Jessica Radcliff

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Yes and it hurts!
Especially if you can't burp fast enough.

I didn't try any carbonation until about 9 months out. I had a couple of sips of diet soda and it almost killed me! It did not agree with my stomach at all. If I let it sit out a while and let it get a little flat I guess it would be okay. But not worth it to me. I'll stick to Water and iced tea

Swimsuit shopping

Being able to shop in regular size section

Not being sweaty all the time because I'm overweight





Now it's all of you guy's turn, continue this post:) Lets have a POSITIVE Mom's day:)

Swimsuit shopping

Being able to shop in regular size section

Not being sweaty all the time because I'm overweight





Now it's all of you guy's turn, continue this post:) Lets have a POSITIVE Mom's day:)

Swimsuit shopping

Being able to shop in regular size section

Not being sweaty all the time because I'm overweight





Now it's all of you guy's turn, continue this post:) Lets have a POSITIVE Mom's day:)

Every one of us has the potential to get from 'Ton-derland' to 'One-derland'.
It only takes patience and relentless passion to follow the program.
The good news is that we have a physical restriction that is the best tool in our toolbox.
YOU CAN DO IT!
-RC-

Got sleeved here in San Antonio, TX at North Central Baptist yesterday!!

Seen the after pics and think "I'll never get there". I know I'm only a month out but I see the pics and just worry that I will never get to be skinny again. That I'll never get down to my goal weight or lose the flab on my arms thighs and stomach. am I alone in this?

Just wondering how all of you are doing? I'm still batteling a bit with the hunger. My NUT says 3 meals no grazing but i find that if i do that I end up really hungry and then sometimes eating too fast when it comes to the meals. Any one else out there in the same boat? I go see my doctor on thursday so maybe he will give the go ahead of healthy snacking. Other than that scars doing good and down 29 lbs however I seem to be at the infamous stall...
Also, does anyone feel like their brain just isnt working back up to its normal presurgery thinking power? I still feel like my brain is slower these days

Also, I will throw in that 4 ounces = half cup is only true for liquid and mostly liquid things. There is no way that 4 ounces of chicken would fit in half a cup, or 4 ounces of broccoli. That's why, IMO, it's important to weigh non-liquid foods.

Right around 3 weeks you will have a stall or slow down. It has to do with your body readjusting. There are a ton of threads on here about it so you can search and see. But it usually only last 1-2 weeks and then you should see the weight loss pick up again. You might also take measurements. During this time most people see those types of losses instead of the scale.
Don't worry...you are normal as normal can be in this process
~LA

I have these 4 ounce containers that I use. I meal prep and they come in handy

Rules I "break".....
I drink alcohol.
I eat pancakes, muffins, Cookies, cake, candy, Pasta, bread and rice
I do regular sugar stuff...not low cal/sugar free (yuck)
I drink with meals
I don't count calories, track or measure my food (except Protein and water-see below)
I usually drink Decaf, but won't hesitate to drink caffeinated if that's all that's available
I graze and snack
I have no formal exercise program or plan (my regular life is active enough)
Rules I follow...
The first two rule breaks above are done in moderation (I guess this is MY rule)
No carbonation (tried it....ouch)
Take my Vitamins every single day
Drink at least 64oz water/day
Get 60-80g protein/ day
Get bloodwork done regularly and adjust Vitamins accordingly
My personal #1 rule.....
Eat a healthy, balanced diet of Protein, veggies, fruit and whole grains every day.

I am freaking starving all the time!!

blogger.com thats where I have my weight loss blog.
http://jessicasvsgjourney.blogspot.com/

I've decided to buy new clothes on a monthly basis. Not a whole wardrobe, just a few pieces to get me by until the next drop in size.

I had some clothes up to 3 sizes below what I was wearing on surgery day from all my previous weight loss attempts. Once I went through them, I would buy a couple pairs of pants and a shirt or two from the thrift store as I continued to lose and drop sizes. My old tops were easier to wear than pants even when they were too big. I would let my jeans get quite baggy and cinch up my belt before I bought another pair. I didn't buy new clothes until I knew my weight had stabilized about 9-10 months postop. I did keep one pair of 22W jeans for posterity's sake and my current size 5's still seem like doll clothes when I go to put them on!

Y'all don't even wanna know what I eat in maintenance HA, and I'm able to maintain my weight loss without suffering mentally or physically from eating out. For all of the judgmental, finger-wagging replies, I am living proof that eating "off plan" and NOT dieting works wonderfully in maintenance. There is a vast difference in eating junk food daily, or over-indulging in hot fudge sundaes or choosing to have a grilled chicken breast wrap from McDonalds.
I eat out on average 3-4 days a week. And, those on the forum who are on my Facebook can all confirm that information.
I make the best choice 85% of the time, the other 15% I have half of a chili cheese coney with 6-8 cheesy tots from Sonic, or a fully loaded double cheeseburger minus the bun with EXTRA big mac sauce and pickles.
Today, I'm going to Moe's for $6 burrito Monday. I'll skip the rice, get double pinto Beans, chicken, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. I might 3-4 bites of the tortilla, or have a few of the chips with salsa.
By no means am I encouraging anyone to eat the bad stuff, but for me, my goals, my mental healthy, I can not and will not diet nor look at foods as BAD. There are foods that are nutrient dense, and others that are nutrient lacking. I choose the first option the majority of the time. This gives me the balance that I need to be successful not only at keeping my weight off, but to keep my mind healthy as well. I deprivation dieted myself up to 270lbs, and like I've said for over a year now, mashed potatoes and Pasta didn't make me fat. Eating 2-3 cups of those foods along with the main meat course, puls a fried appetizer, 2-3 glasses of sweet tea, and a dessert made me fat.

I find this thread very interesting, especially for all those who are judgmental about getting the occasional fast food meal. I did not get this surgery so that I could be on a diet for the rest of my life. And the reality is, I have to small children who love playing at Mcdonald's, especially in the winter because where I live, it sometimes gets to be -35 degrees celcius! I usually have a McMini with no mayo, or a regular hamburger. I will eat maybe 3 or 4 french fries and a sip or 2 of my husband's pop (and we always get our kids apples and apple juice, no pop if anyone has anything to say about that). We might go there 2 or 3 times a month. I have still lost over 60 lbs and feel great. Thanks for posting this, as this is the reality of our world, you just have to make it work for you!!

I beg to differ. I'd say that emotion eating and addiction play the biggest part in weight gain. I know several people who eat only healthy foods but way too much of them. It is okay to enjoy ALL foods in moderation. If fastfood is a trigger for you (mine is sodas) then stay away from it. Make the best choices you can and understand that treats, like fastfood, are just that. They are not everyday food.

Swimsuit shopping

Being able to shop in regular size section

Not being sweaty all the time because I'm overweight





Now it's all of you guy's turn, continue this post:) Lets have a POSITIVE Mom's day:)