stephanieplum

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

I'm a Century Club Member! - I've lost 100# from my highest weight!!!  83#  lost since I started this process.  I'm blessed and thankful!!!

All This Regain Talk... - Is scaring me to death!!!  However, it's real and I need to keep it in the back of my mind always. I learned a few things over the holidays. I had not eaten candy, sweets, chips...

My Journey in Numbers and Pictures-6 Months - Monthly Weight Loss June                                    248  July                                      225        23lbs August                                218      ...

Here's What Five Months Can Do... - I'm five months post op and have lost 72lbs. (7lbs pre-op) and 89 pounds from my highest weight.  For the most part, my journey has been a  good one , but there have been s...

Chike Protein Coffee Lovers... - I just emailed Chike Nutrition and asked if they ever planned to sell the coffee in a tub.  Their answer was YES!!!  Hopefully, by the first of the year they will have it availa...

4 Months Post Op with Picture this Time:) - Pre-Surgery-255#                    Two Months-218#              Three Months-208#             Four Months-191#

Four Months Post Op with Pics - My comparison photo is in my profile as I still am not smart enough to post it here even with instructions....lol. I'm really excited knowing where I came from, where I am now a...

Ms. Shell's Tuna Casserole -  I made it tonight for dinner and it is delicious!!!! My husband loved it, too!!!  I made it with pepper jack cheese...healthy and yummy!

Onderland is Here!!!! - I am in onderland!!!!!  I've not been here since 2008 and I NEVER stay long.   It's almost surreal...I thought I would be happier.  I think I'm scared I won't stay.  Weird, I know....

What just Happened??? -  I'm eating a homemade turkey sausage pattie (2oz) and all of the sudden I feel HOT and nauseated.  I rush to the bathroom feeling like I have to puke but don't. Feeling better now...

Shameless Repost...Three Months Ago... - I was sleeved.  I had a pretty rough start  .After I figured out I was whey intolerant and stopped worrying about every little ache and pain, I have been doing great.  So happy wit...

Three Month Ago...with Pics:) - I was sleeved.  I had a pretty rough start  .After I figured out I was whey intolerant and stopped worrying about every little ache and pain, I have been doing great.  So happy wit...

Salt Intake -  Do you watch your salt intake?  Just curious...

Purged My Closet Again...NSV -  I now have five garbage bags of clothes to go the consignment shop.  There is nothing in my closet right now that I can't wear atleast for now:). I need a new winter coat but am w...

Lookin' good!!! What a difference a couple of months makes:)

Calling All Exercise Junkies -  When did you start working your core muscles? Lifting weights? How many times a week?  I'll never be a runner...bad knees, but I walk and will eventually get on our elliptical (th...

Almost 7 weeks Post-Op:) w/ pics hopefully... - My journey has had it's ups and downs... I've struggled physically and mentally but each and every week it's gotten better; trial and error if you will.  And, lots of talking with ...

How long to eat a meal? -  How long do you allow yourself to eat a meal?  I'm almost 7 weeks post-op and it takes a long time to eat.  Silly as this may be... I'd like to get my protein in from food as much...

Chiropractor Visits -  Does anyone see a chiropractor post VSG?  I'm 6 weeks post op on Wednesday and am a little leary even tho my dr. has cleared me to go.  I'm a worry wart I know.  I just don't want...

How Often Do You Eat? -  Just curious about what others are doing and how often you eat.  What's your schedule?  Thanks!

Dry Mouth -  Does it get better with time? I'm getting enough fluids so that's not really the issue.  Any thing you do to help with it? Thanks !

Tummy Bloat -  I have a call in the the dr.  I've been dealing with this on and off since sugery.  Today, I drank a lactose free 8 oz. shake and it took me about an hour and ten minutes.  Then I...

Lactose Free Shakes -  Can you recommend shakes or protein powders that are lactose free?  I'm seriously struggling...

Energy Levels -  My energy level today...is zilch.  I didn't sleep well last night. I did take. 2 hour nap today which I haven't done since surgery.  My larger incision is bothering me, too. I fee...

I made the Ricotta Bake... -  And, it was delicious!!! I found the recipe on The World According to Egg Face.  There was a post about it yesterday:). Before, I would have eaten the whole thing!  Tonight, I cou...