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New to the group
Hi all! I am 66 and giving IF a try for the 2nd time. I have about 15 lbs left to lose and I know this will get me there and with fingers crossed become my new WOL.
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Would love some new vegetarian friends
Vegetarian since June 1st 2021. My diet is aboutb80% vegan. I do eat eggs (from my next door neighbors chickens) occasionally and a little cheese.. All my old friends seem to have become inactive. I have been on MFP since around 2010. Please send me friends requests! Happy New Year Healthybabs
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Back at it!
So my highest weight was 280. Had VSG 3/13/2013. Got down to 198 which was 2 years ago. I am at 207.4 now. Had stopped logging, weighing food but continued exercising and portion control. Just decided with the suggestion of my BFF that we both get more diligent now that the new year is here. Back to logging and weighing ,…
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Hot Tea + Empty Stomach = ThrowUP!! WHY????
Thought I would have a nice hot cup of Earl Grey with lemon and honey this morning instead of my usual java jolt. It smelled and tasted really good. Sipped slowly while preparing my breakfast. Had about half of the cup down....OH NO....what is this??? Mouth starts watering profusely, nausea has set in...OMG I am going to…
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Bought me some Zaggora flairs!!
What does everyone think about these tights? I got a pair of flairs today, on sale for 30% off today. Still a bit spendy but treated myself for x-mas. Supposedly they help with fat burning? www.zaggora.com
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Bypass or Gastric Sleeve...which to have?
I saw my surgeon today for my first visit. I thought going in I was leaning toward the Bypass (RNY) but the more we talked about my options, I think I am leaning toward the gastric sleeve. I don't really have any other issues besides HBP and high triglycerides so I only have to see the NUT (2 visits pre-op and 1 post-op),…
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GNC & Other Coupons - Get them here!
Thought I would put a topic on here where we can all get the latest and greatest coupons . This one will take you right thru 2013! http://www.mommysavesbig.com/printable-coupons/gnc-coupons-jan31.gif
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The Dreaded 3rd Week!!
I had read a lot of threads about the dreaded 3rd week. Seems once you start adding back in some food with mushies the body needs to recalculate and holds on to everything for dear life, hence no loss. Well yup, that is exactly what happened to me! I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing so not going to freak over…
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Bab's Chicken Vegetable Soup
I use this recipe if I already have homemade stock on hand or I don't have time to make it that day. The soup is really easy and very yummy.. It is total about half an hour to prep and an hour to cook. Here you go... 3 peeled and chopped carrots 1 diced medium onion 4 chopped ribs of celery 1 bunch of fresh kale, stems…
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A Glass of Water or a Can of Coke?
Saw this on another site and thought it was worth sharing. Very interesting indeed! Water or Coke? We all know that water is important but I’ve never seen it written down like this before. I know for me this affirms why I gave up all soda over 3 years ago! WATER 1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. 2. In 37% of…
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What is your signal to stop sipping?
Day 4 post VSG and sipping is going well. Tolerating water, protein shakes, jello, vitamin water zero. I am getting my recommended oz goal. My question is this...I find that after constantly sipping for a period of time I get a sharp pain in my sternum area , kind of like a gas pain. Is that my pouch telling me to take a…
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Surgery Day is 3/18/13
Had my pre-op at the surgeon today. Took the first available date of Tues 3/18. Pre-Op liquids to start on 3/11. Need one more round of blood tests and a final form from my PTP. Seems like I have been waiting and preparing forever!! I will be in the hospital for 2 nights, coming home on 3/21 which is my hubbys birthday!! I…
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Chick Peas - Snack or Salad Topper
Thought I would share a few tips about chick peas....I love them and can eat them straight out of the can. I don't buy many canned products but beans is one that I DO buy just because they are easier. Yes, I do buy raw beans and make them if I have the time, but who has much of that these days?? First tip is the brand of…
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One Step Closer to Surgery Day....
Insurance approval took only 2.5 wks............ One Step Closer....pre-op appt scheduled for next Wednesday!! We will be setting the surgery date then, signing all the paperwork, going over pre-op diet once more for any remaining questions and any other details that need wrapping up..... Just wondering.... how long after…
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YARMOUTH MA- CAN YOU PLEASE HELP?? - BLIZZARD EMERGENCY
NEED SOME HELP FROM ANY OF YARMOUTH MA MFP'ers OUT THERE. or if you know anyone in Yarmouth I have an elderly aunt and uncle who live in S. Yarmouth and are in their 90's and not in the best of health. They have no one locally on the Cape to call upon for assistance. We are worried about them since we know they lost power…
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Now just waiting for Insurance approval!!!!!
Had appt with surgeons office today, all reports are in and I am good to go. They are submitting to Insurance now and will let me know when approved. I will then see surgeon for pre-op physical,, set the surg date and they will tell me when to start pre-op liquid diet. They are estimating surgery will be late Jan-early Feb…
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Bariatric Foodie Blog
Haven't seen a thread on here for good blogs/websites. I ran across this one and I think there is alot of good info here. Recipes, Info links, bariatric products to shop for, etc. Just thought I would share..... http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/p/foodie-resources_8.html
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2 appointments closer...
It is getting closer........ Saw my psych and NUT (2nd appt) today. Both of those are now out of the way and they each said they wished all their patients were as "easy" as me. Seeing my pcp on Friday and she is going to review all my meds/suppements and make adjustments. She didn't want me to go out and buy all my…
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Dr. Fuhrman's daughters blog-check out her recipes
The banana bread recipe looks great http://taliafuhrman.com/?p=497
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Are you Pre-WLS? Great Liver Cleansing Foods
We all know that a must do as part of our pre surgery prep (of course before your pre-op liquid diet) is to try to cleanse our liver to reduce it in size and make the surgery we are going to have that much easier. Reducing your sugar consumption is a great way to work towards a healthier liver. I ran across a great site…
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Bab's Most Awesome Spinach Salad
I must say my hubby and I are both addicted to this salad. The ingredients are so simple but it is so delicious!! per serving: 1 handful of organic baby spinach 1/2 fresh sliced pear (I like the red anjou for the great color) 1 oz gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese) 2 walnut halves lightly chopped I have a couple of…
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Bab's Beef Barley Stew
This is a great on a cold night. I like mine thick like a stew but you could certainly thin it down and call it a soup. Makes fifteen 1 cup servings. Ingredients- 1. beef neck bones (if you can find them at your butcher shop) 2. 1 lbs beef stew meat 3. 1/4 c flour 4. 1/4 c canola oil 5. 1 c chopped carrots 6. 1 c chopped…
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Bab's Turkey White Bean & Kale Soup
getting lot's of requests for this one....here you go!! Happy to share.......Hope you have a large stock pot. Soup is my savior in the winter time. 1 lb ground turkey 1 large diced onion 2 large diced carrots 2 large diced parsnips 1 peeled and diced turnip 5 cloves of minced garlic 1 chipolte in adobo sauce (I like a…
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Zucchini Ribbons & Mushrooms
If you have a garden like I do and have an over abundance of zucchini this time of year, or if you just love zucchini, here is one for you. The best part is really no exact measuring, make as much or little as you want. Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends Using a vegetable peeler, peel the length of the zucchini making…
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Looking for Friends in this Group
I have just made the decision to proceed with bariatric surgery after much consternation. I met with a couple of my doctors yesterday including my PCP and discussed my decision. My PCP has brought it up to me a few times in the past few years. I had not wanted to even entertain her suggestions previously as I thought I…
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Did anyone happen to see Katie Couric's new show today?
I must say I tuned in "just to see" what it was going to be like. Why oh why did they chose Jessica Simpson as the first guest??? I was hoping for something a little more substantive, not some bottle blond divorcee who happened to get knocked up and is having issues losing her baby weight....REALLY??? I don't think this…
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How did your spouse react to your WLS decision?
So you might recall I was very nervous about telling my husband about my decision about gastric bypass surgery. I was pretty nervous about it because in the past he has been adamant about me never having "that"!! I knew it would be a difficult conversation. Oh....I was right. HIs first reaction was "absolutely NOT!"…
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Hypnosis to assist with weight loss??
Has anyone tried this? I am not saying hypnosis in lieu of eating good healthy food, but to be an adjunct to weight loss. I have a friend who went to 3 sessions and has been able to successfully lose 45 lbs when all else had failed for her. Any success or failure stories to share?
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George Stella's Anaheim Shrimp Scampi
George Stella was on Dr Oz today and featured this recipe. I first made it when George Stella had a show on theFood Network called Low Carb and Loving It years ago. I have been making this for my family for years with a few tweeks of course. He uses arugula as a garnish, I actually add a couple of cups to the shrimp once…
