Skinny in Here

Ground beef. I use a dehydrator along with this gizmo. http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-BJX-8-Jumbo-Jerky-Works/dp/B000FG0O82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381424218&sr=8-1&keywords=Nesco+BJX-8+Jumbo+Jerky+Works+Kit

I make my own jerky. Soooo much cheaper, fresher and better tasting, IMO!!

I had 3 Oh Yeah Teail mix bars yesterday!! I feel ashamed, not enabled. I want to hear someone further out say "you are not going to fail because of one or two bad days... I had some bad days too. You are not going to fail. Get back on the horse and do your best!" Otherwise I might say "What the hell!", then have 3 more.

I am two months out. Here are a few things I use almost daily. Kitchen scale http://www.amazon.com/Escali-N115S-Digital-Scale-Silver-Gray/dp/B003ST5YO2/ref=sr_1_10?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1379969433&sr=1-10&keywords=scale+kitchen+escali Magic Bullet http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-MBR-1701-17-Piece-Express/dp/B001WAKFDY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1379969577&sr=1-1&keywords=Magic+bullet Silicone Nipple Covers .. I use these on my surgery scars. I order several pair. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RDGDPQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Oh Yeah Trail Mix Bars .. My absolute favorite! http://www.amazon.com/YEAH-45g-BAR-TRAIL-MIX/dp/B0088BR6GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379969805&sr=81&keywords=Trail+mix+oh+yeah Dehydrator .. I use this to make homemade Jerky http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090WOCM6/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Syntrax Fuzzy Navel. ... My favorite clear Protein drink http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001180348/ref=oh_details_o08_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Syntrex nectar Unflavored Protein powder .. Put this in my coffee everyday http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I1NSUY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Torani sugar free Syrup .. All flavors are good. A staple for me http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AXQI3U/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I ordered samples of Protein drinks here. Everyone's tastes are different, so it's best to try several. http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html This is the one I preferred. http://www.celebratevitamins.com/shop/other-supplements/ens/ens-multivitamin-calcium-protein-shake-vanilla-cake-batter-30-serving.html As far as Vitamins go. I used the chewables for only a few weeks and ended up with a full jar I never opened. I did not like the taste and moved to a regular bariatric Vitamin as soon as possible. A few more of my favorites: - Chick Fil A Sugar Free Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - Chick Fil A Grilled chicken Nuggets - Seapoint Edamame Snack Packs (Walmart) - Budget Sugar Free Popsicles (Walmart)

I tell most people that I had surgery to fix a hernia ... which is true. If they inquire as to why I'm losing weight I tell them I'm on a high protein low calorie diet .. which is also true.

I tell most people that I had surgery to fix a hernia ... which is true. If they inquire as to why I'm losing weight I tell them I'm on a high protein low calorie diet .. which is also true.

Added a couple of pictures.

Silicone sheets are also used to treat pre-existing older scars. I have a small older scar I am treating the same way as my new ones. After only a couple of weeks, the old scar is already lighter in color and appears to be flattening.

I had a TT a couple of years ago. My surgeon suggested using silicone sheets to reduce scaring and to aid in healing. Since this worked so well to flatten my TT scar I decided to try using silicone nipple covers on my sleeve scars. So far they seem to be working very well to reduce redness and flatten the scars. An added bonus is that they keep the scar from getting dry and pulling. Silicone nipple covers are not expensive. I ordered several pair. http://www.amazon.co...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Isn't it great to have a waist again??!! You look fabulous!

It's my understanding that the incision that's giving you the most pain is the one they pulled your stomach through, then put it back through after reducing its size. It will feel much better in a few weeks. I used a small pillow for support when lying on my side.

I would guess that most on this forum would admit to being at least a little scared. Heck, I worry every time I board an airplane that it might go down, but I still get on. Your Dr. Will run a lot of tests to find anything that might cause a problem. Try to relax and think about your new future. You are in good hands, I'm sure.

My first stall started at 4 weeks. The scale didn't change for two weeks. This week the stall broke and I am averaging a loss of a pound a day. I started at 197 and today I weigh 175. Surgery date 8/5. From reading here, I knew a stall was inevitable so I kept on keeping on. I changed nothing during the two weeks. Then on Monday the scale began moving again.

My surgery was done by Dr. Kim on 8/5. I am doing great. No issues. I still don't have much of an appetite.

I had a TT a couple of years ago. My surgeon suggested using silicone sheets to reduce scaring and to aid in healing. Since this worked so well to flatten my TT scar I decided to try using silicone nipple covers on my sleeve scars. So far they seem to be working very well to reduce redness and flatten the scars. An added bonus is that they keep the scar from getting dry and pulling. Silicone nipple covers are not very inexpensive. I ordered several pair. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RDGDPQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like Listerine Breath Strips.

Looks great!! I'll have to give it a try. Always looking for something I can pick up on the run. Chick Fil A has a diet fresh squeezed lemonade that is wonderful. They sell it by the gallon.

I am 6 weeks post op and have found so many great food and gadget ideas on this forum. Here is a list of things I use almost daily. Hopefully, my list will be helpful to someone starting out. If you have some favorites, please share. Kitchen scale http://www.amazon.com/Escali-N115S-Digital-Scale-Silver-Gray/dp/B003ST5YO2/ref=sr_1_10?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1379969433&sr=1-10&keywords=scale+kitchen+escali Magic Bullet http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-MBR-1701-17-Piece-Express/dp/B001WAKFDY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1379969577&sr=1-1&keywords=Magic+bullet Silicone Nipple Covers .. I use these on my surgery scars. I order several pair. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RDGDPQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Oh Yeah Trail Mix Bars .. My absolute favorite! http://www.amazon.com/YEAH-45g-BAR-TRAIL-MIX/dp/B0088BR6GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379969805&sr=81&keywords=Trail+mix+oh+yeah Dehydrator .. I use this to make homemade Jerky http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090WOCM6/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Syntrax Fuzzy Navel. ... My favorite Protein drink http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001180348/ref=oh_details_o08_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Ice Cream Maker http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-21-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice-Sorbet/dp/B003KYSLMW/ref=pd_sim_k_13 Eggface protein ice cream recipes http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2008/08/protein-ice-cream.html Syntrex nectar Unflavored Protein powder .. Put this in my coffee everyday http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I1NSUY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Torani sugar free Syrup .. All flavors are good. A staple for me http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AXQI3U/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Chick Fil A Sugar Free Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - Chick Fil A Grilled chicken Nuggets - Seapoint Edamame Snack Packs (Walmart) - Budget Sugar Free Popsicles (Walmart)

I purchased mine here: http://www.vitalitymedical.com/nm-technologies-retouch-silicone-scar-reduction-sheets.html Tummy tuck sheet is $20. Use promo code missyou10 for a 10% discount.

I had a nutritionist friend ask me if I liked both of my kidneys when I told her my goal was 100gm protein per day!!??

I used Retouch silicone sheets. They were comfortable and I was very pleased with the results.

One month post op and I still have no appetite. Hunger pains remind me to eat. Nothing I am allowed to eat tastes good except Blue Bunny sugar free fudge bars and sugar free popsicles. I am getting in my protein and my calories, but not because I enjoy it. Protein drinks have long lost their appeal. I'm getting most of my protein and calories from cottage cheese and protein bars, occasionally some almond butter and PB2.