Long Time No See!

[cutiepieme 41]

I all! I have been so excited with the weight coming off. Had surg on July 11 SW-293 day of surg-278 Today-258!! Yay!! I'm down 2 sizes. Seriously I don't remember this weight. My mom said I think u just skipped a lot of weight! Ha. I believe her. First pic..size 18 second pic and third pic 20-22 third pic is heaviest 293. I'm off blood pressure pills and have energy. Im only 4 wks out and still struggle with Protein but I'm getting majority thru food. shakes r awful, trying the Protein drinks but it has to be ice cold...not tasty. I've been eating those protein Cookies and some bars. Dr said doing good. Cheat-- I ate a corner of a brownie and sugar free vanilla ice cream.(4 protein) blue bell. I had no prob with ice cream cause I ate it before....brownie on the other end. I dumped! But TMI alert....diarrhea like instant. Don't try brownies y'all. Unless they are sugar free! Thanks and if u have any snack tips I've been craving things I shouldn't crave I know it's head hunger but what are some healthy quick items you have had and liked. Thanks!

[Jen in SoCal 189]

Wow, you look great. Happy to hear you're feeling great too!

[bekki03 51]

you look fab darling! Congrats!

[cutiepieme 41]

Thanks Jen! I'm ready to hit the gym now. I saw u have struggled with that. Me too! But before when I had to go alone I just found an elliptical out of the way and blasted my music(pandora) and was in a zone. At 293 I could actually go about 45 mins on elliptical. I'm excited to see how much I can do now. Good luck to u!!

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Looking beauiful! Have you tried making your shakes with milk and adding some banana and strawberries or other fruit, I could not gag down shakes until someone suggested that and it makes all the difference. You can use Silk or No/low-fat milk. the banana and fruit sure made a difference. next I am trying to add hersheys nio sugar chocolate sryup.

Try snacking on Graduates lil Crunchies, they taste like cheetohs and taste pretty dang good for baby Snacks and low carb, sugar and now calorie. That helps for the chip craving for me, Also how about Special K chips that they now have, they taste good, but are a bit higher in calories than the graduates but still are tasty and not bad for you. I also snack on beef sticks (chew chew), they are nice and soft and good Protein, cheese sticks and mini babybel cheese as well since all have Protein and are soft and easy on your tummy. I am also now eating beef and turkey Jerky, almonds and other nuts and slices of fruit. I got reprimanded for not eating fruit and veggies enough in my diet, so don't forget those too. Apricots, plums, peaches etc all have worked for me, just slice them and eat what you can. But I have been lucky and have been able to tolerate all fruit, protein and veg so far. But I have been pretty careful but I have had strawberries, avacado, cherries, grapes etc with no problems.

hope that helps, I can only share what has worked for me and what my doctor has approved, not sure about your doctor. Besides who knows if I am doing it right, like the rest of us I am just doing the best I can and hoping it is right. LOL

[working4shoes 55]

You look fantastic! Great job!!

[cutiepieme 41]

Thanks odiem! Great info! I'm so ready for salad and fruit! I have to wait 6 wks. I have some turkey jerkey so I will try that too. I have ate like 6 cheetos puffs and I'm gonna try the kiddie brand. Don't need all the carbs in it.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Thanks and if u have any snack tips I've been craving things I shouldn't crave I know it's head hunger but what are some healthy quick items you have had and liked. Thanks!

I have a list almost 100 healthy quick items that I have had and liked. It's an Excel file and forum rules don't allow me to post it but I'd be glad to email it to you if you post or PM me your email address. I've sent it to dozens of folks here on the forum. You might find some good ideas and I add to it almost every day! Congratulations on your fabulous success! Love your excitement!!

[jldeville 61]

You look wonderful sweetie! Congratulations. I've lost 20lbs so far and I had surgery July 3rd.

[jldeville 61]

I have a list almost 100 healthy quick items that I have had and liked. It's an Excel file and forum rules don't allow me to post it but I'd be glad to email it to you if you post or PM me your email address. I've sent it to dozens of folks here on the forum. You might find some good ideas and I add to it almost every day! Congratulations on your fabulous success! Love your excitement!!

Can i get a copy of the snack list? Thanks. Jldeville@bellsouth.net

[Mags 0]

I have a list almost 100 healthy quick items that I have had and liked. It's an Excel file and forum rules don't allow me to post it but I'd be glad to email it to you if you post or PM me your email address. I've sent it to dozens of folks here on the forum. You might find some good ideas and I add to it almost every day! Congratulations on your fabulous success! Love your excitement!!

Would love a copy of all your lists if possible. You are very helpful and an inspiration.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Would love a copy of all your lists if possible. You are very helpful and an inspiration.

I need your email address Mags!

[Maggie0557 31]

I need your email address Mags!

LOL Duh....

Maggie0557@aol.com

[SilviaC 20]

I have a list almost 100 healthy quick items that I have had and liked. It's an Excel file and forum rules don't allow me to post it but I'd be glad to email it to you if you post or PM me your email address. I've sent it to dozens of folks here on the forum. You might find some good ideas and I add to it almost every day! Congratulations on your fabulous success! Love your excitement!!

I would love to obtain a copy of the list. My email is silvia93101@yahoo.com

[DLCoggin 1,788]

LOL Duh....

Maggie0557@aol.com

I would love to obtain a copy of the list. My email is silvia93101@yahoo.com

Just emailed!!