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So sorry you have had a time of it. I wish the very best for you. May you have a rapid recovery from here out! Sweet little girl! Happy Mothers day!

When I go I will order a tall skinny Cappuccino. I don't get decaf unless it's in the afternoon. My surgeon and NUT are ok with small amounts of caffeine as long as I am not having an issue getting my Water in. Also, if you need a quick easy Breakfast, look for their spinach and feta breakfast wrap. I open up the wrap and have the inside. Great Protein and so yummy. If, I recall correctly, almost 20 grams of protein. It's one of the few things there that are quite nutritious.

Are you feeling better this morning? Was thinking about you yesterday. Did the ibuprofen upset your stomach? And I'm still chuckling about the whole straw thread from a while ago.

I cleaned my out on Friday. It felt so good!

Gotta chuckle at that. LOL!!

Sure sweetie! I am 52 5' 2" Starting weight 220 Lost 13 on pre op so surgery weight was 207 Surgery was March 6th. Almost 10 weeks out. As of this morning I am 178.7 My first goal was to lose 10% (22 lbs) 198 Second goal was another 10% (19.8) 178.8 Next goal is 10% ) 17 and when I hit that my self reward is gonna be big! Don't know what yet but open to suggestions! Edited: I forgot, I was self pay and it was the best money I ever spent on my health! I am determined to be patient. As long as I follow my nutritional guidelines, the weight has no choice but to come off so I will try and listen to my body, it won't fail me. Keep up the great work, you really are very inspiring!

HOLY CRAP! You didn't take that did you? And I'll bet you washed it down with through a straw! Now you are really going to have your stomach explode and that Ibuprofen is going to ping all over your innerds like a pinball! Wow! now you've gone and done it. Sorry, but thought you might want a giggle. I know I'm still laughing over that one!

Yep. Shelling out that money was not fun but I would do it again in a New York minute. Already at 9 weeks out my life is so much better! I still am somewhat convinced they did operate on my brain too. My whole thinking about food has changed so much and for the amazing! Gonna have to ask the Doc next time I see him.

That is wonderful! Congrats and will send positive thoughts your way on keeping control of this!

You look fantastic! Slow and steady wins the race! I am 9 weeks out and am 52. I knew it would be slower for me because I have always been a slow loser and at our age, our bodies don't seem to want to give it up! I am not doing low carb, just healthy rounded meals with of course Protein first. I just hit my second major goal of another 10% of my body weight. It's going slow but it's going! Congrats to you! You inspire me! And yes, 50's are great! I My favorite decade so far!

Yes, whodda thunk it? Some of the places you would think would be post op suicide can actually be some of our best friends! Starbucks for example, they have a egg white, spinach and feta breakfast wrap. Un wrap it from the tortilla and you have Protein nirvana! Yummy too! McDonalds, grilled chicken ceasar salad, same exact salad, every time, every place down to the 4, yes exactly 4 cherry tomatoes. Great lunch, I eat the chicken and .5 oz of shredded parm, the 4, exactly 4 tomatoes and I am good to go. Did I mention, they have 4, exactly 4 of those little cherry tomatoes in every grilled chicken ceasar salad, every day in every McDonalds? I think I want the job of tomato quality inspector for them. I can count to 4! I guess it goes to show if we look just a little, healthy stuff have been among us for sometime.

Thanks for the info. Will put these into practice. Except maybe the dead lifts. I just don't see those in my future. Thank you for the great in

Tumbelyna and cls8402 I have always been a private person regarding not only medial issues but most everything. When I was younger I used to feel obligated to answer every question put to me. As I have grown older I no longer feel that way. I would diet every year, every year I would lose the same 30 pounds only to re gain it by years end. Even though I generally kept it quiet but sometimes people would ask how much have I lost, my reply would be "A good amount" or not as much as I had hoped." I would try to be polite with a reply and change the subject. If they persist, I would just state that is personal to me and really don't wish to discuss it. As for your surgery, if people ask what you had done, simply tell them that you had a medical issue tended to but you are feeling much better now, thanks for your concern and change the subject. If people want to speculate, they are not someone you would want to share any personal information with anyway. Most people will respect your privacy. I know a lot of people need or want to tell everyone everything about them. But the truth is most people don't care about what do other people do than giving them something to gossip about. If they want to share everything then they should do so and respect that. For those who choose to keep things private, be it medical or any other aspect of our lives, that is our right and would hope that others respect that as well. Good luck to you both, you will love your sleeve!

It does but it's a lie. I know it and you know it. In fact, it's sad but you probably believe it. Calling major BS on that! But this is going nowhere fast so I am out. Sorry this went south fast. This subject always does. Have a great weekend everyone. I am unsubscribing to this one.

Must be one hell of a glass house you live in! Just one question. How do you judge yourself for lying? You've done it, you know you have. Can't imagine you avoid yourself.

Welcome! Take by your handle you are in Dallas. Have you decided which surgeon is going to "do the job"? We are so lucky to live in an area with so many top surgeons to choose from! Again, welcome!

I've asked that question several times and have yet to get an answer. Can only speculate it makes them feel better about themselves by trying to shame others. You think?

Because when people are busy judging others, they don't have deal with their own insecurities and failures for the moment. It's a feel good thing, I guess.

Girl, you are a women who makes things happen! Bravo to you! In two weeks you have gone from depressed to determined! So proud of you!

Took me about 2 months to get back to normal. Only when I could expand my diet to include more Fiber containing foods did things "start to work its self out." Constipation has been far and away my biggest challenge. I still put a teaspoon of miralax in my morning shake. 9 weeks out now. I also take children's fiber gummies. The first month was miserable with constipation, lots of Protein and very little fiber makes lots of hard poop. Keep up with the stool softeners, MOM or miralax, (for me it was a combo of all 3) but it will get better. I'm still not where I was pre surgery but things are working out in the end. Gotta laugh about it! Good luck!

Keep sipping. It is a full time job and you will be able to gradually increase the amounts. But just always sipping adds up. For me, the first week to quench that thirst I felt, I sucked on crushed ice chips. The were like heaven. I got a big bag of Sonic ice, (the best ice ever) and just went to town on them. It felt good on my throat and for me, cold worked much better than warm, but it does seem like lots of folks preferred the warm. Good luck!

Thank you all for such great information. Question: What about us middle age ladies? What is the best strength training schedule for those of us who are not looking to be buff but just want to build back some lost muscle? Women in their 40's and 50's seem to lose upper body strength. I would like to reclaim some of that. Also just a general want to be fitter and keep the bones and muscles in a healthier state for fat burning and I guess just tone up a bit. Not sure if strength training once, twice a week. I don't want to become a gym rat, just get in, get out and do enough to make a difference without being achy for days after. Suggestions? I have a gym membership so I have access to all the equipment. Thanks in advance.

Mine was out. chances are you will wake up to a friendly face asking you if you would like to wake up now. Good luck!

A small pillow to put on your tummy for the car drive home. It will help you feel protected and if you have to cough or God forbid, sneeze it will help. Best of luck for an easy surgery and speedy recovery! Where are you having your surgery?

Wow! Congrats! What in inspiration!