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Bubbletoes

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from reree6898 in 50 lbs gone!   
    Yep, I made that first goal in a long line of goals I've made for myself! I've lost 50 pounds!  I'm not quite halfway there, but I already feel amazing and I'm so happy that I finally did this. I had my sleeve on May 20th and it's been all downhill since then. ????
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from reree6898 in 50 lbs gone!   
    Yep, I made that first goal in a long line of goals I've made for myself! I've lost 50 pounds!  I'm not quite halfway there, but I already feel amazing and I'm so happy that I finally did this. I had my sleeve on May 20th and it's been all downhill since then. ????
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from reree6898 in 50 lbs gone!   
    Yep, I made that first goal in a long line of goals I've made for myself! I've lost 50 pounds!  I'm not quite halfway there, but I already feel amazing and I'm so happy that I finally did this. I had my sleeve on May 20th and it's been all downhill since then. ????
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    Bubbletoes reacted to joanne keeton in 50 lbs gone!   
    Congrats on your loss. I was sleeved on August 5th. I am 64 years old. I have lost 53 lbs. I feel so much better. I can walk distances again. I ride my recumbent bike an hour a day. Does anybody know a good recipe web sight? I need some ideas on things to eat. Thanks!
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from MimiFB in Are you eventually able to eat anything?   
    I'm 5 months out and can eat anything I desire. That being said, I don't eat bread, Pasta, potatoes, rice or many carbs because I'm a type 1 diabetic. I eat my Protein first, then green veggies and for a treat every so often I'll have fruit. I've been able to cut my insulin use to 1/4 of what I used to take and although it's difficult at times, I try to keep my carbs below 20 grams a day. It's all worth it! I'm down 5 sizes and feel 20 years younger. I'm not at goal yet, but I'm getting there slowly but surely. I made it through Halloween without even a nibble of chocolate so I have no doubt I can sail through this coming holiday season. I'm a month shy of my 65th birthday and now instead of always wondering if I'll live through another month, I'm looking forward to the years ahead of me!
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from MimiFB in Are you eventually able to eat anything?   
    I'm 5 months out and can eat anything I desire. That being said, I don't eat bread, Pasta, potatoes, rice or many carbs because I'm a type 1 diabetic. I eat my Protein first, then green veggies and for a treat every so often I'll have fruit. I've been able to cut my insulin use to 1/4 of what I used to take and although it's difficult at times, I try to keep my carbs below 20 grams a day. It's all worth it! I'm down 5 sizes and feel 20 years younger. I'm not at goal yet, but I'm getting there slowly but surely. I made it through Halloween without even a nibble of chocolate so I have no doubt I can sail through this coming holiday season. I'm a month shy of my 65th birthday and now instead of always wondering if I'll live through another month, I'm looking forward to the years ahead of me!
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from MimiFB in Are you eventually able to eat anything?   
    I'm 5 months out and can eat anything I desire. That being said, I don't eat bread, Pasta, potatoes, rice or many carbs because I'm a type 1 diabetic. I eat my Protein first, then green veggies and for a treat every so often I'll have fruit. I've been able to cut my insulin use to 1/4 of what I used to take and although it's difficult at times, I try to keep my carbs below 20 grams a day. It's all worth it! I'm down 5 sizes and feel 20 years younger. I'm not at goal yet, but I'm getting there slowly but surely. I made it through Halloween without even a nibble of chocolate so I have no doubt I can sail through this coming holiday season. I'm a month shy of my 65th birthday and now instead of always wondering if I'll live through another month, I'm looking forward to the years ahead of me!
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from MimiFB in Are you eventually able to eat anything?   
    I'm 5 months out and can eat anything I desire. That being said, I don't eat bread, Pasta, potatoes, rice or many carbs because I'm a type 1 diabetic. I eat my Protein first, then green veggies and for a treat every so often I'll have fruit. I've been able to cut my insulin use to 1/4 of what I used to take and although it's difficult at times, I try to keep my carbs below 20 grams a day. It's all worth it! I'm down 5 sizes and feel 20 years younger. I'm not at goal yet, but I'm getting there slowly but surely. I made it through Halloween without even a nibble of chocolate so I have no doubt I can sail through this coming holiday season. I'm a month shy of my 65th birthday and now instead of always wondering if I'll live through another month, I'm looking forward to the years ahead of me!
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    Bubbletoes reacted to Babbs in This diet seems like BS and I am pouting   
    Ever notice when a guy tells it like it is, he's a "straight shooter" and applauded.
    When us women do it, we are bitches, bullies, mean girls......
    Just an observation.
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    Bubbletoes reacted to Margie122 in This diet seems like BS and I am pouting   
    OMG VSGAnn2014
    I nearly choked on my yogurt when I saw that picture of Scarlett O'Hara. HILL-AIR-EE-OUS!!!
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    Bubbletoes reacted to cbruce125 in Are you eventually able to eat anything?   
    For thanksgiving, I will have turkey and veggies.
    I might have a couple of bites of squash or pumpkin pie. ..but just the filling, not the crust.
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from Lady1putt in 65 and over   
    Yep, I still have one premiere Protein Drink for lunch almost every day. It really helps reach my daily Protein goal.
    Nice going, Toler!
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from Lady1putt in 65 and over   
    I had my four month follow up visit with my surgeon this morning and he was pleased with my 65.5 lb weight loss (me, too!). My blood pressure is way down, I'm on just a tiny fraction of the insulin I used to be on (I'm
    type 1 so I'll always have to use insulin), and I feel amazing. I'm not losing hair (yet!) and my back and joint pain rarely bothers me anymore. This is the best thing I've ever done for myself. He said I should be at HIS goal for me by the end of the year, but my goal is way beyond his. He said I was looking good! Yay! Now I just have to figure out how to rev up my metabolism a bit more to burn the rest of this ugly fat off of my real body that has been hiding underneath all these years. ????
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from oceanswaves60@gmail.com in 65 and over   
    I drink a chocolate Premier Protein drink for lunch every day. I'd never reach my Protein goal for the day if I didn't (75gm). I like it very cold so I pour it over ice. I don't like the vanilla or strawberry, but I've never liked those favors. I buy mine at costco @ 18 for $24.99 and sometimes they are on sale. I was using Body Fortress vanilla Protein Powder before my surgery and made some great shakes with it and different SF syrups and PB3, but after surgery I just didn't like the stuff. Don't stock up on anything in excess because you might reject it after surgery. I bought Unjury chicken flavor and only used it a few times and also unflavored which I mix with yogurt at times. I have more protein powder mix than I'll probably ever use!
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    Bubbletoes reacted to patsy1947 in 65 and over   
    bubbletoes you are doing so good, keep it up.. isnt it wonderful when you can buy smaller clothes and have so much more energy
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    Bubbletoes reacted to toler48 in 65 and over   
    @@Bubbletoes
    Good for you!! Sounds like you are really on track. I will be so glad to get past this bloated feeling.
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    Bubbletoes reacted to toler48 in 65 and over   
    Thank you Kate. I feel a bit better each day. Today I graduate to milk, thinned yogurt, creamed (and blended) Soups.< /p>
    My hubby is a little too gleeful about giving me the blood thinner shots each morning LOL
    He's taking good care of me.
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    Bubbletoes reacted to toler48 in 65 and over   
    @@patsy1947
    Oh Boy, surgery is Wed the 16th, just a little over a day away! Getting nervous, excited, frantic, all of it.
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    Bubbletoes reacted to toler48 in 65 and over   
    I have my final visit with the surgeon on Thurs., then surgery on the 16th!! Starting to get a little nervous and excited.
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from Julie norton in Food waste   
    I now cook in a completely different way than I used to, so I don't really need a cookbook anymore. Gone are the days of casseroles, Pasta based dishes and other combination food meals. Now I cook everything separately and it works out well for both my husband and me. I cook most of our meat in my George Foreman grill and have discovered how delicious adding herbs and spices to marinades or directly on meat can be. (I only grill enough pieces of meat that will be eaten at that meal.) I've had that grill for years and rarely used it. Now it has a permanent place on my kitchen counter. I steam most veggies or roast them in the oven with garlic and a little olive oil. I usually make my husband a starch of some kind such as a baked potato or rice, noodles with a sauce or something like that. He will eat leftovers the next day, but if I freeze the rice and later reheat, he has no clue that has been done. I never make dessert since we are both diabetic. We consider fruit, cheese and nuts our treats, along with occasional SF pudding cups, Jello, Popsicles and fudgesicles. (Healthy Choice Fudgesicles are good!). I have chosen not to eat any type of bread, pasta, etc, but I make sure my hubby gets what he likes because he is a healthy weight. It's all about priorities and sticking with them. If he wants an Italian dish with pasta, cheese, garlic bread etc, he will order that type of dish when we go out to eat. I will order something that's healthy for me. It has worked out well. By cooking more simple meals, we eat better, we have fewer leftovers and my time I spend in the kitchen has dwindled which I love. I do love to cook, but it got me in trouble so this solution works for me.
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from mtraverse in May Sleevers - We are 90 days out, lets catch up!   
    I was sleeved on May 20th and am down 61 lbs, but my weight loss is really slowing down. I've got to change my exercising habits. I started using elastics and am doing weight training along with the aerobics stuff. Hope that revs me up!
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from LisaPunkinHead in Nobody said anything   
    When I lost 50 lbs I got a few "you've lost weight" comments and they felt good. I work from home but go in to the office for occasional meetings. One particular woman goes overboard, though, and just goes on and on about how wonderful I look now and isn't it amazing how great I look and generally just gushes on and on. She had no idea I had WLS. All that wild gushing made me VERY uncomfortable and I would rather not hear a word than endure that. It makes me feel like I was quite a grotesque sight before losing weight! Be careful what you wish for. ????
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    Bubbletoes got a reaction from LisaPunkinHead in Nobody said anything   
    When I lost 50 lbs I got a few "you've lost weight" comments and they felt good. I work from home but go in to the office for occasional meetings. One particular woman goes overboard, though, and just goes on and on about how wonderful I look now and isn't it amazing how great I look and generally just gushes on and on. She had no idea I had WLS. All that wild gushing made me VERY uncomfortable and I would rather not hear a word than endure that. It makes me feel like I was quite a grotesque sight before losing weight! Be careful what you wish for. ????
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    Bubbletoes reacted to RetroGirl in Cooking for others after VSG   
    To all of you who love cooking or simply have to cook for the family – how is it after VSG?
    I was sleeved 10 days ago and I’m on full liquids, so I can’t eat pretty much anything normal people would consider a meal. But I always loved cooking for friends, family and obviously for myself, which is partly what got me here. Today I spent the day at my parents’ house and decided to make some Greek moussaka for them, and I must say, I really enjoyed cooking it and did not feel any sort of temptation to try!
    One thing I did before getting the sleeve was cooked every single recipe I absolutely love and wrote down exact how many tbsp/tsp of each herb and spice I used. That way I don’t even need to try it to know it’s delicious
    How do you cope with cooking meals you shouldn’t eat yourself now after the sleeve? I’m thinking, maybe it’s going to get harder once I’m on solid food again…
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    Bubbletoes reacted to Daisee68 in Feel like eating too much?   
    Re those eating whatever they want so early, wonder how successful they will be long term. My bet - not very. If they don't battle their internal demons, they will gain it back. This can be a frustrating experience but try to keep your eye on the long term prize and don't envy those that aren't following the rules and revel in the fact that you can make sure you will not be one of those. The restriction will come when you start eating more dense foods. Meanwhile, measure and track and stop when you are satisfied. That takes a while to learn because it is so different than our former mindset. And if you don't have a therapist, try to find one specializing in Bariatrics / food issues. Best money I have spent. Don't know how people get thru this without it - except for some of the amazing support and advice on this board. Those that have done this before us sometimes show us tough love because they know what's best for us and how we can be successful.

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