Had Surgery 11/08/2013

[paulae486 11]

Going into my surgery I weighed 210. I currently weigh 126, that's up 5lbs in one week! Which is what brought me here today!

I was very proud of my success! The weight just melted off me! Yay

But it kept coming off to a point that it's to much.

Well over the last few months I have been so addicted to Cookies and in this last week I gained 5lbs in one week, this is welcomed weight but to much for a week. I don't want it to keep going that fast! So of course the answer is stop the cookies. lol but I do need to replace that desired flavor that I'm requiring!

Also, my hair has been falling out!!

I guess I'm just looking for suggestions from someone who perhaps has gone through any of this IF any of this is making sense!

Attached are before and after pics that I hope are visible!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I suggest you search on this site and the blog, The World According to Eggface. Somewhere I've seen Cookies made out of Cookies N' Cream Protein powder (instead of flour?). Also, there are recipes on the blog for making Protein ice cream!

Edited July 24, 2014 by BeagleLover

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

baked choc chip Quest bar-cut into pieces and bake , watch closely as it only takes a couple minutes

Protein cookie recipe: http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/prt/RecipePage.aspx?Type=1&RecipeID=407562039

melt Shedd's

stir in sugar substitute

add Protein Powder and just enough Water to form a ball

nuke 15-30 secs

variations:

different flavored Protein powders

various extracts

yesterday, I added vanilla extract and topped with cinnamon before nuking

I also have recipes for protein muffins and pancakes that are amazing!

[Wynnie 186]

I was going to suggest Quest Protein Bars as a replacement for Cookies, but I see the above post from Therealmeishere beat me to it. Like anything else moderation is the key. Maybe consider 3 oz of plain Greek yogurt mixed with chocolate or strawberry Protein Powder which will be like a pudding. Gotta stay away from the real cookies, you have done too much hard work to move backwards now. FYI your after pic us beautiful, but then again your before pic is beautiful too

[paulae486 11]

Thank you so much for all the suggestions! I truly appreciate them and am going to give them a try.

Thank you for liking my pictures I still have a hard time accepting how I look, but like anything it takes liking yourself!

[getnhealthyintx 281]

I hope you find the peace you're looking for. Bless you. Thank you for sharing. Your pictures are lovely.

[cherbear33 288]

Thank you so much for all the suggestions! I truly appreciate them and am going to give them a try.

Thank you for liking my pictures I still have a hard time accepting how I look, but like anything it takes liking yourself!

I can completely relate to the having a hard time accepting how you look part. I go through moments where I feel the same way... Sometimes when I look in the mirror I feel like it is a stranger even though I know it is me but then other days it doesn't seem to faze me one bit.

[Chefkevin 0]

Going into my surgery I weighed 210. I currently weigh 126, that's up 5lbs in one week! Which is what brought me here today!<br>

I was very proud of my success! The weight just melted off me! Yay <br>

But it kept coming off to a point that it's to much.<br>

Well over the last few months I have been so addicted to Cookies and in this last week I gained 5lbs in one week, this is welcomed weight but to much for a week. I don't want it to keep going that fast! So of course the answer is stop the cookies. lol but I do need to replace that desired flavor that I'm requiring!<br>

Also, my hair has been falling out!! <br>

I guess I'm just looking for suggestions from someone who perhaps has gone through any of this IF any of this is making sense! <br><br><br>

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Attached are before and after pics that I hope are visible!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

@@Chefkevin, I suggest getting some Protein powder that either tastes like Cookies for shakes, or using vanilla or chocolate Protein powder to make Cookies. Try looking at the online blog, The World According to Eggface. She even has some protein ice cream recipes!

Also, this book helped me not bring stuff home I couldn't stay away from: "Emotional First + Aid" by Cynthia Alexander.