Well,

Things are going well. I am still having to get use to reminding my self that I have to slow down when eating. Sometimes i am so hungry that I forget lol. I am doing better with getting my Protein in each day. I usually eat about one cup of cottage cheese a day which is about 22 grams of protein total. I make my self a fruit smoothie with one scoop of my Bariatric Advantage vanilla protein. I also found out(which i was so happy lol) that Lean cuisines have a good amount of protein. The one I had yesterday was 20 grams. Any ways I have lost 75 lbs total. I have my 6 month follow up on Jan 8th. I am wearing a size 12-13 now from a size 24. I feel great and people tell me I look like very young now lol. I will post some before and after pictures when I get home tonight. Happy New year everyone

Happy news years. Can't wait for my 6 mons...second month is 1.12. I'll have to look into those lean cuisines.

Woo hoo! Congrats! on the loss.

Happy New Year!! Glad to hear that you're doing great.

My 6 months surgiversary is on 7 January!! Yay!

I recently found out you can cook with Protein powder. I have made pancakes, SUPER AWESOME!!! muffins, delish and Cookies. All wonderful and high protein/low carb.

Happy New Year to all!!

Edited January 1, 201511 yr by TheRealMeIsHere!

I just got a bean bread recipe. I haven't tried it yet because I'm really not craving breads yet but I'll share it for any of those interested. *I lost the link to the site. I'll edit if I find it later.

2 eggs, 2 Tbsps raisins, 1/4 tsp baking soda. Blend til smooth. Add 1 can of rinsed great northern Beans and blend (will look like cake batter). Pour into round (approx) 2 cup microwave safe container. Place off center in microwave and cook about 4-5 minutes (until top is no longer wet and it springs back). Remove from container and let cool on a wire rack.
*The original recipe is from this book/site. I've modified it to just make 1 bread (recipe makes 2, but you must cook them separately).

Edited January 1, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

I just got a bean bread recipe. I haven't tried it yet because I'm really not craving breads yet but I'll share it for any of those interested. *I lost the link to the site. I'll edit if I find it later.

Too carby for what my NUT recommends. I rarely eat Beans, due to that

Too carby for what my NUT recommends. I rarely eat Beans, due to that

Beans are good carbs because you also get Protein, Fiber and nutrients along with it. Entirely different than carbs that come from white refined flours that bring nothing else to the party. I'm vegetarian and have eaten loads of beans both pre and post op.

Edited January 1, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

True, they are FAR better than white flour or other simple carbs. but my NUT says still too many carbs and not enough Protein and every one gives different recommendations. I wasn't allowed ANYTHING not high protein/very low carb until I was getting my 80 gms protein per day, took me 18 months till I could even have non starchy veggies, lol

Edited January 1, 201511 yr by TheRealMeIsHere!