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Creperie Emmenteller & Onion crepe Carmel Apple with ice cream crepe

This was a more casual, a Bistro, Charcuterie, Tomato Risotto & Chocolate hazelnut tart

Ok, you ask for it! This a ‘gastronomic’ ie fine dining restaurant. Three courses, pigeon, veal sweetbreads & fig dessert

IDK, but I remember being in Italy more years ago then I want to admit and watching a little old couple devour a kilo Porterhouse steak and antipasti, and veggie sides and dessert ?

You know, from my travels I don't find US portion sizes to be overly large comparatively. I felt the servings were generally large in Germany (although I've only been in Bavaria, and then into Austria). I'm currently in France. In traditional restaurants the portions maybe smaller, but 3 courses is the norm. In casual restaurants, single course meals, like salads, burgers, etc. the portions are the same IMO. I could do a photo dump, but I'd bore everyone, lol

Version Francaise! ??

Look into Mounjaro. It is a diabetes med that is showing early success with weight loss. It's currently in fast track FDA trial to be approved as a weight loss drug. Patients using it report appetite suppression, decrease in food thoughts and slowed gastric emptying. I think it has the potential to be revolutionary.

SoCal has by far the best produce prices in the country. It's a combo of being close to growing areas and ports for importation, and the large number of ethnic markets which affordable produce is key for their consumers.

You're going to be really mad that I was wrong and the jalapenos were $0.50/lb ? SoCal is lucky to have the most competitive grocers in the country. But if you have an Aldi in your area, they're always the lowest priced in any market. Prices vary regionally for meat/produce/eggs/milk, but everything else is the same price nationally. But yeah, the cost gap between home made food and fast food is much greater when it's a family to feed and not just one person with bariatric portions. In my example it's a $.30 gap between my pulled pork meal and a Taco Bell taco. But it would be multiple times that for a family with normal size stomachs. I just did the spreadsheet and was annoyed that I saved so little for inveting so much time. ? So today I decided to save my labor and get a sandwich ?

Calling @Kris77

Has anyone else tried these low carb buns from Aldi? They were indistinguishable to me from regular (cheap) buns. Had a meal of pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, coleslaw and cucumber salad And inspired by @Starwarsandcupcakes, I calculated what this meal cost Taking a soap box tangent here, but I think this is a good example of why fast food is so popular. This same volume of food to fill me up, I could have had a Taco Bell taco, for approximately the same cost. But for the homemade meal, I had to actively shop for deals, and spending the time planning & cooking. It is often so much more economical for people are pressed for both time and money to go through a drive though or pick up a pizza.

My surgeon is based in Medellin. He is board certified in Colombia, did a fellowship in the US, and active in various plastic surgery boards and committees as well as teaching. But his cost was a fraction of what your quote is. I honestly feel like $20-25K is egregiously overpriced and total gouging because you are American. As far as aftercare, I stayed in a very nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath Airbnb for $40/nt and could have hired a nurse for $40 per 8 hr. So the two weeks stay with nursing is not worth more than $2K. I have followed and researched Colombian surgeons for a few years now, so feel free to pm me if you want to discuss further

I had a fantastic experience having surgery in Colombia. But $20-$25K is very very overpriced, even including aftercare. I suggest continuing to look at Colombian surgeons, but not use one who will grossly overcharge you.

I was craving Mexican last night as well. But I love ❤️ street food versions above all others No pics of my lengua & al pastor tacos. Cause I scarfed them up standing on the side walk. Street tacos are perfect bariatric portions ? But I heated up my bf’s leftover suadero quesadilla in a skillet for breakfast this morning

If you search this thread, you'll see quite a number of posts about them, particularly by @ms.sss

Yes, more commonly called shirataki noodles. I know that @ms.sss is a fan. Just be aware, they have a strong odor and need to be thoroughly rinsed.

Steak was on the menu for fathers days menu for me as well

I think we all have to know our weaknesses. Carbs aren’t a slippery slope for me, but feeling deprived is. I’m over 4 years out and currently eat whatever I want, just in smaller portions than per op. From the beginning I included carbs, but a smaller % than now, in order to focus in protein and limit calories.

This is as close as I get to cooking these days. No afters, I ate it all. It was a few bites too many tbh

Here’s a quick one ??

Everyone looks amazing on their summer adventures! I love all the bikinis Of course Sophie looking fab and the fashionista as always ?. And really happy to see GT in not black ? I’ll pop in later with my latest vacay fashion. But wanted to say I’m in for a meet up!! ?

Oh, I have! I'd say roasted goat is a little gamier than roasted lamb. But gamey isn't a bad thing IMO. Birria is all the rage here is SoCal. It's crossed over into mainstream. BUT in doing so, it is now usually beef instead of usually goat. ? Buffalo is very good, lean, flavorful meat when it's ground, I agree, very tough most other ways. I've never had kangaroo. Is it farmed or wild? What does it taste like? I also didn't know squab = pigeon. I have had pigeon, it tasted just like a milder version of quail to me, close to turkey I'd say. I had it in Egypt, where it was deliciously stuffed with grains. One of my favorite restaurants in one of my favorite food cities is Lonesome Dove in Austin, which is focused on game meats. Sooo good!

Hi! ? Long time no see everyone! I don't post much, but I had to chime in and agree with this. I'm up 20 lbs from my lowest weight. At first I was scared. I mean, we've all lost weight, just to gain it all back again, right? But then, as @ms.sss said, I realized that I'm in control of this. I could IF, count my calories, and drop weight, it was totally within my power. Then I had a second realization. Not all weight gain is bad! I objectively look better at the top of a healthy BMI, at the bottom of an overweight BMI. My face looks my youthful. My arms and inner thighs lost most of their crepey-ness. My breast are bigger. I have thicker thighs and hips, and a juicier butt. Long story short, I'm glad I didn't panic at my weight gain. I loved seeing that low 120's number on the scale. But I'm glad I got over that, because it's more important what I see in the mirror.

Only silicone is scientifically proven to reduce scars. It was first used on burn victims, and subsequently studied. I tried scar gels, but felt like they rubbed off as soon as I got dressed. They're also expensive for a tiny tube. I ended up using Mepitac silicone tape from Amazon. It's nice because it can stay on for a week, even with showers. If you try Bio Oil, test out a spot first. I had a terrible allergic reaction, which I learned of after I slathered on all my scars. I'm not a very allergic person, but my reaction to Bío Oil was severe.

I actually just recently found an artist near me that specializes in scar matching/correction. (He also does stretch marks ?) I am considering them, but not sure if it's worth it as mine are barely visible tbh. And except for the small part that show in a bikini (which I wear a few times a year), the rest of them are only visible when I'm naked. Not sure if it's worth spending a couple thousand on correction. Might have to reevaluate when I get my arms done and see how those scars settle. Kristie - you're still not very far out from ps. My scars at 10 months were still pretty red/purple. But they continued to improve, and are still improving at nearly two years. Mine are mostly a thin white line. But the areas where my drains were are still a little pink/purple. So patience might be the most effective option right now ms.sss - The artist I found does work on dark and raised scars as well. First step is micro needling, to flatten them. Second step is tattooing with ink that matches your skin tone. He says it takes more sessions, and isn't quite as effective on hyperpigmentation vs. hypopigmentation but his pics still show a dramatic improvement