shoppinglady1972 Member

OK, me too!!

I'm with you all...2 1/2 years out of surgery and kinda lost focus. Time to get back into logging!!!

I've started doing squats while I'm making dinner, etc. While I'm standing there waiting for something to heat up, cook, or whatever, I'm doing stretches, lunges, squats, or anything else I can think of!! It all adds up!

Lettuce is a bugger. Very bulky - fills you up really fast...doesn't leave much room for anything else! I am a year out and still eat VERY little. Nuts and popcorn I've been eating for awhile now, although I agree with the others that say, MEASURE IT OUT!! I thought I was safe eating Skinnypop out of the bag...BIG…

Hmmm...do you think they do the same for people who have too many calories for the day? Just wondering.

You look FABULOUS!! Well done!

I have had ice cream with no problems - since surgery (1 year ago) a very small amount of sweet goes a LONG way! Not as much of a craving for them. I eat the Yasso greek yogurt bars too, they are really good and have protein!

I use the nectar = if you mix it, let it sit for a minute or 2, stir it up again, it wont be clumpy. Just had one last night and it was great (I like the cappuccino or strawberry).

I would be careful with salads...I personally would wait for at least a few weeks - even then, start SLOW!!! Sometimes the raw veggies can cause gas, which as I'm sure you know can be very uncomfortable for a new sleeve! I still (1 year out) struggle with salad, the lettuce is "bulky" and seems to take up a lot of space…

Sounds great! so much fun when you get into it...I'm doing my first half marathon in April and a 25k in May! Love having a goal to work for, keeps you at it!

Haha! Guess I wondered if I was the only one who had this issue...constantly having to shift in my seat! I'll take it, though!

So funny...this is the same with me, EXACTLY

I do not, but it gives me a little cushion in case I do want to have a little something extra at the end of the day!! :D

At this point, don't worry about calories, ONLY focus on your protein! If you keep your diet similar to the day you posted, calories will be just fine!! :D Well done on your diet!!

You guys make me laugh.

Hi Malesha! I'm Amy, I was sleeved 12/30/2013. Please feel free to send me a friend request, I also have an open diary, feel free to look!! I've lost 80 pounds so far and am 10 pounds from my goal...the key is to not give up!! This is a long journey and there are many bumps in the road!

(sorry...that just gave me a really funny visual!)

Bahahahaha!!

Yay! I've lost the Worlds Largest Ball of Tape!!

Yeah, the no drinking before or after a meal got me too! Those first few months are tough! Find a protein drink you can tolerate (I struggled with the "sweetness" of everything, that's why the cappuccino was good, not as sweet as the chocolate, etc.) Eventually when you are on a more normal diet you will be able to do more…

You look absolutely gorgeous (in BOTH pictures) but your loss is amazing!!

Hope all went well for you...!!!

I always prefer to get my protein from real food, but when I need a boost, the Syntrax is FABULOUS. I like the cappuccino or strawberry (the others are too sweet for me) but I mix them with vanilla flavored soy milk and it's actually really good!!

hahahahaha!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE reading all these!! I love being able to cross my legs, AND my hubby told me I looked sexy the other day!! :p

What Pat said!! I am 10 months out and still doing this!! 3 small meals and 2-3 snacks, all (most ;) )of which include protein!

I still get crazy loud stomach noises 10 months out!! Haha! Small price to pay...best thing I have ever done! I suggest walk, walk, walk! Still helps me now, air in the tummy is still painful! Congrats on your surgery!

Oh, and I mix it with vanilla flavored soy milk...not as "carby"!

Stir it and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir it again and the clumps should be gone...I've been using Syntrax since my surgery in December and have finally figured it out!! B)

I agree with the others...make sure you get your liquids in and walk, walk, walk!!! I was really uncomfortable for a few days as well, but each day was a little better. Just be sure to follow your drs and nutritionists instructions and you will be great!! Congrats!!! Once you get past this, you will LOVE it!!