amylynns

I have measured twice since Oct 1st. I've lost over 20 inches! But I measure about 10 different places, so it's kind of spread out. :-)

@TinaC--I think salmon would be flakey enough you could chew it to pureed state. I'm having leftover baked, skinless chicken breasts, (pureed) and cooked cauliflower (pureed with a little butter added) It's very yummy!!

Holy Buckets! That's awesome girl!!!! You need to post some pics!! :-) Gives me some great motivation!! Whoohoo!!!

Thanks friends! Just went for my longest walk since surgery. Whew!! I am pooped! Better buck up, going to church tonight.

Thank you!!!

Tina--Yes, I was afraid it was too high in fat. But nope, it was delicious!! I'm having the last of it right now. :-)

I am out of the 240's... I am out of the 230's.... I am out of the 220's..... I feel good! I even vacuumed today! And cleaned my bathroom! (I usually do this a couple times a week so I've been going nuts not being able to!) Planning on a walk next, although the wind is howling out there, so can't say I'm looking forward to being outside!

I am so excited! I don't know if anyone has heard of or use essential oils, but we use them here. Anyway. ..I've been using them on my belly for pain, and I was surprisingly not so impressed. I swear by these oils for alot of things, but the ones I was using weren't cutting it. Well, I did some research and read about one that is supposed to help with scar tissue. I happened to have it so I started using it Wednesday night. Also applied it a few times Thursday and yesterday. I was walking around at work yesterday and it dawned on me my right side sharp, burning pain was literally gone. I'm in such a better mood now!!! Being in constant pain is not fun! Lol! I was even able to finally get up at 5:30 with the dogs this morning Nd let them out and feed them for the first time in 3 weeks! (I couldn't bend over to hook their leashes up) so my honey finally got to sleep in. And I went back to bed and read for about an hour or so and then fell back asleep until 9:45!! Holy sleep!! Felt great!!

You're doing awesome!!! :-)

Love this!!!!!

Yay!! Sounds delicious!! I bought some tiny little tupperware bowls that are about 1 cup. Love them! I'm enjoying a 1 egg omelet with the genepro unflavored protein ( i also love this stuff! Much better than the Unjur.y unflavored!) I also added a sprinkled of freshly shredded cheese. ( I don't use the packaged shredded anymore, after I read that they add a sawdust type material to it. Ick!) Mmmmm. So good!

My scalloped potato and ham was amazing! It sat well, except I think I ate it a little too fast. I knew I was pushing it, trying to finish before I had to go pick up my son from school. I was uncomfortable for about 15 mins, then alright. I'm eating some Yoplait 100 Greek yogurt. I hope my belly agrees with it because it tastes amazing! (apple pie flavor)

@Beni--I had that happen a few days after I was home from the hospital. My family was having Chinese takeout. OMG, It smelled amazing. I think I've mentioned this before--but I had to go upstairs to my bedroom until they were done and it was all cleaned up and put away!

I made the family scalloped potatoes and ham the other night. Do you think that would be hard on my pouch if I pureed it?

Yes, I've had the same thing happen. I try and always mix either G-2 Gatorade or apple juice with my water. It goes down much better. So odd! I mentioned it to the PA at my check up Monday and she hadn't heard of it. Weird.

I am sitting here tearing up over this. I can't tell you how crazy proud I am of you that you did not let that very stressful, mind consuming situation mess up your eating!!! THAT'S WHAT THIS LIFESTYLE CHANGE IS ALL ABOUT! Finding new ways to cope with stress besides food!!! I wish I could bear hug you right now!!!! With that being said--so sorry you're even having to deal with that! Ugh...I would definitely be the type to obsess about that as well! I hope I can handle a situation like that as well as you did!!

I eat a lot of potatoes. I don't have any problems with them. I usually add a tiny bit of broth to them. (or I had some squash soup that I added a tiny bit of it to them) I guess what I had was just some boiled potatoes, and then I puree them. Hopefully you'll do alright with them! Did you use the unsweetened applesauce? I have some,but haven't tried any yet. I was going to add a little cinnamon to it.

Well, evidently my belly doesn't like sugar free pudding either. I didn't dump, but it's going right through me. (Not in a bad painful way, just annoying)

Welcome!!! You're doing great--you've lost a lot of weight! How was your recovery? Are you having any challenges?

Is it like when you try and take a deep breath, everything hurts? That's normal. But if you're short of breath, I don't think that's normal. You want to keep working on the deep breathing the best you can though so you don't get pneumonia. I'm 2 1/2 weeks out and I can deep breath with no pain now.

Yumm! So you can have crackers? I'm so jealous! Lol! Just mushies/pureed for me for another 2 1/2 weeks. :-)

Wow! 4 hours if shopping! Impressive girl! Ooops! I've done that with my drink too, usually in the morning. Doesn't take me long to remember. I seem to be more uncomfortable that way in the morning. Like stuff is swollen in there. Maybe it's just sleeping. :-) Take it easy friend!

Ahhhh, that makes sense. You definitely don't want to go back too soon! My work is much more low key! :-) if it weren't for this right side pain, I probably could have gone back to work earlier!

I hope everything is ok Layknee! You'll be off another 5 weeks? I've done 2 half days this week and it's hard. But my customers are so happy I'm back! :-) if there's anything we can do, just let us know. You're in my thoughts!

Oh! That would be perfect! My mom manages a pharmacy. I'll have her check tomorrow to see if she could order it. Thanks!!