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I truly believe it. You are what you believe yourself to be. You keep telling yourself you're a failure, you're going to fail. I know it's biblical, but can't think of the scripture right now. Talk it into exsistence, whether good or bad. I believe!

I believe it. Having a positive attitude can do amazing things and positive attitudes come from happy people. At least thats my opinion.

yes. When I had my business I had some sayings on my wall. There was one about be with happy people, you will be happy. Be with sad people, you will be sad. It also was about successful people and non etc. I do believe it.

Happy boxing day, are you from England? My mum always talking about boxing day. It would be easier to list food I didn't like, than what I do. My son-in-law is a one thing on his plate kinda guy too.lol I too can't wait for onelander, right behind you potty mouth! lol

My Dietitian told me from now on that I will not be able to have anything with real sugar in it ever again. Using splenda, Truvia, or other artificial sweetners is just fine.

Desert Mom, Happy Boxing Day to you and I hope you are enjoying your vacation. You will enjoy it much more if you just let go of what happened yesterday and get back on plan today. If you really think about what you did, did you have 3500 calories more than what your body needs to live on? It takes that many calories to gain a pound, as I am sure you already know. If you found a scale and your weithg was up, it is most likely temporary water weight and should be gone by the time you get home. So I say, chalk it all up a very merry Christmas for you, go back to your regular plan and get those last few pounds off. Another thing I have discovered during past diets is that when I have a day like that, it amazes me that I often actually lose weight because my metabolism got a boost. Go figure!

Congratulations!

I was also sleeved Dec 5th, and had many of the same worries that you do. I have found that I don't miss soda and such, now, I am able to take a decent swallow of clear fluids with no problems. I am on pureed/soft foods, and have tried many many things. If you are following what the doctor/NUT recommends and chew, chew, chew, I have found in my experience that I don't 'need' a drink with my food because my mouth has moistened it plenty to swallow...it wasn't easy the first two weeks to remember to stop drinking so I could actually try full liquids, but now I think I'm close to having the hang of that. It gets easier once you get further out and start listening to your body...which is definitely a part that I had turned off when binging... My doctor is a 'balanced' diet type, and only advises to get protein first, then veggies then carbs, and I find when I do that, I almost never have room for the carbs, and not always veggies even at this far out (2 oz at a time doesn't leave for much). It DOES get easier!!!! Keep your head up, your fears are totally normal at this stage, but it does eventually turn out just fine. Hugs and you will rock your sleeve!

Many families have the 'non traditional' christmas! We spent ours in our pj's after a christmas breakfast (no dinner) and a Big Bang Theory/Movie marathon, with pizza takeout for the kids for supper! As long as its fun and enjoyable, no matter how you spend the day. Thanks for sharing your cute story. Surely will be one to remember.

You're an inspiration to all of us. Thanks for your post...