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On 11/07/2021 at 22:05, Arabesque said:

Congratulations @GreenTealael. You’ve been one of my inspirational forum members. I’ve very much admired your honesty & attitude when you share your experiences. Plus the non judgemental & positive advice you’ve given. I’ve certainly appreciated your support & feedback. Thank you. ❤️

On 11/07/2021 at 21:01, GreenTealael said:

It has been 4yrs since my (initial) WLS.

Within that time I made great new friends, found love, had a revision, lost a parent, witnessed a pandemic from one of it’s epicenters, had plastics, had new additions to my extended family, relocated, had one child graduate from high school and more.

Almost none of these things were weight related but somehow everything else in my life seemed easier to focus on without worrying about weight.

My weight has been stable since I hit goal a few years ago with only minor fluctuations.

I’m proud to say I will always identify as a WLS patient. I thought I wouldn’t feel like one years out but I find I am consciously honoring this lifestyle in the majority of my choices.

I’m grateful we have this forum and I’m especially grateful to everyone in the WLS community that make it a positive and supportive environment to thrive in.

On 11/07/2021 at 13:49, kristieshannon said:

No, it’s a variety called Delicata. It has a much thinner skin than most squash, so the skin is edible. The flavor is similar to acorn or butternut squash.

On 11/05/2021 at 18:47, GreenTealael said:

Alright I gave in and made pumpkin pies (I do not really like pumpkin pie but I was outvoted).

The crust is homemade (oil crust) and the filling is 100% canned pumpkin puree (not squash) with various fall spices.

Also all baked goods I make I have no idea of the cals/macros… but this was made with real sugar because it’s not for me (I made myself a tiny pie)

   

On 11/07/2021 at 12:47, kristieshannon said:

Parmesan crusted delicata squash. My side dish to go along with my Soup for lunches this week. Half a delicata squash, scoop out the seeds and then slice thin. Spritz with cooking spray. Top with garlic seasoning salt and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Roast at 425 for 30 minutes. Yum!

On 11/01/2021 at 19:19, ShoppGirl said:

I have heard that our body can only absorb so much Protein at once so if you get the 42 ones it may be best to finish at two sittings.

I usually drink Premier. Lately it’s hard to find. Out everywhere so I tried a Core. Really good. Carbs are 7grams, calories 160, Protein 24. Tjere are some you can get that are 42. Anyways I’m sold on them. Love them.

Miralax. I put a scoop in my coffee and that helps when I get that way.

On 10/31/2021 at 17:26, Crick said:

One of my neighbors (96 years young!) is recovering from surgery. Baked some Peanut Butter blossoms and chocolate Andes Chip Cookies to help cheer her up!

On 10/31/2021 at 13:35, kristieshannon said:

This week’s Soup creation. Turkey, navy Beans, carrots, onions, garlic, and rainbow chard in a beef stock broth. I love Soup in the fall, eat it almost every day!

I have not but I do hope you get to feeling better and are able to go home soon

Yes I’m cold all the time still. ESP in the grocery store!
What beach are you on?!!

🎉Congrats girl!!🎉

Lol I always say actually that I’m 5’5
Of course I’m 47 and prob shrinking lol

Love it! I’m 5’4 3/4th. Does that still count lol

On 10/23/2021 at 19:05, GreenTealael said:

I rarely post pics of my salads anymore but here’s one: chicken Tomato cucumber

On 10/24/2021 at 10:05, Sophie7713 said:

dinner last night. I ate ¼ - hubby had the rest. Love seeing salads, Green Tealael!!!! I eat one salad a day. Scoop of chicken salad in the center. Fresh, daily Fiber, greens, Protein and fruit essential to maintaining my sleeve. Avoid most processed sugar, salt and chemical additives that

On 10/24/2021 at 09:24, Sophie7713 said:

Fellow short girl problems here, too! Haha. Welcome to Shrimpsville! Casual, warm, comfy (bottoms really work like support stockings for the bad knee and leg circulation issues) for errands and house site yesterday. Love the pockets! And, of course, they are much too long... so just wrapped them into the sneaker. It's exhausting to always be going to the seamstress for alterations! And, these were on a great sale - I wanted them to remain a bargain without additional alteration costs! Look too silly???

On 10/24/2021 at 19:45, ms.sss said:

Yeah, the lighting sucks in my room. Here is a pic with the website model wearing it. Its hard to see in the pic but all the flowers are embroidered with sparkly sequins...

Its a private party at an event venue so as of right now we would only have to wear masks when we are outside the assigned room (i.e, bathrooms or other shared spaces), so that's good. No one is allowed inside the building unless they provide proof of full vaccination anyway. Pretty excited AND anxious to be indoors with so many people for the first time in almost 2 years. But who knows...we may get a Covid turn for the worse come winter and it will get cancelled anyway. Le Sigh.

@wishmesmaller
Velvet is a really hard material to wear and look good and you did it perfectly!! I’m so jelly of all of you gals with long legs!!!
You look amazing!!

On 10/23/2021 at 19:42, ms.sss said:

Ok...this is the last of my most recent batch of online shopping orders. I promised myself that this will be it until at least after xmas...we shall see if I am a woman of my word.

I have a relatively fancy party coming up in the January and I couldn't resist adding yet another option to my slew of options I already have to wear. Help. Me.

https://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/image/97489-2021-oct-23/

On 10/21/2021 at 21:43, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

My meals which I may or may not eat all of and the mini cupcakes I frosted that tipped over on the way into work. 😩

On 10/23/2021 at 19:05, GreenTealael said:

I rarely post pics of my salads anymore but here’s one: chicken Tomato cucumber

@ms.sss no I know that pic wasn’t you but I’ve seen pics of you and you have the legs for that outfit for sure!

On 10/22/2021 at 08:43, ms.sss said:

Yeah, lighting in my bedroom is not the greatest when its a cloudy day, lol.

Here is a pic of the dress on a model from the website. She's probably like 6 feet tall so the dress fits her better. The hemline and the sleeves and shoulder seams are way longer on me, the fit around my neck gapes a little and its quite loose at the waist where the bodice connects to the skirt. Basically its overall on the big side, but this is always an issue so I'm used to it. Ah, short girl problems.

As for the pencil skirt, yep, decided i'm keeping it and getting it taken in. I may try doing it myself...lol