Crafty Li'l Devil

You can read more about that feeling in my blog http://sticksandstones.blog

I've got a new blog post up and I fit in my high school dress!! Check it out http://sticksandstones.blog

Guys I've started writing all about my personal journey and how stick food has helped me eat more easily along with recipes. I've written about the emotions that go along with this experience you can find my blog at http://sticksandstones.blog I'm 6 months out from presurgery and surgery was 5 months ago. I've lost 130+ pounds. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

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I'm now part of the 100+ club!!! Started pre-surgery December 2nd, surgery January 23rd today 116 days later I hit 100lbs lost!!

When was the first time you had a drink after surgery? What alcohol works best for you? Share your stories about booze please!

I was told I had to wait a year, but I'm not sure I can make that! I'm 6 weeks out and I'm going to attempt to make at least 6 months. I had one sip on Mardi Gras day. I have always liked whiskey but I know the calories are hell

I'm trying to find the best exercises for me to do. I have right leg injuries but I need to get more exercise and I want to start toning my under arms so they don't become a completely flabby mess. I am taking suggestions please help!

I actually use an arm bike at pt! They make me stand while doing t and I only do 5 minutes but I am doing it! I'm gonna start swimming next week!

I have arthritis in my right knee and patellar tendonitis and bursitis in my right hip from being hit by a ford f 250 2 years ago... I use an anti gravity treadmill at pt but I'm only getting 30 minutes of exercise 3x a week

I can't belly hoop I've tried a thousand times and just can't do it, but getting a small hoop would be really good for arms! Thanks!!

Here's the chart, 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human’s skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 pounds = an average housecat 12 pounds = a Bald Eagle 15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs 16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain 20 pounds = an automobile tire 23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 25 pounds = an average 2 year old 30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 pounds = a cinder block 36 pounds = a mid-size microwave 40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 pounds = an elephant’s heart 50 pounds = a small bale of hay 55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 pounds = an Irish Setter 77 pounds = a gold brick 80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape 81 pounds = 4 car tires 90 pounds = a newborn calf 100 pounds = a 2 month old horse 111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”) 118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 pounds = a newborn giraffe 138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”) 150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 pounds = an average adult man 200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds 235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 pounds = an average football lineman 400 pounds = a Welsh pony

My goal is to loose the average adult man

I'm currently at the worlds largest ball of tape

I am 2 weeks out and doing pretty well, though I forget to take my Vitamins I'm trying to do better about that. I find I can take in a lot of liquid but trying to eat a yogurt or a snack pack pudding and I get nauseous. It is however easier to eat those things when I Water it down with Protein. On Wednesday I will be able to have fruit in protein smoothies and oatmeal. I'm really looking forward to having something not sweet that has some texture. Including my pre-op diet I went from 428 to 368 in 2 months. 60 pounds!! Here is a picture from September and a pic of me from a week ago! How's everybody else doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey girl hey!! 60 lbs can you believe it! How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's so amazing!!!! I'm doing well. I am waiting to get my cpap machine and am on my pre op diet!! I have 2 more weeks til surgery and I'm anxious but excited! How are you feeling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I feel great but so ready to chew something!! I haven't had many complications but your tummy will get upset. I highly recommend pho broth when on clear liquids and don't forget the power of seasonings. You're gonna do great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you so much for the advice! I have 2 more weeks til the big day! I amNervous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App It's definitely unnerving. You'll make it through though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey girl hey!! 60 lbs can you believe it! How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's so amazing!!!! I'm doing well. I am waiting to get my cpap machine and am on my pre op diet!! I have 2 more weeks til surgery and I'm anxious but excited! How are you feeling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I feel great but so ready to chew something!! I haven't had many complications but your tummy will get upset. I highly recommend pho broth when on Clear liquids and don't forget the power of seasonings. You're gonna do great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hahaha I can't wait! I did have some campbells cream of chicken Soup today that I added taco seasoning to Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Below you'll find my regiment over the next several weeks... I'm curious as to what others look like and how you're managing. I'm 2 weeks out. Original weight 428 Sleeved 1/23 at 388 2 weeks post op 368 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh wow! That would have been a dream! What are you pureeing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't think you have to tell anyone anything you don't want to. It's none of their business how you choose to get a healthy you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mmmm salad! I might have to jump the gun and try oyster crackers or something like that Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having a hard time with just liquids. I'm 2 weeks post op as well and all I want to do is chew something. I can have yogurt and pudding...Just not the same. I don't even want anything fatty I just want to chew. I miss salty as well. The broth is ok...but man this is hard. I get to have oatmeal on Wednesday. That might help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh yeah. Everybody is different it's interesting to see how strict some are but not others. They want me to never eat peanut butter again but use the pb2 powder instead Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been sharing all over the place. Started my own blog though I totally understand it's not for everybody. https://www.facebook.com/groups/208136092971871/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App