kanaud

FairLife milk!! 13g of Protein per 8oz serving!

I will be 11 months out on the 28th. My stats are as follows:
Highest weight in 2011 - 376
Surgery weight 9/28/15 - 319
Weight today 8/5/16 - 176
143 pounds lost
I hope everyone is doing well!

Surgery date 9/16/15
SW 269
CW 162
107 lost since surgery!! Best decision ever made! Learning so much about my relationship with food!

Surgery date 9/16/15
SW 269
CW 162
107 lost since surgery!! Best decision ever made! Learning so much about my relationship with food!

Surgery date 9/16/15
SW 269
CW 162
107 lost since surgery!! Best decision ever made! Learning so much about my relationship with food!

I just made it into the club last week!! Best feeling!! Big congrats to you!!

I just made it into the club last week!! Best feeling!! Big congrats to you!!

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

The best Protein bar I have found is PowerCrunch "Original". (link below) It is a wafer Protein Bar and unlike any other Protein Bar on the market. For years, I was on the search for a Protein bar that was not dense or tasted like chalk. Honestly, I thought I would never find it, thought it didn't exist, until I discovered this bar.
The Original has between 13-14 grams of protein. Though that may not be a lot in the protein bar world, I have learned that the higher gram count ='s yuck. This bar meets the sweet spot with high protein and good taste. I have to hide these from family members. They are often my Meal Replacement but to family the bars seem to be a snack. The price is typical of any protein bar, maybe a little less. Here in Florida they run about $2 a bar and between $20-$25 for a box. I buy them by the box as they are my go to item. When I factor in how much less I spend in food now compared to before surgery, it's not difficult to purchase by the box. They can be found at The Vitamin Shoppe by the bar or the box. Recently I discovered them in my local Winn Dixie. (Buying by the box here is important, showing a demand in this store will increase the chances the store keeps them in stock).
Last time I checked, the website below offered samples, which stated took between 4-6 weeks.
I think every bariatric patient, 6-9 months postop and beyond, should try these. They changed everything for me. I have always gravitated toward convenient food. After surgery, those aren't options anymore. Not so much that I can't have them, I just don't want them anymore. My body simply doesn't want fast food anymore. These bars fill that void. They are my new fast food.
Hope this was helpful!
http://powercrunch.com/products/energy-bars/original/

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

Thank you @@UalreadyKnow

@@kanaud you look so amazing!!! Nice to put a face to the name! Congratulations! Btw the pics always post twice for me too
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Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

Here I am! Down 100lbs this week! 10 months out. not sure why it posted twice. That's my first pic ever posted. Not too good at this.

You are an inspiration! I am 10 months out as well!

Thank you everyone, I love the support I get from all of you. It really means a lot to me. My son (14) was showing off my pictures to a new teammate from his baseball team and the kid said "damn, you went from honey boo boos mom to Kim kardashian" that's a heck of a compliment coming from a 15 year old boy!!! Just wanted to share thought it was cute!!! ❤️❤️
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Smooth Moves Tea. One cup at night before bed, you're good to "go" in the morning. Only that worked for me.

Don't know if they are inspirational but I have come a long way. Lost 182 lbs. starting weight 340 current weight 158. Surgery 02/21/2012

Ahh the mugcake. my go to item. that has really helped me exist and lose and maintain to be honest.
heres alink tot he videos section where i demonstrate it. many people here use these . basically its a Protein powder ( needs to have egg albumen in the ingrediats list or you w could add some egg white. , and baking powder , then a liquid. and a microwave and voila. its not exactly a cake but its cake like, and its more like a cross between a cake and say bread pudding.
http://www.bariatricpal.com/videos/view-154-mugcake-recipe-video/

First pic preop, 2nd 1 month post, 3rd is today