Deedee12

Hello friends! Thanks for all the nice wishes. Dr said it went well. My arms already look smaller but of course I've got this compression garment on so it could be a bit misleading. Will post a more detailed update tomorrow. Need to take the next round of pain meds and drift off to sleep. [emoji42]

I’ve enjoyed this thread so much & decided to be brave and upload some images from the last month. Summer here hence the strappy dresses. Oh yeah, I’m a bit partial to black. Ha!
The day I reached my goal weight about five weeks ago. Off to the theatre to see my niece who dances with a contemporary dance company.

Two weeks ago. Ignore the unmade bed. At my mother’s before going to my two 6yr old nieces’ first ballet concert - lots of skipping around in circles.

Just around the house today. Super casual. Still have thighs 😜. Four kg below my goal weight. So much for maintaining.

I went shopping today and tried a skirt on that had a fit I am not usually confident in. But, I think with some Shapewear I can pull it off.

YAY congrats on being in the healthy weight range THE most important thing is you are happy with the weight you are, you know?
My mother wants me to get to 145 again BUT I am currently 176 and if I stop here I'll be happy. I am in a UK size 12 (USA size 8), I'm at the top end of healthy BMI and that is fine by me, I can move better, breathe better and look better so everyone else with their opinion on what I should weigh can bugger off
YOU DO YOU

EVERYTHING she said!!!![emoji108][emoji108][emoji108]
Happens to the best of us Nursemom!!

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Honestly, your shrinkage is something for the books! Wow![emoji122][emoji122]

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Yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 15
Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.3 lbs
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I ate lots of candy and Cookies and pistachios yesterday, and generally was eating every couple hours! I consciously chose to eat every single bite. And I enjoyed it. Don't judge me!
Reflection Time: I find it interesting that when I eat foods that are not "on plan" (or just larger than normal amounts of food), I feel the need to point it out and let you know that I know it's off-plan, or that it's alot of food. Like I have to justify my food choices to the masses or something. I don't want to feel that I have do that anymore...am now working on it.
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10:30am - Coffee-Tea-Cayenne w/ stevia
12:30pm - Steak Bene (2 oz sirloin steak + 1.5 poached eggs w/ hollandaise + 1/4 cup cubed melons + 1/8 cup spring mix w/ mango dressing + 1/2 slice bacon + 1/4 of a Breakfast sausage + 3 assorted deluxe Christmas gift box cookies
3:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 1 slice bacon + 1/2 tbsp parm cheese + 1 fried egg in avocado oil + 1/2 slice pecan pie + 1 tbsp whipped cream + 1/2 tbsp caramel sauce
5:00pm - 1/4 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 fl oz pumpkin seeds + 1 tbsp dried cranberries + 1 tbsp sliced almonds + 2 oz blueberries
8:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 1/2 an avocado + 1/4 cup tuna salad (tuna + mayo + celery + spices) + 1/2 cup oven roasted cauliflower + 1/8 cup crispy fried onions + 1/2 cup shelled pistachios + 4 assorted deluxe Christmas gift box cookies + 3 oz candied ginger
10:00pm - 1:30am - 4 oz candied ginger + 1.5 cups shelled pistachios + 1 Kinder Advent Calendar mini egg.
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Totals: 2975 cals - 82g Protein - 351g NET carbs - 140g fat

Today, Monday, Dec. 16
Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.3 lbs
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Logging my food now as I am done eating for the day (am feeling a little bloated and am in need of a good poop 💩)
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10:30am - Coffee-Tea-Cayenne w/ stevia
12:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + cucumber + 1 oz honeydew + 1 oz canteloupe + 5 oz pan fried chicken + 3 tbsp tzatziki + 1/4 cup shelled pistachios + 1.5 oz candied ginger + 1 choco-coconut Keto Fat Bomb
3:40pm - Coffee-Tea-Cayenne w/ stevia
6:30pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 3.5 oz pan fried chicken + 1.5 tbsp tzatziki + 1/4 cup sausage gravy
8:00pm - 1 Soft & Chewy Keto Ginger Cookie (with candied ginger in the batter)
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Totals: 845 cals - 63g Protein - 64g NET carbs - 34g fat

15. I didn't get in a walk yesterday but I did go walk with a friend on Friday. It was cold and raw outside but we walked for about 45 minutes. Spent most of the day in yoga class though and hit the gym on the way home. Sometimes, I wonder who the heck took over my body! Love it though.
16. Well, I'm plotting all sorts of treats for myself but not sure what will win. I have my eye on a pair of studs so I can wear them all the time. I also have a lovely little wish list on Amazon. I plan on some at home yoga later on today. Tomorrow, I go for my one year follow up with the surgeon. I hope he's happy. I haven't laid eyes on him since before the surgery but have had support from the team. I thought I might ask about referrals for potential plastics in the future.
Happy Monday!

Busy month! I haven’t done most of the list, of course I check it on a day that encourages me to shop! I’m going to have to resist...
I’m done with shopping, at least I think I am. I take everything out and sort it. Every year it is unbalanced and I run out and buy a few things to even it up. I think my youngest is getting shortchanged this year.
B side: I get sick of cooking and I have a habit of getting into a rut so I like going out a few times a week. I don’t make food my main focus which makes it easier.

You look AMAZING 🎉HAPPY SURGIVERSARY🎉

My husband is a fantastic cook so we eat in. I'm a good supporting cast and good at adding the frills to make it as good as dining out so we definitely eat in......much to the kids chagrin[emoji1][emoji3]

We do dine out occasionally but not nearly as much as we eat in.

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Day 12: I didn't buy myself a flower but does e flowers count? I got that one in spades[emoji1]

Day 13: I did read a few chapters of my kid's book of jokes! Believe it or not, I laughed more at the cheesy "knock Knock" jokes!!! ....I need to get a life![emoji28]

Day 14: I'm not on the major social media sites other than Bariatricpal! Honestly the most positive site I've ever been on so no need to unfollow[emoji176]

Day 15: Definitely did that! Went hiking with BFF yesterday! And when I got to the top of the trail, I realized I was not huffing and puffing like I would have done in the past! A TRUE victory!![emoji119][emoji119][emoji119] That trail had conquered me many a times before! We did it so leisurely like we were walking on a flat land!

Day 16: I should get a nice pair of shoe really! But I need to offload some to charity in order to do that so we'll see if I can find the time.



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What types of dishes have you been making? Maybe we can give you ideas Ive always loved cooking but I will say that after surgery I love it even more. Ive found it fun and interesting to take meals I love and make them into a healthier version. Every Sunday I plan what I'm going to eat that week and stick to it. I do have days where Im hungrier than usual so what Ill do is have more Fluid or some kind of dense Protein like tuna. When I meet my protein goal Ill usually have a 1/2 cup of cherios if Im hungry.
I think fear of eating too much is normal. Its something that I think about 24/7 but I found it helpful to track every bite so that I know how much I'm eating and if in reality I'm overdoing it.

Let's see...I did call my Mom on the 11th and am glad I did.
12. I haven't bought myself flowers but might hit up the local nursery for some indoor plants - maybe tomorrow.
13. I think I'll substitute a funny movie for the joke book. Maybe tonight.
14. I don't follow negative people so that's taken care of.
I've done a bit of yoga every day. Definitely did last night and that included warrior and savasana. I did happy baby last night and was able to grab my feet! So many non-scale victories! I also noticed I was able to use my lap for writing notes in my notebook while at a workshop yesterday. I'm headed to yoga class this afternoon. But first the gym!
Oh and yes, had my one year surgiversary this week. I'm the one in green and that was the night before Thanksgiving.
 

Okay, then! Anyone who wears an Eagles cap is definitely in style. I hail from Pennsylvania originally. Here was our outfits the day after party of national championship win in Feburary 2018! Many congratulations on your transformation! You have definitely gained height and balanced proportions visually. No doubt, feeling like a new man inside and out. You must be very proud. And, welcome to the group - as we continue to discover new fashion adventures embarking on a New Year 2020 of promise, possibilities and fabulous new clothing closets... Go Eagles!

Ok, here is my OODT. I found this cheap faux moto jacket at the thrift store and couldn’t resist an outfit that is verging on costume. Unfortunately all of the students are gone so there was no one at work to admire it 😢

ok, I think the striped dress might be getting a bit loose and less flattering, even with the belt. Thoughts?

Holy moly, DeeDee! I am envious of your figure!

This was Saturday.... our third annual Christmas party. 30lbs less than last christmas

Thanks! Started a new job about 6 weeks ago and it’s been super stressful and time consuming. Still keeping up with my Protein, Water and exercise, but it’s been a transition for sure!

Made two batches of Keto Ginger Cookies tonite, the second batch had chopped up candied ginger in the batter, the first batch did not.
Macros, per serving:
Batch 1 -- 38 cals, 2.1g NET carbs, 3.1g fat, 0.8g protein
Batch 2 -- 52 cals, 5.5g NET carbs, 3.1g fat, 0.8g Protein
I had one from Batch#2, I found it a little too sweet for my taste, though Mr & the Kid ate em up. Next time I'm going to sub out some of the stevia/monk fruit with some molasses-type sweetener, and cut the total amount of sweetener overall.
P.S. The house smells AWESOME right now.

”Brunch” today. Thank you @Losingit2018 for recommending Joseph’s lavash bread. I got my order today, chose the garlic herb flavor and promptly made pizza! I crisped the wrap up on a wire rack in the oven before I topped it.

Total 340 calories. I used half a sheet of the bread for a whopping 55 calories. It would have been less but I browned the chicken sausage in a tsp of oil. I ate half of this and I’ll eat the other half in a few hours.

Like it as well!!! They can't order it for you??

Target is my nemesis for misplaced shopping [emoji57][emoji57] Go in for milk, come out with a shawl, earrings, blouse, tights, kids toys, shaving sticks etc etc and u guessed it, NO MILK!!!!

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Beautiful!![emoji108][emoji108] love the boots![emoji176]

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Thank you so much @ms.sss! I was a sprinter in high school and just truly got lucky after kids in terms of the muscle memory. But don't let the clothes fool you, there's a bulge in there. I sincerely hope I continue to lose weight in the right places🤞🤞

I don't feel objectified at all!! Thanks for the compliment and encouraging words [emoji8][emoji176]

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