Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Food Before and After Photos



Recommended Posts

leftovers for lunch!

(i realize it may not look so very appetizing, but whatevs, it was delicious!)

- a ladle of pork and preserved egg congee with soy sauce and white pepper

- two deboned Popeye's chicken spicy drumsticks with some Frank's red hot sauce

- an espresso martini beforehand (not shown

had i eaten it all, i would've clocked 641 calories.

But i updated the MFP entry to 377 calories as Mr. swooped by to eat my leftovers before i was able to put it away for later lol (updated MFP screenshot added below)

BE60F5A8-9532-4BCA-8D6C-0A27648C2D8E.thumb.jpeg.6466df5c4f4ce66e960fb8726abfb4ed.jpeg

68666108-6685-4608-BB90-80640451FBB2.thumb.jpeg.95256be5695d95a75a28965ce4adac1b.jpeg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

got a chance to visit my fave korean grocery store this afternoon, and picked up an assortment of "Banchan" (korean side dishes often served before the main courses).

- fried fish cake

- braised black Beans

- seasoned dried shredded squid

- seasoned dried anchovies with peanuts

estimated 338 calories for all, ate it all!

i find i often prefer all the side dishes and accompaniments vs the main event whenever i go out to eat, so i love going here to stock up on 'em all.

p.s. we actually were in the area because Mr. was donating/giving blood, and i thought i would try again to donate myself, but they said (again) that i was under the weight limit for my height. but they gave me pretzels and juice for my troubles. 🤷🏻‍♀️

E631B4C7-26F0-4121-91BE-EB57B30386D5.thumb.jpeg.9f46f60baba1dc6f907b91b583a4f567.jpeg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

7 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Focaccia fail 😂 I didn’t dimple or flatten it enough so I turned it into a pizza

BA7DC35E-E5F4-4CA0-A41C-F1675C685BDC.jpeg

still looks good tho!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

afternoon snack: a bunch of stuff from the fridge:

clockwise from top:

- seasoned dried squid

- king oyster mushrooms

- snow pea sprouts

- honey sesame braised cabbage

- fried fish cake

- black Beans

361 calories for the bowl

62EDBD2E-B69E-4FD0-B1CE-EBB2B99A2973.thumb.jpeg.7268d0707ce9c9ae406b9defb76a71ab.jpeg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

another bowl of leftovers eerily similar to my previous bowl of lefto

this will be the last time with these foods cuz they are getting pretty old 😂

fried fish cake, salt and vinegar chips, sirloin steak cubes, snow pea sprouts and some sambal/spicy condiment.

also an espresso martini enjoyed beforehand (not shown)

472 cals for the drink and the entire bowl of food.

(looks like i was really only in the mood for the fish cake and the chips, ha!)

3218D6EE-1460-47C7-AC35-09C6C4EB98A5.thumb.jpeg.dbd853d53c9cd2739c63e9d4d99ad1ad.jpeg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

There's only two brands above the 15g level, the Ratio and Oikos Pro
Been having terrible time with the app, so sorry that my comment is so late. I didn't see any of these posts for a long time.

I like Fage yogurt. It has 20g Protein.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

we were out doing errands and were super hungry so we went to the first fast food place we could agree on: a tex mex chain neither of has ever been to.

was pleasantly surprised with my chicken taco.

yes, this is a taco! but it was so overloaded that it basically eats like a salad, lol.

ate about a 1/3 of it...i estimated the whole thing at 551 calories.

will definitely be visiting it again later tonight for dinner!

81E5A008-2402-4E47-972C-12BC9E1BFF66.thumb.jpeg.8951b3890d41772588cb5fa59fb74ad0.jpeg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you know me, i am not a morning eater, but i was feeling hungry this AM so fixed myself a bowl of....leftovers.

went to a bbq yesterday and this is a sample of some of the stuff we brought home:

- 2 spicy baked chicken wings

- 1/4 cup of cantonese chow mein noodles, including what looks like half a giant shiitake mushroom

- and 2 "bacon cream cheese bites"...these were my contribution to the party (see recipe/instructions below...they are always a crowd favourite hahaha. i made over 150 of them and there were like 10 or so left..and i took 2, ha!)

anyhoo: back to my breakfast...311 calories for the bowl...and ate it all.

AE60D776-C7B0-4B6D-93DA-B702ACFFF499.thumb.jpeg.ccc291cf7a849316e3b39e383a08edc7.jpeg

Edited by ms.sss

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

oopsies...forgot the recipe.

WARNING for bacon lovers: these are addictive and you wont be able to stop at just one. best to not have it sitting at arms reach at parties lol.

BACON WRAPPED CREAM cheese BITES

INGREDIENTS

1 - bacon

2 - soft white bread (no crusts, rolled out for easier use)...when im especially lazy i just buy pre-packaged tramezzini bread, no prep required)

3 - 8oz cream cheese (or garlic & herbed or chive flavoured if u wanna things easier and skip item 4 below)

4 - some chopped chives, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (skip if u want, see item 3 above)

PREPARATION

- pre-heat oven to 400

- (optional) mix the paprika w/ the cream cheese

- spread cream cheese onto the bread

- roll bread like a jelly roll

- cut the roll into bite-sized pieces

- cut the bacon into pieces big enough to wrap around a single bread bite (make sure the ends AT LEAST overlap)

- place each wrapped bite bacon seam side down

- bake for 20-25 mins or until bacon is crisp (u usually flip em over 1/2 way, but its fine if u don't)

best served warm!

now place on table and back away lest u get mauled by the bacon-crazed crowds 😂

Edited by ms.sss

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

late lunch (since i actually had a Breakfast this morning!)

Mr. made a very yummy melty-cheesy mushroom basil frittata. Paired it with some naan chips i made (equivalent to 1/4 of a naan) and some ketchup. Yes, i eat my eggs with ketchup! Don't judge me!

330 calories for the bowl

Ate about 1/2 of it.

4AB740A7-3204-4204-A11C-2DDAC9704648.thumb.jpeg.7a2c43418e1bf4d968a42df52e036647.jpeg

Edited by ms.sss

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×