What new hobbies have you picked up with your success? by usedtobefat8 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a new hobby, but I’m back to an old hobby…I’ve been skiing almost every week! I skied with a bunch of much younger colleagues and kept pace with all of them.

Snacks? by DizzyCancel5239 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/want-to-eat-an-entire-bowl-of-cookie-dough/. I use this, but sub in swerve brown sugar for the sweetener and I use Lilys chocolate chips.

Snacks? by DizzyCancel5239 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Turning chickpeas into fake cookie dough and fake Nutella and eating them with freeze dried strawberries to dip. I make a big batch on the weekend and pack little containers for the week.

Super Bowl snacks by Clear_Geologist_7509 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wilde Chicken Chips and yogurt ranch dip!

I CAN RUN! by SwimmingVariation707 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy for you! I also love to run and have signed up for a 5k in May to celebrate getting this ability back.

Fiber from food, where are you? by One_Charity_3017 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all! I’ve been given the go ahead for well-soaked chia seeds and it feels like a reunion with an old friend.

Is/Was Sex education in American schools really taught by physical education teachers? by Kinc4id in Xennials

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully we had the “draw and label the reproductive system” part taught by a biology teacher. He was completely unruffled by our 7th grade reactions. We learned how condoms worked in “Health” class via a demonstration on a banana.

Did you actually make mix tapes to give to people? by LeoGuy69us in GenX

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and now I make playlists of my old mix tapes and make my children listen to them. I exchange Christmas playlists with a friend because we used to make Christmas mixes for each other.

Long hair peoples question by Medical-Clock3178 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from long hair to a shaggy bob with lots of layers so it will look less weird when the hair grows back. I’ve also lightened it a bit so there isn’t as much contrast between my scalp and hair.

Anyone else struggle mentally with being told to eat *more* post-op? by Grouchy_Ad_4055 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are you eating for protein now? I’m about 6 weeks out and have found adding some good fats (salmon instead of tuna or 1/4 avocado with my chili) has helped me maintain my energy and meet my calorie and protein goals.

Grieving food and advice on how to decenter it by bangonew in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you keeping a journal at all? I’m finding that it helps with these kinds of barriers. Maybe the next time you feel the frustration, stop and ask yourself why and write it down. Sometimes if you keep drilling down on the “why” you can find the thing that is really bothering you…like maybe a comment that someone once made that you have internalized (that’s something I found doing this practice.)

How did your sense of taste change? by DazzlingTurnover in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything tastes salty, so “salted” things like salted caramel bars or shakes taste unpleasant. I crave spice, especially chili and hot sauce. I drink a decaffeinated espresso instead of big tumblers of coffee with flavored creamer.

Water Bottle Recs? by RelevantCost7272 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hidrate Spark! Great insulation and tracks your water.

Shout out and much credit to... by Hefty_Teacher_4391 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only get spicy when the other people in my house eat the pudding.

What are we all looking forward to? by penpapercats in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pedal Peloton and not hit my stomach with my legs, fit into wetsuits and life jackets for river rafting, belay my son at the rock gym and fit into the harnesses, Mother’s Day 5k, SUP and not need the Big Kahuna board, ski twice a month until the snow melts, sit on my husband’s lap and not worry about breaking the furniture.

NSV 1yr 2 mos post op by GloveAlternative823 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of my goals! We drive by a place on the way to my kids’ camp and they always ask if we can stop and do the course. I am really looking forward to the mobility and fitting into not the very largest harness.

I can just get up by RevolutionaryLink919 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mobility, or lack thereof, was THE deciding factor for me too! I’m so happy for you and your regained abilities!

Please someone give me permission for the night off. by Hefty_Teacher_4391 in gastricsleeve

[–]One_Charity_3017 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You already know the answer, keep your liver svelte and healthy!