Easterli

I'm vegetarian and am wondering if there are other vegetarians or vegans out there? I've been working with a nutritionist to come up with a diet that includes the proper amount of Protein and amino acids, while also being meat free. It would be great if there were others out there like me!
Please forgive me if there's a way to search forums to see if this question has already been asked. I'm new here and still figuring things out.
Transitioning from lapband to bypass on June 12!
HW: 402, CW: 314, GW 185

Eggface has a LOT of recipes to choose from. I did a quick "vegetarian" search and came up with this post on her site.
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2013/10/healthy-protein-packed-recipes-to.html

@@LaLoLaughs That's awesome girl!

Mine was when I bought a pair of jeans on clearance thinking they'd fit in a few months. Turns out they were already almost too big.
And on another note, you're just too stinkin cute for words.

You can make "overnight oats" in your fridge. They show them made in mason jars but any small container with a lid will work. You can even make enough for the week all at once then just grab them from the fridge each morning. The flavor combinations are endless. I cut the recipe in half because I can't eat as much as before. I also substitute Splenda for the sugar, and use almond milk instead of milk. They're cold, but you can warm them in the microwave. Many of the recipes call for chia seeds, but you can leave then out if you want. They do have quite a bit of Protein in them (and no taste), so I leave them in. I cut the recipe in half because I can't eat a full serving. They're good for Snacks too. Pinterest has hundreds of recipes. It's a great time saver. Here are a couple of links: http://lovelylittlekitchen.com/overnight-steel-cut-oatmeal-plus-mix-ideas/ ; http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-steel-cut-oatmeal-in-jars-one-week-of-breakfast-in-5-minutes-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-143623

I get up, pee, get naked, weight. If there is a downward change,Ii grab my tablet and joyously update my ticker. So,yes, yes and yes. Joy, joy, joy!!!

When I came out of surgery I had a pain pump, so no pain. They disconnected it the next day - still no pain. My abdominal area was a little sore for almost a week - sore like I'd done too many sit-ups. That was it. I was thrilled with the outcome.

When I came out of surgery I had a pain pump, so no pain. They disconnected it the next day - still no pain. My abdominal area was a little sore for almost a week - sore like I'd done too many sit-ups. That was it. I was thrilled with the outcome.

@@Rogofulm thanks so much for responding and yeah after surgery is what I ment. And wow that seems so easy when you put it that way. Ugh food is stress full!

HW 290. Sw 290. Cw 262.
Jacksonville, FL.
Had a one week stall but the scale started moving again yesterday.
Surgery date August 25
Height 5' 9 1/2". 55y.o.
I'm thrilled. 28 pounds down. Problems: I can get the liquid and Protein in, but im never hungry, but I have no appetite. Don't want to eat. I never feel hungry.
It is uncomfortable to eat I sometimes, and then there's those damned nasty foul Vitamins. But I'm working on it and doing very well. Right after the surgery in the hospital I just knew I'd made a horrible mistake - now I see that I made a wonderful decision.

I didn't have to liquids at all, just low carb. Surgery in two hours.

I didn't have to liquids at all, just low carb. Surgery in two hours.

I didn't have to liquids at all, just low carb. Surgery in two hours.

I didn't have to liquids at all, just low carb. Surgery in two hours.

Hello all
So tomorrow's the big day... My husband and I went to LA fitness today and got weighed 272 lbs
14 lbs down since July 26th.. hope my surgeons pleased I am.... Anyway the LA fitness thing is for a personal trainer... And I am horribly nervous... Let's check in with each other post op please...

Hi, I'm 6 weeks out now. If anyone ever says to me "you took the easy way out" I think I might just scream! Having the sleeve done was and still is WORK! Sometimes Pain! Sometimes Weakness! Most of the time its Scary! Scared of the Unknown...what's coming next? If I eat this what will I feel? If drink this what will happen? What's gonna happen to all this loose skin? Will I ever have the energy level I had before? I guess for any of us the future is a big ? I just wait and hope and do and eat what my doctor tells me to. And take one day at a time.

August 25 here, too.

I'm scheduled for Oct 1 and wish it was tomorrow
Can't wait .. Good luck

I was 100% sure about the gastric sleeve until I read some of the posts on this site. Now I'm scared shitless and I'm meeting with the surgeon in 3 days. Anyone else back out after reading some threads here???

Congratulations!!! You must be over the moon! I hope I do as well as you!

Smoking will definitely case problems for you. Besides the effect of the nicotine on a much smaller stomach, smoking interferes with the healing process. I smoke - when I had my breast reduction the incisions took about four times longer to heal. I had a pocket that would not close- you could put most of your finger in it, it was so deep. My husband had to pack the wound full of gauze every day for many weeks. I start my preop diet tomorrow - no more cigarettes for me. I won't go through that ever again. I love to smoke, but it is not worth it.

I've seen several people post that they can eat refried Beans pretty early on. I'd prefer not to eat meat.