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Okay so I've been cooking a lot more lately and I have found that when I eat clean (meaning as little preservatives, gluten and processed crap) I tend to lose more weight quicker, feel better and actually get adequate amounts of nutrition. I made this dinner the other night and let me tell you, it was delicious. Absolutely great Almond Crusted Tilapia fried in Coconut Oil and Creamy Parmesan Spinach. Healthy fats, good Protein and rich greens.
Ingredients:
Tilapia (I like to go for wild caught instead of farmed)
2 TbleSP Coconut Oil
Salt, Pepper, Onion powder, Garlic (to taste)
Almond Flour
1 package Organic spinach (It doesn't have to be organic).
3 tablespoons cream cheese
2-3 tablespoons parm cheese
Melt your coconut oil in pan. Coat the Tilapia with your seasoning and each side dusted with almond flour. Place in pan for 2-3 minutes on each side letting it cook all the way through.
Remove all the Water out of the spinach and warm it up on stove, gradually stirring in the cream cheese and parm cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
So simple and loaded with healthy fats, great source of Protein and dark leafy veggies. I was able to eat half of the tilapia piece and almost half of the spinach. It was delicious.
ENJOY!

Okay so I've been cooking a lot more lately and I have found that when I eat clean (meaning as little preservatives, gluten and processed crap) I tend to lose more weight quicker, feel better and actually get adequate amounts of nutrition. I made this dinner the other night and let me tell you, it was delicious. Absolutely great Almond Crusted Tilapia fried in Coconut Oil and Creamy Parmesan Spinach. Healthy fats, good Protein and rich greens.
Ingredients:
Tilapia (I like to go for wild caught instead of farmed)
2 TbleSP Coconut Oil
Salt, Pepper, Onion powder, Garlic (to taste)
Almond Flour
1 package Organic spinach (It doesn't have to be organic).
3 tablespoons cream cheese
2-3 tablespoons parm cheese
Melt your coconut oil in pan. Coat the Tilapia with your seasoning and each side dusted with almond flour. Place in pan for 2-3 minutes on each side letting it cook all the way through.
Remove all the Water out of the spinach and warm it up on stove, gradually stirring in the cream cheese and parm cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
So simple and loaded with healthy fats, great source of Protein and dark leafy veggies. I was able to eat half of the tilapia piece and almost half of the spinach. It was delicious.
ENJOY!

I know this question is probably very specific to each individual, however I am wondering. A big motivator for me starting this journey is to feel better. I am a 6'5" and 387 right now, and I hurt all the time, my feet, hips, knees, back, you name it. My daughter is 3 months and feel like I am in a race to meet her when she needs me to be really active. Tell me your stories about when you started to feel better after surgery. What there a period when you woke up and realized that you are now able to do what you want with out the pain in doing ADL's? I know it's a journey, but I just want to meet my daughter at the starting line and I don't feel I can do that for her right now in my current condition.

Girl I spoke too soon! I fit nicely into a size 40 tonight. YAY!!

Well DL, you all did help me make a decision actually--I'm 99.9% sure I'm going with the gastric sleeve! I read all your posts and did a lot more reading on all 3 procedures and sleeve has won!
And once again I want to thank you all for your feedback and for sharing your experiences with all the procedures!

My lap band was a nightmare I niw have the sleeve and I an so happy

I don't think it's inappropriate for people to express their reasoning for not choosing a specific WLS, just because you don't like their reasoning doesn't mean they are bashing it.

I agree. That is the problem, our self image or self esteem. We don't think we deserve rewards. Our society says it is wrong to be selfish. Thinking of our selves is not wrong, we must love and care for our selves if we are to love and care for others.

I am a Toyota guy and lately I've been seeing some ads for the new 2014 Corolla and so as a gift to myself and having lost 111 pounds now... I decided that a new body should come with a new car. So I replaced my 2005 Corolla with a 2014 Corolla.
And she's AWESOME. And because I'm totally worth it.

Personally, I would avoid the Lap Band. It seems to (just my perception) not be as effective and a lot of people (even on these forums) hate their decision to get the Lap Band and do end up reversing the procedure and going ahead with the Sleeve or the Bypass.
Good luck in your decision. I got the sleeve and honestly it was the best decision for me. I have a friend who has the bypass and her dumping syndrome scares me a little bit. Plus I've lost more weight than her in the first 6 months then it took her a year to lose and she had more weight than me to lose overall. But I also remember my surgeon telling me that if a patient has diabetes or sugar issues they would always recommend the bypass because of the dumping syndrome, and some patients actually like that reassurance.
Whatever you choose, we'll support you.

I am a Toyota guy and lately I've been seeing some ads for the new 2014 Corolla and so as a gift to myself and having lost 111 pounds now... I decided that a new body should come with a new car. So I replaced my 2005 Corolla with a 2014 Corolla.
And she's AWESOME. And because I'm totally worth it.

Personally, I would avoid the Lap Band. It seems to (just my perception) not be as effective and a lot of people (even on these forums) hate their decision to get the Lap Band and do end up reversing the procedure and going ahead with the Sleeve or the Bypass.
Good luck in your decision. I got the sleeve and honestly it was the best decision for me. I have a friend who has the bypass and her dumping syndrome scares me a little bit. Plus I've lost more weight than her in the first 6 months then it took her a year to lose and she had more weight than me to lose overall. But I also remember my surgeon telling me that if a patient has diabetes or sugar issues they would always recommend the bypass because of the dumping syndrome, and some patients actually like that reassurance.
Whatever you choose, we'll support you.

If I had diabetes, I'd go bypass. That's a scary disease and if you can knock it out, you should.

WOW!
Congratulations on the excellent weight loss and the new car.
You've given yourself two wonderful gifts.
Good luck with continued success.

Great gift for a well deserved weight loss journey. You do indeed deserve it. Love the color of your car and I know you are going to look awesome driving that around. Congratulations.

Love it, and I LOVE the color!! Congrats on the 111 pound loss that's amazing. I'm a Scion owner, they are made by Toyota, and are such fun to drive. I rewarded myself with a cruise when I got to my goal (see my profile pic)!

Wow, great and I bet you feel great! The new you in a new car!

That is awesome.

Excellent!
We all deserve such pleasures with our new bodies
congratulations to you

Nice!

Excellent. Good on you!

Woot, Woot great wl gift to yourself!! You deserve it! And way to go on your loosing 111 lbs!!

Nice!!!! Congrats on the new car and the new you....

Very awesome. Congratulations & safe travels!!!

I am a Toyota guy and lately I've been seeing some ads for the new 2014 Corolla and so as a gift to myself and having lost 111 pounds now... I decided that a new body should come with a new car. So I replaced my 2005 Corolla with a 2014 Corolla.
And she's AWESOME. And because I'm totally worth it.