louisamay
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
A GIFT FROM HAWAII? - I have no explanation for this, but as I posted on Tuesday, I got back from Hawaii weighing the same as when I left, which I considereda win.
Since Tuesday I've lost five pounds...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Tonight's Dinner - Greek Ground Lamb and Rice
1 lb. ground lamb
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. wine
1 sm. tomato
1 med. Italian squash (sprinkle with vinegar)
Rice cooked for ...
louisamay wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Two months out (or nine weeks, depends on how you - My surgery was 4/27 and today is 4/29. That's two months, two days.
Or, calendar-wise, nine weeks ago today.
I was in Hawaii last week, and when I got home Monday afternoon ...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Wii Fit? - I know this doesn't compare to working out at a gym, but it's what I have available right now.
Does anybody else use the Wii to work out? I have Wii Fit which includes the pl...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Why chewable vitamins? - I've been taking my regular vitamin horse pills since about two weeks out. (I have two big jars of chewables I'm not taking.) Is swallowing the only issue, or is there some other...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Building a Wardrobe from the Ground Up - This is something we will all have to face as we reach goal. A friend of mine recently cleared out her closet and rebuilt her wardrobe and her self-image. She hadn't lost weight o...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
OT: Say Yes to the Dress/BIG - I was surfing by and this show snagged my attention with a large bride who (according to the bridal shop) had gained 6 inches around her waist in the year since she was first measu...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
HALFWAY TO GOAL! - As of this morning, I have lost 45 pounds and have 45 to go.
I am no longer obese as of yesterday. I am overweight.
And the best news of all--I looked at vacation pictures a...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Two Months Surgiversary - Two months ago today I got sleeved.
I no longer take blood pressure meds.
As of today, I am no longer obese. I'm overweight!
And I'm one pound away from halfway to goal!
louisamay added a goal 13 years ago
Reach my 'half way point' weight
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
My vacation NSV. - I pulled a pair of ripstop pants over my swimsuit to wear until we got to the boat to go snorkeling.
As I was walking down the dock, the slid down my hips and I barely caught th...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Aloha! Home from Hawaii, lessons learned. - All good.
My son's wedding was beyond beautiful.
First time snorkeling and I wish I could have done it every day.
Food-wise: Had cottage cheese, greek yogurt, etc in fri...
louisamay accomplished a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
Reach Onederland
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Delicious New Discovery! - I went into Whole Foods (aka Whole Paycheck) today, looking for something for lunch. In their deli/prepared foods case they had turkey enchiladas. They were HUGE. Around 6 inche...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Solids at Two Weeks - I went for my six week checkup today, and while I was there I asked my surgeon about his rec that I start eating solids at two weeks. (I added some solids and did fine, had shrimp...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT Bangs or no bangs? - Here I am ten years ago at about the same weight I am now.
And here I am from about ten days ago.
I'm about to get my hair re-...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
20 pounds regain normal? - On this blog entry one of the comments was:
Sometime between 18 and 30 months the body learns how to absorb calories again and a 20 pound bounceback regain is normal. Don't be...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
I have discovered the secret to drinking lots of w - Spend the day in a house without air conditioning when it's 95 degrees outside. OMG, it is miserable.
We are having a new AC and furnace installed so obviously have none.
I'...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Slider foods. - Which foods are sliders? Cottage cheese, yogurt, shakes, I assume? What else?
Also, I've lost 40 pounds now (preop and post-sleeve), 6 weeks out. Go me! Yay!
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Six Weeks Out--Sore? - I got sleeved six weeks ago today. And today whenever I bend over I feel internal pain/soreness in the area where the incision that they used to do the work is, the one that was a...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Why You Can't Live By the Scale - We are told to take our measurements and I still haven't done that, which I know is a mistake. But fortunately I am able to tell in other ways that yes--just as the VETS tell us--e...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Grazing... - Moooo!
So, I have been eating small amounts all day. 1/2 cup cottage cheese when I wake up. Maybe a piece of ham later in the morning. SF Popsicle. I tend to list whatever I...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Vacation--no access to MFP - It looks like I'm not going to have access to MFP on our trip unless I take my laptop. I don't have internet on my phone. And I am not really wanting to take my laptop.
I rely...
louisamay accomplished a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
Fit into "normal" clothes and shop anywhere!
louisamay posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Rec Compression Garments Here--Men, Women, Plus-Si - Several people are asking questions I can't answer on my other thread so I thought I'd start one here that answers all questions, assuming that those of you with knowledge will sha...
