I finally made the thread for those of us who are scheduled for May 15th. It'll be fun to hear how all of us are doing during our journeys. Feel free to share!

There are many of us on pre-ops now and some have a few days. Just about a week left!!! How awesome and exciting it is! ?

Dont forget to FOLLOW the thread!

12 hours ago, patty0715 said:

I made it to the gym yesterday. Today I will probably go after work. I've hit a 2 week stall and am trying to break it with increase in exercise but that hasn't helped yet but I will keep the cardio up. The stall has to break some way! Lol

It will break...Don't give up girl.

It will break...Don't give up girl.

I'm not but it's tough. I definitely think inches are coming off but it would be nice to see the scale move as well

Can we take a laxative to help with being "backed up"?

1 hour ago, patty0715 said:

Can we take a laxative to help with being "backed up"?

I was told to use milk of magnesia. I only used it onc though in the very beginning. I seem to be pretty regular these days.

4 hours ago, patty0715 said:

I actually don't think I eat enough. I usually have a Protein Shake for Breakfast, for lunch I have either a chicken salad or chicken (usually 3 ozs) with cauliflower rice for dinner I usually have a Protein shake cuz I'm not really hungry or I have a cheese stick . So yea I don't think I eat a lot....

I don't think you are either. Maybe to try adding a little something more, maybe a few complex carbs, as these won't make you want to eat more, but give you some good carbs in your body. Have you talked with your nut? Do you have an appt coming up soon too?

youd be surprised about folks adding different foods to their diets and seeing stuff moving. If your inches are going down though, I wouldn't worry too much on the number on the scale. Eventually it'll catch up too.

Edited July 27, 20179 yr by Newme17

I don't think you are either. Maybe to try adding a little something more, maybe a few complex carbs, as these won't make you want to eat more, but give you some good carbs in your body. Have you talked with your nut? Do you have an appt coming up soon too?
youd be surprised about folks adding different foods to their diets and seeing stuff moving. If your inches are going down though, I wouldn't worry too much on the number on the scale. Eventually it'll catch up too.

Yes I'm going to start to increase my calories today and keep my fingers crossed that the scale starts to move.

I was told to use milk of magnesia. I only used it onc though in the very beginning. I seem to be pretty regular these days.

So we can't have like dulcolax?

Congrats Missy161! That is fantastic news!!!!

5 hours ago, patty0715 said:

So we can't have like dulcolax?

I really don't know since I haven't had to use them. I'd call your team just to be sure.

Can we take a laxative to help with being "backed up"?

I've been struggling with this. I think I've found colace every couple days works well.

Sooo.....Proteinaholic...oh man...if it doesn't get you thinking about health, about the western diet, and how we're so consumed about protein protein protein, I don't know what will. This book is so interesting!!! I highly recommend everyone to read it. Granted I'm only on the 3rd chapter but I've gotten so much out of it so far. It really makes you think about how obesity, diabetes, high blood pressures, and many other illnesses and diseases are factored from diet. I know this goes against the grain of almost all bariatric programs, nevermind....I want to go on, but I think with tidbits from me (and I will share), if anyone is truly interested, you should get the book. I was afraid it might be a boring like medical book. It is not. It's very easy to read and it's so on point, it's almost ridiculous of how we don't or didn't see it before...but we tend to go with what everyone else says, right? I'm just amazed at how far I've come with being open to the science behind plant based eating. I never thought it'd be me, definitely never thought it'd be my husband!!! Everyday he continues to say how well he feels. It's just amazing.

Read the book!

http://proteinaholic.com/

Edited July 28, 20179 yr by Newme17

Good morning y'all. I'm itching to weigh myself but I won't. I love waking up and my stomach is almost flat laying down. Lol. My arms aren't so jiggly anymore, nor are my thighs. I've noticed that it must have been a phase where it gets all jiggly. Things are starting to firm up again, but I still have a good amount of fat to get rid of, so my guess is that I may or may not have a jiggly moment again. We shall see.

My shoes are continually getting smaller. My feet are sliding in them. I don't want to buy any shoes though, not yet.

One thing I haven't tried on, is my wedding ring. I'm almost scared too. I don't want to be disappointed if it doesn't slide on or if it does that it is super tight. I keep telling myself to get it out and try it and end up forgetting. I don't remember what weight I was when I last wore it. I was 155 lbs when I married, so...I'm probably (guessing here) that I'm about 210 maybe? Hopefully less. But anyway, if that, then I'm still 55lbs away. I can't tell any difference in my fingers though, very hard to tell since they've always been small and somewhat average, I guess. They have not ever been bony, I'm trying to say. So, with approximately 55lbs left, would you try on your wedding ring or would just wait?

Edited July 29, 20179 yr by Newme17

5 hours ago, Newme17 said:

So, with approximately 55lbs left, would you try on your wedding ring or would just wait?

I think if it was me I would try it. If it doesn't fit then don't worry, you know it will soon enough.

Thank you for sharing what you are learning from the book on protein consumption. I will read it soon. I have it on my wish list on Amazon. I am doing well with low carb right now, but maybe re-evaluate when i get to maintenance.

My arms are jiggley right now and I never thought they would be because most of my weight was in my belly. I am happy to hear you say it may change.

It is a busy weekend for me getting prepared to leave on Monday for my camping trip. My daughter and grandkids are coming over for dinner tonight so I will be cooking up some arroz con pollo for everyone.

Have a great weekend all!

Hey girls i havent been on here yikes.. and update i weight 172.6 now yay.. let me see if i can post a pic or something