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GREAT way to celebrate my 6 month surgiversary! 100 lbs. gone from my highest weight of 289 in Oct.!!!

Highest weight-289 lbs. (Oct. 2012) Surgery weight-270 lbs. (12/20/2012) Weight as of today (6-17-2013) 191 lbs. So a total of 98 lbs. gone since Oct. Loving my sleeve!!!

I'm averysmama82 on MFP...feel free to add me! I could always use more encouragement!

There's a new Mongolian grill in town called Hu Hot. Anyone familiar with it? I glanced at their menu online and it seems ok. I was just wondering if anyone had been there. If so, what ingredients do you choose?

Thanks for the input y'all! I think I'm gonna give it a try. My NUT is ok with carbs and calories as long as I stay under 20 grams of fat per day and get my necessary protein. The awesome thing about their online menu is that you can build a bowl of the ingredients you want and it gives you the nutrition info. The one I built was14 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, 11 carbs, 194 calories, and 4 grams of sugar...and that's including noodles. Not too shabby I guess.

Ok, I was sleeved on Dec. 20th 2012. I've lost 45 lbs. since my first consult in Oct. (19 lbs. pre-op and 26 lbs. post-op) But now I'm feeling overwhelmed. I'm thankful for every single lb. lost, but I still have SO far to go!!!

I joined MFP to help me keep track of everything. Its an awesome app but I'm looking for new friends/support. My user name is averysmama82

You can add me. I just joined and am looking for new friends... averysmama82

Are any of you using myfitnesspal.com? I just joined and am looking for new friends.

Oh wow!!! I made this for dinner tonight. I used the sun dried tomato alfredo and its awesome! I didn't have any parmesan cheese, but its ok. I'm not a fan of it anyway.

Thankfully starting soft foods on Friday! I know for sure I'm gonna try the ricotta bake and buffalo chicken dip. Any other suggestions?

Ingredients 2 (10 ounce) cans chicken breasts 1 (8 ounce) packages fat free cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup frank's redhot original cayenne pepper sauce 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup fat free ranch dressing 1/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Mix in Frank's RedHot, mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing, and yogurt. Stir in chicken until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture evenly into a deep 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish. 3. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until mixture is heated through. Stir well and enjoy! 4. P.S. We love dipping carrot sticks and red bell pepper chunks into this dip, but we've also dunked baked tortilla chips into it and used it as a sandwich spread! 5. HG Alternative! To make this dish FAST, skip the oven altogether. Prepare dip according to the directions, but in a microwave-safe dish. Then microwave uncovered on high for 5 minutes (stopping and stirring halfway through cooking), or until hot.

I was on clear liquids for one week post-op. Then 2 weeks on full liquids (which thankfully is over in 4 days). Then 3 weeks of soft foods before progressing to a normal diet. But as you can tell, each surgeon is different.

I was sleeved on 12/20 and I'm down 13 lbs. I'm on the 2nd day of a stall and its sooo frustrating!!!

So I went for my 1 week follow-up today and was down 9 lbs. Is this about average?

Candy the girl who took mine out at our surgeon's office isn't so bad. She took mine out today and there was only one that REALLY hurt and it was on my largest incision. Best of luck!!!

Ok guys, I'm 5 days pre-op. My diet guidelines say to have a goal of 64 oz. of fluid per day. Trouble is I've already had my 64 today and I'm still thirsty. Is it ok to go over the recommend amount? I'm new to all this and don't wanna do any damage!

I'm on a 7 day post-op clear liquid diet as well. My plan includes protein shakes as long as they're made with water. But then again, I've read so many different post-op diet variations on different threads...

My diet is as follows: Stage 1=hospital thru 1 week post-op Protein drinks (made w/water) Decaf/unsweet tea and coffee sf Jello and popsicles Water broth Crystal light sf Kool aid diet V-8 Splash and Snapple Stage 2=2nd thru 3rd weeks post-op anything listed above plus: low fat creamed Soups milk (skim or 1%) sf pudding yogurt (low fat, no sugar added) thin mashed potatoes, cream of wheat, oatmeal and grits Stage 3=4 thru 6 weeks post-op anything above plus: canned tuna, chicken, and salmon cottage cheese low fat cheese eggs (scrambled or hard boiled) low fat refried Beans canned fruit (no syrup) no sugar added applesauce canned or soft cooked vegetables

I just had my surgery on 12/20 in Lexington.

Well guys, tomorrow's our big day! Good luck everyone. I'll be praying for each of you!

My surgery date is 12/20 with Dr. Strickland in Lexington, SC. I've had a hard time on this 2 week pre-op diet, so I'm very thankful that its over tomorrow!!! On the other hand I'm scared out of my mind. My 6 year old son is very worried that I won't come home from the hospital and cried b/c he can't come with me.

Having my procedure on Thurs. and I'm scared beyond all reason! Your prayers would be greatly appreciated!