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www.fitbit.com or amazon.com I bought my fitbit from fitbit. They have several new models now, unfortunately not all are named fitbit so it can be confusing. I have fitbit, but there is the Zip and the One. A wonderful tool.

I'm not sure if you can eat these yet but these look pretty good and have some great stats: 8.2 calories, 0.5 carbs, 1.25 Protein per bite http://joandsue.blogspot.ca/2012/05/cauliflower-pizza-bites.html

Good luck.

Height plays a important part in how fast a person looses weight. More muscle. (I guess)

You can resleeve?

Amazing. Keep up the good work!

Amazing how Vitamin deficiency can wreck havoc on your emotions. I had a combination of Vitamin D Deficiency and Hypothyroidism. Get your Vitamin D and Thyroid checked. I got sloppy with both and started to feel weepy. I got back on track and the symptoms were gone within a few days. Also check with your doctor on your B12. I have known a few people who found out that for some reason they can't absorb B12 anymore and have to get a shot once a month. Just a suggestion. Take care.

I'm Feb 25th also.

Caffeine is a diuretic. Hard to stay hydrated when your taking a diuretic.

Can I relate? Absolutely.... Once I knew this surgery was a reality and spent a lot of time in my head making sure that this is what I wanted to do. And the reality of "choosing" to remove part of my healthy stomach because I could not get my act together. I had to accept that fact in order to move beyond it. I've spent so much of my life punishing myself. Honestly I'm done. I need to do this for me and I only need to justify this surgery to me. It's not cold feet. You are asking yourself a tough question. My doctor told me, this surgery is voluntary, no one is making you do this. This is your choice. I carry around a quote from Bill Cosby that keeps me in check, "You have to want it more than you are afraid of it." I know I want this and I openly accept the good and bad with this decision. Not sure if this is helpful to you. I wish you peace with what ever decision you make. That will be the right decision for you.

How exciting. I'm February 25th. May both of you have a speedy recovery.

It gets easier. I was on Optifast for about 9 months. For me it was around day 3 or 4 that my hunger was gone.

Here are a few sites: http://www.bellplantation.com/recipes http://pinterest.com/gg555/pb2-recipes/

I look at it this way, every pound lost before surgery is one less pound to loose after surgery. You can do this.

Here is a great site that may help you out: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

For Greek Yogurt I buy the plain non fat variety and I add 1 tablespoon of sugar free Torani Syrup to Greek Yogurt. For Fiber I add 1 - 2 tablespoons of Chia Seeds.

I've been using Celebrate Multi-Complete chewable vitamins. (http://www.celebratevitamins.com) MAX Protein from GNC. Been very happy with them.

PB2 is this really wonderful product, it is Peanut Butter that has been pressed. They have removed most of the fat and sugar. Here is a link with some more information: http://www6.netrition.com/bell_plantation_pb2.html

My date is February 25th. I've been working on this process since August. Happy it is almost here.

Congrats on your success!! Oh to be in your shoes, I'm just starting this process so probably not the best buddy for you. I live on Mercer Island but work on the West Side. Having my surgery next month.

Also a huge fan of the fitbit. It is worth $99. I like their new model, the One. Uses bluetooth to sync. I have the old style where I have to dock the fitbit to sync. It also syncs with My Fitness Pal and other applications.

I can so relate to this statement. I have always had this problem and still struggle with it. I've ben putting myself last for so long that it has become a habit. I think this surgery is a great first step. I'm self pay and almost cancelled a few times because of the guilt of spending this kind of money on myself. But I know I am the only person who can put myself first.

Ditto!