Shayisready

I'm just struggling giving her that benefit of doubt of being clueless.. Yet she's a boss.. I just feel like it was a very snarky thing to do.. I use to watch "My 600# Life" and seen a few husband's or family members act like that.. Munky

You are very welcome!
I haven't even had my first consultation yet. Hoping for May as my consult is January 2nd.
No my boyfriend is actually pretty healthy but did put on 20lbs since February so he is just exercising more and not buying Snacks when we stop. He actually is very supportive and him being a healthy eater has helped me tremendously!
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Ok so I know its really hard not to mention exspensive to be healthy on the road..... My boyfriend and I team and we have a 1500 watt power inverter, a mini George Foreman type grill but its the Walmart brand (paid $ 10), a mini crock pot also Walmart (paid around $8) and, a 4 quart crock pot ($20)Plus a microwave ($40 at Walmart). I use these to try to keep our meals as healthy as possible. Take for instance today we are traveling through Oregan, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska- headed to Pennsylvania... Its pretty cold current temp is 30 degrees.... So I am making my healthy version of beef stew!
Lean stew meat (sometimes I use boneless skinless chicken breast)
Baby Carrots (I cut them into 3-4 chunks each)
Celerey (sliced thin)
Whole Canned Tomatoes (salt free)
A diced onion
Seasoned with:
Mrs Dash (yellow and blue)
Garlic powder
Nature's Seasoning
And a packet of brown gravy
My crock pot cooks rather quickly so I cook it for 3-4 hours and its ready. I fill my 4 qrt crock pot and that will be lunch and dinner for us! Sometimes we even have enough for lunch the following day!
We only eat beef every so often because my boyfriends gout acts up if he eats to much beef.
We never eat pork (his blood pressure skyrockets if he does)
We mainly eat chicken, I grill it for wraps (whole wheat), use it to make stew (instead of beef) and I make grilled chicken salads!
I use the small crockpot a lot less than the large one. The small one I use to make sides like corn, greenbeans, baked Beans if we decide to get fried chicken (I know unhealthy but its every now and then not everyday).
I also make a pot of beans with chicken and you can buy cup size (brown) rice at walmart that takes a minute to cook.
This is just a few things I do to keep it healthy on the road, thought it might help you all with some ideas!
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I am so excited I have not seen a doctor yet but have been making conscious decisions on what and how much I eat! I just went for my new DOT PHYSICAL and am down from 472 now I am 463!!!!
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I am so excited I have not seen a doctor yet but have been making conscious decisions on what and how much I eat! I just went for my new DOT PHYSICAL and am down from 472 now I am 463!!!!
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I am so excited I have not seen a doctor yet but have been making conscious decisions on what and how much I eat! I just went for my new DOT PHYSICAL and am down from 472 now I am 463!!!!
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Great job! I just weighed in. Down another 2. I am 8 away from their required weight, but I'm going to beat that!
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I am so excited I have not seen a doctor yet but have been making conscious decisions on what and how much I eat! I just went for my new DOT PHYSICAL and am down from 472 now I am 463!!!!
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I am so excited I have not seen a doctor yet but have been making conscious decisions on what and how much I eat! I just went for my new DOT PHYSICAL and am down from 472 now I am 463!!!!
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Congratulations!
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Congrats (:

That's awesome. The more you can lose pre-op, the better off you will be. I lost 99 pounds during my six-month insurance-required pre-op diet. It physically and mentally prepared me for the surgery and its dietary requirements better than anything could. (Plus it helps that you can see significant weight loss when you are recovering from surgery. Somehow that makes everything better...)
Good luck and keep it up!!

I am so excited I have not seen a doctor yet but have been making conscious decisions on what and how much I eat! I just went for my new DOT PHYSICAL and am down from 472 now I am 463!!!!
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YOU WILL BE THERE IN NO TIME JUST STAY POSITIVE IN YOUR THINKING THANKS
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WELCOME MISTY I TOO AM NEW TO THIS MY SLEEVE SURGERY IS FOR NOV 9 NERVOUS AND EXCITED I COMMEND YOU FOR GOING FORWARD WE ALL SHARE A KINSHIP AND CAN HELP EACH OTHER THROUGH OUR NEW JOURNEY I'M HERE IF YOU NEED TO TALK
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Oh wow that is amazing! After surgery? I really woul love to lose 150-200 lbs before I'm 30 but any loss would be better than none
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@@Shayisready There is but I'm getting an error trying to get to it for the link. @@Inner Surfer Girl has lost over 220 lbs and is a great resource!!!

Hi Misty, and welcome! I am so excited for you, and am confident you are going to do well. You will love the support you get and friendships you make here.

Welcome!

@@Shayisready Welcome Misty! Best thing you can do is find out what your insurance requires for approval. At your BMI - they will probably not require you to do a supervised diet but check to be sure as that can often delay the process. Hope all goes well with your journey!

Hi eveyone I am new and don't really know the ins and outs of the app yet but wanted to introduce myself. My name is Misty I will be 29 on November 22nd. I am in the beginning phases of this and am scheduled for my first appt with Dr. T.C. Lackey in Sebring, FL January 2nd. (I am a truck driver and its hard to get home during the holiday's that's why I am waiting til then) My highest weight was 526 and my current weight is 472. I am so tired of being miserable and sick all the time. I have lymphedema in both lower extrimities, obstructive sleep apnea, pcos and, insulin resistance. I am so afraid that if I don't get this weight off of me I will DIE. I have always struggled with my weight since I was in about 3rd grade. Anyway I really welcome any and all info, encouragement and, friendship!
Misty Shay
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