Everything posted by tink401
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
149 today thank you
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Super Lloyd stomach noises after 12/16 sleeve
I find this happens when I eat too fast. Its really loud (sounds like someone moaning inside me!) Its so embarrassing! It doesnt happen if I take my time and eat really slow. Hope this helps!
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NSV shout outs
I had a new one today. Skinny shadow!! I was walking on the sidewalk and didnt even recognize my shadow! Last time I remember seeing it I was alot bigger. My shadow has been short and round (picture an orange with legs) ever since I can remember. Not any more!! I love my skinny shadow!!
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Now I understand why we dont tell people we are getting the sleeve...
Thats awful beckyrow! What did you say? Some people are so rude and just dont think before they open their mouths! I told my friend when I was pre op and I got nothing but negative comments after that I decided to keep it to myself except for my mom, sister and husband. I was so proud of myself for finally taking the step and doing this and I didnt need anyone dragging me down before I even had the surgery. Im 4 months post op now and I am very choosy with who I decide to tell. Luckily I have had no more negative comments when I tell only positve remarks and lots of compliments!
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
146 today. Thank you!
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NSV shout outs
Love this thread!! Congrats to everyone!!! Some of mine are... being able to cross my legs! Can look down and see my toes! Can touch my toes! I dont take naps anymore! No longer the biggest one in the room! love to shop now! I just bought my first pair of fashion boots that come up to my knees and Im wearing them with my size 10 jeans!! It blows my mind!! I feel so good!
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
147 today thank you!
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At 2 weeks post-op, my non VSG world shattered. I am trying to pick up the pieces...
My prayers are with you and your son. Just keep trying to do the best you can to take care of yourself. It must be incredibly difficult! I pray for good news in January!
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
149 today thank you!
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82 lb down..... & my pic didn't look like it today!
Could it be what your wearing? I sometimes still wear clothes that are too big for me and they are not very flatering. Ive noticed I look much thiner when I wear clothes that fit me properly. Its hard to keep up with my wardrobe getting smaller though (not that im complaining!!)
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
151 today-thank you!
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First 5K
Great job! You must feel SO good about yourself! You look amazing!
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How Did You Do on Thanksgiving?
Im really proud of how I did. I had mostly turkey. Brought my own low fat gravy. Little bit of stuffing- my weakness that I couldnt go without! A small amount of peas and sweet potoato that was it for the meal. I stopped when I felt full and had veggies leftover on my plate. It was really strange not loading up my plate twice with all the different foods that I usually have. I left the table feeling very satisfied and proud not bloated like I usually do on thanksgiving! Later I had sugar free pudding for dessert! Yum!
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What does "success" look like to you?
Success....my sleep apnea is gone! Success...I can cross my legs without having to pull my foot up! Success....Im no longer the biggest one in the room! Success....I have SO much energy now!
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Turkey!
I put a piece of turkey and a little bit of josephs roasted red pepper hommus between 2 cucumber slices. So yummy! I sometimes add a small piece of cheese too. I can eat 3-4 of these tiny cucumber sandwiches.
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What was your most recent NSV? (non-scale victory)
ok i have 2 that happened this past weekend. First... I was folding and putting away laundry and i couldnt find my black jeans. i knew i washed them but i couldnt find them anywhere. What joy to find out that i had accidentally put them in my 16 year old daughters pile!! Im not used to my pants looking so small!! Second... I came across an old concert shirt that i had saved from 1995. Never ever did i think i would ever wear that shirt again. i was holding onto it for memories. i thought what the heck i'll try it on. i honestly thought it would be too tight or wouldnt fit at all. But no!! Not only did it fit its a little big on me!!! Needless to say i have been rockin my Tom Petty shirt ever since!! My kids think im crazy lol!!
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
153 today! Thank you!
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge!
155 today! Good luck everyone!!!
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Are you kidding me?
Wow thats amazing! Congratulations all your hard work has paid off!!
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What have you learned to love since WLS?
I love fitting into my old pants that were WAY to tight! I love zumba! I love trying all kinds of new healthy recipes! I love feeling good about myself!
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best app for tracking protein and calories?
Gee so many choices! Thanks for all the suggestions! Ill be busy checking them out..
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strange fish question
Well since my original post I have eaten fish several times! I really like salmon the best. It was so good and melted in my mouth! Ive also tried cod catfish and halibut (spelling) I cant believe im a fish eater now!!
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best app for tracking protein and calories?
I have been googling different foods to find the nutritional info and then just writing it down on paper. the problem is im finding different sites give different numbers and then i sometimes misplace my paper. there has to be an easier way! Does any one know of any helpful apps?
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A Sample Menu for the day
Im 3 months today! A typical day for me is... B 1 scrambled egg with reduced fat cheese and ham S greek yogurt L bean chili or vegetable chicken soup or chicken salad S protein drink D chicken or turkey hamburger with veggies S sugar free pudding or apple with PB
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Did anybody get surgery only letting minimal people know?
Im really struggling with this decision. I want to own it and tell people who ask because its the best decision ive ever made and im proud of myself. But... I feel a little embarrassed and dont want to be judged badly. I HATE that I even care and worry about what others think about me. (Still working on that in therapy!) Any way I have told my immediate family only. I wasnt going to tell my neighbors, co workers or friends but my sister told a few people Grrrrr!!! and now im scared its going to get around and I dont want to get caught in a lie.