jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Pregnancy After Sleeve - Completely unexpectedly we found out last week we are expecting another baby. Yay for having a baby, they are always a blessing but this is something we were not planning, actually...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Dip options (other than chips) - Anyone have any recommendations for something other than chips as a portal for salsa/dip? I've used cucumber and have thought jicima might be good. 

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
"I just have a hard time believing..." - Right after surgery my mom gave my about 5 garbage bags full of skinny clothes from her closet she out grew. I remember holding up a size 12 and thinking "I just have a hard time b...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Loose skin, other than surgery, how do you deal wi - I'm almost 6 months post op and I have done great with my weight loss. The only problem is that my loose skin is really obvious when I wear clothes that fit. I do have suction unde...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Eggs VS Rice - I love asian food, especially Korean food and even though I am 6 months plus out I have discovered eggs make a pretty good substitute for rice. Extra protein without the carbs. Jus...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
I've hit a wall at 6 months out - I've been tracking protein and carbs (plus calories). For the most part I am on track but I think I have hit a wall in weight loss. I keep yo-yoing between the same 4 lbs. I exerci...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Posting Pictures - How do you post pictures on here with comments? 

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jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Triathlons & Half Marathons - Anyone out there done any tris or halfies? I did them a few years before kids & surgery and would like to get back on the wagon but I'm nervous as far as training goes. I'm slow so...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
I don't want to brag or anything... jk I totally d - I just got on the scale this morning and it read 199.4... I haven't seen that number since 2004. That's right 10 years. Woohoo. Down 76lbs so far. 49 to my goal weight and 6.5lbs t...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Protein and carbs - How much do you eat? - I'm about 3 1/2 months post op and wondering what other people are eating in the way of carbs and protein? My goal has been 60-80 protein and 30-45 carbs based on what my NUT recom...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
3.5 mo post op - What to expect? - I'm 3.5 mo post op and so far I have done pretty well but I feel like I am hitting that change phase. The one where I have been eating "normally" (by that I mean solids) for a whil...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Good bye fat pants, hello slightly less fat pants - Woot woot, I'm in a 16, down from a size 22 and about 5lbs shy of meeting my 50% EWL goal. 

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Looking back at my success! - I'll be the first to admit that I FREAKED out from 2 week post op to about 5 weeks post op when I didn't lose a single pound and gained 3 back. Talk about being super peeved after ...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
FINALLY!!!! - Setting major goals has been difficult for me - I've been the same fat size for so long it's difficult to remember what major things happened when I was a certain weight. I still h...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Ring size - I'm down almost 45lbs at this point and my wedding ring is a bit loose. I don't want to get it resized or wear a different ring but I most definitely don't want to lose is. Any sug...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Head aches - For the last few days I have gotten head aches. Prior to surgery I wouldn't get them very often at all. Any idea what might be causing this?

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
5%? Where does this come from? - I've heard/seen several people post that only 5% of obese people lose their weight and keep it off for 5 years. Where does this come from? I'm not questioning the reality of it, it...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
5%? Where does this come from? - I've heard/seen several people post that only 5% of obese people lose their weight and keep it off for 5 years. Where does this come from? I'm not questioning the reality of it, it...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Hot drinks? - Last night I was a little cold from working outside in the upstate NY weather. I had a huge craving for hot coco but knew I that wasn't an option because of the sugar. I'm 5 weeks ...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Incredible Shrinking Woman - I'm not sure if it was just my outfit or if it really is starting to show but today at church I had like 5 people comment on how much weight I have lost. One older lady said "I jus...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Tummy tamers and control bands - Dear clothing manufactures, I love to wear what you make but could you please stop putting a 2" strip of tummy tamers around the waist band of my six 2XL or XL pants. The only thin...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Thanks but no thanks http://images.obesityhelp.com - I'm going on 5 weeks post-op and I have done really well on the pre-op and post-op diet, walking 3-5 miles a day 4 days a week since 1 week post op. Tonight I happen to have some o...

jamiemarlowe posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Unofficial stall 2.5 weeks post op - Okay, I know an official stall is 3 weeks but I am only 2.5 weeks post-op and have not only not lost in the bast 10 days, I've gained back 5 pounds. Because I paid out of pocket I ...
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