TheGirlInThePinkScarf

I like the Inspire brand from Bariatric Eating. They have lots of flavors. My favorite one is the Vanilla Bean.

I just ordered from Panera for lunch yesterday. I love that when you make modifications on the app, it updates the nutritional information for you. This is what I had and then the nutrition information: I did the Pick 2 option. Option 1: A cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle soup. Option 2: Half Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken (without Wonton Strips, Cilantro, or Almonds). Nutrition: Soup: 60 Calories, 8G Carbs, 6G Protein. Salad: 110 Calories, 7G Carbs, 2G of Fiber, 11G Protein.

I search on Pinterest and Yummly mostly for Instant Pot recipes. Also this site: 365daysofcrockpot.com (They have Instant Pot and Slow Cooker recipes!) Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I can't stand the smell of fried foods anymore! It's like all that I can smell is the grease! Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I started out somewhat close to your size (243 at 5'5") and I'm 25. I've been losing weight slower than most people and so far, I think that's why I'm mostly ok in the loose skin department. I have a little bit at the top of my breasts but that's it. Of course, I have about 40 more pounds to lose though. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm very open about my surgery, so I think that's why people I know feel comfortable commenting about my weight loss/how hard that I'm working out. Getting comments isn't always a great thing though. It can border on condescending after a while. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I had 2 insurances at the time of starting my program. My surgeon didn't accept the first one, so I couldn't even get a consultation until they verified that my second insurance covered the surgery. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I developed early (I got my period at 8 and I had to get a breast reduction at 13), so I was always slightly bigger than kids my age. I started getting debilitating back pain at 10 because of my large breasts and I was no longer active. The weight started piling on fast. By age 11, I tipped the scale at 200 pounds. By 12, it seemed like I put on 20 pounds over night and I was diagnosed with diabetes. I had further weight issues and health problems as I got older. I finally got my bypass last December, a month before my 25th birthday. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 7 months out now and I'm fine. I probably throw up a few times a month. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I actually didn't find out that I had Gastroparesis until I was already in my 6 month program to get gastric bypass. But I was told that it would help. Although my first 2 months were a bit rough with the nausea and vomiting. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a 6 month program and even though my a1c improved (I was following my diet and exercising), I put on weight fast! I had gained 20 pounds out of nowhere 4 months in! My thyroid was checked during month 1, so they hadn't thought to check it again. (Not until I was close to the end and we figured out I have an underactive thyroid). I got sick after month 4 and I ended up dropping 17 of the 20 pounds that I gained. But I still put on a few more pounds after the loss because I hadn't started my thyroid meds yet. I came in at 239 and I was up to 246 at my last appointment before submission. (I wasn't 100% sure that they were going to submit me. They were considering making me stay in the program longer to drop the weight). They ended up submitting me anyway since my diabetic numbers improved drastically, they found that more important. I got approved and then I lost 3 more pounds on my 2 week liver reduction diet. Sorry this got so long. I guess my point is that it first depends on your surgeon/bariatric team and and how they feel about it. Also if there are certain other health issues going on. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a 6 month program and even though my a1c improved (I was following my diet and exercising), I put on weight fast! I had gained 20 pounds out of nowhere 4 months in! My thyroid was checked during month 1, so they hadn't thought to check it again. (Not until I was close to the end and we figured out I have an underactive thyroid). I got sick after month 4 and I ended up dropping 17 of the 20 pounds that I gained. But I still put on a few more pounds after the loss because I hadn't started my thyroid meds yet. I came in at 239 and I was up to 246 at my last appointment before submission. (I wasn't 100% sure that they were going to submit me. They were considering making me stay in the program longer to drop the weight). They ended up submitting me anyway since my diabetic numbers improved drastically, they found that more important. I got approved and then I lost 3 more pounds on my 2 week liver reduction diet. Sorry this got so long. I guess my point is that it first depends on your surgeon/bariatric team and and how they feel about it. Also if there are certain other health issues going on. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a 6 month program and even though my a1c improved (I was following my diet and exercising), I put on weight fast! I had gained 20 pounds out of nowhere 4 months in! My thyroid was checked during month 1, so they hadn't thought to check it again. (Not until I was close to the end and we figured out I have an underactive thyroid). I got sick after month 4 and I ended up dropping 17 of the 20 pounds that I gained. But I still put on a few more pounds after the loss because I hadn't started my thyroid meds yet. I came in at 239 and I was up to 246 at my last appointment before submission. (I wasn't 100% sure that they were going to submit me. They were considering making me stay in the program longer to drop the weight). They ended up submitting me anyway since my diabetic numbers improved drastically, they found that more important. I got approved and then I lost 3 more pounds on my 2 week liver reduction diet. Sorry this got so long. I guess my point is that it first depends on your surgeon/bariatric team and and how they feel about it. Also if there are certain other health issues going on. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

This seems to be the case for a lot of people. I'm 6 months out from RNY and I'm still on one oral medication (it was 2 pre-op) and insulin. My insulin dosage is about half of what it was before surgery. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I've lost 50 pounds in a little over 5 months myself. I know that if I compare that to other people, it seems low. But I was told that I'd be considered a slower loser comparatively because I had a lower BMI, so I tried my best to prepare myself for that. I don't get too focused on the numbers because I'm following my team's plan and I know the weight will continue to come off even though I'll still have stalls. The amount of pounds I've lost in this short amount of time is the most that I've ever lost and I'm so proud of myself! I'm also over 50% of the way to my goal and that's what's most important to me! So, as long as you're doing what you're supposed to do (sticking to your plan) then you'll be fine. Stalls are inevitable, but so is the fact that they pass. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app