Jamie B.

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Its about perception...for the newest of post ops! - For me...the biggest lesson I have learned in these last 6 months..is how I look/think about food. Ever since I walked out of the hospital I have been focused on WHY I was 106 lb...

Random crazy person thoughts - Do you ever stand in front of the mirror and pinch the extra skin....and just think "If only it were that easy...if only I could PINCH the skin away!!".... Cause I do.  Often.

5k tips & advice welcome!! - Well, thats it!! Signed up for the Detroit Free Press 5k in October. Anyone else in the area doing it? Now...to get myself to the point that I can DO the 5k, right??? Any tip...

Big girl panties (and pants!) - So...got rid of some clothes yesterday. Pulled out my old favorite jeans (you know, where the inner thigh is worn thin cause you wore them SO MUCH??) I put them on...AND WOW!!!...

Congrats!! I have a Mason, he turned one in December...its a...

I am totally with you...while I still in the honeymoon phase (5...

Ulcer questions - Seems the diagnosis/top post surgery issue we're seeing is ulcers. Can anyone tell me (other than the big NO NO, NSAIDS) what things cause us to get ulcers? Also, is everyone's ...

So glad your stall broke!! I am in full agreement. While I hope to get...

My turn!! Welcome to ONEDERLAND!!! - I entered with a bang!! A 3 lb loss this week to enter ONEDERLAND!! All of my "moments' have been NSV's...while I liked watching the scale show my work...the size of my clothes,...

For Nikki...my favorite foodie!! - I just ordered my boxes of Quest bars thru your link on Bariatric Foodie!! I hope it helps..even a little! P.S. I microwaved half a brownie bar last night. O M GOSH!! I actuall...

Lisa & Protein bars! - Oh, Lisa, are you there?? Your post about Quest bars pushed me over the edge. I HAD TO TRY THEM. I now LOVE THEM! My problem...I cannot afford to buy BOXES and BOXES of them...

Dipping=BAD!! - Most of my thoughts at 4 months out are about changes I am making to carry myself into maintenance. I have learned that my surgery is "working" and I am losing weight. Soooo...w...

Firming creams - Hello All! I am looking for something to help my face & neck area..and maybe the bat wings! I am not expecting a miracle! I just thought I'd better start trying to prevent the s...

The big 5 0 !! - I hit FIFTY LBS!! 50!! this past weigh-in-Wednesday!! FIRST GOAL REACHED...less than 4 months from surgery. I have been open and honest with all of my family and friends. What ...

Ninja food/drink blending system - The Ninja is just like the Bullet blending system. www.onesaleaday.com has the Ninja system on sale for $19.99!! Crazy good price! I use my bullet all the time but would have LO...

Patience, my dear...patience... - My weigh in this morning struck me as DISAPPOINTING. I did not gain, I did not stall. I lost 1.2 lbs. My lowest number in 14 weeks. While losing SLOWLY...I acknowledge that I have ...

Real hunger or head hunger?? - Some days I find my self not hungry at all. I see what time it is and think WOW...I need to get some protein in! Other days, I am surprised at how far away lunch time seems!!  ...

Sugar, sugar!! - Lots of discussions today on meal plans and food! I'm heading out in 1/2 hour for my 3 month check up and plan on discussing with my NUT, but wanted to get some opinions from th...

Happy, happy birthday.... - Today is my son's first birthday! One year ago today I was walking into an OR for my first surgery, his planned c-section as he wsa breech. I weighed 292 lbs. I was scared out o...

Love this!! Very cute..and well written. I will be seeking warmth...

Anything you completely gave up??? - A lot of us read on Eggface's (Shelly's) website...she gave up potatos, pasta, bread and rice. Completely, just gave it up. I remember her wise words pre-surgery...that she gave up...

Being at the beginning of my journey...I have the benefit of...

Bbq Crunch-o's! - My new indulgence. When I go to the movies...when the hubby and I are watching TV & he has butter soaked popcorn or chips and dip... Bariatric choices.com.... 3.5 fat grams, ...

I am in this boat as well ladies!! And while its human nature to be...

Hello Jody(Jodie?)! Congrats, congrats, congrats on this...