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I'm a newbie post surgery but the things I can safely say I can't or don't want to live without: 1. 17 - 24 oz traveling water bottles (I have one everywhere, cars, work, home, etc) 2. Sqwinchers zero water enhancer (although am doing much better now with plain water) 3. My small salad and bread plates with dessert silverware 4. Small food containers to prepack my meals for next day ranging from 2 TBS to 1 Cup in size 4. Kitchen food scale - this has been my go to pal once I was permitted pureed / soft foods (I am able to measure 2 oz and ensure I don't go over by "eye balling" it like I used to in the past) 5. My Fitness pal app - I've tried them all and always return to MFP 6. My fitness tracker - I alternate between my Misfits (phase and flare) along with my Samsung Gear 2

As you lose weight, the chemicals and hormones that were stored in your fat cells are being released into your body. These will pass through your kidneys and are expelled in your urine or through your sweat. But they can generate a flush of hormones during the weight loss phase. They should simmer down once you transition into maintenance. It is important to meet your daily fluid requirements, because it take fluids to flush these hormones from your system.

Great topic. As someone just getting started, I'd love to hear some tips from vets on which things helped them out. I will say that I have a 32oz Contigo water bottle glued to my side all day, every day that helps me track my water intake. I have a Samsung Gear watch that I wear when I exercise. I am still on soft foods, but am looking into a food tracker to help me once I transition to the next stage. Right now my top contenders are My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

I have to admit. I didn't make it through the full day without incident. Was great until dinner and then I had pureed cauliflower with canned chicken. The chicken was not pureed, but it is very soft. I only had small amount, but something just didn't sit right and back up it came after about 15 min. Maybe I ate too fast. I'm sure I will have considerable learning as I go through this process!

Still in my 6 month process. Hope to get a date in November. Jus wanna wish you guys the best of luck. Prayers for strength at this time. There is a brighter, healthier and better life waiting for you. At your weakest you are tested to search for that strength within you. You gotta search deep but you will find that strength and be successful. Can’t wait to hear about your success later.

Congrats!!!! This is great!

Congrats on being overweight!

Congratulations! But, OMGosh, I just realized - I hit overweight last week and missed it! YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This afternoon I looked at my feet and it felt like I was looking at someone else's feet. I even sent my husband a text about it. My ankles aren't swollen either. Tonight my husband said my fingers look longer now from the weight loss. When I put on a non sports bra this evening I was in shock! There's a huge gap in my bra now. Wasn't expecting that to be so drastic this early on.

Same here. Feet are thinner and not swollen anymore. I had no idea ear lobes get thicker with weight gain. I also don't wear earrings so......