Like weight loss before and after photos but of your new diet !

I'm especially interested in before and after meal photos (take a pic at the point you feel restriction) but it can be of recipe substitutions, your refrigerator/pantry/shopping cart/etc

VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Ok, I give you Fun With Fluff! I made frozen Fluff Clouds. For 2 of them...only 34calories. They taste like a frozen type of ice cream sandwich cookie.

Question for everyone: Has anyone drank Kombucha after surgery? I ran it by my nutritionist and my surgeons assistant and they both said the carbonation is not as bad as soda so it wont cause stretching. They weren't concerned about the sugar or calories because its so little.

Does anyone's doc say otherwise? I love the stuff but I'm still afraid of drinking it on a daily basis. I've replaced my morning chamomile tea with a bottle of this.

These are the two brands I've been drinking. I find the Humm to have less carbonation.

Edited November 26, 20196 yr by MarvelGirl25

23 minutes ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Question for everyone: Has anyone drank Kombucha after surgery? I ran it by my nutritionist and my surgeons assistant and they both said the carbonation is not as bad as soda so it wont cause stretching. They weren't concerned about the sugar or calories because its so little.

Does anyone's doc say otherwise? I love the stuff but I'm still afraid of drinking it on a daily basis. I've replaced my morning chamomile tea with a bottle of this.

These are the two brands I've been drinking. I find the Humm to have less carbonation.

No, I drink hot Kombucha tea instead now

1 hour ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

*lifts sleeves up* alright I'm ready! ?

Let's Go!!! ?

Edited November 26, 20196 yr by GreenTealael

15 minutes ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Question for everyone: Has anyone drank Kombucha after surgery? I ran it by my nutritionist and my surgeons assistant and they both said the carbonation is not as bad as soda so it wont cause stretching. They weren't concerned about the sugar or calories because its so little.

Does anyone's doc say otherwise? I love the stuff but I'm still afraid of drinking it on a daily basis. I've replaced my morning chamomile tea with a bottle of this.

These are the two brands I've been drinking. I find the Humm to have less carbonation.

I have had carbonated drinks since early on post WLS. I know many would have an issue with that. It worked for me, and my surgeon's team grudgingly was ok with it.

But for me, personally, I wouldn't add 60 extra cals a day, in non satisfying (to me) liquid. But if that trade off is worthwhile for you, I don't see a problem with it.

4 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

...and restless and bored. Everybody scored.

...working on those night moves, trying to lose those awkward teenage moves..

.hahahahaha Sorry, couldn't resist.

My favorite part: I used her she used me
But neither one cared
We were getting our share

My musician friend sings this one and it is one of my favorites.

4 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

45 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

I have had carbonated drinks since early on post WLS. I know many would have an issue with that. It worked for me, and my surgeon's team grudgingly was ok with it.

But for me, personally, I wouldn't add 60 extra cals a day, in non satisfying (to me) liquid. But if that trade off is worthwhile for you, I don't see a problem with it.

Good to know my team is not the only one who is ok with it.

For me it’s a good trade off. Since surgery water hasn’t tasted the same so not only is it helping me get down fluid but also tmi - go to the bathroom...

I’m still on the hunt for another alternative/hoping the water problem goes away.

On 11/26/2019 at 13:36, FluffyChix said:

Yum! What dressing do you put on it?

I wondered the same thing. And I agree. No syrup on my salad. Ever. Thanks. But it looked great until I knew it was syrupy kale??

Plantains ! (Yellow is better than Green -fight me [emoji23])

Absolutely!!! GO YELLOW!!!??

How much Maple syrup do y'all think I'm using to cook with? Ahahahaha

It's a just dash- very likey less than the sugar amounts in commercial salad dressings (or I'd feel it ?) & This **** is expensive...

Y'all are missing out on a golden opportunity

4 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

How much Maple Syrup do y'all think I'm using to cook with? Ahahahaha

It's a just dash- very likey less than the sugar amounts in commercial salad dressings (or I'd feel it ?) & This **** is expensive...

Y'all are missing out on a golden opportunity 

Lol, the stuff gets used up pretty quickly in my house. Here is a pic of the maple syrup we buy about once a year. (Milk container included for size comparison...) ?

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Lol, the stuff gets used up pretty quickly in my house. Here is a pic of the maple Syrup we buy about once a year. (Milk container included for size comparison...) ?

1/4 th that size has lasted me this entire year! I get mine during vacays to the ADKs or Vermont. I taste a few to decide which I want because I usually get a *darker grade smokey favored one - Not overly light and sweet ones (no one often eats pancakes or waffles with syrup in my family ?)

*Its a bit different from pancake syrup. I'm sure y'all know that

5 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I get mine during vacays to the ADKs or Vermont.

Ok, so if you are ever game for a road trip to Quebec (NY is not so far away!), you should try heading to the area north of Montreal and sample some maple-inspired menus in a traditional "Cabane à Sucre" (aka "Sugar Shack") during the maple harvest in the Spring. The venues range from 2 Michelin star establishments to decades-owned family farms whose barns are stuffed with harvest tables to serve meals to the public during maple season.

....and when you get tired of all the nature, you can head back into Montreal and party it up.

14 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Ok, so if you are ever game for a road trip to Quebec (NY is not so far away!), you should try heading to the area north of Montreal and sample some maple-inspired menus in a traditional "Cabane à Sucre" (aka "Sugar Shack") during the maple harvest in the Spring. The venues range from 2 Michelin star establishments to decades-owned family farms whose barns are stuffed with harvest tables to serve meals to the public during maple season.

....and when you get tired of all the nature, you can head back into Montreal and party it up.

I was just in Montreal last month (?) and didnt even think to get maple, we busy eating Poutine which i cant normally have but we found vegetarian options

I will totally check it out Thanks!

Edited November 27, 20196 yr by GreenTealael

4 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

we busy eating Poutine

LOL, of course. The only other food whose importance rivals that of maple syrup.

Edited November 27, 20196 yr by ms.sss