The New Kel

I haven't received mine yet but I have hopes Santa will bring it.

Sushi at Kel's!

I love this perspective! Just this morning I was telling my husband about how I can effortlessly take the stairs up to my office now. 3 months ago I carried an extra 50 pounds. I cannot fathom carrying this 50lb bale of hay up the stairs before. Also of note, I just read that the average make octopus weighs 100lbs. That's my goal. Lose an octopus.

ditto!

It's a NSV that is really freeing. I hated going to plus sized shops that only seemed to carry hideous clothes. The main reason I am so happy donating my too big clothes now is because they are so ugly! I still don't know why fashion retailers haven't figured out that plus sized women want to look good, too. Not be relegated to wearing the ugly stuff that is on the racks.

@@QueenOfTheTamazons I sent my gift off last Friday! Looking forward to seeing everyone's pics of their gifts! Anyone receive theirs yet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have had stomach spasms since surgery, unfortunately I still do. I take an antispasmodic pill before most meals.

I haven't enjoyed clothes shopping since I was 17 years old. 30 years ago! Now I am actually enjoying it! I love to go into stores even when I am not going to buy something just to see that it fits and looks good. I know that is obnoxious probably to retail employees but dang that is fun. For the past couple decades I have hated shopping. I was always somewhere between a 16-22w. Now I can shop in "regular" sizes and stuff is starting to look good. I'm happy but my budget might take a beating. I just got this blouse in a large. The picture is from the online ad, obviously not me lol. Cannot believe it fits. I would have NEVER bought something like this before. (I lived in black stuff that was baggy).

Look at you!! You already look like a different person!! I think we were sleeved around the same time. It's great to see your success, sleeve sister! Congrats and keep up the amazing work!!

Congratulations!! What a wonderful Christmas gift!! You are true inspiration to us following in your footsteps.

Depends on what you want to edit. If you want to edit basics like profile picture: Go to your name at the right top of the screen, select Profile from the drop down, then click the Edit Profile button. If you want to enter or edit/update stats like weight, height: Click on your name at the top right of the screen, then in the drop down menu select 'my surgery'. It brings you to a place where you can edit the stats that show up on the left of your posts.

Congratulations to you!! That is an incredible victory! Keep up the awesomeness

CW: 190 2 lbs away from holiday goal! ????

Worry not! It's normal. Put into the search field "stall" and you will get about 1000 hits. Frustrating yes but totally normal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tootsietoes, I will adjust my intake when I've reached my goal. But for now I want to restrict carbs but maybe try some complex ones in moderation. I admire your success by eating what you like in moderation. Personally I cannot go near fast food even in moderation. I have a food addiction to most fast foods. Thanks for posting your sample diet. Which of the carbs would you say are your top three? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think that might be my problem, too. For the past two weeks I really haven't made myself eat more than 600 calories. I need to get more in...just have zero appetite anymore. And, probably not coincidentally, I've stalled again.

Wonderful!!! The jacket is so cute on you.

I've been very restrictive with carbs so far. I am considering adding a few "safer" complex carbs in strict moderation. I have read that oatmeal is OK. Steel cut even better? What are your thoughts on oatmeal? I have also not had any bread since surgery. I feel its safest to stay away from it, period. And sadly, no potatoes at this point in my journey. Wow did I love potatoes before! (Still do...but will wait ti ll I reach goal to incorporate them moderately.) If you incorporate complex carbs into your diet, what are your top 3 that have not hindered weight loss?

@@OKCPirate Thanks! I think I will look into the C25K program. It sounds like a great way to get into cardio shape. I love pic you posted, what a view!

Cool! Thanks for the graphic! I love what I learn here.

Mahi-Mahi isn't really in season right now but if you can find it, it is delicious. Marinade it for 30 minutes in a bath of lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, white wine and a touch of garlic, salt and pepper. Broil or better yet grill it. It's fantastic and doesn't require sauces to be fully enjoyable!

@@theantichick Hang in there girl. I can imagine that your underlying auto-immune issues make things difficult. My daughter also has auto-immune problems. I can truly sympathize. The fast heartbeat is frustrating. It doesn't take mine long to shoot from 72-160 with moderate exercise. I feel sure that with your determination and regular workouts you'll get to your fitness cardio goal! In a year we will both be posting our success stories!!

1) my doc said minimum 60 oz even early on. 2) Yes! the gas will subside! Keep on walkin'. 3) It all gets better! Have you asked about getting anti-nausea meds? I took them for about a week post op. Really helped with getting Water in.

@@theantichick Thanks for the advice. Like you, I think there is a good possibility that what I experience is just plain old out of shape cardio. I could be guilty of trying to hard too soon to hike with my outdoor loving husband. Shorter hikes is a really good idea for now. And build up endurance. Its just so nice to be outside exercising! Also, more time on the cardio machines in my gym I think will help. I can imaging that with your workouts your resting heart rate will drop. Just by losing 50 lbs so far my resting heart rate went from average 90 to 72. Yet despite the good RHR I can tell it is out of cardio shape. Onward with my cardio gym time!

I have some trouble with meat. Many types don't feel well at all. What does work for me is very, very good quality red meat that is super tender. Also, fish that isn't cooked too dry. I love sashimi. Moist, soft meats are tolerable. chicken is hit or miss depending on the dryness. Rotisserie chicken is usually ok. Putting meat in the slow cooker for a few hours seems to work on just about any meat. Add broth and spices, etc.