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valkyrie88

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  2. Posted

    I have extra skin in my mid section, and lost everything in my rear end. So its been tough, until I discovered Ann Taylor Loft jeans. I absolutely love them! They also have curvy fits as well.

    I was shopping in tj max the other day and found jean capris size 12 that fit perfectly! Finally lol il have to look for the brand u got. Open to anything!

  6. Posted

    SW: 249

    CW: 198

    SW: 249

    CW: 198

    Congratulations
    Thank you ???? this journey has been so amazing
    You look amazing ???? how long have you been on this journey now?
    Thank you!! Ive been out of surgery just a little over two months ????
    What amazing progress in such a short time you've made. I know you have to be so proud.

    Oh yes. The feeling is unreal. Never thought the day would come. So happy

  11. Posted

    Before surgery I said I wouldn't complain about the amount of weight I loose, but now I find it hard to do. I had the gastric bypass on 4/7/15 and I've lose 18 pounds the first 2 weeks. The past 2 weeks I've lose 0 pounds, and I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong. I thought based on my SW (360) alone that the pounds would be falling off a little faster.

    Your at the famous stall. Happens to everybody. Around 3 weeks out i started to not lose anything and then before i knew it, the weight started coming off again. Its totally normal! Theirs a thread on here about the stall. Gotta search for it. Explains everything.

  12. Posted

    The first 5-10 hours sucked. I feel ok but I'm hurting. Please tell me you felt better after at least a week. I need to know there is a light to look forward too. I'm so not hungry. I can't get in everything. I just want broth and water! Thank goodness for Protein broth!

    When i got home from surgery I felt horrible for a week. After one week things got so much better. I was so grateful. But yes, there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel.

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    Carbonation will NOT stretch your sleeve. It's AIR. Just like too much Water will not stretch your sleeve or eating broccoli, Beans or cabbage (all of which cause GAS) will not stretch your sleeve, air bubbles from a drink will NOT stretch your sleeve. It's a scare tactic, people.

    Sleeves that are done correctly will not stretch. They will relax over time. They will give a little over time. Excessive overstuffing it will "stretch" the leftover fundus over time, but your stomach should never stretch out to even 1/4 of what it was pre-op and it certainly won't do it because of a liquid, even one with bubbles.

    Carbonation will cause discomfort and lots of burping if you are lucky. In fact, it will cause me to hurl if I drink it too close to a meal. It can be hateful.

    Follow your doctor's orders. If he doesn't allow it, don't drink it. Mine allows it. I drink it. I have to drink it poured over ice with some of the carbonation stirred out, but not flat by any means. If I drink it out of the bottle, I am ginormously uncomfortable until I burp and even then, I feel urpy.

    I am two years out. I waited to drink it until I I was told I could and I only drink diet or SF. I'm not dead yet, I am at goal and have maintained it for over a year. It doesn't make me crave anything nor am I growing weird tentacles or horns. If you are afraid of the "chemicals", drink seltzer Water or make your own soda at home if you are so inclined. I have a hard time with the "chemical" argument personally, as long as my doctor is also allowing me to eat pre-packaged anything. But that's just me. :D

    Thank you for this. You worded it so well!

  21. Posted

    I have been having trouble as well. I have lost my behind, literally! I bought two new pairs in two different sizes from lucky brand that fit well. I am close to fitting in the smaller size now comfortably.

    I might have to try the buckle but would wait until I get a little closer to my goal. Lucky brand jeans are $100.00 per pair the way it is. The buckle is much more expensive.

    I used to have lots of curves even when I was young and skinny. Now I have no butt and my boobs are shrinking too. I just look like a boy. Very straight.

    I am definately not complaining, just learning how to dress all over again.

    My trouble is, my butt and thighs are still too big lol even extra large were tight on me and im up to 50 lbs lost so far!! Lol ive been walking on the treadmill and gonna do squats. Im probably gonna lose my boobs they were nothing but fat anyway lol. U get lucky jeans? I never tried them before but my friends have

  22. Posted

    Go to buckle they will measure your waist and height and find jeans for your shape!! They are awesome they go up to like 14-16 I think. I have no bootie but look like j-lo in the jeans they put me in lol they are great! Your gonna spend 150-200 a pair sometimes but it's soooo worth it and they last for years!

    Awesome thanks! I Will look into it :)

  23. Posted

    Taco seasoning as no sugar and 3 carbs per serving. You wouldn't even eat a whole service with this recipe, or you could leave the taco seasoning out. Salsa has 2 sugars and 2 carbs. As I said my husband eats his with a tortilla or chips. What do you eat? Plained boiled chicken 24/7?

    It's almost impossible to avoid all sugars and wouldn't be healthy or even doable to avoid all carbs. You do what you want to do, but this isn't a chocolate chip cookie recipe, it's a healthy, easy, almost pure Protein.

    Nope - don't eat plain boiled chicken 24/7 - make my own sauces at home instead of pouring them out of a bottle! Takes maybe 30 mins more of your time in the kitchen! ;)

    Tacos/Nachos are a complete and strict no no! :)

    It's not impossible to go sugar free - you need to want to do it! And that is how I've lost 101 pounds in 5 months! Cheers! :)

    The doctors recommend that you use salsa for spices. Nothing wrong with that. That recipe sounds delicious!

  24. Posted

    My favorite brand of jeans is American Eagle! I swear they look great in every body and contour perfectly. And yes I wore them when I was wearing a size 16-18. Lol. I now can do 13's two weeks post op. Right before surgery I was doing a tight 14.

    I always stayed away from american eagle because they never fit me lol i was looking in boscovs macys and h&m and no such luck. I have thick thighs and big hips so even though i lost a lot of weight so far i still have trouble finding fitting jeans ???? i know il lose weight in my legs soon but so far no luck lol but those jeans i have on in the pic, i can take on an off without unbuttoning or unzipping lol their huge!

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