Kris77

Hey! I didn’t have bypass. I was sleeved. But I wouldn’t try to chug anything ever. Small sips/regular sip is what I always do.
I’m not sure if bypass pt feel restriction. But I will tell you head hunger is a real thing. I’d turn the channel when you see something that temps you or distract yourself with some type of activity, book, go for a walk etc
Learning how to do that is important I think. At least it was for me. Figuring out whether I just want something as opposed to actually hungry for it. Good luck to you! This app/forum I’ve found to be super helpful since my sleeve 3 years ago.

I work in the OR. I took two weeks off. Just be careful when moving patients over. Take the feet and let someone else do the sides.
I felt great a few days after surgery. I know it’s not always the norm but I had a pretty easy recovery and I was thankful for it. I hope you do as well. PM me anytime

On 10/20/2021 at 09:29, GreenTealael said:

Venturing back into egg territory! I give eggs up often because I don’t think I actually like them but they are considered a Breakfast staple.

Fluffy scrambled eggs, vegan sausage and French bread (not my plate as usual)

What is everyone’s favorite egg style?

I like a fried egg, scrambled too, poached as well—-hard boiled and of course deviled!!

On 10/15/2021 at 09:07, Sophie7713 said:

The perfect opportunity to go do more shopping! Right? You definitely need an animal print in your wardrobe, ms.sss!!! This was the dress back when I was still losing at 135 pd - size 10/12. Have not done arm surgery yet. The skirt is at settled 118 - size 4/6.

Animal print shoes count too, for the fashion show! Fun.

Loving all the animal print!! Sophie you look awesome!!

On 10/19/2021 at 22:20, Arabesque said:

That’s sounds a perfect job for you @Dtrain84 as it ties into your previous career as a police officer.

What a lovely photo of you & your daughter @kristieshannon. Her lace dress is so pretty. And I agree - you do look alike.

Had another visit with the hand therapy place today & decided to wear this slim fit panelled dress with cowl neckline & pouch at the hem. Skirt is very fitted though the hem restricting my stride so I had a real wriggle walk happening as I strutted down the street 😆 It was 5 weeks yesterday since I decided to add extra Protein to my quiche busy slicing a chunk off my thumb & it’s just about fully healed now (was still oozing a little from one spot until yesterday). Just dealing with some hypersensitivity & dry peeling skin. You can just see a faint line from the skin graft. I was so excited last week as I was finally able to put on a real bra for the first time - I just couldn’t do the hooks up before then without causing my thumb pain & discomfort. Such a silly little thing but boy you need your thumb for soooo much.

You’re so long and lean!! That dress looks amazing on you!

On 10/16/2021 at 21:35, Arabesque said:

Very nice indeed @kristieshannon. And I’m not stunned it’s a size 4. You’re very slim. How did the date go?

Congrats on the new job, @Dtrain84. What does it entail?



Bought this rib knit skirt & top back in winter & finally wore it last week. And surplus it’s navy! The skirt has one of those sneaky high splits that you don’t notice until you sit down & hello. It’s actually higher than the 2nd pxt shows - reaches to a couple of inches below the knicker line.

 

I love that skirt!!!

On 10/19/2021 at 11:29, kristieshannon said:

Wedding pics finally back. Here’s my favorite of my daughter & I.

Awww great pic!! I love it!!

On 10/16/2021 at 14:56, ms.sss said:

yum yum yum yum yum yum yum

(note to self: buy more avocados)

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️avocados!!!!!

200 for a Vente which is what size this is. Def an indulgence. You can get it without lemonade and it would be 130 calories. Got both numbers online.

Ok so this is my guilty pleasure. A little of a calorie fest but I ❤️ Star Bucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher w Lemonade so much!!

On 10/16/2021 at 15:19, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

Yesterday was 💩. I had planned an entire day of baking earlier this week but was sidelined with having to spend the day at the bank because of fraud. 🙄 I only managed 3 dozen Cookies that came out crispy because I didn’t account for the humidity from rain. And I over baked the cinnamon rolls. 😭

That’s ok, later this week I have have time to make up for it.

Death by chocolate Cookies and chocolate cookies with Peanut Butter and milk chocolate chips.

They look perfect to me!!

Surpsingly Beautiful here in Texas today unlike where ms.sss is-no rain here!! We got a cool front overnight so our high is 75!!
I actually went for a run (I never run unless being chased! Lol
Then decided it was so beautiful I’d go for a bike ride as well!!
Then ran errands. Bk home so it’s late lunch time 2:30 ish. Same ole same ole lunch I always eat.
1/2 grilled chicken breast, half avacodo, some blueberries spinach and no salt pumpkins seeds w a light amount of rasp walnut vinaigrette dressing
It never gets boring for me eating this! I love it

On 10/16/2021 at 13:51, ms.sss said:

Woke up at the crack of dawn this morning (probably earlier than that, actually).

It was raining so couldn't go for a run, and there was nothing interesting to watch on TV, so .... I baked a pie.

Last time I baked a pie I subbed almost all the sugar with Monk Fruit, and though the fam couldn't tell the difference, they asked that the next time I baked a pie, I use real sugar. Jeez.

Which means one serving of this CARAMEL APPLE PIE (i.e,. 1/8 of the pie below) is 350 calories. I'm going out for drinks with the gal pals tonight so I'm gonna pass on pie today. I'll have a sample if there is any leftover tomorrow. The house smelled AWESOME though.

P.S. Full disclosure: I used pre-made pastry from the grocery so its not 100% homemade. Shhhhhhh...

Looks divine!!

On 10/15/2021 at 18:53, kristieshannon said:

I have a date tonight. I bought this dress at Nordstrom Rack today-was stunned to be in a size 4! Last dress I bought was a 6, but tried on several today and they were baggy in the waist. Here’s hoping this guy is worth the effort! 🤞

Ok I absolutely love love love this dress!! You look amazing in it!!!
Good luck on the date!!

On 10/14/2021 at 13:29, GreenTealael said:

I only have one item in animal print: A sheer convertible high low dress I made for vacation and never wore 😭

 

Also here’s the light blush moto jacket. In just noticed that in some lighting situations it only looks cream colored

Did you saw you made this?!! Wow!! First of all it’s beautiful and flowy. I love it. Secondly I wish I could design and make a dress like that!! That is awesome

On 10/14/2021 at 12:01, ms.sss said:

When BFF is a dedicated online shopper like you, but totally too lazy to do returns, BUT not too lazy to come by for a coffee with a too-big item cum gift in hand:

They are super tall, and make my butt stick out when I walk in them. I doubt I'd be able to wear them out in the wild for very long before my arches snap. Mr. says they have an "F-me" vibe, like in a stern, librarian kind of way...lolololzzz. I don't disagree.

Lol very cute but would kill my feet!!
That could be a sexy librarian scenario w the hub that both of you would prob like then!!

On 10/14/2021 at 00:31, Sophie7713 said:

I say... Let's all go on the wild side AND show our inner animal instincts! I'll go second with two looks...same skirt. Wishme - so glad you are feeling better. GROWL...This dress looks amazing on you!

Sophie you look great!! Love it!

I was told no straws and no bubble drinks. Both ive been a stickler on. Like others have said, do what your surgeon recommends. This is what mine recommended. I’m 3 years out and have stuck to it.

@kristieshannon I made tortilla Soup a couple weeks ago too. It was good. Wish Texas was having some fall weather. Nothing like a cup of hot soup on a cold day.
Yours look so good too!!

On 10/10/2021 at 12:48, kristieshannon said:

Fall comfort food. Split pea and ham Soup. Pumped up the Protein by using Bone Broth instead of regular chicken broth. A bunch of chopped kale goes in at the end.

Looks so good!! I’m in Texas so not quite fall here lol

(Small salad plate)Baked salmon, dry seasoned steamed zucchini and squash w coconut shrimp.
Ate half of everything.

On 10/05/2021 at 22:37, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

I’m contemplating a career move because my current position is giving me ALL the stress that’s lead to weekly baking. It just seems like each week it gets bigger.

So this is what we have so far…

Jalapeño cheese bread (yeast edition)

Jalapeño cheese quick bread

chocolate espresso cookies

chocolate s’more cookies

Sugar Cookies with mini M&Ms

Kitchen sink cookies

Amigthalota (Greek almond cookies)

Oh, and I currently have the stuff waiting to make pumpkin pie macarons….

…. I did eat a little less than half a chocolate espresso cookie and almost half a M&M cookie and an amigthalota after dinner of which I’m still under calories for the day. 🤦‍♀️

Ohhhhh myyyyyy gosh!! I could not have that cooking in my house. The smells alone would get me!! Looks delicious!!
Def good career path for you though! Looks like they are so yummy

On 10/05/2021 at 09:39, GreenTealael said:

Went to a pumpkin patch with my kids. This is one of our family traditions and I’m glad they are “too cool” for it yet.

Awww I love that!! Great pic!!

On 10/03/2021 at 21:25, Arabesque said:

Yeah, damn pleats. Love them but … That’s a lovely skirt, @Sophie7713. Would be worth the ironing torture I think. Especially love the white nail polish too.

How long will you be living in your temporary home & why a temporary residence? Are you building a new home or still looking for the perfect place for the three of you?

Oh my injury was a battle between a mandolin & a sweet potato & my thumb lost. They had to graft my skin back on. Silly thing to do but so limiting cause it was my dominant hand. God bless must nieces who took me to the hospital, did my washing, washed my hair, did some cooking for me.

Want to see a pxt of your new winter flats. These are my latest addition. Actually, that’s not true. There have been several other shoe purchases. Hello, my name is arabesque & I have a shoe addiction. 😉

You have good toes! My toes have a separation in the middle. They look like alien feet!👽

@highlymedicated
I’m horrified that someone would even ask you that. What if you had, my mind is blown at what people say. Geez. Callus. I’m glad that you have not had a mastectomy and am sorry for anyone who has or is going through cancer treatment and get asked a question like that.

On the other hand congrats on the weight loss! That is AWESOME!!
I lost all my girls too when I lost my weight. They have since been brought to life here recently (8 mos ago or so). Mine were D before weight loss. Lost my weight and went down to an A. Mine looked crazy when I bent over. Nat Geo for sure. For me I wanted to bring mine back to life again. Nothing big but just in line w my body and the firmness now is a big plus I’ll say lol