shelbyschroepfer

Does anyone have a recipe for a pizza-like cheat option? For post op surgery like past healed. A healthy option to eat pizza, with red sauce? I've seen the veggie packed pesto type options and I can't stand pesto lol but I love my red sauce, I do love a few choice veggies but I gotta have meat on my pizza!!! Thanks!!!

I've finally decided to write down how I feel, and it was NOT a fun time.. I'm 8 days post op down 13 ish lbs, and overall doing pretty good, but my mind is being torn into places I have never imagined. I've spent basically 1/3 of my life being obese, since I was maybe 13-14, and I TRULY HONESTLY don't know how I got here. I know some people say that to cover up a habit or an obsession but I swear to all that is holy I do not remember how this STARTED. I remember being "normal" at 13 and then I remember being "big boned" at 15 and I remember being 225-250lbs at 16. I hit puberty VERY early, between 9 and 10, and shortly after I developed huge boobs. Sorry to be blunt but I was 10 with a B cup and they've never stopped growing. Aside from the busty chest I wasn't big anywhere else. My family didn't have money to eat out, it would almost only be on special occasion. My mom would work nights as a cook (a damn good one) and my dad would work until 5 or 6 as a well driller, so when my mom left at 3 she would either have supper started or to the point where it just had to be put in the oven. And when I say she was a good cook I mean the kind that could make you cry. She ALWAYS had balanced meals, fruit, veggie, meat. A few typical meals would be spaghetti, green Beans, and watermelon. Or roast, potatoes, carrots. Or steaks(we are huge grillers), baked potatoes and asparagus. We weren't picky kids, aside from not liking onions or spicy food or little preferences like that. My mom is tiny, she's 52 and a size 7. She wears bikinis and looks smoking hot. No cellulite no stretch marks, she's gorgeous. My dad is the picture of health, aside from genetic thyroid problems and some hearing loss. He's maybe 180lbs and ripped. My sister was borderline anorexic through high school maybe tipping the scale at 150 when she was pregnant. And my brother got chubby about the same time that I did, but has since lost all extra weight (due to drug issues) and is "normal". We didn't have much money for Snacks in our house either, fruit was always accessible and vegetables were usually grown fresh so we had plenty. Every once in a while there were potato chips or pop tarts or Cereal but these things were eaten for Breakfast and only breakfast. It's just what you did. When wed get home from school we'd have a snack, an apple, a fruit snack, a bowl of chips, something. But never to the amount of excess because it just wasn't allowed. We regularly had pop available to us but my mom would only buy 2 liters so we had enough for maybe a glass a day for 3 days and then it was gone for a few weeks. School lunches I ate what was given and never took seconds (couldn't afford it), which were the basic meat veggie fruit bun milk lunches. Anyway, my story could go on forever but the point of me telling you this is because I just don't UNDERSTAND how I got this way, when MILLIONS of children had my exact upbringing and are of "normal" size. I had the sleeve surgery to help with weight loss. I had lost weight on my own before, but never enough to make a difference, to make me healthier, to get pregnant. So I got the sleeve as a TOOL to help me relearn to eat. I am 100% positive that once I get to a manageable weight I could get rid of the sleeve (impossible I know) and be a-ok for the rest of my life and stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. I have developed a hypo thyroid due to genetics, as well as PCOS, and high blood pressure, no doubt due to my weight. So for me, losing weight isn't as easy as those without the thyroid issue. No I am not blaming my thyroid but it is a big part of the problem!!! Since having the surgery I lay awake for 40-48 hours at a time and search (this forum) for foods like French fries, starburst, ice cream, and I try to reason and investigate why I got to where I am. I am completely closed off with the world. My husband has only known me as obese, my family is just as confused as I am as to why I got this big, and my friends love me no matter what but of course they're all stick thin so I don't bother venting to them. I am made sick at night thinking about WHY I had to resort to the sleeve. As happy as I am, WHY was this my only option? WHY couldn't I lose weight like others? WHY did I have such extreme options when it came to getting healthier. I need a friend. I need someone who can help me come to grips with WHY this decision HAD to be made (and I do believe that it HAD to be made). This is my last resort. I support the sleeve and I believe in it but how do I go on living my life with half a stomach and continue to have confidence in myself when I couldn't even lose weight by myself? I had to cut myself to pieces because I COULDN'T DO IT. Sorry for the long rant, hopefully someone will read this ridiculously long post and feel the same way I do. And maybe offer some support. SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 311 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm looking for anyone who's sleeved and posts pics of meals, exercises, Snacks, before/afters, and of course puppies. My username is SHELBYRAYSCHROEPFER Starting weight 321- sleeve date 07/10/10. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm only 2.5 weeks out but going through the exact same thing. My surgeon couldn't give me any advice so I've taken it into my own hands and gone to my family doctor who backs the surgery. Haven't heard back about any of my gluten allergies of lactose tests yet. I hope you find an answer SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 302 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Never thought it was going to be so hard to eat slow. Was cleared for puréed/mushy as tolerated and on my list was Cheerios made soggy in milk... First couple bites were slow and I chewed, and they were small bites, but then habit set in and I shoveled THREE bites into my mouth at one!!!!! I caught myself before I swallowed and I swallowed in 3 smaller portions but man I felt like I was in 6th grade and about to miss the bus!!!!! SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm cleared for puréed and soft foods as of Monday and Monday night I had amazing baked grouper and green Beans which went DOWN good but I felt pressure nausea all night. Then I had a wedge of laughing cow cheese, that went down great and no problems later. Had a ton of Popsicles because they cause no problems either, liquids all go down even orange juice. Tried tuna casserole minus noodles yesterday, tuna, cream of Soup and cooked peas. Very soft very mushy, and the first bite made me nauseous. No throwing up just dizzy/gurgly ick. Then I tried cottage cheese (my favorite!!!!) tastes very blah so I just wasn't interested in it, going to try later with added flavor. And right now I'm trying to eat chicken noodle soup (was okay'd by my doc as long as I mush the noodles in my mouth and not swallow whole) and I can't get over this dizzy tummy feeling. I haven't eaten ANYTHING but a glass of Water and a Popsicle today since 6 am. It's now 1:20pm. I KNOW I'm feeling partial hunger pains because they go away when I eat. But I can't push past this nausea to satisfy myself because I don't want to throw up. SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

And I had supper at my parents tonight (fish, mashed potatoes and green beans) and I never realized how FAST PEOPLE EAT! My brother, his girlfriend, my mom and my dad were DONE with platefuls of food within 15 min. Done cleared and dishes done. I had eaten 3 bites by that time and looked up to see I was alone!!!! I pointed it out and my mom was like "wow you never realize that when your the one doing it!!" SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I see so many people enjoying chili during the puréed phase and I'm going to be there next week and I LOVE chili so I'm thinking this would be great for me. Are there any certain kinds of chili people buy or are you all just making homemade? I typically make homemade but I don't know how healthy it is, ground beef, 3 kinds of Beans with chili sauce, some tomatoes, some chili seasonings and basically that's it. Just wondering if I should whip up my own chili from scratch or if there are canned (eek scary to me) chili that doesn't taste like dog food!!!! SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 315 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Just learned from another post that one of my BIGGEST HEROS Graham Elliot has had the sleeve surgery. I am ECSTATIC. He is everything I hope to be in life and to learn that he's having the same struggles as me, is so humbling. He's going to continue his career, WITH the sleeve. Do you think he'll NEVER had French fries again? Please he's from chi town, he'll enjoy in MODERATION!!!!!! God this is a sign that maybe I can make it. Good luck to Graham. SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I will gladly SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

People supporting everyone without negative opinions? Wouldn't THAT be something. I can give a big f you to people who wanna try to cut me down. Everyone who's been sleeved knows how ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING this process is. Surgery is scary no matter what, but a 2 hours surgery topped with months of PRE surgery and months of healing, and truly never being "the same" again? Anyone who can submit themselves to that is ALREADY strong. I've been attacked for even asking questions about OTHER people's cheating, I haven't even thought of cheating yet because fricken Popsicles hurt still!!! So who are these 3 year veterans to judge me and say because I WASN'T self pay that this surgery does mean as much to me?!?! HOW DARE THEY. I started pursuing this surgery in January of 2012. I had to see a nutritionist for 12 months and lose a considerable amount of weight, I had to see a psychologist for 6 months and have my brain and insides picked apart by a judgmental stranger. I think the world is full of hateful, vengeful, and rude people and what better place to find them than hiding behind a keyboard? If they're so insecure with their AMAZING weight loss than go ahead and cut other people down, but in the long run, your the one who will die alone because you've alienated yourself from every friend you had. Note: no one on THIS blog has been so harsh but I woke up this morning to multiple personal messages from some HATEFUL people and I'm speaking out for all the people who've been attacked!!!!! Thanks to those who HAVE been supportive. When I'm laying on the bathroom floor wanting to polish off a bottle of Vicodin, YOUR the people who are going to lift me up and brush me off. SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Would this recipe be good/ok for soft/purée diet? Minus the tortillas? SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Oh yeah I totally missed the beef. Yeah I can't have that. I think I'll layer some Beans and cheese with some sauce or seasonings and top with some sour cream. If I can tolerate of course. Just saw this pin and thought it looked good!!! SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

So I've been doing research and I've learned that some people can never tolerate ice cream again, some people aren't "allowed" it, and some people indulge every so often. I'm generally asking the "indulges". I'm not an ice cream person per say but I am definitely a sweets person, and I'm thinking (correct me if I'm wrong please!!!) maybe a cup of ice cream or some form of ice cream treat would be a healthier way to get my sweets cravings fulfilled. As oppose to brownies or Cookies or candy. Again, if I'm wrong and ice cream is WORSE, well than tell me what I should try instead of! I'm very recently sleeved so most definitely looking towards 6+ months or even past goal weight. We have a Dairy Queen and a privately owned place like Dairy Queen but better and more homemade and more choices. During the summer my family takes trips down there to enjoy a treat after a day of boating or swimming and I'm looking for healthier options of things to try. Also I'm looking for the "best" kind of ice cream to buy at super markets, my husband could stand to eat a HEALTHIER kind of ice cream as well!!!! Thanks for any input!!! SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 311 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I completely agree thus what I was trying to say. Not the best with words. My bad. SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

I can't sleep. Why you ask? Because of TOAST. I am literally salivating and losing sleep over toast. I would kill for a slice of toast. With anything, or nothing! Butter, almond butter, red pepper jelly, cinnamon, honey, avocado, anything!!!! Oh toast, why must you be so wrong. Good lord I'm 9 days post op and I'm writing poems to toast... SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Lol I KNOW it's in my head but man I thought I'd crave something more decadent than toast!!! SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Just some more insight to my frustration. I am OBSESSED with cooking. I was registered to go to Le Cordon Bleu 3 years ago an my financial aid fell through. I swear the food channel is on in my house 20 hours a day. My mom is a cook and has been my whole life and I've truly wanted to do nothing but cook food for people. To speak to them through my cooking. To explore cultures through what they consume. I watch anything on the travel channel about other cultures, BBQ, that nasty guy who eats bugs and even the relatively SMALL guy who eats 7lb sandwiches. I RESPECT food the way a marksman respects his rifle. I know the dangers of it, I know what damage it can do, and yet I choose to use it with care and discretion. My frustration is when people like Rachel ray (an idol of mine) or giada dilerentes who are amazingly gorgeous, yes I know they probably have trainers who work them like dogs 6 days a week but still they eat rich and savory and cheese and bubbly and spicy delicious food probably for every meal, and yet they are able to maintain, they practice MODERATION. I think my 5th tattoo will literally be the word MODERATION. So much we do in life can be enjoyed if in moderation. Drinking, horrible for you, but in moderation it's unlikely that it will kill you. Indoor tanning, hello cancer, but in moderation it is OK!!!! This is all I'm saying people! I'm not trying to cheat my way around the sleeve, that is why I opted to FORGET the band, because its too easy to eat around it. I want to succeed and I want to enjoy life as well. I'm determined to have both. I do know some chefs cook healthy options like bobby flay is always grilling fish and lean meats and vegetables which sounds AMAZING, but every couple weeks he makes a po boy, or fish and chips, or a big f***in torte/cake/triffle. I'm going to TRY to make that lifestyle work. Only I can make me succeed. All the bloggers in the world can hate the mentality but only I can sink the ship. SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST