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jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
When did you hit your first big stall/plateau? -
Hi there,
I'm wondering when people hit their first big stall? I'll be six months out on 2/14 and I've hit a few little short-lived stalls so far, but I think I've hit my f...

jamiebrain posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
awesome!! you look great :)

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
X-Post: Shrimp C ock tail (lol) Question -
So shrimp c ock tail (lol) is one of my fave post-WLS foods. So much protein packed into so few calories. :) However, everywhere I look it seems to tell me that 6 mediu...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Shrimp Cocktail Question -
So shrimp cocktail is one of my fave post-WLS foods. So much protein packed into so few calories. :) However, everywhere I look it seems to tell me that 6 medium cocktail shr...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
NSV's for January -
So since the beginning of December my losing has slowed down, somewhat. I lose 2 pounds, then nothing for a week or more, then lose 2 more pounds, then nothing, and so on. I'm...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Homemade High Protein Pineapple "Julius" -
This is one of my favorite protein treats lately:
1 1/2 c. water
1 packet Health Wise Pineapple Protein Drink Mix
1/2 scoop vanilla egg white protein powder (I use J...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Yep, I'm a Stress Eater -
Surgery didn't change that. I knew it wouldn't, but it's pretty clear now. Work was absolute insanity for the last 3 weeks, I've never been so stressed out there, and I found ...

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jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
NSV - Ladies Levi's. -
This weekend I fit into my size 16 LADIES, not 16 WOMENS, Levis that have been languishing in a cardboard box for like 4 years.
Woo!

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Pumpkin Pie Dip -
Hi everyone, Happy Thanksgiving to All.
A lady at my office made this the other day and I tried a couple of apple slices with the dip. It was DELISH, and I don't even...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Photos for Work -
So my office is taking photos of us for our intranet site. This annoys me to no end....they couldn't have waited another 25 pounds? Ugh! I still don't feel photo-ready.
A...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Who do I think I'm fooling? -
NO ONE.
And I'm not trying to!
There's a cranky, overweight, miserable woman at my office who has been overheard in the past making comments about my weight gain. She...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Uh oh...zee pouch does not like zee post nasal dri -
Ickiness ahead.....
I have felt fine, pretty good actually, except that my allergies have really worsened since Hurricane Sandy came through (not sure why, but that's when t...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Anyone tried the new no calorie sweetener Nectress -
Wondering what people think of it, did it cause anyone dumping, etc.?
Thanks!

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Not sure if I can tell if I'm actually hungry or n -
Hi there,
So I'm about 2 1/2 months out, eating normal food with no restrictions. I can definitely tell while I'm actually eating if I become satisfied, and have no problem...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
It's going good, but I still have a wicked sweet t - I thank goodness all the time for sugar substitutes lately. I know they're not particularly good for you...I try to stick to Truvia & the like (natural vs. chemical), but some foo...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
I finished a 250 calorie Lean Cuisine.... - ...why does that freak me out? I guess because I haven't really finished anything in over 2 months?

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
NSV - Climbing Around Taking Photos - My hubby and I went driving to western NH and Vermont today to check out the foliage, and we pulled off to go walk to a covered bridge near Claremont, NH. I'm one of those photog...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
OT - More ads popping up? Or is it just me? - Has anyone but me noticed that clicking "Message Board" to go back to the list of topics, an ad for one surgeon or another comes up in a separate window instead? This is driving ...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
I loved Chipotle before, but I *really* love them - So I graduated Wednesday to a "full diet," so today I went to the Chipotle near my office. I was prepared to order something I would NEVER be able to finish and just be ok with it...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Spicy food - I made "my" chili for the first time since surgery. I figured out the recipe on myfitnesspal and it's 150 cals, 17 g protein for a 1/2 cup serving, so I was happy happy. But I h...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Question About Dumping - Hi there
I am wondering, if you dump on something, do you get all of the "dumping" symptoms I've read about every time, or can you get just a few symptoms?
Thanks a bunch.

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
If you're going to dump, how quickly do you know i - So I needed tylenol and at the pharmacist's recommendation got some liquid children's tylenol (because of course there's no adult liquid to be found at the moment). I took a dose...

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
First NSV :) - I'm just 2 days past one month out, and the scale hasn't budged a lot in the last 2 weeks (lost 18 pounds the first 2 weeks then 1 pound per week the last 2). So I needed a NSV. ...