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Anything really sweet makes my stomach cramp (which I am thankful for!). And for whatever reason, cooked spinach hates me. Lol

I've tried the carb balance Mission tortillas when doing shrimp tacos. I usually can't finish the tortilla because I'm stuffed after I get the shrimp and broccoli/carrot slaw in.

It is different for everyone and for me (7.5 months out) some items have changed from being filling to 'sliding' over time. I've had protein ice cream and it isn't a slider for me, it actually sits heavy. But I haven't had it in a long time either. Salad on the other hand... I feel like it never feels me up unless there is dense protein in it. Crackers (rf wheat thins and multi crackers are all I have tried) are a slider and chips (even protein chips). Popcorn too (skinny pop is my go to for an occasional 'splurge', but I have to be strict about measuring it or I would eat the whole bag!!) Sweets make my stomach cramp. Cake, cookies, etc.. even just a bite...are a no go for me and I'm very thankful for that!!! Just be diligent in measuring!!! 'Good' food can be sliders too, but you still need to be careful to ensure you are hitting protein and water first and foremost!

I have become obsessed with shopping lately... I haven't had 'options' in YEARS!! I was super lucky at Belk recently. I probably overbought, but found jeans/pants for $5 and dresses for $7-9. They are having their red dot clearance sale! I bought snug fitting items in hopes of them fitting in a few weeks. I still have a long way to go, but I started in a 30/32 and I'm currently in 16-18w....I even fit into a Misses XL maxi skirt that was tight, but forgiving of my rump/hips/'pouch' I've been looking at ThredUp, not sure about it yet, but could possibly be an option to consign the barely worn items once they become to big. Anyone have experience with that company?

Not sure what you think about 'used', but I've been eyeing ThredUp. Mainly due to prices and having to buy new, smaller clothes more often.. (yay!...but it gets expensive)

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Lunch- left over chick-fil-a chicken salad Dinner- leftover seafood 'casserole' Snack- 100 calorie almond pack, cheese stick, turkey stick

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Lunch- tuna pouch with protein chips Snack- Greek yogurt Dinner- deli turkey roll up with cheese, lettuce and tomato slice

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Lunch- leftover instant pot chicken Snack- cheese stick Dinner- instant pot cheesesteaks, made with ribeye steak, green peppers & onions, reduced fat provolone cheese. (No hoagie for me)

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Lunch- Chick-fil-a chicken salad cup Dinner- (going out to eat)... planning on grilled chicken breast and green beans! Snacks- Greek yogurt, quest protein bar

I'm on birth control that takes my period away and I still bled for weeks at a time the first three months. As you shed fat, hormones are dumped into your system. Everything seems to go nuts! I even had acne for the first time ever and it was on my neck! I wouldn't worry to much about it, especially if your OB isn't!

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Lunch- 1/2 of 'Real Good Pizza Co' uncured pepperoni pizza Snack- pork rinds Dinner- leftover crab/shrimp/seafood 'casserole'

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Snack- Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt Lunch- tuna pouch & protein chips Dinner- instant pot crack chicken

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Morning Snack- Oikos Triple zero strawberry Greek yogurt Lunch- leftover instant pot crack chicken (modified with reduced fat cheese!) Afternoon Snack- turkey sausage stick and/or cheese stick Dinner- Still up in the air, but looking at finishing off some items in the fridge with a bacon ranch turkey wrap ( with carb balance tortilla, tomato, lettuce, ranch, deli turkey and turkey bacon!)

Breakfast- GNC lean shake Morning Snack- Oikos triple zero strawberry Greek yogurt Lunch- Starkist Deli style tuna pouch, quest cheddar & sour cream protein chips Afternoon snack- Wisconsin cheddar stick, reduced fat wheat thins Dinner- Jeannie-O turkey burger and steamed sugar snap peas

I do the GNC lean shake, Snickerdoodle flavor. I'm at month 4 and it is still going down smoothly, very filling and tastes great! 25g of protein, 170 calories and 3 net carbs. I did try the caramel premier shake and it was good too, but I love the snickerdoodle gnc shake best!

And Turkey jerky!

I also have the frozen pack of Edamame with sea salt. I haven't tried since my surgery, but loved it before!

Pork Rinds Frigo - Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar cheese sticks Quest Protein Chips Oikos triple zero yogurt

I am on a birth control shot that stops my cycles completely, but I spotted for 6 weeks after surgery. Hormones go nuts as the weight drops!

I think who you tell is your business. It's your life, you body, your future! Not telling is not being dishonest in my opinion. As far as energy, I had my sleeve on a Wednesday and was back to working on the following Monday. (Sedentary job here too). I was only tired the first two days and I feel the majority of that was due to anesthesia and the lack of sleep I got the days leading up to surgery. I was around 366 at surgery (392 at my highest) so quite a bit larger than you... But once I dropped down to around 350, my energy definitely went up and I started moving more. I started walking before surgery and try to get a minimum of 1.5-2 miles a day. I wasn't expecting to run a marathon immediately , I just know I have to keep moving, whatever that may consist of. I will say for the emotional aspect, my hormones have been a roller coaster at times. I was told this was due to the release of hormones as the fat drops off. I went through an acne stage which I have never dealt with before and I have had some major mood swings from time to time. More impatient/angry than depression for me. I'm reaching 3 months out next week, so no expert at all. Just sharing my experience so far!

I eat reduced fat wheat thins and carb balance tortillas occasionally. They haven't set off any type of trigger and I was a HUGE carb lover before.

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I really really like GNC's Snickerdoodle Lean Shake! 170 calories and 25g of protein.

Haha. I'm paranoid like that. They could have lied to my face and I could have been showing the world everything, but it made me sleep better leading up to the surgery at least 'thinking' I was going to be covered! Lol

February 15th Pre-Op: 392 Surgery: 366 Current: 339 53 lbs gone!