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*just took a deep cleansing breath* Yes, it feels good.

I'm so happy for you! Enjoy every minute!

Off to a summer festival tonight with carnival food. Tomorrow I'm volunteering at a food pantry. Sunday I will be outdoors with friends in a forest preserve all day. Busy busy. My trainer wants me to log my food for him again. Oh well. It's a little annoying because it's on paper but I'll do it. The first time I logged, he had no issues with my choices. Just my timing of meals. He wants me eating something every three hours. My daughter has a third upcoming interview at my company for a summer internship. Two different departments are interviewing her. Nice problem to have, huh? I hope she gets the first one because our hours would be the same and carpooling would be a breeze. Have a great weekend, everyone!

I'll look at anything - once.

I could make a catty remark, but I'll puss. I mean pass.

Because you're AWESOME!!!!

@@Miss Mac, good luck! That's a big change. I recently heard that even artificial sweeteners mess with your insulin levels. The only one I used to consume was in the occasional diet soda, so I've pretty much eliminated them from my diet after giving up soda. But I never really had a sweet tooth, so I'm lucky.

Four grilled cheese sandwiches in one sitting, in a bathrobe, on the couch, watching TV. Regularly and always alone. And I wasn't a kid either. I'm so glad I don't do that anymore. (Slobovian pro tip: grilled cheese leaves a very distinct aroma in the house. Plan your binge early in the day accordingly.)

Great question! I'm going to the gym and I'm loving it!!! Why why why did I wait over a year to do this? Everybody said exercise grows on you and I didn't believe it. Using a personal trainer is excellent for two days a week, but my real victory is going there on my own on the off days. I'm learning the machines and I walk the treadmill too. I feel like a new person. As for food, I have two victories. I'm leaving some food on my plate nearly every day. Secondly, when I have a treat like sweets or a cookie, a taste usually does the trick. And if I indulge (like I did with popcorn twice last week), I own it and move on. I love my band!

Sending hugs to you both.

Don't get me started.

**sheepishly removes cell phone from bra**

That's a great tool.

Well said!

Perfectly normal. I ate a lot of cream soups post op. I also ran foods through the blender. As long as your NUT says it's okay, experiment with various full liquids. Protein held me longer. Good luck! You'll really appreciate your first fill when you get it!

**crickets chirping** Checking in. Good weekend. Moderate food. I'm finding it easier to leave food on my plate when satisfied. Full disclosure. I had movie crapcorn not once but twice this weekend. Once buttered, once not. Not worth it. But it doesn't seem to have done any scale damage. My meals are getting smaller slowly as I'm finding it easier to stop when satisfied instead of full. Off to the gym tonight to work on the upper body machines. Woo hoo!

Welcome! This is a great site for support and information.

Nope. Let your doctor know.