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Great post as always Jean.

Congratulations and welcome to the other side. Best wishes for your recovery!

Sounds normal. One tip on protein and fluids is to spread it all across the whole day. At the top of each hour drink 2-3 ounces of protein. Then at each 15 minute period later, drink hydrating fluid 2-3 ounces. Then repeat. You will get plenty of protein and liquids on this plan.

Take your Mom and/or BF with you so they can get their questions answered as well. The probably are just afraid for you to have surgery.

Just be aware that caffeine can dehydrate so keep your fluid levels up with non caffeinated liquids! Enjoy!

No to carbonation...works OK flat if you must have the taste. With Alcohol you should always count the calories as they add up, and do impact our resistance to food.

Congratulations and best wishes to you!

trust your doctor and follow the instructions you are given!

Fear and doubt are normal at this stage. Best wishes to you both!

Happy to hear you are finally healing. Best wishes going forward and making your decisions about what is right for you! I know that I would hate to lose my band and would do anything to keep it!

You go girl. You worked hard and you deserve all the recognition you get!

Absolutely!

Mark... we hear your pain, but the advice you have been given is sound. There is nothing I cannot eat today that I could eat before surgery. It is a matter of degree and choices. What you feel is perfectly normal and we will all be here to support you. What better time than at 21 when you have your whole life ahead of you to live to make this transition. You have only 21 years of bad habits to overcome... I had 63 years. It is a matter of deciding how you want to live, I chose albeit late in life to live healthy! Best wishes to you going forward.

Way to go. You are a superstar! Congrats!

Hang in there... bandster hell is no fun, but it will soon be behind you. Keep yourself busy and when you feel hungry drink water, no cal liquids.

Enjoy..... you worked hard for it! Congratulations!

Hang in there Donna. This too will pass!

Congratulations!

Happy Memorial Day Sharon!

Congrats on your milestone! Keep up the good work!

COngrats on your surgery. I hope you continue to do well.

Sorry, what is the beach body challenge?

#1 more, # 2 less. Less in less out. Is this what you were asking?

Congratulations and best wishes on your journey. Come back and let us know how things go!

Nice post CG!