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Ellie_Grace

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  1. Ellie_Grace

    Just Curious

    I am three months out and eat about 700 - 800 calories a day and get in over 70g of protein a day, with a goal of over 80. Sometimes to get that many calories/protein I have to eat three snacks and not two, which makes me feel guilty. Go figure.
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    Labor Day Weekend Indulgences!

    I had all these plans to just eat what I wanted for the weekend... but it just did not happen. When it came time to plan the menu I could not resist and still went healthy. That was so annoying I so wanted to be bad and have something fun. I did eat plan on eating more than normal calories but I ate something that made me dump and that ended that right there. So for the holiday we ended up going to mountains for my celebatory hike (half to weight goal) and so we brought a picnic. For Breakfast we cooked, in the mountains over propane, eggs and turkey bacon. I had one piece of bacon (not that great) and 1/5eggs, For lunch Hubby grilled chicken, which was dry and nasty by the time I got to eat it, with it being cold and everything. I did dip it in barbecue sauce but the chicken was yucky and my only Protein so I had to force myself to eat the dang thing. ( I think because the kids wanted to hear this ranger talk we had to eat lunch in 10 min, BIG MISTAKE) and I also had a small portion of shredded carrot cabbage salad with lemon juice, and before lunch I had crystal light pink lemonade (first time since surgery). 15 min into the ranger talk I started to get shaky and nauseous so had to to run to the nearest bathroom. Hubby went with me and left the three kids (ages 19 - 11) to finish the talk. I was back before the talk was over but I did not feel good for a few hours. For dinner we were home and I desperately needed some protein and healthy food to feel better so husband made me tilapia and some tomato and cucumber salad with low-fat italian dressing. Oh did eat some meat stick for protein during my hike and a lot of Water. Over all the food was not a festive event for me at all, but the food was not my focus as much as the rest of the day. But I soooo wanted to eating something unhealthy (what is up with that, really??) and when it came down to it I could not force myself. Sometimes I am afraid I will turn into one of those people that never get back to normal for fear of not losing or being sick. UGH!!! I plan on eating a little bit of a lot of stuff at Christmas and Thanksgiving and really try to relax for those couple days. Wonder if that will happen? I kinda want to stay on track completely until after 6 months, but there is a part of me that wants to cheat as well (my six months would be December 7). Why is it so hard and so conflicted about food?
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    Feeling Left Behind

    Ray, Yes when are we going to attend one of the support groups?? I get home like at 615 so I think I would always be late so I never make myself go. I thought you had attended already. If you ever want to attempt to go, let me know.
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    Shocked

    Congrats! So Amazing
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    Need Some Encouragement.

    The same happened for me and I had a few week stall in my second month. It will start coming off, just keep doing what you are doing and you will start losing again. Your body has to adjust to the changes in your body and needs a break. You are also still healing. Do not feel defeated because this is just the beginning and you will start losing again. After the stall I have never totally stopped losing, but I have gained and lost weight. I now average about a 3 pound weight loss a week, which is slower than many but it is consistent and it is working for me. I am now halfway done to my weightloss goal and will be 3 months on the 7th. Just be patient and consistent and it will start moving again. Remember this is a marathon not a race, and the slower the weight comes off the better you have for having less flapping skin- at least that is what I keep telling myself . Drink enough Water, get enough Protein, get enough sleep, up your exercise and get those Vitamins and there is no way you will not get past this stall. Best of luck and relax it is all good~ P.S. sometimes when you are in the stall you are losing inches all over, so measure yourself and check that every week as well, you might be amazed, I know it helped me.
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    Halfway

    I have now lost 58 pounds which means I have lost exactly half of my projected goal for weight loss! I will try to post a picture later. To celebrate we are going to mountains to hike down to the crystal caves which is something I have not been able to do in 14 years. The hike down is fairly steep, about a mile, but hiking out is a tough one. About died doing it last time and swore it was my last. So when making goals for after surgery doing this hike was on my list. Now here is hoping I find it easier and I do it with minimal or no whining lol!! I'll take a picture after I complete it to show my first victory post-surgery not weight related!! Yay me!!
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    Halfway

    Ok I was wrong it was 1/2 mile down so only 1 mile round trip but nonetheless it was a tough hike. But I did it and my legs and back never ever hurt!! Not a twinge at all Yay!' I did get massively out of breath and had to stop a few times but just for a min or two only. I did no worse than many "normal" weight people. It was fun and the kids loved the hike/tour through the caves which lasted 45 min. I was ready to come home and go to the gym but hubby is like heck no that was a strenuous workout, so I'll still do exercise bike tonight. First pic is before hike, second is pic of beginning of trail and third us me near the top almost done with hold back up!!
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    Cant Drink Enough! Help

    RAY. About you got your butt back on here!! Glad to see you here!
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    Cant Drink Enough! Help

    Walmart or target had them. So did smart and final. Might try online now considering summer is about over
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    Cant Drink Enough! Help

    You can also get your liquids in the form of slushies - sugar free of course! I bought mine at 7-11 and a local slushie place and then bought the sugar free sryups and my own. You can also freeze your flavored liquids and crush them in a blender. I found it much nicer to eat my liquids then always have to drink them.
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    Friday Weigh-In!

    Pre op weight 261 Day of surgery.6/7/12 Surgery weight 250 Last week weight 206.8 Today's weight 204.2 Loss this 2.6 pounds Total loss 56.8 59 pounds to hit goal of 145 (almost halfway)
  12. Ellie_Grace

    Denied :(

    I think the drama is behind us! Dang I hope so. Lol
  13. Ellie_Grace

    Denied :(

    P.S. you might want to open a thread that says Approved etc since many are avoiding this thread due to all the drama etc... that way everyone will hear your great news.
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    Before And After

    Totally, for sure you can tell. How many sizes have you dropped? It looks like at least a couple
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    Denied :(

    Congrats!! That is just a week away, wow... at least the wait is over and journey can truly begin. BTW everytime I open this thread I smile only because your picture is so stinking beautiful I can't imagine what you will look like later, Dang what a knock-out woman!! Hope you are ready for all the attention that will be coming your way!
  16. Ellie_Grace

    Not Enough Protein

    What is too high?
  17. I understand the frustration with the long journey. 6 Years ago I went through all the preregs for the surgery (psych, diet, seminar, heart eval etc) but I lost 12 pounds and I ended up being denied. It was through med-i-cal and there was no way to fight the system. I was so devastated to go through all that only to be denied. This time Is started that process in Aug first diet class in Sept and then was afraid to lose weight and only lost 6 pounds. Then they told me I might not have lost enough to be approved (Ugh it was horrible) I had also done all the other prereqs. Finally I was approved in May and my surgery was on June 7, 2012. But it was stressful and once I got that approval given I went and lost 11 pounds the week before sugery. But until I woke up from surgery I was so sure something would happen to cancel it. I am so grateful it wasn't canceled again and overall the time went quickly but it sure seemed to drag at the time as I was so stresed the whole time, that was the worst part. The next 3 months, especially with all the holidays to keep you busy, will just speed by. Enjoy this time and continue to educate yourself and prepare your family. You will do awesome and be a great success!!
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    Not Enough Protein

    I could not stand the powder Protein drinks or any drinks for awhile. But someone suggested I add a banana and/or other fruit (I use banana and forzen strawberries which work like ice) and use almond milk or Silk instead of Water and it tastes tons better. Do not get me wrong, they still are not great and someday I can barely gag them down, but before I could not gag them down, so it is am improvement. So I do one shake in the morning (25 G protein since I do only one scoop and 8 oz liquid so less to drink) then I eat protein at every meal and if needed both Snacks. I am almost 3 months out and was able to start increasing my food around 2 months which broke my 3 week stall and being regularly losing since, about 3 pounds a week average. Just experiment and force yourself gag down the one you can handle the best. I now can tolerate the premixed ones, but they are too expensive to drink except for once in awhile when I am in a hurry in the morning or run out of bananas like today.
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    Denied :(

    I know for me I hope that they approve you and you get to begin this journey, yes this journey, that will help you become healthier and hopefully happier. That's what I know I'm looking for, as are many of us. Don't defend your choices. We don't need to agree with you but I don't want to judge anyone for what they do? I have not walked I your shoes. Would I do it, no buy that's my choice and that was yours. Be strong I think it will work out and I think even though we share differing opinions we can set that aside and support each other. I'm sure others feel that way. I'm just sad others felt they were not being heard and had to leave because they were attacked for sharing their own beliefs. No one should have been judged and made to feel less than. No one. The only one that needed to leave got banned and for good reason, thank you Alex. I wish this thread could be dropped and we all could start again and leave this thread behind us, Hoping for a better loving supportive thread to take this ones place. Let's forgive each other and move forward?
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    Eggs After Wls?

    I eat a soft boiled one almost every day
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    How Many People Have You Told?

    I told everyone at work except for the patients because this is one gossip full place and rumors would have started and negative comments made. This way all lot of people know and everyone has been supportive and let me tell you how many times a week I hear things like "man you are melting away" "Hi Slim" You are doing great" "looking good" etc. What a motivation. Now people who do not know are making the same type of comments, what a rush really. As for family I told those who live close as soon as I decided to do the surgery so I would have support, But those who lived far away and I do not really talk to much (like my parents) found out through facebook the night before surgery. Long story but someone who knew posted about wishing me a safe surgery LOL so the story got out, which ended up being the best thing in the long run. I have been blessed to hear only a rare horror story or negative comment but overall I have gotten nothing but encouragement and praise from coworkers and love and support from my family.
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    Hi, Newbie Here

    amazing story and you are an awesome writer. You have the abilty to catch the readers attention and drag them into your world and then they do not want to leave. Great posts and I am also looking forward to hearing more of your journey! Glad you joined our community.

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