Lynda486

Thank you so much for the waffle maker ideas, I need to learn to think outside the box, lol. Can't wait to try some of these! Your the best!

Yes, it will be on the site--if I can ever figure out how to configure it. LOL!
I'm working on it.
So you can use any size waffle maker. You just center the chaffle in the middle of your machine. You can get them used at GoodWill or Thrift Stores for about $10.
You can order this from Amazon for $9.99 https://amzn.to/2GVCDU7
The batter/dough is very thick and sticky. They need to be pressed out and thinned to crisp up. So I don't think they would work as pancakes. But here is a recipe for my silver dollar pancakes that works well.
Here's the biscuit mix recipe that you make ahead and store: https://fluffychixcook.com/mile-high-keto-biscuit-mix-low-carb/
Then here's the pancake recipe:
https://fluffychixcook.com/mile-high-silver-dollar-pancakes-low-carb-gluten-free-options/
And here's another one:
https://fluffychixcook.com/psylli-pumpkin-spice-pancakes-low-carb-induction-inspired-gluten-free/

Will this be on your site Fluffy? I don't have a waffle maker, wonder if pancakes would do? Looks so good!

What is clumping? Never heard of it.

Went a little muffin crazy yesterday. Made pumpkin and banana with no sugar and no flour... well not sure if you count throwing rolled oats in a blender and making it flour like? Oat flour? Is that a thing? Oh and here’s my pumpkin chia pudding from this morning. Tastes just like pumpkin pie.

Have you definitely decided which WLS you will be having? Be sure to discuss with your doctor both the pros and cons of each type. I thought I wanted a sleeve until the doctor warned me abut possibly having GERD with the sleeve so that made me decide for the RNY. Be sure what you want.

Congrats! I only have to lose one more pound and I go from being obese to merely overweight, and I consider THAT an accomplishment! But to be normal, WOW!

I am so excited! So... my height in this site and with my surgeon is listed at 5'4" as my surgeon rounds down (and here half inches are not possible to enter). But my REAL height is between 5'4.5" to 5'4.75" according to all my other doctor's offices and what I have always known it to be. So, periodically I put my real height into the National Institute of Health BMI calculator. Today I put in 5'4.5" in, and that has me at 24.9 for my bmi... which is the highest of the NORMAL WEIGHT BMI's! I am 12.6 pounds below my doctors goal weight of 160. And I am 12.4 pounds from my personal goal weight of 135. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to lose the last 12.4 pounds. I do hope I get there, but I am thrilled where I am now too... so any weight lost at this point and beyond is simply "bonus" for me.
I will be 5 months post op tomorrow. I have lost a total of 46 inches as of 2/1/2020 (all measurements together, neck, chest, waist, hips, thighs and biceps). I wear mostly women's size 8 in pants, but I do have a couple size 6 pants that fit and look fine. I wear mostly women's medium tops, but some are looking a bit big and I can wear SOME size smalls. My weight loss has truly slowed down. I go many days with a 2-3 pound fluctuation, and then a little drop, then many days again with 2-3 pounds fluctuation. While I hate that the loss is slower, I know it is normal at this point. And the inches are still coming off, which is great. I am also so much more active than I was this time last year.

Start adding healthy carbs - sweet potato, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, nut butters. I eat an unbelievable amount of carbs now that I am trying to maintain and keep up with exercise. But I make sure they are nutritionally dense and that I am getting all my Protein and vegetables/fruits.

Of course you aren't a horrible person! You care enough about your health that you will be undergoing WLS. If you mean are you horrible for worrying about whether or not you'll reach your high school weight, well, that's not horrible either, but I think you'll find after your surgery that you won't obsess about your final weight, especially since you won't have to lose much until you feel much better, and your diabetes should ease up dramatically!
After your surgery you'll have other things to worry about, like all the cute new clothes you'll have to buy!

You're too young to have a turkey neck. 😁

I had been a 1kg away from my goal for a few days - jumping up and down a few hundred grams at a time. I was really getting discouraged and almost indulge my feelings with more food and after psyching myself up, I chose not to do that to myself. I woke up this morning and hopped on the scale - low and behold - I finally hit my goal weight!!
I can't wait to see my dietitian later this month. It's my first meeting with them and I've already got my weight down!
Just wanted to share my pre-op success!! 💃

* Bursts In: Am I late? No, Good *
I converted from VSG to RNY at my goal weight. Initially i lost a about 10lbs easily but worked (ate 😂) to get back to my normal goal.
It is possible to maintain if you are diligent. If i eat weight loss mode - I lose, if I indulge just a little every now and again- I maintain, if i go overboard - I gain.
As always talk to your Surgeon and come up with a realistic plan 💚
Oh BTW , GERD is gone 🙌

The 10th is the day I do my measurements and pics usually. Today I like what I see! Ignore my hair!

He put it in as having skin issues under my hanging belly. Even though I didn't 🙂

@GreenTealael this ones for you

Ahh Ms.ss, you are one of the ones here that I inspire to be like! I am sorry you are in a funk, they are a terrible thing to go through, in fact I just got over one and I have so much energy I feel kind of manic lol! I hope you get to a better place soon! Hugs and much admiration!

He put it in as having skin issues under my hanging belly. Even though I didn't 🙂

Hi, I am losing at the same rate as you, roughly 14 ish pounds a month. You know something? On my own I could never maintain a constant loss of weight each month. That is what helps keep me going. It may be slow, but slow is better for weight loss. You will keep it off longer, you won't have as much loose skin! Keep up the hard work, and you will be rewarded!

Ahh Ms.ss, you are one of the ones here that I inspire to be like! I am sorry you are in a funk, they are a terrible thing to go through, in fact I just got over one and I have so much energy I feel kind of manic lol! I hope you get to a better place soon! Hugs and much admiration!

Ahh Ms.ss, you are one of the ones here that I inspire to be like! I am sorry you are in a funk, they are a terrible thing to go through, in fact I just got over one and I have so much energy I feel kind of manic lol! I hope you get to a better place soon! Hugs and much admiration!

So happy for you!

I week out from RNY. Two weeks of liquid diet and Keto found my ankles but one week after surgery gave me an even bigger blessing!!!

I haven been able to wear this comfortably in about two years. Now I’m scared to wear the dern thing because I’m so used to the silicone bands I’m afraid I’ll ruin it! At least it fits!!!

Hi, I am losing at the same rate as you, roughly 14 ish pounds a month. You know something? On my own I could never maintain a constant loss of weight each month. That is what helps keep me going. It may be slow, but slow is better for weight loss. You will keep it off longer, you won't have as much loose skin! Keep up the hard work, and you will be rewarded!

Most of mine have faded away, but my children are 21 and 25.