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Topic: RE: I missed the 6 month roll call butt..
All-right Heather! Sounds like you are doing terrific! Thans for checking in ... I hope to do a total every few months.. like during our 9th and 1 year anniversaries.. ( August and Nov..for those of you who just drew a blank..lol) Keep us up to date on how things are going and check in to say once in awhile! Jacki K from PA
Topic: RE: 160s!
Angel;
Thanks! I'll be waiting 30 more lbs. to truly splurge on anything although I need to go get some pants for work today.
You'll be at 199 in no time!
Blessings,
Jennifer
253 / 169 / 137
Topic: RE: 160s!
Hi Jennifer,
I am so happy for you. Your new picture is beautiful! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am almost to the 199 mark and I know the feeling!!!
Keep up the great work and spurge on something for yourself 
you deserve it!
Angel
you deserve it!
Angel 
Topic: RE: Anyone 5' ?
Hi Melissa, I am another 5 footer My goal weight is 125lbs... Haven't weighed that since I was 25!!! But, I'm getting close...
Surgery: 11.8.05
Pre Surg: 258.9
Surg: 236
Current: 147
Goal: 125
Beg BMI: 51!!
Current: 28.7
Minus so far: -111.9
My goal weight is 125lbs... Haven't weighed that since I was 25!!! But, I'm getting close...
Surgery: 11.8.05
Pre Surg: 258.9
Surg: 236
Current: 147
Goal: 125
Beg BMI: 51!!
Current: 28.7
Minus so far: -111.9 
Topic: RE: 160s!
Jennifer,
I am SO happy for you! That is wonderful!
Congratulations on your success!
Christine
Topic: 160s!
This morning I weighed and I am 169! Woo hoo! Just had to share...
I hope everyone is enjoying a long weekend! Stay safe.
Blessings,
Jennifer
253 / 169 / 137
Topic: Thermostat problems?
Is anyone having issues with their body temperature? I have a 30-45 minute digestion period after I eat, and during that time my body temp may range from insufferably hot to bone-chilling cold. It gets worse if I try to sit upright or actually do anything during that time period other than lay back at a 45 degree angle.
Topic: RE: how much can you eat?
Hi Ellen,
I also feel like I am eating too much some days, but other days I hardly eat at all. For the most part, I eat up to about 1/2-3/4 cup of food total per meal (not snacks), but like Jennifer said, I can eat lots of salad...I can't figure out why. My nut. told me that up to 1 cup is ok (for soft foods) but I just can't hold that much without being really uncomfortable.
As for throughout the day, I eat 2 main meals (lunch and dinner), have a shake for breakfast, and about 3 snacks in between in addition to my fluids. I am discovering I am having blood sugar issues, so I am revamping my early afternoon snack and bedtime snack to try to stop the dizziness and nausea.
I do notice that the 2 days I don't go to the gym, I tend to be less hungry, but on gym nights I usually need an extra snack in the evening.
Good luck!
Christine
Topic: RE: how much can you eat?
Ellen;
I can eat more than I could, but still not very much. I still try to stick with protein first, but have noticed I can pack in salad like you cannot believe. I can eat 1.5-2 cups without discomfort in about a 1/2 hour.
If I eat the way we're told to when we were first back on solid foods (only dense protein), I can't eat much more than before. Usually less than 3 oz. at a sitting.
I've had pizza 2x post-op. The first, I only attempted to eat the toppings, but ate the cheese and pepperoni off of one slice. The second time was last week and I ate 3/4 of a piece in an hour (super thin crust cooked crispy). I didn't eat any of the edge of the crust.
I don't eat sandwiches at all because of the bread and I've never been big on chips, so I don't eat those either. If you're losing, I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I fight because I have a hard time eating enough to keep my body losing. I've gotten very bored with my current lunchtime choices, so I'm skipping today...good thing it's a holiday weekend so I've got time to revamp my menus and get a fresh perspective for next week.
Blessings,
Jennifer
253 / 171 / 137
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