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

8 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Congratulations on your tomatoes, you must be so proud of them ?

I have a dozen or so potatoes with eyes that I’m considering planting. Wish me luck.

How are you doing by the way?

Doing better except for the complete breakdown during the end of church services where I choked my way through the final hymns. My dad was a big part of my religious upbringing and this was my first service after his passing so I knew it would be difficult.

More smoked salmon & Gorgonzola, this time sandwiched in a dinner roll with capers and some butter. Prefaced with a coffee martini (not shown)

409 calories for the drink + sandwich…ate/drank it all.

On 05/30/2022 at 16:46, GreenTealael said:

You can do it! Cheering you on!

So hard! Looking at the food on this thread though is giving me hope! There’s not one protein shake pictured! Light at the end of the tunnel! The sickening sweet protein shake tunnel!

4 hours ago, FarfelDiego said:

So hard! Looking at the food on this thread though is giving me hope! There’s not one Protein Shake pictured! Light at the end of the tunnel! The sickening sweet Protein shake tunnel!

Yes it is very challenging at times and don’t let the ease displayed on the internet dissuade you. But you can do it!

When I had to drink the shakes, I always had to dilute them. Protein shakes are a rarity for me these days (nearly 5yrs post op) and I’m not mad about that.

However I will add unflavored protein powder into home baked goods or smoothies (also rare). I can easily meet my protein needs from food alone when I prioritize protein.

19 hours ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

Doing better except for the complete breakdown during the end of church services where I choked my way through the final hymns. My dad was a big part of my religious upbringing and this was my first service after his passing so I knew it would be difficult.

Oh no! It never really gets any easier but with time (and reflection) you may begin to grieve the loss less and celebrate the memories more.
I’m still send sending my thoughts of peace your way ❤️

5 hours ago, FarfelDiego said:

So hard! Looking at the food on this thread though is giving me hope! There’s not one Protein Shake pictured! Light at the end of the tunnel! The sickening sweet Protein shake tunnel!

It does get better FD... WE PROMISE! Stay the course. Your rewards will be abundantly worth every stage (I liked the mocha and chocolate mint Premier Proteins) to normalcy as a healthier, happier, slimmer you! Go back to earlier pages on this thread to find stages that may be encouraging to you.

My Happy Birthday dinner + lunch Memorial weekend celebration with some of my favorite people! Love turkey and dressing outside the holidays... And, dessert nibbles shared by four. Green Tealeah's lemon custard honey cake (gluten free) was to die for!

7 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

My Happy Birthday dinner + lunch Memorial weekend celebration with some of my favorite people! Love turkey and dressing outside the holidays... And, dessert nibbles shared by four. Green Tealeah's lemon custard honey cake (gluten free) was to die for!

Best lunch date ever ?

11 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

My Happy Birthday dinner + lunch



Happy Birthday Sophie!!! ❤️❤️

Happy Birthday Sophie! Gorgeous food (and people) photos!

Totally unnecessary news, but last night I pooped y’all. 13 days, 2.4 lbs off the scale afterwards. Then i fell asleep afterwards from the effort. ?

Anyhoo, this morning i woke up STARVING (well for me) and fixed myself a rare before-noon meal.

I made bbq ribs for the fam last night (which I didn’t eat any of…see poop-sleep above), so I heated up some of the leftovers in a dinner roll with some bbq sauce. Oy my goodness, I make awesome ribs! Lololololzzz.

425 calories for the while slider, which i ate half of, so will update MFP to show 213 calories as Mr. ate the other half already.

2 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Totally unnecessary news, but last night I pooped y’all. 13 days, 2.4 lbs off the scale afterwards. Then i fell asleep afterwards from the effort. ?

Anyhoo, this morning i woke up STARVING (well for me) and fixed myself a rare before-noon meal.

I made bbq ribs for the fam last night (which I didn’t eat any of…see poop-sleep above), so I heated up some of the leftovers in a dinner roll with some BBQ Sauce. Oy my goodness, I make awesome ribs! Lololololzzz.

425 calories for the while slider, which i ate half of, so will update MFP to show 213 calories as Mr. ate the other half already.

Congrats on the poop

1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

Totally unnecessary news, but last night I pooped y’all. 13 days, 2.4 lbs off the scale afterwards. Then i fell asleep afterwards from the effort. ?

Anyhoo, this morning i woke up STARVING (well for me) and fixed myself a rare before-noon meal.

I made bbq ribs for the fam last night (which I didn’t eat any of…see poop-sleep above), so I heated up some of the leftovers in a dinner roll with some BBQ Sauce. Oy my goodness, I make awesome ribs! Lololololzzz.

425 calories for the while slider, which i ate half of, so will update MFP to show 213 calories as Mr. ate the other half already.

To be honest I was worried about you, thanks for sharing I am glad you are ok. You may have a record or something.

2 hours ago, LaTiaV said:

To be honest I was worried about you, thanks for sharing I am glad you are ok. You may have a record or something.

Awww, thats sweet. Actually i tied my own record of 13 days i set back in 2019 after i had plastics.

Constipation has been a pretty regular issue for me since getting WLS (prior to that i used to go 2-3 times a DAY…yes, i know TMI lol). Couple that with my historical issue of not being able to go Number 2 anywhere but my own toilet at home, it was kinda expected. ?

In any case, my colon is clear again, thanks to 2 rounds of suppositories, and implementing the trusty pregnancy/labour breathing techniques during the deed!!! ?????

Edited June 1, 20224 yr by ms.sss

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Awww, thats sweet. Actually i tied my own record of 13 days i set back in 2019 after i had plastics.

constipation has been a pretty regular issue for me since getting WLS (prior to that i used to go 2-3 times a DAY…yes, i know TMI lol). Couple that with my historical issue of not being able to go Number 2 anywhere but my own toilet at home, it was kinda expected. ?

In any case, my colon is clear again, thanks to 2 rounds of suppositories, and implementing the trusty pregnancy/labour breathing techniques during the deed!!! ?????

That’s is a long time! Glad it’s over. Oh and I’ll literally go anywhere decent. Actually the nicer the bathroom the more I want to use it ?.