November 2012 Members Post Op

[raquelrdgz 41]

Anybody get lightheaded? This just started a week ago. Usually happens once a day at least. Thought it was no big deal at first but now that it keeps happening I am curious as to why.

Not lightheaded but, lately I've had a constant headache even when I sleep... I've been wondering what's happening, is this normal? I haven't taken anything for it just hoping it'll go away on its own:(

[jessouder 44]

Hope you feel better!

[Lisa Collom 184]

How are all the November folks doing? I've had a nasty cold and haven't been able to exercise for a few days. I miss it!

[sky 87]

Ugh...I'm just strolling along..another week long stall...frustrated with the whole process..hurt myself last week...called the Dr and they think it's just muscle strain but I'm more convinced it's a bruised rib..haven't exercised in a week also thinking I need to get dialated...trying to dig myself back out of feeling depressed this last week...I'll get there...hope you feel better Lisa.....I'm only down 37 lbs

[sky 87]

Ugh...I'm just strolling along..another week long stall...frustrated with the whole process..hurt myself last week...called the Dr and they think it's just muscle strain but I'm more convinced it's a bruised rib..haven't exercised in a week also thinking I need to get dialated...trying to dig myself back out of feeling depressed this last week...I'll get there...hope you feel better Lisa.....I'm only down 37 lbs

[Lisa Collom 184]

Ugh...I'm just strolling along..another week long stall...frustrated with the whole process..hurt myself last week...called the Dr and they think it's just muscle strain but I'm more convinced it's a bruised rib..haven't exercised in a week also thinking I need to get dialated...trying to dig myself back out of feeling depressed this last week...I'll get there...hope you feel better Lisa.....I'm only down 37 lbs

But it's 37 lbs you wouldn't have been down otherwise! The stall will break...I just came out of a 2 week one. It sucked. I changed up my calories for a few days and it finally worked. Take care of yourself and don't hurt yourself worse.

[pwnykat 42]

I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but adding calories really helps. it kicks your body out of starvation mode where your body is desperately holding on to every calorie and gram of fat. more shakes worked for me cos I can fit more in.

my surgeon told me yesterday that I'm half way there with the weightloss... which kinda freaks me out. Halfway there ALREADY??? does this mean it will go at a snail pace for the next 2 years?

[worm2872 635]

I am only down about 37-38 as well since surgery. I am only losing 2 pounds per week now. I am happy with that but I am also getting really depressed. I didn't lose much less without the surgery. I hope to heaven I am not at the half way mark. I will take a bridge.

Lisa, Hope you feel better!

[sky 87]

This last week just threw me off..feel like im a week out from surgery again..jars to get up and down from laying position..the pain is up high under my breast in the rib area...when it happened I felt something pop...i really don't think it's muscle..i know what that feels like...i was worried I did damage to the surgery...do you think it could be a hernia? It hurts just to hiccup

[sky 87]

I was laying on my stomach on the floor when it happened

[Lisa Collom 184]

Ouch. Better take it easy Sky.

I created this Mexican egg casserole for dinner. I'm so excited!

[worm2872 635]

Sky. Oh man. Didn't realize it was that bad. I don't think you hurt your surgery. Sounds muscle. Hugs!

Btw the casserole sounds good

[Lisa Collom 184]

It was fantastic. I love to cook and come up with bariatric friendly recipes.< /p>

[sky 87]

What's your recipe? You had me at Mexican lol

[Lisa Collom 184]

Lol. My husband was in the mood for Mexican and I was in the mood not to go to the store lol.

Preheat oven to 375 and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

6 turkey Breakfast sausage links, chopped

2/3 of a large red pepper, chopped

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 poblano, oven roasted, skinned, deseeded and chopped

1/4 cup pico de gallo

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

10 medium eggs

1/4 cup fat free half n half

1 1/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar

Salt and fresh pepper

Heat a skillet over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Sauté sausage and spices til done. Add peppers, pico and onion. Sauté until soft. Layer in bottom of 9x13 pan. In a bowl beat eggs, half and half and salt and pepper. Pour over eggs and add 1 cup of cheese. Fold together. Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup cheese while cooling. I topped mine with a bit of spicy salsa, a couple pieces of avocado and a dollop of nonfat plain Greek yogurt. It was so good!