LisaMergs

Garlic isn't liking me lately... Huge downer for an Italian gal from Chicago. Hoping it is a fleeting thing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Found this awesome site for those of you who eat and grill and cook meat https://meatdorks.com A bit of info I copied from their site- WHO WE ARE Meat Dorks is a group of farmers, butchers, and cutting facilities that have come together to share our passion for the craft and to deliver great products in a way that is consistent and convenient. We don’t use antibiotics, hormones, or GMO feed and everything we use to ship is 100% recyclable. WHY MEAT DORKS Not every grassfed product is created equal. Great grassfed beef requires excellent genetics, great grass, and a great environment. You also have to dry age the whole animal to maximize the flavor of each cut. We do all of it. Our grassfed cattle have great genetics and enjoy wild grass and open pastures. We also dry age for up to two weeks to maximize the flavor of each cut. PICK WHAT YOU WANT Unlike most online companies, we don’t believe in simply selling a weight range. Under the Meat Dorks program, we harvest what we need monthly to deliver the freshest product and control our growth to ensure every ounce is accounted for. Our members pick from three boxes and have the option to add more from our menu of add-ons and whole primals such as an entire ribeye, belly, and ribs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Spice is key for me! Siracha on eggs- heaven. Tabasco or Louisina Hot Sauce mixed into some home made queso a must. As for other spices- it's what keeps things fresh and interesting. There are only SO MANY ways to cook a chicken breast or thigh, eat veggies- though I don't mind them plain with some S and P. New obsession? Oven roasted asparagus - drizzle with olive oil, a good sea salt (pink or Himalayan) and fresh cracked pepper. Gets a little char on them, and then some fresh shaved Parmagiano-Reggiano over it and I'm in ecstasy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dang buttons. Should read KETOgenic. Anyway, Found this great infographic thought I'd share. Printed mine up and just taped it to the inside of my cabinet as a reference chart. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I prefer my nuts on chins. (I digressed yet again. Dub and I are going to be sent to the principal's office). Good one. I still prefer nuts in the taco. ( music in background...theme to "Cops"... "Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"$ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes! Way to go! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks- it was really good. I'm not a recipe- follower when it comes to cooking most things - more adventuresome and fly by the seat of my pants. 95 percent of the time I will hit it out of the ball park. Tummy issues? No clue. Have my 6 months at the end of the month. If it keeps up I'll have him do an EGD. Maybe a slight structure? Thanks for asking Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not sure if there is such a thing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Okay...........hold up..............stop the press............. Now, lemme discern this.............YOU HAVE NEVER BEE WEIRDLY TURNED ON ?????? Lawd have mercy.....so much to experience. Weird turn ons...........and submitting to their call...........is one of life's most exciting experiences. At least in my limited experience. Rocambolesco!!!! Though I'm beginning to think your experience is NOT SO limited... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Just a babe in the woods, Mrs. Mergs.................a babe in the woods. Highly limited. Lmao someone is frisky tonite. Lucky Mrs. Dub Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not sure if there is such a thing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Okay...........hold up..............stop the press............. Now, lemme discern this.............YOU HAVE NEVER BEE WEIRDLY TURNED ON ?????? Lawd have mercy.....so much to experience. Weird turn ons...........and submitting to their call...........is one of life's most exciting experiences. At least in my limited experience. Rocambolesco!!!! Though I'm beginning to think your experience is NOT SO limited... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not sure if there is such a thing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here's a new anthem-- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fLexgOxsZu0 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lmao. You could do things like that!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Uh oh, @@Dub , you caught yourself a live one. Hope @@Babbs doesn't see this. Mmmm. No. I would NEVER step on her toes lmao. That would be bariatric suicide Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I, too, eat full fat everything. The only thing I really watch is sugar and carbs. Full fat tastes better, keeps me full longer and is much more satisfying. Bring on the fat and bring on the flavor!!Okay.........here I cum with the fatness.........I prefer my full fat to be protein- laden.....oh wait... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App JEEZUS!!! Don't encourage him!! Hushup, Sexy. Trying to get my groove on. Groove away Dub. I can take it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oops. Wrong pic lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok. More food porn then. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So tonight my pouch is definitely hurting. Happens every now and again. Got all my Protein and liquids in, just hurting. I always cook too much for myself, so this meal will go half-eaten, but dinner is--- Egg, grilled veggies, some cottage cheese and a few chick peas. I like variety, so a little bite of everything will do. Here's hoping my pouch behaves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I, too, eat full fat everything. The only thing I really watch is sugar and carbs. Full fat tastes better, keeps me full longer and is much more satisfying. Bring on the fat and bring on the flavor!! Okay.........here I cum with the fatness......... I prefer my full fat to be protein- laden.....oh wait... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I should add that I wrote that, sitting out on my flower -laden front deck, short shorts on, basking in the sun, drinking a coconut Protein2O on ice doing absolutely "nothing". The two high school kids I have left at home will be pulling up in an hour with a myriad of nonsensical needs I'll have to attend to. Now I'm putting this phone and app down and closing my eyes. See you all tonight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well geez, lets complain about not having to run after the kids, clean up their mess or deal with patients all day... Lol. Two weeks left! You'll make it! Get outside and enjoy the fresh air! Walk around your neighborhood! Walk around the mall! Don't worry about not "doing" anything- enjoy this time post op when you don't have those pressures and can try and remember who YOU are! Be selfish! If you live near Water, go sit by it and enjoy the peacefulness of it. Meander, wander, meditate, journal, and plan. Oh I could go on and on here... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You mean cheese.jpg !!!!! Almost everything is better with cheese except a few things (like toes, the "ugly" parts, etc.). Sorry I digressed. Ugly parts?! I have none of those! Unless you are referring to the jiggling going on at the top of my thighs, to which I would say- quit looking there!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just updated my weight loss to date, etc and realized my BMI is now 30!!!! Yahoo! From HW at my first visit to today, it's a total of 102 ish pounds. I won't officially count 100 lost for another 8 lbs though- surgery date weight. But damn, I'm close! 40 to go! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What @@LipstickLady said. I'm the same. Exactly. As for cheese types- the lighter in color the better it is for you. Skip the low fat crap. It you're adding shredded mozzarella to the top of your food, use the regular stuff. Fact is, you can't eat that much of anything (I hope??!), so a bit of cheese shouldn't be an issue. If you're melting a ton of velveta cheese PRODUCT, well now, that's not really cheese, I would say. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're not doing anything wrong. A body simply needs to adjust sometimes. When the scale doesn't move- at this point in your journey- for 2 weeks, THEN I'd say there may be an issue- a stall, if you will. For now, keep on keeping on. Your body knows what it is supposed to do. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I have patients that are brushing their teeth too hard and eroding their gums and enamel, I make the same suggestion- switch to your non dominant hand. Makes perfect sense to me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App