KJan

Guys... (and Gals!)...

I can run. Like one of those fit people you see running on the side of the road. Except the fit part of course. But still I’m RUNNING. It’s been years. I knew I missed running, but the absolute feeling of accomplishment I have is insane! Now admittedly I can’t do it for very long, but I’m okay with that! Today I ran 2.12 miles in 30 minutes. Not impressive to normal joggers but for me that’s AMAZING.

I am having a very proud NSV and I hope everyone else is having a good night!

I do try to get other protein, however that is crazy that it is still on the market and advertising the claims for which it has been sued. You can't trust anything and that is sad. There should be stricter testing on these protein supplements.

I had to use vitamin patches because the chewable made me throw up and I still can't swallow a Vitamin because I need a lot of Water to get a pill down. I still use them and I am 4 months out. You can get them here through bariatric pal.

I had to use vitamin patches because the chewable made me throw up and I still can't swallow a Vitamin because I need a lot of Water to get a pill down. I still use them and I am 4 months out. You can get them here through bariatric pal.

Dry meat...homemade.
Take your favorite lean beef like round steaks....cut it up in thin strips. Marinate overnight in your favorite flavors. I love garlic, hot peppers, Worcestershire, and Montreal Steak Seasonings.
Dangle these guys from one of your oven racks...and put a cookie sheet covered in tinfoil under them to catch the drips (easy clean up). Set the oven to 200 degrees and leave them in there 4-6 hours until they're dry and leathery.
So much better than Jerky. If you taste this...you will never buy jerky again...and your family will devour this as fast as you can make it.
Store in airtight container.

I haven't really told anyone either only a few people that I truly trust. Anyone who asks me how I've lost the weight I just say I gave up carbs. My mom and my husband were not keen on me getting the surgery. I delayed it for about 2 years because of it. Then last year I had severe gallbladder attacks and realized I couldn't live life like this so I told my husband I'm doing it with or without his support. My mom finally understood when I told her my concerns about being sick. They are both supportive of me now. I haven't felt this good in a long time and being able to feel comfortable enough to go on the amusement rides with my kids this summer, being able to get up on my son's bed without a struggle and seeing their faces when I can play longer with them is all the encouragement I need. I tune out the negativity. So remember it is your life it does not belong to anyone else.