Djmohr

I agree with @Pinkgirl1234 - 1 pound? I am a scale junkie. Have you thought about cutting your hair? manicure? pedicure? wrapping yourself in aluminum foil and going into a sauna? @Djmohr you have done an awesome job and that little... itty... bittty.... 16ounces is nothing.... YOU GOT THIS WHIPPED!

Trust me, I know that I have done great and I do feel great. I also look fantastic in clothes. I also know that if I had surgery to remove all my loose skin, I would be near the bottom of the range for my height.

For some reason, I simply want that 1 stinking pound. If I never get to the 165 goal I don't care but I want that 1 pound. And I know I will get it, it is only a matter of time. I will hunt it down and I will get rid of it. LOL! I have declared war, as of 8am central standard time today, me and that pound are at war.

I totally "get it" about the one pound. My "one pound" is 6lbs (179). I have also declared a 6lb war starting yesterday I got on the scale (GRRrrrrrr!) and I have another apt on the 19th....gonna make it. going back to pre-op diet if scale doesn't move by Sat/Sun.

It is a loose tea that I infuse into my milk

hmmm.....sounds good. I'll look for it.

keep on with the favorite high protein no sugar treat ideas!!! I need them lol

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

Great job!

Definately having a good neck day too! Thanks Daisee68!

Congrats!!

Today I have been headed back to basics and doing ok so far. Protein shake for breakfast, cottage cheese and a fresh peach for lunch. I am making some kind of taco concoction for dinner tonight. I might go with impossible taco pie because it has a lot of eggs in it and it is the only way I seem to be able to eat them. I think my body is simply starving for way more protein than what I am used to and it has to be because I am trying to heal these burning hot arms. It's all I can figure.

That's great, @Djmohr. We can't go wrong with the basics.

I second the protein approach, since I'd hypothesize your body that's focused so much on healing itself now needs all the protein you can give it!

Yay! Congrats!

Awesome!!!!!

WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!!!

I hope your recovery goes well and is less painful than you anticipate.

Thank you both!

Hate to hear that for you....however, hoping it will solve your issues. We need you to be back at full potential for all of your helpful and uplifting comments:)

OMG!! First @oldbriannomore, now you, @OKCPirate. Did I suddenly become "hot" at my age and no one told me??? Not nice to keep such secrets from a lonely 63yr old woman, Brats.

Well ok then.....

Djmohr, My dear friend. I guess I'm just a wee bit wacko. A week from today....yikes! I keep envisioning a deer hanging in a tree being skinned.

At my age, I should know better than to banter on your status. Sorry. Silly ol' woman---me.

You got this!

Its a couple of weeks later and I'm just seeing this, Djmohr. How are you doing? I hope things are back on track, it must be so frustrating. I'm still loosing, but much slower now, and I get scared when I don't see the scale go down. I know you can do it. Sounds like you are facing it and moving in a positive direction now.

I am doing much better with weight management at the moment. I stopped two medications that were impacting my hunger and literally within a week I dropped from 168 to 161.4 so now I am at my lowest weight since before I had children.

I have some other stuff going on that is causing my appetite to literally be gone so I am sure that is helping but it is temporary so I am still trying to figure out maintenance. Lol, I think this is the hardest part.

We had grilled chicken and Brussel sprouts. Is that close enough???

How do you make your broccoli/cauliflower casserole?

I use frozen brocoli/cauliflower mix. Sometimes I add brussel sprouts if I have them. A can of Healthy request cream of mushroom soup, Shredded cheddar cheese and french fried onions. I used to put minute rice, butter and cheez wiz in there but I stopped doing that 2 years ago. It still is delicious and of course has the fat from the cheese in there. I use about a cup of shredded cheddar.

Sooo sorry to hear. Back pain really bites. Feel better, my friend.

Well, after I made my shrimp corn chowder tonight, I sat with a heating pad for a long while and it is doing ok at the moment. I am hoping it remains calm. I just started my own business this week and have been hired to do a 6 week project. I can do 95% of the work from home but the first week will be in Austin Texas and I will be traveling alone. I sure hope things calm down.

New adventure----how exciting. Now you MUST feel better.

That's a triumph....I knew better upon reading your first line, but confess that it brought to mind the old, dopey joke: "My parents went to Las Vegas and all they brought me was this lousy T-shirt." tsm

LOL! I am obsessed with trying things on that I once couldn't because of my heavy arms. Now I look for stuff that is tiny in the arms. It's like a game of challenge. So far I have not found anything in my size that won't fit because of it. Before I was lucky if I fit in my size at all because of my arms. Yay ME!!!!!

Yes, YEY YOU!

Good luck with your surgery! It sounds like you're well-prepared, food wise. Way to plan ahead! I pray it goes smoothly for you and recovery will also speed along and that the surgery will take care of your problem.

Thanks everyone! Will let you know when I am back home and chilling out!

You got this, girlfriend! If you can do WLS, you can handle a wee shoulder surgery! God Bless.

I've had clients get the third shot in a series and then have no more pain. Good luck.

I hope you get some relief.

It does sound promising, as your doctor said. Best wishes for the next injection. I hope it does it for you.

Will do. Thanks!

Sounds like a great idea! Will be interested to know your thoughts following your acupuncture treatment. I, too, have a lot of arthritis and assorted other issues causing chronic pain. Meds and staying mobile and exercising is what keeps me going. Here's to hoping you get the relief you need!!

@MrsSugarbabe. I will definately keep you posted. I have been through pure hell with my current back and spine team. Apparently when you have severe throracic pain you are simply full of sh@t. All they have done is through hard core drugs at me and I am been in PT since December sometimes 3 times a week.

Yesterday I told them they couldn't diagnose a hangnail. LOL. They immediately decided now, after all this time that they should do an epidural steroid injection in the nerve root that is compromised. We scheduled it yesterday then today I get a call from their nurse, they thought that would be too agreesive and so they would like to cancel that appt. they thought continuing with pt would be the way to do. I was livid pissed and basically told them I was nervous about letting them touch me in the first place given their lack of ability to diagnose what is going on with me.

I told them to cancel every appt that I have because they are just collecting insurance money. I am tempted to report them to my insurance.

The only good news in this is I researched and found a highly respected orthopedic surgeon who reviewed my records and wants to see me. Called me himself. I see him on the 21st and I am looking forward to it. In the meantime I am using water exercise and acupuncture and hoping it will really help.

No infection and they look awesome! We believe I am alergic to the adhesive and we have been working toward relief but can't get rid of the burn and itch. I wouldn't call it pain, just sheer crazy itching and burning. I got another 13 days until dressings come off. I will send u my latest pics.

Thank you for sharing. My skin surgery is getting real. Had my history/physical yesterday.

I hope your arms feel better soon!

Thanks so much. Last time I was there was in 1998

That's awesome! I ended up giving up a cruise so I could have my surgery. I have been before and I will go again. No biggie. It was to the Bahama's for a few days.

That's amazing!!! I am so jealous!!! Take me with you!!! I hope you have a wonderful time!!!

Great! Happy to hear all went well. Will pray for continued recovery and excellent pain management

yay! glad to hear you are on the mend!

happy to hear it went well. rest up and take care of yourself.

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!

I am jealous

Lucky! It will be great to be able to work out at home. Especially with winter weather coming on.

That's sound great! Sit down elliptical? Make sure you post a picture and your review. Sound interesting.

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!

I really love Ree, her recipe's turnout so good.

wow - i can smell it over here! LOL next time give me an invite LOL keep up your good job kathy

It was outstanding and 23grams protein in 1 cup! Fortified with lots of veggies and I used ground sirloin for the beef.

Yummy! I had a Quest Bar and beef jerky.... Not so good of a choice, huh?

Definitely not. I will say my chicken took forever to cook and I ended up eating more of the veggies. By the time my chicken was done, I was full and maybe ate an ounce or two if that.

that sounds delicious - I love chicken and carrots!

I just bought a recumbant bike / elliptical hybrid a couple of weeks ago, and I love it. It is parked right in front of the TV. If I am watching TV in that room, I must be on my bike.

So you are a sconie again! Glad your move went well.

My elliptical is a recumbent bike and I love it. Much easier on my joints but I get a great work out. Mine also has muscle endurance so you can add to your work out.

Oh, and that cheesecake went home with them today! I was proud of myself yesterday. Today, I ate good stuff just more than i should have. When I cook, I taste.

UGH! I hear ya'! I have GOT to go on a sugar detox. I cannot believe how much I have eaten the last couple of weeks!

I've been struggling the last few days too. Threw some stuff out like you. The carbs both starchy and sugar have been so hard to deny. We can (and will ) get past it!