ShannonK

Yay you!!

You can check out my signature below to see how I am doing...pretty good I think! I have not been able to start any exercise yet (I had PLANNED on walking daily as well as a free areobics class offered at my school) - but I have a very bad knee! I had hoped the weight loss would have helped improved this problem, but I was dancing in the sand at the beach in June, and reinjured an already bonky knee. I have already had surgery on it once - and it is very frustrating. I am going to go to the doctor this week - hope to get some relief! Anyway - at 2 months out, I pretty much CAN eat whatever I want, so there is definetly the need for making good choices. I am back at work now - (I am a teacher) - and the regular schedule is helpful. I try to get my prottein in, and limit my carbs! A typical day for me is a greek yogurt for Breakfast (15g protein), a tuna kit for lunch with only 3 of the crackers (19g protein), a string cheese for snack (4g protein), then Protein and veggie for dinner....I am loving Boarshead Bratwurst (18g protein) or Turrkey meatballs. I also LOVE shrimp and fish - so I have a lot of choices..... Going out is still a little of a challenge - my family went to a chinese buffet - and I ate some chicken and broccoli, a few spicy shrimp and one crab ragoon. ABout 4-5 oz total......I was stuffed! WAY different that what I used to eat! Had about 1/3 of an omelet at Ihop the other day - the spinach, mushroom cheese one - yummy! My friend ate the rest! I DO struggle to get liquids in - and I make myself drink at least ONE G2 gatorade each day - I think that helps. I take a sublingual b12 once a day and a Multivitamin.....I sometimes forget, but do good most of the time. I started this journey in tight 22/24 clothes - I am now in an 18. This weekend I cleaned out my closet - and it was amazing to try on some old favorites and have them HANG on me. New underwear are in my future! I have lost over 27 inches all around (neck, waist, thighs, arms) and am looking forward to more. This surgery can seem so sureal. I never imagined I would wear an 18 again. I did not think it would work for me. I am making good food choices and I am ot starving. I feel good (except for the dang knee) and am so glad I chose this for myself. Prior to the surgery, I would get on this forum and read everyone's experiences - so I wanted to make sure and add mine. I am not on here near as much as before due to work - but if anyone has any questions - I will answer them as I check back in. God Bless!

Sept 2nd will be two months - I am trucking along. I love it - love the way I feel and the lost pounds!!

I was so worried I would have horrible fatigue...I watched a friend have it, and I am sooo busy, I couldn't even imagine. I hope I am not jinxing myself.....but no fatigue at all ...... I am busier than ever, a new school year has started, 3 kids...I just keep going. I feel even better - Haven't puked ONCE!! (another huge worry!) So glad I did this - DOwn 50+ pounds since July 2nd - It is a good thing!

Oysters are one of my favorites!!!

I dived off a diving board for the first time in over a decade - 3 times! I fit in theater seats - comfortably! My boobs stick out more than my gut! I cross my legs easier! My dimples (on my face!) are more pronounced! I weigh less than my husband!

So glad you are here! This forum has been an excellent resource for me - both before and after surgery! Good Luck!!

I am soooo glad I had my sleeve done! I am like so many others - my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!! I am LOVING my food - shrimp, salmon patties and crab are my favorites - but have also enjoyed baked chicken and taco meat! I love how my clothes are fitting me and how I fit in the theater and stadium seats without my butt touching the sides! My dimples (on my face) are more pronounced, my jaw line and chin are more defined...and I have my cheek bones again. I can definitely tell I am losing from the top down!! My sleeve puts up with my love of spicy stuff - haven't puked once or been in pain. I know my breakfasts are small, but I can get 3-4oz at lunch and dinner no problem. I haven't had a nasty shake/ Protein drink in a month and I pray I never have to again..... Any doubters out there, all I can say is it has been wonderful for me!!!

Read the first one - her writing is awful! Every time she referred to her vagina as "down there", I cringed.... It was repetitive and made the Twilight books seem they were cerebral! (and I LIKED the story behind the Twilight series!). I agree with the poster up above -this book has just crossed over into the socially acceptable realm - and it is unfortunate, because it really is a poor example of erotica. However - if women like it, and look for more - they will find it! It's a gateway book!!

I was sleeved July 2nd - and I LOVE to read about what people are eating on e a regular day. I am horrible about counting calories....but my goal is 60g-70g of Protein a day! I also despise most Protein shakes, and only grab one if rushed or can't be avoided! So please share what you had today - I would love it!! Breakfast - one scrambled egg, slice of canadian bacon lunch - 3 oz crab cake (recipe has been posted in the recipe section) with tablespoon of guacamole dinner - 3 oz roasted chicken breast with Thai green sauce (blended pablano and jalapeno peppers) Lots of Water and 12 oz G2 grape gatorade! snack - one jalapeno string cheese I am loving this life!!!!

YOu go girl!! Love your haircut too!!

been there, done that, we should all buy the t-shirt!! it will get better................

My first trip to the store hurt my checkbook! I was shopping for "soft foods" and bought crab. lobster bisque, gournet cheeses, 3 types of fish, Fage yogurt..... it was insane! Keep in my mind, I still cook for a family of five...and 3 and half weeks later, I STILL have foods from that trip!! I didn't "mourn" - I was excited to see all the wonderful stuff I COULD eat

YOu can go to HEB plus and buy a beautiful tuna steak....last one I bought was 6 oz and cost $6.50. I brought it home and marinated it with soy, seasoned with my fave spices, and threw it on a hot grill - about 4-6 minutes per side (depends on how rare you like it....could be less..... Took it off, let it rest a few minutes, then sliced into my beautiful fish - SO GOOD!!!!

Please read my other responses/ rest of this post + then tell me why this wasn't a good thing?

My normal days are different...this was my vacation with my husband. Today I had a scrambled egg for Breakfast, 3 oz of boiled shrimp for lunch and half of a chicken burger patty (ground chicken breast and seasonings I made myself!) with a tablespoon of guacamole. Most days I eat some form of fish.....I try to get my 60-70g of Protein a day. What do you see a normal day for you after surgery?

I have thick skin - so what some people may consider "negative" comments don't bother me If you look at what I actually consumed in the 2 days there, it isn't bad... I DESCRIBED alot of food, but what went into my mouth was: ONE crispy corn taco with about an ounce of finely ground (not greasy) beef and an ounce of shredded cheese and one bite of a bean and cheese nacho. ONE meatball (2-3 oz) that unfortunately had some bread mixed into it (I did not eat ANY of the noodles or saurkraut) About 3 oz of Quiche made from eggs, cheese, spinach, carrots and tomato - none of the crust 1 and a half of the egg roll ruebens that equaled about 3-4 oz. I drank lots of Water. I walk A LOT! I lost 2 pounds. The point of my post was to show actual, real food I had to make decisions about - and I am happy with. My surgery date was July 2nd - I am free and clear on my diet. I have not thrown up once, had any nausea after the 3rd day post - op, and have healed wonderfully. I have had zero pain - but can feel a cramping like sensation when I am full. I am extremely thankful for this board, and I welcome any/all questions. It has been a life saver for me - literally! I would not have had the surgery without it.

Yep. I sis Atkins and lost a lot of weight - just couldn't keep it off. Protein keeps you full longer and is burned/stored differently that carbs.

I think they would be okay - since it's not fried. However, 3oz of oysters doesn't have near the protein fish does. I know I work hard to get my 60-70g of protein a day - and oysters don't have a lot......

I am about where you are and "stalled at week 3 - for 7 days!! Then started down again. I just try and do what I am supposed to - hit my protein goal and drink lots of water! I think I am like you - and just can't believe I will be successful! I feel so much better, I tell myself I would do it again just to get where I am today!! That little self talk helps relieve my anxiety - and then when I start going down again - BONUS! I have no idea where this journey is going to take me (weight wise) - but I consider it the best gift I have ever given myself and am very thankful!

I am just back from a day night date with my hubby!! We went to Fredricksburg, TX for some fun, relaxation, shopping and FOOD! I was really worried how this was going to go.... First day there - we went to Mamacita's for lunch. He ordered the crispy taco plate and been and cheese nachos. I ate one taco (shredded beef and cheese with hotsauce) and half of a nacho! It was wonderful, tasty and I was stuffed! He ate the rest plus 2 beers and several beautiful home made tortillas!! For dinner - we went to a great German restaruant - and he had the Schnitzel Kase, and I was dismayed to see very little I could eat. I settle on the Klopse meat balls (beef and pork) and of course it came with a huge pile of buttered noodles and saurkraut. The meat balls were in a caper dill sauce - and there were 2 about 3 oz each - so I plopped the other on his plate and set in. Big problem - the meat ball had a lot of bread filling in it. I ate about 3/4 of it - and could feel it EXPAND in my belly. Luckily, we did a lot of walking afterwards, and 30 min. after - I started back with my Water - so no pain! We slept in the next day, so hit town about 11. He had a hpme made burger plate - I had half an order of quiche Lorraine - yum! Dinner that night was another German place - he had schnitzel, I had an appetizer called German Rueben rolls. Basically, 2 egg rolls made with corned beef, swiss cheese and saurkraut - with thousand island dipping sause! I ate almost all of it - super good! We did buy some Amish cheese we snacked on in our B&B that night, and I feel like I really didn't miss out on the food end....and don't feel bad about myself. I know I probably didn't hit my 60g of Protein, but I will be back on track tomorrow and have fish and shrimp thawing in my sink! I was really worried about the "enjoying" food aspect after this surgery. I have to pay more attention, but do not feel deprived at all. I am so thankful!!!!

I love cooking shows! My husband calls it food porn Regardless, I get great ideas, then tweak them to be what I like. I will be the first to tell you I am NOT a foo foo cook (I love to watch it, but have you priced saffron threads??) Anyway - I don't even cook with raw onion or shallots - I use the ground up stuff from my spice cabinet....and no one has complained yet...and it simplifies my life.... So on with my latest and greatest! Preheat oven to 350 Spray your muffin tin - I have a 6 cup tin that works great for this - regular size muffins... In a bowl mix 1 small container ricotta (I used part skim) 1 small container cottage cheese (drain moisture off - I use paper towels, use a cheese cloth if you have one) half cup mozzerella half cup of the REAL shredded parmesan - not the white powder out of a can (see - I can be a food snob!) I package of minced spinach (I used the steam in a bag stuff from HEB, then SQUEEZED the heck out of it with paper towels!) 1 large egg yolk some onion salt garlic powder Mix well Spoon into muffin tin, top with some provolone (I love cheese! - can be mozzerella if you want) Bake for about 35 minutes - watch you cheese on top - no burning!! Let set for about 7 minutes and enjoy! I am almost a month out of surgery and eat almost a full muffin tin - but not quite - So yummy! I know someone smarter than me will plug it into your online doomahickie and tell me the Protein and calories...each portion is about 4 oz. I did have some mix left over.....my dog loved it too! Enjoy!

I am not even a full month out (surgery was July 2nd) and I am down like 23 pounds from day of surgery. My clothes are fitting loose and I have soooo much more energy. I am already noticing my confidence returning...and my adventurous nature! The other day, I DIVED off a diving board - 3 times! My children have NEVER sen me do this! They loved it - and so did I!!! Also - we went to the movies, and my butt fit in the chair! My husband - who is 100% supportive and never made me feel less than sexy - is astounded! He is gone 2 weeks at a time - so he sees bigger changes than I do in the day to day functioning....... I am excited...I haven't lost much in the last week and a half, but I have faith. food is not controlling my life, yet I enjoy SMALL portions of really good food that is good for me! I am hitting 60g of Protein a day - thank God I love fish!!