KristieAtkinson

Thank you! I am very excited. And I can honestly say that I have not been optimistic about my weight loss for some time.

I'm glad it's not our Drama Free group carrying on. Lol PS: I also recently started the 5:2. I started last week on Wednesday & Friday. This week switched over to Monday and Wednesday. I feel like it is really working for me. No movement on the scale until this morning (but I was in full blown PMS though!). Scale normally drops at max 3 pounds overnight & today it dropped 5 pounds. Fingers crossed. My body has been fighting me tooth & nail over these last 21 pounds. Grrrrr.

We all will get there. 1 mile, 1 pound at a time.

My BMI was 52.9 when I started. Currently, I am 28.2. 21 pounds to goal. Surgery date: 5-18-12 [ATTACH]18140[/ATTACH]

Aww. Thank you both! My starting weight (highest was 358) was 338 & DOS: 288. Current weight is 180. Goal is 160. I'm 5'7. How are you all doing?

I live in Richmond KY. Dr Weiss did my surgery 5-18-13. I also have a very active Facebook support group if anyone is interested. Send me a private message with your email address. Started at a size 30/32. Now in an 8. [ATTACH]17654[/ATTACH] Kristie

I also make my own "noodles" out of zucchini & squash. I use this handy device: http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ But I also know people who make zucchini noodles using a veggie peeler. I just sauté in olive oil spray then top with either turkey & Pasta sauce or Alfredo & chicken. I also make lasagna with zucchini sliced in thin length wise slices like lasagna noodles. Nom nom nom! But I will have to try these chicken noodles.

Yes. I do. It's a great group. It is a secret group so you can't find it by searching. If you send me your email address in a PM I can add you that way.

If you kill him, I will bring a shovel & help a sister out. No jury would convict us. Lol.

Thank you all! I am also wanting to take my kids to Disney & ride everything!

I went to the fair today. First time in 15 years. I can now fit all the rides! Happy dance. What's your latest NSV? [ATTACH]16350[/ATTACH]

Thank you!

I had a corset trunkplasty with tummy tuck muscle tightening on May 28th. I am now almost completely healed but I keep putting on Fluid (Water weight) and right now my belly is noticeably swollen, lower & upper belly. Has anyone else had this problem? I always swell more when I don't wear my binder or spanx style body suit. Is this normal?

Thank you. Sorry for the sideways picture.

Thank you. I have not been drinking my Water like I'm supposed to but my Protein is between 100-125 daily. My plastic surgeon says this is why I am healing so well from my abscess.

I enjoy the cauliflower crust pizza but my personal favorite is pizza sauce, cheese & turkey pepperoni on a portobello mushroom cap. A lot less work. I also make personal pizzas on a zucchini boat.

I just found these & received my order today. Zero sugar, 21 Protein & 2.5 net carbs. Thought they might taste like a$$ but they are delicious! I got a great deal $20 off of my $30 order by clicking on this link. https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/105673/ Also, orders over $49 get free ground shipping. I got my order in 3 days. And code Welcome0708 will save an additional $10 off your order. Kristie [ATTACH]15614[/ATTACH]

You are very welcome. I prefer these over Quest bars hands down.

I really like them. No dumping for me. I sometimes wish certain things would make me sick, but alas they do not. I am using these to substitute for sweet crap that I shouldn't eat (cookies, ice cream, etc.)

I don't get the raw fish. I only order from the cooked sushi menu.

For 48 hours, BariatricChoice.com has free shipping on any size order! If you go to: https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/105673/ and register you'll receive a $20 credit off your first order of $30 or more! So if you just order $30 worth of stuff and get free shipping it will all be only $10! Check it out, I just did it myself! The free shipping code you have to use at checkout is SHIPFREE48 Free shipping deal ends on Sat, July 13, 2013 at 7pm Eastern time. Enjoy! Kristie