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@FluffyChix LOVE the boots! LOVE the jacket! LOVE the entire ensemble on you! You looking skinny, Minnie ❤️

Please, please, can we see you in it?!?!?!??!

MUST. SEE. BOOTS.

I love that you obviously like spicy eats! I also love some kick in my food, but I notice that have lost some of my tolerance for heat post op for some reason. Also, if I have too much I now get a bit of indigestion (didn't before ). Has your tolerance changed at all post op? Or did it stay the same?

I did 2 weeks of 3 shakes a day (Optifast powder + water). The second and third day was rough, but was smooth sailing after that....hang in there!

Wow, that's alot of food for sub 1200 cals...you and Fluffy have skillz. Also, impressive 5 lbs loss! you did that in less than a month, yes?

@Meadow76, it occurred to me that I should state that as a further FYI, the menus posted on here and most of the folks commenting are a bit further out than you are, and are in maintenance already. You probably don't want to model your behaviours with ours just yet ❤️ Rock your weight loss phase first, and you can enjoy the fruits of your labour later. You'll thank yourself 6 months from now.

True. Though I was drinking carbonated beverages (in the form of sparkling water/Perrier) during weight loss phase with a couple drops of "water enhancers" I carry around in my purse everywhere I go. It was a good thing to nurse when everyone else was drinking/eating. Everyone's team has different degrees of opinions on carbonated drinks as well, though. My team said to stay away because they felt carbonated drinks where too filling and I wouldn't be able to fill my stomach with actual food if I drank it. Also they said it could cause painful gas. Again, I told them I was drinking it, and it wasn't causing me issues (in fact I liked the fact that it made me burp, helped clear out gas, LOL), and they were/are cool with it. I still drink it now, LOTS of it. But again, check with your team and let them know whatever you decide...

LOL, yes, I have no real issues with alcohol . I had my first (partial) drink at around 1-2 months. After that, only on special occasions during weight loss phase. Once I got into maintenance, I drink more often (mostly when I'm out or have company over, which is probably once or twice every couple weeks...oh and of course when on vacation!) I don't drink as much as pre-op as I get drunk much faster on much less (but on the flip side, I also sober up much faster). Now, my team also told me to try to stay away from alcohol in general, but the nutritionist only shook her head when I told her what and how much I was drinking, and my surgeon wasn't/isn't concerned at all. Check with your team, and let them know what you are doing whatever you decide... P.S. I also mostly drink dry wines and spirits/distilled alcohol (lower carb content), and I very rarely use full-sugar mixers in anything.

soooo exciting! I'm next week too!!!!!

Yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 10 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.8 lbs ---------------------------------------- ...seriously, it's challenging to get in HEALTHY calories. ---------------------------------------- 9:30am - coffee w/ stevia + 1 cup dashi broth 12:30pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + cucumber + carrots + 1/2 an avocado + 1 oz almonds + 4.5 oz pan-fried pork chop + 2 tbsp sour cream 3:00pm - coffee w/ stevia + 1 cup cottage cheese + 1/4 cup papaya + 2 oz cashews 7:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 2 oz pan-fried pork chop + 1.5 oz Keto bacon-wrapped meatloaf + 1/2 tbsp non-Keto glaze + 1/4 cup roasted brussel sprouts & bacon + 1/2 cup roasted acorn squash w/ maple-cinnamon glaze. 10:30pm - coffee w/ stevia + 2 oz chicharron + 2 cubes cut papaya + 1/2 avocado ---------------------------------------- Totals: 1945 cals - 137g Protein - 70g NET carbs - 127g fat

Hiya! You can get Premier Protein (ready-to-drink) easily in T.O. I've seen them everywhere...it's probably cheapest at Costco, but if you don't have a membership, Walmart is your next cheapest bet if its not on sale anywhere else

No objection here. LOL

I think for someone as far out as you (i.e., 4 months), maybe eat all your protein first, and if you have room you can go to town with the salad that you portioned out? P.S. I'm more than a year out, and I normally finish my greens first, if I can (cuz I ❤️ salad). But I am not in danger of missing my protein goals anyway, so it doesn't really matter for me.

^^ Second this. When I eat carbs (i.e., sugar), I want it all the time, when I don't, I don't miss it. If you can get through about 3-5 days of ultra-low carb, then the cravings will go away (well, at least that is my experience....) Good Luck!

Yesterday, Mobday, Dec. 9 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.8 lbs ---------------------------------------- For the past several weeks, I've noticed my coffee consumption has grown exponentially. Yesterday I had TWO LARGE coffees before noon. That's a total 40 fl oz of coffee, just in the morning, LOL. Oh, and I did it again: had a stinkin' Kinder Advent Calendar chocolate yesterday. But at least this time I didn't go nuts on nighttime snacking afterwards... ---------------------------------------- 9:30am - 2 coffees w/ stevia 12:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + cucumber + 1/2 oz cheddar cheese + 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds + 6 oz grilled chicken 3:00pm - 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds + 1 oz blueberries + 1.5 oz beef jerky 5:30pm - 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds + 2 oz blueberries + 1 oz chicharron + 1oz beef jerky + 1 mini Kinder Chocolate Advent Calendar Egg. 9:00pm salad w/ vinaigrette + carrots + 5.5 oz Keto bacon-wrapped meatloaf + 1.5 tbsp non-Keto glaze + 2 Keto Coconut Macadamia Fat Bombs ---------------------------------------- Totals: 1755 cals - 152g Protein - 63g NET carbs - 89g fat

Yay, you kept it even further below your 1200-1400 target range!

oooohhhh....you are getting a thigh and butt lift too??!? was a lower body lift not an option? wouldn't that address all of those in one shot?

Yeah, I'm a 30B (though the bra fitter said 28C would probably be better, but I have yet to find this size off-rack). So, I tried it with a bra on underneath, it's a bit better. Then, I put on a tank top w/ shelf on underneath and its even better! Problem now is that the upper arms of this shrug is not nearly as snug as they should be, I think...I suspect its because my shoulders are too narrow for the cut and the fabric is slipping off... I tried it on with a long sleeve top on underneath, and again its better, but I think I just need a smaller size, instead of all this MacGyver-ing.

It's NEVER too late ❤️ Tracking your food and posting it for accountability are great first steps to get back on track!

Bwha-ha-hahahahhahahaha!

Yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 8 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.5 lbs ---------------------------------------- I was feeling bloated yesterday, which I suspect was from the snack overload the day before that, so I made a conscious effort to cut back on carbs and drink lots of water. My abdomen still feels pretty firm this morning though, so may have to do a rinse and repeat today...will see how I feel when its time for first meal of day. ...or maybe I am just due for a good poop. LOLOLOLzzzz ---------------------------------------- 10:30am - chamomile tea w/ stevia + 1 Grande Starbucks Blonde Soy Americano Misto w/ 1 pump SF Vanilla Syrup 2:30pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + cucumber + 1 oz almonds + 1/2 an avocado + 4 oz grilled chicken 6:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + cucumber + 1/2 oz cheddar cheese + 4 oz grilled chicken w/ 1.5 tbsp cranberry-balsamic pan gravy + 1 Love Good Fats Keto Coconut Macadamia Bar 9:00pm - 3 garlic & roasted red pepper chicken wings + 2 tbsp blue cheese dip + carrots + celery + 3 gin and sodas ---------------------------------------- Totals: 1830 cals - 93g Protein - 22g NET carbs - 102g fat

Hiya @chayarg !! Glad to see a 2+ year maintainer on here Is your listed menu a typical day for you at 2+ years out? (In terms of calories & macros?)

I've been sick twice. Re: BARFING: Haven't barfed due to sickness, but I have barfed due to food/surgery related issues (dumping, eating too fast). The main difference between barfing pre- and post- for me is that post-wls, my stomach contents come out much easier. Like there is no heaving, just a "slippage" of stuff coming out, you know? This may be different during illness though, when there is nothing in the stomach to throw up. Re: COUGHING: Now the thing that is annoying is the coughing. Post-wls, my coughing (when I'm sick or not) is very unsatisfying and inefficient. I find I have these very shallow, weak coughs that basically aren't doing what they are supposed to do. So it takes several of these coughing "huffs" to clear anything out.

Taste & texture of regular bread?