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I'm on MyFitnessPal too - feel free to add me "Dc822d". There are LOTS of great pieces of info I get from that app. I log my food, my Vitamins, and I keep track of my inches lost by using the "check in" feature. This week I was feeling down because I've gained weight, but I've also started a new fitness routine over the past 3 wks. I was all bummed out, until I saw that my inches lost measurements were moving AND my % body fat was going down (I use a FitBit Aria scale). So, the fitness app helped bring me out of a frustrating situation, by showing me that my hard work is really, really paying off. I just have to keep going.

Wow, I'm blown away. You guys are doing so great... I'm way behind where you are and feeling like I've missed the boat. I've lost 14 days preop . Lost 10 pounds 0-3 months postop. Lost 28 pounds 4-6 months postop. Lost 8 pounds I wish I had worked harder to stay on track during Thanksgiving and Christmas - would have been so much closer to my goals. Live and learn, right? My NUT is saying I'm still on track, and I've re-committed to the plan. 1 wk loss of 3 lbs is a good way to kick off my re-committment

JeanZ-RN - thank you just for posting so I can see your ticker #'s I am so stressed about having stalled this past month - I'm just at the end of month 5 and I've lost 0 lbs this month. It's killing me. However, I'm looking at your stats and thinking... just gotta stick with it. So, here I'm, feeling better. Thanks for that.

Wondering what you guys know about those quinoa chips... anyone else tried them? They look too good to be true.

Yeah, all seems to be going ok, just trying to understand my new world

Well poo - the table from My Fitness Pal didn't translate well. Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Ikea - Frozen Swedish Meatballs, 6 meatballs 266 6 20 15 518 1 Simply 7 - Quinoa chips Sea Salt, 14 g/about 20 chips 70 6 3 5 130 0 Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Totals 336 11 23 20 648 1 I'll agree ahead of time that the # of calories is kinda huge for the meatballs. But I'll also say that if I eat anymore ham or grilled chicken combined with some type of cheese, I'll croak. So, I really need to mix it up a bit - my menus are not as varied as I'd like right now. If you have ideas for easy lunch/dinner menus, feel free to share.

Hey guys! I had a new product to post about... Has anyone seen/tried these? Quinoa Chips: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/simply-7-quinoa-chips-sea-salt-3-5-oz-pkg?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=530002460000055074&mkwid=voV6Ly7m&pcrid=59192791447&gclid=CjwKEAjw5ZKiBRDhqa-Yjcml9kYSJABia-RnnBw6FEqj-ticchUm5DcM-CDl7w3fn0DN0qTBWX9tDBoCtMbw_wcB They are crazy-high in Protein, and they have enough crunch and salt to make you feel satisfied. I just had these for my lunch along with Ikea meatballs (no sauce). I tried to copy in the My Fitness Pal data for lunch. I also had just a touch of BBQ sauce that is low-carb, only for a hint of flavor on the meatballs. Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Lunch Ikea - Frozen Swedish Meatballs, 7 meatballs 266 6 20 15 518 1 Simply 7 - Quinoa chips Sea Salt, 14 g/about 20 chips 70 6 3 5 130 0 Add Food 336 12 23 20 648 1 Quick Tools

I DID IT!!!! Onederland!!!! Feeling great today - feelin' like it's all been worth it. Yeah.

Hey All, just checking in. I'm just shy of my 1st big goal - Onederland. I'm soooooo close! I am at 200.3 lbs today! I'm trying to stay focused today... and am drinking my Water. I'm staying away from any borderline Snacks, and come to think of it I need to get in my Protein Drink today. I started off with an egg sandwich for Breakfast (on lite bread), am having a portion of chicken/ham/cheese with a serving of spinach souffle for lunch, and I've made some egg salad for dinner. Here's the thing that's killing me... I'd have already met my goal if I'd just eaten right over the long weekend. I ate mostly high Protein snacks, but I didn't get in enough protein. I let the amusement park's guidelines re: coolers keep me from staying on track and eating as I normally would. Now, I'm not saying I ate amusement park food - but I did not have the ability to bring in items that had to be chilled. So, no yogurt, no Protein Drinks, no cheese sticks or lean meat cut into snack sizes. I ate protein, and I didn't go hungry, but I ate things like nuts and a few high-calorie foods, like pizza. Ugh. I hadn't had Pizza since May, and let me tell you my sleeve let me know eating it now was a bad plan on my part. Oh, and the poo problem... still there. I've been mighty uncomfortable lately - to the point of really hurting and not wanting to eat anymore. About the time I think I'm going to call the Dr. for help my body decides to cooperate. So, maybe I just need to threaten it more, huh? I figure I might have some fun, fun Onederland news tomorrow!! Or not. Heh.

Roll call!! Where did everyone go? I haven't seen a new post from anyone in a while. You guys still out there and kicking??

Wonderful! So glad to hear you got your food sorted out. I was wondering, when I saw your food list, kinda thought you might be starving...but you never know, since everyone's plan is different. I found your too late about the conference, was wishing I'd been able to go.

Sandi, I've been experiencing the same thing this week. No loss, and actually a bit of regain. I am certain though that I'm eating more than you... I'm just trying to strike a balance between need for food (belly hurts if I don't eat every so often), energy (need to play T ball 3 times a week with the kids), and boredom (I'm tired of most of the foods I've been eating). Breakfast 1 premier protein Lunch 3oz of soft meat (cold cuts, rotisserie chicken, tuna, egg salad) + something to add interest like a cracker or two 1 oz of cheese Snack 1 Fage or Light n Fit yogurt Dinner Usually a small portion of what I made for my family (minus the carbs, breads, or starchy veggies) Evening Snack I stay up really, really late, so I typically have some yogurt or something in the evening. Not sure this is helpful, but there is it. My worst issue is with constipation. I'm pretty convinced that the weight gain has to do with food in/nothing out. Gross, but there it is. I'm taking steps to solve the issue. Sigh.

I'm having pretty bad issues now too. Ugh. Just made aann expensive run to CVS for some assistance

Question time: Do you guys have any pages on Facebook or other sites (like blogs or Youtube) that you frequent for additional support/conversation about WLS? I hear people talk about hearing from this or that person on Facebook, etc but I don't know where the party is. I have been doing a video log on Youtube, as that is how I found out about this surgery. I can't remember who I viewed first, but I follow a number of veteran WLS people on there. Can you believe it? Youtube changed my life (and not just because it eats my brain with the unlimited kitten and FAIL compilation videos). You guys are welcome to drop by - but I'm hoping you'll post your OWN videos so I can get to keep up with you there too! View my youtube channel here: https://www.youtube....DYphc-Q/videos�

@@soniaJ - I TOTALLY know what you mean. I have the hardest time believing that anymore weight will come off. I feel like this willl be like it has always been - down up down up. I am making myself keep following the rules so that I change my reality. I WANT THIS to work, and I'm working hard to make it happen.

I have some 1X and 2X scrubs that I'm able to free up. I'm in Atlanta, so they'd have to be shipped to you, but we could make that work.

Odd, I'm not having any issues with my incisions on the surface. Mine don't have scabs now. I have hard knotts on the inside of my skin, and they itch a bit, but otherwise they look good. Everyone scars differently, but red rimmed and dark doesn't sound good.

Karen, while I totally agree with the others, I'm wondering if you want to say what kind of food/liquid/protein you are getting. Do you keep a good food journal? I found that my weight and my energy level improved when I really, really tracked all my intake and the small amount of exercise I'm getting in. If you want to share we might have ideas for you on how to make things better. It's worth a shot anyway... Even if you don't want to share, we are all here for you, rooting for you. Hugs.

Oh, and what kind of protein/calories are you guys coming up with daily?

What food trackers/methods are you guys using? I'm using My Fitness Pal.

I told people at work that I was having surgery, just not what kind. People haven't really asked and I haven't offered. Those that did ask... I just said, on my abdomen.

Wow! Good loss numbers. Mine is coming off slow, but I'm happy the scale is moving. I haven't had any kind of loss like yours... 18 lbs is mind boggling.

Welcome to the thread! Keep up the walking, it will make you stronger everyday. I know my first few trips were very tough, I went out on last Friday and I could barely walk around the inside of Bed Bath and Beyond. After 2 more days of really getting out and walking I felt up to doing lite housework. I'm thinking if you've been laid low this long then you are going to have to build yourself up again, just like if you'd been really sick in bed. Take it head on Chicka and walk, walk.

I've gotten several sugar free syrups and flavoring and have been adding them to my yogurt (chocolate, caramel, strawberry, cocoa powder, and a blueberry spread that is kinda like a jelly). I also add 1tsp of splenda. If it seems too thick I thin it with soy milk. I've also been making some to freeze... yum. I nuke it for 10 seconds, then eat. As to getting my liquid in... I sip on a bottle of Water constantly. Just little tiny sips. I'm also drinking those Pure Protein drinks from Costco/Sams (the ones in the red and white boxes). I just sip on these too. For right now I'm not watching the clock too much, just focusing on getting them down. I only delay my water/shakes if I've had yogurt or Soup, as I want to be sure I don't wash away my only real food.