jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month 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 11 years, 2 months ago
awesome!! you look great :)

jamiebrain posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 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 11 years, 2 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 11 years, 2 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 11 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 11 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 11 years, 3 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 11 years, 4 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 11 years, 4 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 11 years, 4 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 11 years, 4 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 11 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 11 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 11 years, 5 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 11 years, 5 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 11 years, 5 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 11 years, 5 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 11 years, 5 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 11 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 11 years, 6 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 11 years, 6 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 11 years, 6 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. ...
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