ShelleKarena
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Period Problems.. I need help -
So.. I am on depo provera, and was on it years before surgery. Recently it has gone wonky and I basically have break through bleeding and cramps 90% of the time. Seriously I h...
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
How to help my child not to grow up to be obese? -
I have a 6 year old daughter and every day I struggle with her over what she eats. She gets home from school and wants a snack. I have gotten things for her that are mostly he...
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
I reached my first goal today! -
I finally reached that first goal of 50 lbs down. It is actually 51.6 but who's counting I want to cry and giggle all at the same time!
ShelleKarena accomplished a goal 10 years, 7 months ago
LOOSE 50 POUNDS
ShelleKarena posted a comment 10 years, 7 months ago
holy wow! you are looking great!
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Finally can fit in Lane Bryant! NSV -
So Lane Bryant only carries up to size 28. I am finally in a size 28! They may be a little tight in some places but Holy NSV Batman! From a 34/36 to 28! I almost cried right...
ShelleKarena uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago
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ShelleKarena wrote a blog post 10 years, 7 months ago
First Major Stall -
So I have hit my first major stall and think I am going through what many have gone through at this time. I feel like I am going to be the only fat person to ever fail at the s...
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
How long do stalls typically last? -
I am in my 7th week and have been on a stall for the last 12 days. Boo
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
does anyone follow a vegitarian plan like Dr Garth -
I am getting really tired of meat and wondered if anyone follows a vegan or vegitarian diet and still have good results?
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
What a difference 2 months make -
This Picture was taken at the end of May, about 2 months before pre op started
The one below was taken today 6 1/2 we...
ShelleKarena uploaded a photo 10 years, 8 months ago
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
What body weight scale do you use? -
I hate my scale. It gives different readings back to back. This morning I stepped on it and it showed a 4 lb loss, and then I stepped on it again and it gave a 3 lb gain and t...
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
serious pizza jones, healthier alternative. -
I had a serious pizza jones and decided that I had to come up with a healthier alternative.'
This is two servings. each serving 96 cals 4 carbs 7 protein and really cured m...
ShelleKarena wrote a blog post 10 years, 8 months ago
One month post op. -
Today I am officially one month out from surgery. I am a little disappointed by my wl this month. I managed to lose 18.4 lbs which is about 4 lbs per week. I know that this i...
ShelleKarena uploaded a photo 10 years, 8 months ago
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ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
eating too fast and some stomach soreness. -
I got a little too excited about lunch earlier and ate too quickly. I have learned my lesson and I WILL NOT DO THAT AGAIN! Of course my stomach hurt because I put too much in...
ShelleKarena wrote a blog post 10 years, 8 months ago
This is not a diet -
I have never in my life been able to stay on a diet. I think this must be the same for just about everyone who has gone through WLS. The word "diet" is such a loaded word and ...
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
When are treats ok? -
So I took my daughter and husband to get frozen yogurt tonight. I noticed that they have fat free frozen yogurt. There are carbs because it is not sugar free and there is a "b...
ShelleKarena wrote a blog post 10 years, 8 months ago
A Better Day -
So I am feeling better today than I did a few days ago. I have figured out that my body likes to retain water for a few days and also keep me at the same weight for a few days ...
ShelleKarena wrote a blog post 10 years, 8 months ago
3 week rant -
Ok so I have lost 15 pounds since surgery about 3 weeks ago. I know everyone says how good this is, but I lost most of that in the firt 2 weeks. I was losing every single day ...
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Sleevegirl out of surgery -
According to her husband, she is out of surgery and everything went well.
ShelleKarena posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Not losing as quickly as I want to Exercise? -
Ok I know that everyone loses at a different rate. With that being said, I have only lost 15 or so pounds since I had my surgery 3 weeks ago. I have also not been doing any ex...