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Its different for every person as to what they can tolerate. Some have problems with salad, certain fruits and veggies. Some dont have any problems. I can do salad , all fruits and most veggies, except raw broccoli which is a BIG no no. So just go slow and easy with new foods, and you might try new foods at home ( not work or a restaurant) so you can be near a bathroom if necessary. ( Broccoli. ......... it.wasnt. pretty.........)

Love the " applause box "idea ! A few years ago I found a joke gift, a big red button ( like the"easy" button in the Staples commercials) that said "Bullshit !" every time you pushed it ! I don't remember where I got it, maybe Spencers ? Not my style of store at all, but great for a funny/gag gift ! Maybe everybody look there for one ?

Definitely clothes shopping, thankful for Goodwill where I can get really nice clothes for way less than retail ! Todays great buy ? A beautiful CASHMERE sweater in a pretty rich purple color, $12.99 !! And a very new 1 piece bathing suit , $6.00 ! Yep, clothes and cute flat boots work for me ! That, and finally learning to cook (thankyou Pinterest !) are my obsessions !

I kept a daily log of my weight and loved watching the # s go down. ( Im not one to live and die by the scale, it just kept me on a straight path to eat healthy , exercising and drinking my water.) I also gave away all my too big clothes except for 1 pair of jeans and a T shirt. ( size 18) Trying them on and having the pants literally fall off of never gets old ! That, and the nice compliments and looks didn't hurt either ! ( Still doesn't !!)

Hugs to you, sorry to hear about your Dad, but know that he is still your biggest supporter. (Been through this myself) Dont know what to say about your band, Id see your Dr. Asap ! As far as lasagna etc, I just skip the noodle part and fill up on salad , etc. No need to have anything different at mealtimes, hope this helps you some. Hugs !!

Slow and steady wins the race !! Congratulations ! Great job !!!

P.S. 'scuse the language, but I saw a funny sign today and it made me think of you being on the fence about WLS. " Sometimes when one door closes, get a hammer and nails, and nail that bitch shut !!!"..........! Geesh ! I'm on a roll today !!!! ...................time to go take my meds !!!!

You don't fix a cavity on your own, you see a denist, right ? Same with a broken leg (a cast and crutches )hearing problem ( a hearing aid ) eyesight problems (glasses or contacts) etc. If someone said " I have a drinking problem and Im going to work wth my Dr. and rehab so I can live a long , healthy life !" , well nobody would tell them to "solve it by themselves " would they ?? I dont think so !!! They would be congratulated for making a smart decision !! Same with WLS. YOU are making a smart decision to get a strong , healthier body. So, CONGRATULATE yourself !!!!

Well, that's because you're awesome. Just sayin '. Congratulations !!!

You should of shot back " And you'd be alot smarter if you shut your mouth......." kind of like what MissMac said above . For the life of me I can't wrap my head around people who just feel they are free to speak their mind !!! No filter !!! No tact or diplomacy ?? Drives. Me. Crazy. That is all.

You should of shot back " And you'd be alot smarter if you shut your mouth......." kind of like what MissMac said above . For the life of me I can't wrap my head around people who just feel they are free to speak their mind !!! No filter !!! No tact or diplomacy ?? Drives. Me. Crazy. That is all.

Amen to all of the above !!! Before WLS, everything revolved around my weight problem. Dressing, housework, traveling, clothes shopping , self esteem etc, all were difficult. Now ? Nothing but positives. Not perfect, far from it, but ohhh the joys of just being able to move without worrying about it !!! I am SO grateful !!!

Well, if I had read the fine print I would of seen you're having Lapband ! You are about my height, but I started at a higher weight . Every week it just got better and betterm and my clothes got loiser and looser. You.can. do. this.........I dont know what your Dr.s orders are on a pre op diet, but I know they have you do it to shrink your liver. If you cant get the protein shakes down , try another brand /flavor or talk to a Nutritionist for advice. You can PM if you need to, I check in every few days . Good luck !!

First off, hugs to you !! Second off, I dont have some of the problems you have, im not bi polar, but have dealt wth depression. Not pretty. And who has' nt "failed" with diets ??? ( ME !!) Many of us here are stress eaters/emotional eaters too (ME !!!) ,it's not uncommon. Cranky from "dieting" , yep ! (ME !!!), and alot of others too. What Im trying to say is you're not the only one who goes through all of that so DON'T think that you're going to "fail" at WLS because of the past. I dont know what kind of WLS you're having but being banded was the smartest thing I could of done for myself, and honestly. Not. That. Hard. I just followed the Dr. s rules and the weight came off. The 5% daily inconvenience of being banded is NOTHING compared to the 100 % inconvenience of being overweight. A positive " can do " attitude will help you the most ! Good luck, and come back here for all the support you need !!!

Woohoo !!!!! Somebodys full of awesome sauce !!! Id love to be able to wear a sleeveless top or dress someday !! Congratulations !!! Way to go !

The 1st few days I felt like I had been hit by a truck, but by the end of the week I was feeling fine ! Give yourself some time to recover from the surgery (it's A LOT of stress on your mind and body), and then watch what happens !! The weight will start coming off, the compliments will start coming in, and you'll be so happy you made the decision to get a stronger, healthier body !! No regrets here ! Good luck !!

First off BIG HUGS to you ! Secondly, if you had dental problems that were causing you to have a lower quality of life, and your Denist recommended dental surgery, would you feel "ashamed" and think you could "solve the problem on my own " ?? I don't think so !!! By putting YOURSELF first ( healthwise) everybody wins ! More hugs to you !!!

Jenn1,....................smartypants ! !!!!!!!! Jenn1,....................smartypants ! !!!!!!!!

Sory for the extra posts, my computer went haywire !!! Sorry for the extra posts, my computer went haywire !!!

Oh, and my favorite things ? My home and family, my pets, mani/pedis, new magizines, Pinterest, anything sweet, HGTV Decorating shows, watching football and baseball, walking, running, swimming, Pilates. Goodwill for stylish clothes, traveling, cooking/baking, watching the birds and squirrels in my front yard while drinking a hot cup of tea, hot showers, perfume, pretty makeup and anything girly. That and anything or anybody that tickles my funny bone . I love to laugh ! That is all.

Oh, and my favorite things ? My home and family, my pets, mani/pedis, new magizines, Pinterest, anything sweet, HGTV Decorating shows, watching football and baseball, walking, running, swimming, Pilates. Goodwill for stylish clothes, traveling, cooking/baking, watching the birds and squirrels in my front yard while drinking a hot cup of tea, hot showers, perfume, pretty makeup and anything girly. That and anything or anybody that tickles my funny bone . I love to laugh ! That is all. Oh, and my favorite things ? My home and family, my pets, mani/pedis, new magizines, Pinterest, anything sweet, HGTV Decorating shows, watching football and baseball, walking, running, swimming, Pilates. Goodwill for stylish clothes, traveling, cooking/baking, watching the birds and squirrels in my front yard while drinking a hot cup of tea, hot showers, perfume, pretty makeup and anything girly. That and anything or anybody that tickles my funny bone . I love to laugh ! That is all. Oh, and my favorite things ? My home and family, my pets, mani/pedis, new magizines, Pinterest, anything sweet, HGTV Decorating shows, watching football and baseball, walking, running, swimming, Pilates. Goodwill for stylish clothes, traveling, cooking/baking, watching the birds and squirrels in my front yard while drinking a hot cup of tea, hot showers, perfume, pretty makeup and anything girly. That and anything or anybody that tickles my funny bone . I love to laugh ! That is all. Oh, and my favorite things ? My home and family, my pets, mani/pedis, new magizines, Pinterest, anything sweet, HGTV Decorating shows, watching football and baseball, walking, running, swimming, Pilates. Goodwill for stylish clothes, traveling, cooking/baking, watching the birds and squirrels in my front yard while drinking a hot cup of tea, hot showers, perfume, pretty makeup and anything girly. That and anything or anybody that tickles my funny bone . I love to laugh ! That is all. Oh, and my favorite things ? My home and family, my pets, mani/pedis, new magizines, Pinterest, anything sweet, HGTV Decorating shows, watching football and baseball, walking, running, swimming, Pilates. Goodwill for stylish clothes, traveling, cooking/baking, watching the birds and squirrels in my front yard while drinking a hot cup of tea, hot showers, perfume, pretty makeup and anything girly. That and anything or anybody that tickles my funny bone . I love to laugh ! That is all.

Coloring books for adults ? I have coloring books for adults that I got at Costco 2 year's ago, they are very detailed drawings , colored pens were bought seperatly at Office Depot. They can keep you busy for a loooonnnggg time ! The 1st book was called "Color me your way" then Color me #1, #2, #3 etc by P.J.C. Smart. Goolge her for more info.

Jerrbear, ive said it before and ill say it again, " Don't take this personally, but I think I love you !" Your comments are always right on, but your sense of humor is what really come through and always cracks me up. "I'll show myself out . " etc, (Dry sarcasm always makes me laugh ! Thanks !)

Hadouni, refering to #3 man, um, I'll hold him down if you beat him up !!!! Just kidding ! (Sorta) im not in the dating scene (happily married) but if I was I wouldn't accept any man who didn't treat me well and was so narrow minded and judgemental ! You deserve SO much better ! I hope you find him , and when you do make sure he treats you like the queen that you are !! Good luck !!

Yesterday I took my daughter and her friend ( both 21 ) out to the nail salon so we could all get pedicure s. My daughter whispers " Mom, thats going to be you when you're older !! She dresses like you ! " The lady in question walking by us was a slim, well dressed, VERY stylish, and yes mid 70 's or older !!! No old lady clothes for her ! No "I give up because Im older !" No masculine haircut and sloppy polyester outfits for her, She was rockin' it in a very appropriate way. I can only HOPE I can look as good as she dies when Im her age ! So dont let YOUR age hold you back from being FABULOUS !!!! That .is. all. Good luck !!!