HappyQ

I have used MFP every day for over a year. I couldn't have made this jorney without it. I also love that if you go the the my recipe portion and add the ingredients for something you make from scratch it will calculate the calories, fats, proteins, carbs, sodium and sugar for you. You can then log-it directly from your recipies everytime you make it.

I have shared with most of the people in my office. I work in a large building with many people. I am in contact with a lot of people everyday. I am 9 months out and down about 114 pounds. Even people I don't know will stop me an comment on how much I have lost. If I don't know them I don't offer an explanation, but everyone I do know has seen how hard I work at this and they know it is not the easy way out of being overweight. I exercise every day and avoiding the pitfalls of potluck food days. Like we were all told pre-op this is a tool and we will only get the results we want if we work hard. I think you will share with people you are comfortable with and it isn't anyone else's business. Good Luck!

I am at 9 months post op. I will have a weight loss then bounce back and forth for a few days before settling at the new weight. usually the swing is about 2 pounds.

If you don't get enough people for a clothing exchange try picking things up at the Goodwill stores. I'm from Michigan and every time I"m in Chicago I hit as many as I can. Chicago has some truly great Goodwill store. A much larger selection than we have in Grand Rapids. They have gotten me through from size 30 to size 18 so far!

Body Fortress Vanilla Creame is really good mixed with ice water and MIO drops or Crystal Light. Make sure to buy the Whey Isolate to get pure protien that your body can uptake.

Have you tried using the MIO drops to flavor your water? It has really helped me drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.

I am 9 months post op and I have not experienced any unusual smells. I exercise everyday and even after a vigorous workout there are no overly unpleasant odors.