 20 to a size 8

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You really want to stay on top of this. Add fiber into your diet. I am 6 months post op, and I feel lucky if I can use the bathroom once a week. You will also notice once you start adding food an protein in more that at times you will get a very loose BM, but most of the time it will be a chore to go.

I too am a hair stylist, and I have been loosing my hair for about 4 months. I even had to cut my hair short because I thought it would lessen the loss. I am going to try Biotin 5000mg. I'm not to sure Nioxin will help stop it. The worst part for me is I am afraid to color my hair, because I'm afraid it will just all fall out.

I too bought some Ensure shakes last night.

Poorhouse, I think you have very valid questions. You might think they are silly to ask, but the truth is that most of us are not/ were not fat because we knew how to make positive and nutritious choices. I think when you first have surgery it is in your best interest to follow the plan to a T. However once you have hit a situation like ours, I think it's best to find the most healthiest way to add back calories. Do I find myself discouraged and eatting Junk? Absolutely. I know what made me gain weight before so it must work now right? Truth is, I eat the junk and I feel sick, dumping syndrome sets in. I crash, my mind goes haywire and I realize that my body just can no longer handle it. Best of luck to you on your surgery. My face and neck were forgiving, but not so much other areas.

Thank you! I will try these things.

Damn auto correct. Day is suppose to mean fat. Lol

I feel it. I'm happy with my results, and do not regret anything. I just want to stop. Everyone comments about my weight and it really pisses me off. My old beat friend is also my enemy. I'm not sure why but I feel like it's jealousy and I have not changed who I am just because I'm skinny. But her loss not mine.

Thanks! I will try some ensure. I do smoothies as well. Normally a slim and fit without the day burner. 350 calories and 25 grams of protein. Maybe I should do a bulk me up smoothie.

My drive also crashed. I was so excited to loose weight and finally feel comfortable enough to want to have sex. My poor husband, I haven't had sex since July because if I don't get enough water in I'm too dehydrated and to be honest, it hurts.

Laura, you look great by the way!

Yes! I add peanut butter to cream of wheat, and rice cakes. I do Greek yogurt everyday and I have tried using 2% milk instead of day free. I do use regular cheese when I eat cheese. And have stopped purchasing fat free anything.

250lbs