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Pnw218, I am 4.5 months out and can eat popcorn with no problems, in fact have to be careful bc it goes down so well and don't get the full feeling so it could be a slider! Must use as treat only. I have no problem with bread, one slice or small portion but try occasionally.

Prayers for maintenence Tiffy! Wish you could turn off the stress level!!

Oregon, Wow you have lost 102lbs and are below target weight, how cool!!!! I knew you were close but just noticed.

Tiffy, Love this, printing it!

Sandra, I have to say I have hunger at times and I am 4.5 months out. I recently had an episode of hugh hunger after I started on VitB12 complex. By three days out my stomach was always hungry and I could eat so much more. So I stopped that, but yes I have had hunger where I had to put something on my stomach. Some of that would be acid I know but still have to eat something and try for protein but if out I grab something quick with more carbs than I'd like.

Did it take you an hour to figure out you were bored? If this was so beneath you why are you posting? You just insulted a very dear friend that has been sitting beside her sister with a severe complication and nearly lost her life. Just because Linda didn't post it herself you can't believe it. You don't know what you are talking about and you certainly don't know the whole story! But we don't want to bore you.

Good luck on your surgery, we will be here when you feel like posting!

Donna, I am so sorry for all that Linda has had to go through and that you almost lost her from complications. Thank you for coming forward and I too hope that this is not deleted. I am so sorry for the double talk and excuses that are made to cover up negligence. My prayers are with you and your family.

Fab, I am so sorry your loyalty for this company wasn't appreciated. BTW, could you go over your manager's head to complain about the taking your vacay days for payment? Atleast a letter informing them what happened?? That was dirty. Also, can you get your retirement out of them to roll over. Some companys put up roadblocks to you getting your retirement to move it elsewhere, delays etc. If not it is a plus that you can and don't find out the company pissed it away. So many terrible things have happened to longtime employees and then they have nothing when they leave...so sad.

I'm 4.5 months out and just started to notice hair in the shower, sink and in the comb. I have pretty thick hair but it feels thinner to me. Not worried, it will grow back.

The breathing apparatus is a hand held plastic hose with little balls inside a connected piece, (weird description) that you inhale as hard as you can and make the balls go up to the top. All to make you use all your lung function post op when it is so important to prevent blood clots. You want to keep from having shallow breathing as much as possible. Also walking is very important.

I am so sorry you are having a rough time and knocked out with trying to get something in your new stomach. It is swollen and cranky right now, I had ice chips at first, tried warm first but couldn't get it down and ice felt better. Atleast I got something down. My stomach spasmed also, I actually rubbed it to calm down the muscle. Please don't quit trying to hydrate, it is extremely important. Popsicles also, anything clear, some sleevers didn't worry about protein, just hydrate. Keep pushing to find something that you can stand. IT WILL GET BETTER!

I have always loved riding a bike and when we go to KW that's all we use. I need to get my bike out again for my country roads. There are some hills though which are killer but could use the variety. Good idea Lan2k.

I am definitely trying this, sounds yummy and we both love gravy!

I definitely will get more of her albums and when I told my daughter about it she said Oh, I love her. I am so out of it when it comes to music, and there are so many new ones that I am way behind. Now if you are talking about the Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Doobies, 70's music I get it.

I have found a new artist India Arie with her CD Testimony: Vol 1 and her voice is so beautiful and her message so uplifting. But specifically her song Private Party is right on with me. She is celebrating her body and just being a woman and sounded right on with my sleeve journey. If you need a beautiful message listen to her album.

You look amazing!!! Smokin. Almost to goal and so soon.

Kathy, I see, you are still waiting! Terrible timing for all of this but hope everyone gets their operation soon..it will happen! Say hi to Dr. Aceves and his wonderful crew for me. Linda (that was funny about Yolanda being an aggresive driver!!!)

Ichef, Thank you for updating us on the conditions in Mexicali. I was worried bc a 7.2 is a good sized earthquake and expected some serious damage. Glad no one was hurt so far and hope you get home soon. This is the second earthquake in a few months but this one was very close to Mexicali. Take care. Anyone else from the forum there?

I'm like Thin, I still feel hunger too. At first maybe it was stomach acid but as time goes on I still feet it and have to put something on my stomach. That is the important part, putting good food in and not grab a quick snack. When I am getting my fluids in between my meals it seems to flush out my stomach and I get hungry faster...go figure. I am still losing nicely, not quickly but I am fine with that and happy I did this. I cannot overeat!

So glad you are on the other side katt, I remember feeling its all up to me bf surgery and not knowing what MY body would do was scary. What a relief to have it behind you and on to your new body!

Oregon you've earned the right to have multiple guys! Live it up. I don't see as many guys worrying about this issue so you shouldn't either. If they like it and they want it "put a ring on it!" lol