Nermada

22 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I eat plantains, cassava, Beans, lentils, barley & sometimes oats (but I always have) I, however, never heard about the term resistant starch... so thanks for the info!

I think the premise is, that if you cook let's say potatoes or rice and then refrigerate it for an extended period of time(24 hours), then heat it up and eat it, the starch becomes more resistant to digestion. They are saying, that this is very good for your biome(guts?) and should not spike your insulin as much as fresh cooked and consumed.

I don't know if I buy into it yet, but thought it was very interesting. I personally don't want to open that can of worms again.....like ever! 😏 But I think it would be cool , if it were true, for the rare cheat.

4 hours ago, Lily66 said:

Wow! The comparison REALLY accentuates the before and after difference! You GO GIRL!! Are your posted stats current? Your weight loss looks like more than 37 lbs. for sure!.🏆I asked surgeon what his goal is for me, he only replied “to help you get to a healthy weight where you feel your best”. Sure wish he would have given at least a ballpark. I have 6 month follow up appt. next week, will press again at least for a range. Again, Congrats Nermada!!

Thank you very much, Lily!! So, my weight on the day I met my surgeon( 12/20/2019 ) was 276.6 lbs. He asked what my lowest weight as an adult was and that was his goal for me. It happened to be 190 lbs. His reasoning was that this is the weight my body was most comfortable at. (Day of before picture, I was down to 264.6 lbs.)

I happen to subscribe to Dr. Weiner's set point views. I think that surgery can/did change my set point and also healthy eating and intermittent fasting is helping reestablish a new healthier set point, that my body can be comfortable at and hopefully maintain.

My nutritionist gave me a goal of 165 lbs, but honestly, I feel I can still do better. I'd like to be between 140-150, but we'll see.

I am currently at 192.2 lbs which puts me at a 84.4 lbs lost.

I just tried to change my stats, but I seem to have forgotten how!🤔

I think your surgeon's goal is awesome! Weight is just a number, that they are discovering is less significant to health as they thought! This is especially true for people who have been obese for some time in their lives. (None of the times I was 190 lbs in my life,was I ever able to wear size 8 jeans or medium anything, just sayin!) Our goal, I believe, should be where we feel happiest with our shape/look/size. Don't worry so much about a certain number, you're doing great already and well on your way to being healthiest and happiest! Enjoy the ride, girl!!!!😘😘😘

I was wondering if any of you, guys heard of resistant starch? What are your thoughts?

I thought it was interesting.

https://hopkinsdiabetesinfo.org/what-is-resistant-starch/

Found this for comparison! Not my heaviest, but 3 weeks before surgery. Yikes!

19 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Yay! My salad partner in crime. Tonight's dinner. I think you might have enjoyed this rather esoteric salad mix (felt adventurous) with white grape wheels, honey glazed walnuts, currants, mini cucumbers, sage baked turkey breast, hard boiled egg, Cotija cheese sprinkled with crispy onion garnish. Dressing is a creamy corn + ranch blend.

Love this salad! What does Cotija cheese taste like? I've seen it a few times on this thread and finally found it in a local grocery store, but did not have the courage to buy it.

It looks really good. I like feta but hate cottage cheese(texture), is it close to any of them?

6 hours ago, summerset said:

Udon noodles with wakame salad and smoked trout. The combo was quite good.

Ooh! That smoked trout looks good!!😋 I don't think that's something I've ever seen here in the US, but I loooove smoked herrings and whitefish!

38 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

What a pretty classic relaxed look ♥️

Your jeans have the look of extreme softness because of the well placed fading

Thank you, GreenTealael! I definitely tend to dress "classically relaxed" all the time. 😊

36 minutes ago, Lily66 said:

NERMADA! YOU are lookin’ GREAT!! Isn’t it Wonderful!!😁 Seems like our surgery was but a blink ago.

Congrats! and Keep up the GREAT SO WORTH IT WORK!!💃💖

I know, Lily66, right?! Thank you for your kind words!!! I am 2.5 pounds shy of my surgeon's goal, but my own goal.... still quite some time.

I'm not worried though. For the first time ever, I'm trying to educate myself and change my whole eating lifestyle, so hopefully, I get it this time!!!

I'm tagging you, now YOU have to play, too❣💃💃💃

I'm only halfway through this thread, it has become my favorite thread! I looooove each and every outfit and the metamorphoses of the people in them!

You guys rock❣

Now, I want to play, too, in a medium top and a size 8 jeans. I don't know that I've ever been this small in my whole life! It's mindboggling every time I look in a mirror!

7 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Rosh Hashanah meal (Yom Teruah)

Whole wheat challah (rustic), kale & mushroom lasagna (BF's), Jacob's stew (pink bean style - mine) mashed potatoes, oven crisped tilapia & spring mix

Not featured failed attempt at peach cobbler 😭

If I may ask, how do you make the oven crisped tilapia? Everything looks so good!

51 minutes ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Full day of eating:

Late breakfast: avo toast on zero carb bread with an egg and sautéed mushrooms (finished it all)

lunch & Dinner: Sautéed onions and green peppers on top of salad with 4oz chicken breast, and Trader Joe’s zero guilt guac. (I split this meal in two)

Snack: Iced matcha latte with 1 1/2 cups of almond milk and zero cal pineapple Syrup.

Total cals eaten: 690

Protein: 62g

Net carbs: 25 g

Fat: 32g

Today was my second day seriously working out and I’m dead. It’s not much but then again it’s something. Did a walk on my lunch break and an hour workout at home. Burned everything I ate, but I’m not sure if that’s a good thing?

Your food always looks so delicious!😋

Good job on the workout!

5 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

I'm in State College (my hometown) later next week!!! You can bring me over some! Haha. I use to be a big meat and potatoes gal... now a flexitarian with preference for veggies, nuts, Beans and crustaceans. I can only tolerate tiny bites of beef, chicken or pork in less than 2 oz. However, I still do well and enjoy a little tender lamb chop with mint jelly. Maybe Monday's dinner? ! :]

Those are some amazing looking dishes🤤!

Unfortunately, I don't think I will have any left by next week, at the rate I'm eating this. It's been my main source of Protein since I made it.☺

Go for it, girl, you are worth it!! Good for you for catching yourself before you start gaining weight and deciding to do something about it. You can do it!❤

4 minutes ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

I want some! Looks absolutely amazing!

Thank you! It took 10 days to be ready, but absolutely worth it! The flavor blend is fenugreek, coriander, cumin, paprika and a ton of garlic, so it makes it so delicious.

Wish I could send you some!☺

7 hours ago, summerset said:

The texture is more chewy but I like that. It depends though. The penne are a bit closer to regular Pasta regarding both texture and taste than e. g. the black bean spaghetti.

Be warned, however, that I haven't eaten real Italien style Pasta in ages (aside from some vegan tortellini or ravioli but I think that doesn't count when it comes to pasta texture). I might not remember the texture correctly. I either eat the bean pasta or some Asian noodles like udon, ramen or hokkien noodles.

Same with meats and cheeses, btw. I'm not sure if I remember taste and texture correctly when I compare the fake to the real stuff.

Are they as chewy as the konjak root pasta? 8 found that to be too too chewy for me, unfortunately 😏

BTW, this is my favorite thread ever along with the before and after pics!! Great job each and everyone!

I'm finally posting something here! This is middle eastern basterma(pastrami), that I actually made at home, because I can't find it where I live now.

I've been making omelets with it or eating it as sandwiches in aldi's zero carb bread😋 It's made of eye of round, so very lean and I found it to be one of my favorite Protein sources as I hate almost every kind of meat. I basically only eat seafood, ground beef and now this.

4 hours ago, Double_Me said:

Fantastic progress! Love your shoes in the last picture too!!

Thank you! I still have a hard time seeing it, but pictures definitely help. My shoes were on clearance at Kohl's 😉

There is definitely no double chin there!!! Great job!

Had my surgery, vbg revision to rny gastric bypass on 3/10/20.

17 hours ago, itzmekc said:

Yes, he has me on omeprozole for the first 30 days after surgery, but I also take Pepcid complete because the omeprozole isn’t enough

Maybe you need a stronger dose until things stabilize. I'm personally taking 40mg a day, still experience reflux, but not as much as before. Just talk to your doctor see what their thoughts are.

That's simply amazing! Great job and thank you for sharing your journey.

It is definitely a lot easier with resources like that. what is your blog address?

I'm sorry for those in pain, it sucks!! I had a revision from vbg to rny gastric bypass, gallbladder removed and hiatal hernia repaired! It was a little much, but I was able to start walking 4 hours afterwards.

Gasx has been a Godsend! I'm taking it religiously to help with gas pain, I think it really is.

We made it guys, still can't believe it myself, but we made it!!!

Congratulations and prayers for speedy recovery to all!

43 minutes ago, NewEnglanderGal said:

1 hour until I leave for the hospital 🥳 I slept so well last night, that has to be a good sign, right ?!?!?

Absolutely! I'm at hospital waiting to be prepped. Lots of love and prayers to ALL❣

Good luck guys!! We got this❣

29 minutes ago, finding.me said:

Suddenly panicking now that the office called with my arrival and OR time for tomorrow. I'm worried this is a mistake and I'm a mess. 😟

I don't need them to call for that, I'm right there with you right now! So, 16 years ago I had my stomach stapled and did not think about it twice and due to complications (stricture and severe gerd) gained half the weight back. This time around the head games started last week. I know this ultimately IS the right step in moving forward healthfully and otherwise, so I know I HAVE to stop letting doubt in and just keep moving forward and tackle everything else as it comes.

You are going to be just fine, Trish and God willing, after maybe regretting it for the first week or two, you will swear it's the best decision you ever made, just like 99% of this board members.

Hugs and prayers to ALL!❤

11 hours ago, ERYNN123 said:

Four days post op and It’s killing me not to be able to pick up my five-month-old son. Now I’m starting to feel guilty and hoping the incision pain will end soon. How long did everyone’s incision pain last? Any words of wisdom?

Maybe an abdominal binder could help?

Good luck to you!

I am packing robes and slippers for walking around.