Djmohr

How exciting and hard earned!

wooooohoooooo!

were both gonna get there before christmas I can Feel it !!

Looks like someone spammed you. I think you have the ability to delete this garbage.

As to the hot chocolate so glad to hear you enjoyed it as I was thinking of getting some for when I can't drink coffee for 2 months.

So happy for you! I read in your email to me the boots sounds wonderfully stylish and no wide calfs. I can't wait until I can shop in a store, I will probably be doing the happy dance.

Congrats!

hi djmohr its been a while since i been on so im catching up on all my notifications. I saw your profile and stats WOW you are doing great!!! I have ups and downs and right now currently having a down. I hit my 6 month mark and the weight loss SLOWED. They weren't lying about the first 6 month honeymoon period! I have not been working out as much as my main location for working out is OUTSIDE. And Its cold out there now! LOL congrats on the new boots. Last time I tried to get into some my calf wouldnt fit either. Been scared to try again. Hope you had a great Christmas/Holiday. Look forward to seeing more posts.

Aren't they great! I got my package quickly and at least 4 freebies. I only got protein bars which I am really enjoying while on my 6 months supervised diet. I would love to hear if you like the hot chocolate.

I use the carnation light (no added sugar) in chocolate flavor with skim milk, mix it up, then heat it up. Takes pretty close to hot chocolate!

What's nice about this hot chocolate is it is protein enriched.

I did try a crispy caramel peanut bar tonight. I was scared but let me tell you, it was like eating a real candy bar. I hate most real candy now because it is too sweet but this bar was delicious and had 15 grams of protein!

Congrats! I'd say that's a definite win!

Our Thanksgiving was today with the family. I'm anxious to see how I did. Mostly ate turkey, and a few bites of the other things. AND a small serving of dessert. We will see how it goes on the scale tomorrow. Congratulations on your success as you kick off the holiday season.

I loved seeing my son for Thanksgiving! I literally sent him home with every leftover with the exception of a very small amount of turkey and a tiny portion of my sweet potato soufflé which rocked! I figured if I got everything else out of my house I would not be tempted to eat it. LOL! I was down a little more again yesterday! Woot woot!

Thanks ladies! Turkey is in the oven, all my sides are ready to go. Looking forward to having my son here for the first time in 17 years! I used to live in MN and he always has to work Thanksgiving. I feel blessed!

Happy Turkey Day!

thank you! happy thanksgiving to you

too!

Yummo! I've come to love salmon. Bet those salmon patties were fabu!!

Yum! Can I come over to eat?

@Miss Mac

hope you feel better sooner than later - kathy

i just hi-jacked - ooops

- please don't arrest me buds!!! phew, thanx-kathy

Yay!! I'm glad you're feeling better!!

Yeah, feeling much better now! Even backing off pain killers a bit this morning.

Djmohr, I have been thinking of you and saying a few prayers too. You are such a ray of sunshine and support to so many on this site that to know you are going through a rough time is disconcerting to me. Please keep us posted on your progress. I hope your recovery is as quick as your weight loss has been successful! Best wishes.

You guys are very sweet. I am having a really rough time tonight. I felt so much better this morning. Hubby is calling the doctors service to see if we can get something a bit stronger. I a, guessing that won't happen until tomorrow given everything has to be physically handed to you these days.

Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and hugs. This is bumming me out a bit and that usually doesn't happen with me

Sounds like you may be a couple of pounds away from goal on New Years!!!

My goal is to get to goal by January. I usually don't like to set time goals but that date has been in the back of my mind now for awhile. If things continue to go well, I will make it.

Thanks everyone!

I'm sure you will do it! Congratulations.

Wow, you have done well! 125 pounds, you've lost a whole person. Nice.

Babbs,

I de died to start crocheting again to keep my hands busy. Since then I have noticed that I have a whole lot less head hunger going on and therefore my snacking has changed dramatically. I still snack but I noticed my calorie count has dropped from 1200 per day back down to around 1000 to 1100. Also of course when your hands are so busy you are burning more energy. I am still restricted and having another back surgery on 11/16.

That really is the only thing different to speak of.

yay!!!

Thanks everyone! Everything seems to be going pretty good for me. I haven't posted pics of my self because I am waiting until I reach goal. It is sort of a gift to myself for getting there. It gives me incentive to keep on pushing.

Awesome!!

Congrats....keep up the good work!

Thank you for sharing the great news. I follow your posts closely as you inspire and frequently enlighten me.

Good news! Here's to being healthy again!

Congrats! So happy for you

I do, but after the meat

mine too!!!

this is my favorite snack!

Patience is a virtue..... (smile) And we all need some throughout our journeys.

I too, have been on a LONG stall!! But I have lost a few inches...I know you are so happy its over. Message me and tell me what you did to get over it please

Congrats Love!!!!!!!!! You are amazing!

Recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 large box of chicken stock

3 stalks of celery - washed and chopped

4 carrots - peeled and sliced

1 poblano pepper - chopped (if u want it spicier, use a jalapeño)

1 large onion - chopped

2 cups of water

1 large can of enchilada sauce (I use mild)

1 can chopped green chiles

1 palm full of chili powder

1 T. Ground cumin

1 T. Dried oregano

Olive oil

2 gloves garlic chopped

1 small bag corn

1 large can whole tomatoes - crush with your hands

In large stock pot heat 2 T. Olive oil. Add onion, celery, poblano pepper, 1 T. Salt & black pepper. Sauté until soft. Add chicken stock, water, dried spices and bring to boil.

Turn down heat to simmer, Add both chicken breasts, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and all other ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes. Pull chicken breast and shred. Add chicken back to soup. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Enjoy! Yum!

That sounds excellent! You should post it in the Real Food... thread if you're willing to share

I would be happy to. Unfortunately not having any luck finding that thread. Do you know where it is?

so glad to hear you got good news.

Good news! So glad to hear it.

@Djmohr I'm glad you found out whats going on! I pray now you will feel better knowing whats going on with your body. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers... Feel better soon

Sending prayers your way... It must be scary! You have been through so much, please take care of yourself.

positive thoughts your way!

Praying all went well.

that's so cool. you deserve it you have worked hard

that's so cool. you deserve it you have worked hard:)

congrats girl!!!

Praying that God will lay his healing hands on you and you will recoup from this quickly and continue on with your journey!!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes and prayers. I am feeling a little better today, staying hydrated. I have an appointment with the cardiologist next Monday. In the meantime I am going to focus on getting my body moving more each day. I miss my workouts terribly (I never in a million years thought I would ever say that! LOL). I think your body gets used to exercise and when you don't get it you feel like crap.

Thanks again my fabulous Bariatric pal family!

Oh my GOD @Djmohr... Please take care. I'm am going to fill up my 32 oz cup right now.. I am guilty of skipping fluids. My prayers to you!!! Keep us posted.

Very nice! Can't wait to visit Onederland.

congrats

How exciting...You go!

Great job!

Definately having a good neck day too! Thanks Daisee68!

Congrats!!

When I had that done a year ago February, it helped sooooo much. Once I got past recovery, I have had no pain or nerve issues at all with that concern. Even the scar is hard to see. It just looks like one of the wrinkles in my neck. The biggest aggravation was wearing the collar for six weeks. Get well soon.

Yes Miss Mac , the collar is not my favorite, I am in a Miami j hard collar but it definately gives me support and I so badly need that right now. Having had 3 levels and a whole vertebra removed was a pretty big surgery. My head is heavy and shoulders are very painful si I am glad u have the collar at the moment.

I am so very tired after 3 days of little to no sleep. Can hardly focus enough to hold my head up. I am sure I will get well soon, I would not have it any other way.

Thanks again for the well wishes!

Yes Miss Mac , the collar is not my favorite, I am in a Miami j hard collar but it definately gives me support and I so badly need that right now. Having had 3 levels and a whole vertebra removed was a pretty big surgery. My head is heavy and shoulders are very painful si I am glad u have the collar at the moment.

I am so very tired after 3 days of little to no sleep. Can hardly focus enough to hold my head up. I am sure I will get well soon, I would not have it any other way.

Thanks again for the well wishes!