debbie89

It's been two years since I was able to get out on my kayak and today my husband and I got back in the water. I love my kayak and it felt so good to paddle again. We did seven miles and this picture is taken from Hollywood Beach not far from my home. (Not in Hollywood!) The sea lions were everywhere and we even had some pups following us around. That's the break water behind me at the mouth of the Channel Islands Harbor. It's good to feel good again!
And yes!!! It's a pink kayak! I love it! My paddle is pink too, but the picture got landscaped and cut off when I attached it. Bummer!

Tried this today. Ate maybe half but it's actually not bad. The crust is a chicken and parmesan combo so it's very low in carbs (4) and high in protein (25). Obviously it doesn't taste like the real thing but close enough!
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Tried this today. Ate maybe half but it's actually not bad. The crust is a chicken and parmesan combo so it's very low in carbs (4) and high in protein (25). Obviously it doesn't taste like the real thing but close enough!
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Tried this today. Ate maybe half but it's actually not bad. The crust is a chicken and parmesan combo so it's very low in carbs (4) and high in protein (25). Obviously it doesn't taste like the real thing but close enough!
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Tried this today. Ate maybe half but it's actually not bad. The crust is a chicken and parmesan combo so it's very low in carbs (4) and high in protein (25). Obviously it doesn't taste like the real thing but close enough!
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I think it's great that you're going on holiday! I've never been to Cuba but a number of my friends have gone and fell in love with it.

Like with anyone who has dietary restriction for any reason, be it kosher eating, diabetic eating, vegan/vegetarian, celiac disease... you have to raise your voice and make sure you're accommodated. Give the tour group a call and see what they can arrange for you. The people organizing the trip as well as the lodging folks should be able to tell you what to expect as well as whether or not they can prepare special items for you. LET THEM TREAT YOU SPECIAL. You ARE special and you just did an amazing thing for yourself.

Even after you get some assurances that they'll be able to feed you, pack some powdered protein for when you need to give yourself quick nutrients on your own terms.

I'm very new to bypass and have never taken an inclusive trip to Cuba, but I *do* know the hospitality industry very well. Treat this like an allergy that they need to work around. Make sure they're doing their part to make your trip safe and fantastic FOR YOU.

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Tried this today. Ate maybe half but it's actually not bad. The crust is a chicken and parmesan combo so it's very low in carbs (4) and high in protein (25). Obviously it doesn't taste like the real thing but close enough!
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Here to brag a bit and update on progress:
Down 50 pounds!
VSG 6/1
Pre-op 286
Current 236
Amazing to see the ongoing transformation!...

May need to reassess my "target" weight. I picked 210 because that would put me below BMI of 30 (arbitrary, I know!) ans because, well, I couldn't imagine weighing that little, let alone even less!

6 months post op. 75 down, 20 to go.

Surgery date was 2/28/18
1st photo is from 2/14, 2nd Mid March, last photo is from today.

Sleeved 12/20/16

2 weeks post op.

HW: 363
SW: 310
CW: 290

Half way to goal


HW 270
SW 238
CW 182
VSG 11/7
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Not at my Goal weight but only about 20 pounds away?

Not so much before and after, but definitely before and in progress

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. 8 stone down [emoji3][emoji3]

Goal met down 150 and feels by great!!!