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    Gastric Sleeve Member DHB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dale
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    11/14/2017
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    Kathrine Lamond
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    We went out to brunch today and I ordered a frittata, hoping to get my protein from the eggs. But they also gave me a lovely arugula salad. I love arugula. It was one of my favorite pre-sleeve foods (although obviously I ate my fair share of other foods). I have been testing my stomach to see if it could handle arugula and today I took a bite, waited, and was fine. So I took another bite. And another. The dressing was a light lemon--I was in heaven. BUT, after eating half of the salad I was full. Ate a bite of frittata and the hiccups started. By then my husband had eaten the entire bread basket, his eggs benedict and a side of potatoes.(No, he's not overweight. Makes me crazy.) I managed a second bite of the frittata and asked for the take out box.

    So instead of eating my way thru a chocolate bunny or two and any other sweets I could grab (my typical Easter routine) I indulged myself in an arugula salad and it was so delicious. Yes, I'll have to work on getting enough protein in today. But I am just so thrilled to not be feeling that horrible sick but still hungry feeling I used to have on this and many holidays. Hallelujah! (in the spirit of Easter).


    Beginning weight: 265
    Weight at surgery: 255
    M1: 240 (-15)
    M2: 232(-8)
    M3: 227 (-5)
    M4: 221 (-6)
    M5: 215 (-6)
    M6: 210 (-5)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Marsh17's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: My big indulgence

    Happy Easter! So happy for you enjoying your scrumptious brunch, it sounds delicious!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member MikeMo's Avatar
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    Dr. Heath Smith
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    Default Re: My big indulgence

    That sounds wonderful! It's amazing what this surgery does to your sense of proportion and diet choices. I've been really happy eating my 0.8 scrambled egg with 1/2 oz of grated cheese, where as before I used to hit IHOP for the Meat Lovers Omelet with a side of pancakes. I'm just happy for protein shakes, that's what is keeping me at my protein goal, with lots of concentration.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    Default Re: My big indulgence

    Ohhhh sounds lovely Dale :-)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
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    10/05/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Ryan Heider
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    Default Re: My big indulgence

    Oh Dale, it sounds like you did so wonderfully! I almost always ask for a box as soon as I order, then "off load" into it before I start. I have had romaine & spinach (very small amounts) but its too cold for tomatoes yet, and avocados are just -- I used to like them but now I don't.

    I cooked dinner for us and made healthier choices for both of us. I did try the pickled eggs, but my stomach said it was not going to be a grand idea to swallow. But I didn't miss chocolate bunnies or jelly beans.

    Isn't it a fascinating change!
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member DHB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dale
    Surgery date
    11/14/2017
    Surgeon
    Kathrine Lamond
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Last Activity
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    Oh Annie, your hair!!! Too cute.


    Beginning weight: 265
    Weight at surgery: 255
    M1: 240 (-15)
    M2: 232(-8)
    M3: 227 (-5)
    M4: 221 (-6)
    M5: 215 (-6)
    M6: 210 (-5)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/18/2014
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    Hey, that's right -- Annie got a new hairstyle. I like it, too.



    Consult: 235 lbs
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    M3 184 -51
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    Default Re: My big indulgence

    That is great Dale! I am also a huge arugula fan. Love, love, love nice salads (not iceberg...gag) with olive oil and vinegar. It is the Italian in me. I still have to work on balancing my protein and veggies. I love veggies but know I gotta eat that protein first.



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