Sunshine_Gal

Hi Heather I'm in the Battle Ground area, two years out, looking for a local support group. Do you know of any in the area? Patti

I haven't been on here in ages but I'm beginning to panic and thought this is where I needed to come for help. I'm not yet at two years and I'm losing control. It seems like I've lost my way and not sure how to get back. We just made a huge move and I attributed (blamed) getting so off track to that. It's just excuses. So here I am reading and getting the vibes from you all to get back where I belong! Brenda it sounds like you are in control once again. Good for you!

@goodnuff Wow amazing results, you've lost 50 pounds already, WTG!!!

@@leanora27801 Wow what a transformation, you're doing fantastic!

@VSGAnn2014 I think everyone is wanting life to be normal quickly and life has changed forever. It will never be as it was before, thank goodness because that's what got me where I was. I also am curious when I read a comment from someone sleeved vs bypass how much different their reactions, tolerance to foods, etc is. I have a friend who was sleeved and within the WLS things we discuss there seem to be quite a difference between us, but that could just be us and not the norm.

@VSGAnn2014 That's probably a blessing that fast foods don't taste as well, lol. Good to know the taste buds have begun to come back. It's just such a strange sensation to each something you know should taste a certain way and you don't really taste anything.

@jenn1 Yes, I use Tabasco, Shirachi and a host of other things, it's not that I don't taste it entirely and still get some heat but not like before at all. For example the Humas with the extra hot chilies used to really get to me and I just had it a just a twinge. So interesting.

I had Gastric Bypass surgery on Januray 16th, 2015. I'm now over 4 months out and am noticing as each pound drops away (I've lost 75#) that my taste buds seem to be dropping away too. Are you noticing that too? How far out are you and what are you expericening? I was always a heavy spice and heat person and now I barely taste anything, nothing seems to have that intense flavor that it used to. From meats, to dressings, to hot and spicey etc etc etc, most everyting has a slight taste but nothing to write home about. I've tried all sorts of foods (no starches, very low carbs things) but usually food is hitting flat because for me the taste just isn't there anymore. So I'm curious am I the odd duck out or am I the norm. And does it return or is this my life going forward. Thanks in advance for your comments!

@katesuccess Do you count your fat grams? If so what are they averaging a day if they are up 50%? This is really an interesting thread I'll have to follow and see what happens.

@HYCIERRA You look wonderful and yes you should feel beautiful! Congratulations you've done a marvelous job this past year.

@@wascott I used Costco's Egg Whites (like Eggbeaters) and it worked fine.

@@Smye My two cents worth, I like the photo with the link. It's only a click to your blog and then you don't have to be doing everything twice, and it brings people to your blog as well. Many kudos to you for doing this for all of us.

@@Smye Hey I love that blog name lol. I've added a link to your blog from mine and I'll pass the word around. I have support group this Thursday so will let everyone know about your new blog. Thanks for doing this it's so much appreciated! I tried the Cauliflower pizza but before you guys posted your recipes. I used too much seasoning (or so I thought in the crust) but the next day it was so good and the herbs had mellowed. The longer it was in the fridge the more you couldn't tell it wasn't just a breadier crust and you'd certainly never guess it was cauliflower. Can't wait to check out all your recipes. I know it's a lot of work but you'll be helping so many people out by doing this.

@@Smye Just took the Bari-Bread out of the oven, I only had Fat Free Cream cheese but can't see that it would make much of a difference. Not too keen on meringue but trying to keep an open mind until I try them. Can you use them with something hot for the filling?

@@Smye Love the 'Smye Body 'Smye Life but it won't reflect what your blog is about, if that matters. Hopefully our 'word of mouth' will have it growing by leaps and bounds. I want to thank you for sharing all your tried and true recipes. I can't wait to try the bread and several of the others out. Making it as soon as I post this! I scour the Internet and Pinterest all the time for recipes that will taste good and not upset my altered stomach! This was a great thread, thanks for starting it. I hope even when you get the blog up and running you'll post the new recipe names here with a link to your blog, is that acceptable here? Hope so. Here are some name ideas ---- Bari-Good food - Bari-Delicious Recipes Food to Live By