Reigo

I now eat differently and find that many of the meals I make for myself don't work as well for family meals so I find myself making my food and their food (or my husband makes his own food). We all eat healthy but it's things like spagetti squash or PB2 chicken with Shirataki noodles that are a no-go! my husband has lost 10 pounds just by eating some of my meals which puts him at his ideal body weight. My 5 year old eats limited foods and is underweight so it's common we fix her own dinner (usually high Protein noodles with butter and Parmesan or grilled chicken and black beans). There's days all three of us eat different food! Just wondering how everyone else is handling their new lifestyle and incorporating it into a family friendly lifestyle.

I got a migraine so bad that I started throwing up violently. But was better after a few days. Although at 6 weeks post op, I added regular coffee back into my diet. 1-2 cups a day

Wow! You look incredible (and not anywhere near 46!). Did you need any plastic surgery? I started at a size 16/18 and am wondering if I will need any work done (although a boob job is probably going to be necessary). It's so inspiring to see success post maintenance! Thanks for sharing and love the pics!

I have had more breakouts as well. And 3 days after surgery, I had a severe skin reaction which required steroid cream- it was so horrible but cleared up. I think it was an allergic reaction.

Have you tried boarshead pastrami or pastrami turkey- both are surprisingly lean!

Yum! Love Indian food and have been to India a few times for work. Any recipes for vindaloo!?!

I live in FL and my husband is an avid fisherman so we eat fish almost every week (he caught 2 lobsters today and 4 snappers) I personally love blackened fish using chef Paul brand seasoning. We also make a type of creole fish where I sautée peppers, onions and garlic, add a can of tomato sauce (not spagetti sauce) and sazon saffron seasoning, bay leaf, white wine and chili pepper flakes let the sauce simmer a bit then add the fish cut into cubes.mit cooks quick-10 minutes or so. We also make ceviche but I only recommend that with really fresh fish For a firmer thick fish like swordfish, the absolute best hands down, is a marinade made of fresh minced garlic, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice and zest, and vegetable oil. I can find the proportions (have it written somewhere). Marinate the fish for several hours then cook on the grill

I am so lucky that anything and everything goes down and feels fine. I have tried it all, even rice and Pasta but I also didn't get that much restriction (which I have mixed feelings about- happy I can still enjoy food and unhappy I can still enjoy food!) Have you tried other types of beans- black Beans or black bean Soup is a fav of mine. How does tuna fish salad work for you?

There's no reason I can think why you can't have one. Get the boars head reduced fat brand and instead of the bun, use josephs low carb pita. I am not a fan of hotdogs personally and honestly don't remember the last time I ate one. My husband likes them and the board head have only 6 grams of fat

How you doing on the raw?

I was told no travel for 6 weeks but that's primarily due to the risk of blood clots from sitting too long. If you can get an isle seat and get up to walk/ stretch, you should be fine. My trips are 9-26 hours so that is why I was on restricted travel.

I had plication and I can eat even more than that at 10 weeks out. A whole lean cuisine is no problem for me either. It's distressing but I eat less than I used to and am using this as motivation to make good choices. It might ean slower weight loss but that's ok. Just kep up the good work!

Crazy how so many men can eat whatever they want (I know not all of them) and if they do gain a few pounds, they drop it so easy!

It's a normal stall. You will lose again. Keep up the good work

Grapes are high in sugar so don't know if they are a great option. There's a low carb pita with only 50 calories if you are allowed to have that, make a turkey and cheese pita with mustard and light mayo. If you can't, just make deli eat and cheese Roll ups and pack in a small cooler, along with a RTD protein drink, bottled water and some almonds. All easy to eat and drive.

Haven't heard of body air thinning! Would be nice if my leg hair woud disappear!

Lol- same exact Medea bottle

I just packed kashi go lean cereal and quest bars too! Want to replace 2 meals so only 1 meal out. Tat should help. Part of it is the physchological challenge of being in a new country and on an expense account - it was biggest pre surgery downfall. I did eat healthier even pre surgery when I was home but each 15 day trip, I would eat each meal like it was my last- appetizers, entree, wine, dessert! It's like a crack addict in cracktown.

Unless they have 11pm support group, that can't happen. I work until 8 or 9pm when international. Tat and I would imagine a support group in Madrid would be in Spanish. My Spanish is good enough to order food, find a bathroom, shoe store, shop, and curse! I actually haven't attended a support group at all yet but plan to If I am not traveling.

When I travel for work, I was like a locust eating and drinking my way across the country I was in! I loved to eat the different food and drink local wines, which led to the rise in my weight over the last 2 years. I haven't traveled post surgery abroad until now. Leave tomorrow for Madrid and am excited but a little nervous. I won't be working out while over there most likely (work long hours and go to dinner with colleagues right after and usually arrive in the hotel at 11pm) and eating out daily. I am dreading the break in my routine. I am planning to bring Protein bars and Cereal to replace Breakfast and maybe lunch but this will be my first really big hurdle!

While I have only lost 26 pounds (from 213 to 187 at 5'6"), I think it was ALL from my upper body! Face to waist thinning but seems my hips, thighs and butt are planning to be fashionably late to the weight loss party! I am a pear so lower body is the first place I gain and last to loose... Any tips to target this region?

Ok, just googled and found this...so excited to try a few recipes! http://www.bellplantation.com/recipes But still chime in with any suggestions or recipes. All welcomed.

Besides making smoothies with these, any other good uses for PB2 or PB2 with chocolate?

Nope! I didn't have a BM for 8 days post op and that required medication to help. Once I did, I was fine though! It's horrible when you can't go!

I love reading all the responses-thanks for posting!