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  • My heaviest was 293 Height: 5'5.5 Starting weight: 264 (official day of surgery start- I prelost by low carbing to get some practice with eating differently) Date of Surgery: banded on 9-17-2010 Jeans size: 26 Shirt size: 3-4x Shoe size 9 Current weight: 169 Jean size: 12 Shirt size: L Shoe size: 8 1/2 Goal weight: 140-145…
    in What are your stats? Prior and now Comment by stateofzen June 2014
  • My primary strategy is avoiding wheat products since my IBS was traced to that delicious door. When I get painful bloating, this exercise helps too. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q_F4Vdd6lsE (it is a short yoga video that helps release gas)
    in how to debloat Comment by stateofzen June 2014
  • In a couple of hours I'm going to throw two frozen chicken breasts, a can of rotel, and a tablespoon or so of chipotle in adobo sauce in my slow cooker. I'll shred it later and eat it like that- my husband will put it on a tortilla with cheese for shredded chicken tacos. I recommend slow cooker liners too- easier clean up!
    in Crockpot/Slow Cooker Comment by stateofzen June 2014
  • :smile: This I like. I have a love/hate reaction when I see the term "lifestyle change" bandied about in these conversations. Love -- because it's true. If you have serious struggles with weight then there is nothing short of a drastic long-term change in your relationship with food ( and possibly fitness, especially for…
    in Success Doesn't Last Comment by stateofzen June 2014
  • Today is day 2 for me! I needed a mindful eating reset in a big way. This month of careful planning and rule following is just what I need to get my brain on board with my goals. It's not the easiest to plan around my schedule, but the fact that I HAVE to plan deliberately is exactly what I need. How is your first day?
    in Super Shred Comment by stateofzen June 2014
  • The advice to really consider all of your options and what they mean, long-term, is a great one. I highly suggest seeing a WLS "friendly"* psychologist for a a couple sessions to explore your strengths and barriers to long-term weight-loss before making a decision. The fact is, this is an incredibly personal decision that…
    in weight loss surgery Comment by stateofzen June 2014
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