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I know lately a lot of the Twenty-Somethings have been having their sleeves done, and I was wondering how the skin was coming along and if you were using anything you would recommend.

Yeah, I am the same way. If I keep my carbs too low, I stall out for a bit. If I keep them 30g to 40g everything is pretty smooth. Everyone's body is different.

Truth, don't rush the sleeve. Hope you feel better soon.

That's great! You are just kicking butt, lady.

Of course, people have been approved without the 6MSWL. HOWEVER, that is because their plan did not require it of them. You have to speak with your insurance in regards to what they have to receive in order to approve you. I did a 6MSWL starting in February of 2011 and I finished August 2011. I was approved. You can get through this, but definitely find out what your insurance requires.

You look great! Congrats on the awesome weight loss.

Oh lady, I am so sorry you got this news, but I have no doubt in my mind you can fight this. Good luck, please keep us posted.

That's just simply amazing! I am so happy for you. Congrats!

It is whatever you will be happy at. I am 5'3" and my goal is 120 lbs. I have a small frame, and I think that will be a good weight for me. However, I am not adverse to stopping wherever I feel happy.

I like the celebrate 18mg iron with vitamin c. It is tasty and my iron has been great!

That's awesome. I can't believe what a change you have been through. Thank you for sharing your amazing success!

Thank you, Jay. Exactly, I forget about the different shopping centers around the country, lol. I think Sam's Club carries the little packs of veggies too. Also, yes, Paleo is without dairy, but I modified this recipe for my kitchen and tastes. I love cheese, and it adds yumminess and Protein. I am sure if you wanted to save on calories though you could also remove the cheese. It would still be delicious I am sure.

To keep things lively and low carb in the kitchen, I have been experimenting. eggs will always be a love of mine, and as I was scanning the interweb I found a Paleo Fajita Frittata recipe. It looked delicious. I would have definitely loved to try some fresh peppers and onions in this recipe but it wasn't what I had on hand so I modified it a bit for my budget and pantry. It turned out delicious! 1 bag of moe's seasoned fajita veggies (3 in a package at BJ's for less than 5 dollars) 16 oz of round eye steak (Flank steak would probably work even better) 2 tbs chili powder 1 tbs cumin 2 tsp cayenne pepper (I might have added more, I like things HOT!) 2 pinches of pepper 10 eggs 1 cup of finely shredded mexican blend cheese First, grease the pan with a no calorie olive oil spray and set the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the round eye steak into cubes. Add your spices, and stir until spices are well mixed. Don't cook the meat through. Add frozen vegetables. Cook until softened, and cook the meat until desired color. Add cooked meat and vegetables to a 9x9 circular casserole dish. Scramble eggs. Add to casserole dish. Place in the preheated oven. Let cook for 20 minutes. For the next 10 minutes place on broil. Remove dish. Sprinkle cheese. Place back in for two minutes or until cheese is melty. Serve and enjoy! P.S. This is SUPER easy to make and really yummy says the boyfriend. Also, it has ridiculous amounts of Protein. I set the servings to 8, but I couldn't even finish a whole slice. However, it still calculates pretty high even if you finish 80% of said slice. :smile1: Fajita Frittata.bmp

I do RTD Premier protein shakes in chocolate. I LOVE them. They taste just like chocolate with no after taste.

That's what makes you awesome! Great post!

I am so happy for you, Leah. It has been awesome being able to be a part of your journey and see how you have transformed. YOU ROCK, LADY!

I am 5'3" and at 178 right now. I almost ALWAYS stall out for 2 or 3 weeks. That is just how I lose. Don't give up hope, the scale will move again. You are doing the right things, just stay on track!

I do paleo every so often because it goes right along with low carb, and there are some FABULOUS recipes. I don't think I could completely give up dairy though, same problem with veganism for me when I was a vegetarian.

Any tips for someone trying to eat more? I can't seem to get over the 800 calorie threshold.

Congrats that is awesome!

I sat at 200.2 for over 2 weeks. You will get there even if it nearly destroys your sanity in the process, lol.

Congrats! I know what you mean. I can't even believe I have less than 60 lbs to goal. You are doing so great! Keep it up!

I would love more friends on MFP. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/wish3s

I hate vanity sizing. Even as I get in smaller sizes, I still know it is all up to the manufacturer. That's why I don't really want to pick a size goal. It is all dependent on who you buy from.