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I have one also but that doesnt mean a restaurant will charge you a lower price. If they dont have any smaller options for me, i will get the normal size and then bring some to lunch the next day, and give the rest to my husband to eat for his lunch. Certain restaurant kids menu are better than others. Texas Roadhouse has grilled chicken tenders on their kids menu. I usually order that with broccoli or carrots instead of fries. You will learn what restaurants will accommodate you. I stick to those restaurants that have something on the kids menu besides maccaroni and cheese or fried chicken tenders!

Very encouraging and congrats to you! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for your encouraging words and advice!!! Menopause is a nasty thing 👿 and it even has the word men in it, go figure!! Congratulations on doing great on your weight loss journey!

That is so funny and such a ridiculous statement!!!

My opinion is quite different. I do agree with everyone that we are all going to have a slip at one point or another, but to eat carbs without tracking them, or eating a lot of carbs seems self sabotaging to me. For me, bread, rice and pasta are out of the question. There are so many low carb delicious recipes out there that i dont even miss the carbs. Do i miss not eating the rolls at Texas Roadhouse??? Absolutely, but when i think about where i was, i never wanna go back to that. If you have self discipline to eat them every once in awhile, go for it but it is just not for me anymore.

I agree, Texas roadhouse is great. I havent been to outback since ive had my " banana" but i will keep that in mind

Texas Roadhouse has grilled chicken tenders. I order that plus fresh veggies which is normally brocolli and carrots. The chicken tenders are so juicy soft and seasoned very well!

It is kinda true right???!!!😂 I work in a Dr's office and had the sleeve on 4/12/23

Kinda funny....the opposite of you....I was born a Hoosier but have lived in IL for almost all my life! Have a great day!

Thank you Arabesque! I kind of get in my head at times because i really think menopause did a number on me as far as weight gain and inability to lose it on my own without surgery. I know everyone is different and we should not compare the rate or amount of weight loss to others. I just wonder at some point if menopause will interfere with the amount of weight i am able to lose as it seems my hormones seem to be sabotaging me as far as hot flashes, etc. My "banana" was born on 4/12/23 and I've lost 37 lbs. I suppose not bad for 2 months. I average 400-500 calories a day. I get about 60g of protein per day. I will be honest and say i don't exercise as much as i should. Water is hard for me to drink the amount you are supposed to so i did switch to decaf black tea with splenda and of course that is easier for me to drink more of it but still dont think i'm getting the 64oz of liquid.

I think that is an excellent amount of weight loss!!! Congratulations!!

Hi and nice to meet you also! Welcome to the group! Good luck with your surgery on the 27th. I am doing great! No vomiting, very little pain after surgery, and mentally in a great place. I have a great husband and family who are super supportive. I was very mentally ready for this journey and knew of the sacrifices i would have to make food wise.

My nutritionist said baby food is for babies. It is formulated for babies so it does not have the amounts of nutrients that an adult may need. However, i will ocasionally will have gerber blueberry pear. I think it is delicious. Just buy a can of no sugar added carrots and put them in a blender! I also pureed canned chicken breast and put a little no sugar added Ray's BBQ sauce on it! Super yum and im sure better than baby food!

I was sleeved 4/12/23 and went back to work on 5/21. I have a desk job. I had enough PTO to take off 5 weeks.....it was wonderful getting used to the new diet/lifestyle changes while still at home. Bad news........no vacation for me in the near future as i have to build up my PTO 🤣

When they brought me into the operating room they introduced me to the robot! 😂

i get nauseous if i am hungry. I also get very hangry!!! If I am not going to be able to eat for a long while, i will at least drink a protein shake to help with the hunger. I am only 5 weeks out. I try to stay on an eating schedule of 3 times a day and a small snack of fruit in the afternoon and a protein shake a couple hours after dinner

Fantastic!! Great news! Now back to losing weight and winning in your journey!

I totally agree with you, I should have done this about 8 years earlier! And your right, whenever i "think" i miss cookies, coca cola etc, i remind myself that those foods are poison to your body!! Listen to your weight loss team and stick with the plan!

Just think.......we all have matching scars!!!!! PS my surgeon used the robot as well and he is the Medical director for Bariatric surgery at the hospital he works at! I trust him whole heartedly!!!!

Congrats!!!! Your journey begins!

Hang in there Layla. I know that someone will figure this out for you. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your recovery. Don't give up!!!! There is a Dr out there who will know what to do for you. I can't imagine how frustrated you must feel but just try to keep taking care of yourself and know that a positive outcome will come your way.

You look spectacular! Way to go!!! Congrats

I agree with everyone! Just stick to the plan! Also, sometimes we need to put the scale away in order to not get discouraged! Ive also heard people mention you cant just pay attention to the scale, but if you are losing inches then that is a big deal also!!!

I just said this today to one of my coworkers!!!! Its a great NSV!

That is awesome that you are no longer insulin dependent! Congrats!