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@@destiny_77 - congrats on the new birthday!

@@Ilovecats1985 - just making sure you are not over eating. it is an ugly feeling, even just one or two bites :/

@@mum2dkl hopefully your surgery went well. Happy re-Birthday! I am basing this on your profile.

@@HappyNean32 - hydrate as long as possible.

@@LosingSomeLisa forgot to add I am almost 53....

it's on the sleeve discussion board. @@stephh has very kindly set it up for us. unfortunately I am not quite as tall apparently I am just under 5'8" now. I am in some 12s, mostly 13s

@@Ilovecats1985 - eat a light meal, when u are hungry. do you know why you got sick?

@@LosingSomeLisa you are doing awesome as well. I am losing now around 6-7 pounds a month. I have a personal goal of -100 by new years. I am doing the holiday challenge. I haven't made the goal I set for the last two challenges. I am hoping third time is the charm. I am due to see doctor in January and would love to be in the 170s.

@@Lura Dean -Merry Christmas!

@@Chelle Bean - I would go to the doctors office.

@@Rdsegobia my surgery date was May 6th so i am now post honeymoon and now weight loss is slower.

@@Dr-Patient - can you share a picture pre & post for us newbies????

@@♥dreamable - you look great! I can see a difference in your face especially - stay on course, enjoy the honeymoon phase and embrace the stalls!!!!

@@talking mountain - this is a subject that a professional (doctor) needs to answer from what I read here :/ Don't wait until the 17th of December - call now! Contact the pharmacist too, they may be able to help as well.

@@Rdsegobia - you have a great attitude and I share your thoughts about this being seeing food as "fuel" only.

@@Angry Banana - love your post!!! are you related to @@Dub ???? I love his too. Its great to get a guys perspective. I love the EAS protein drinks too and I hated straining the goodies out of the soup but I hated the "clear" broth more };/

I did the decaf for about a month and then went back to the regular blend. I haven't had any issues - I am drinking some now - black. I can drink mine with or without sugar/cream. Just has to be GOOD coffee and preferably NOT decaf.

that is a definite multiple NSV weekend/Holiday !

@@sparkles1971 - I don't know about Metamucil stretching the pouch but I was given the option of my new BFF - Miralax. I can mix it with anything and the bathroom trip is move often and comfortable. I am post-op from May2015 too. Have you had BW done? I ask because I was told I could stop taking the extra Iron (causing more BM issues) because my BW was fine and I get iron in my Multivitamin. Contact you doctor and see if the Metamucil is ok, and maybe my BFF ;D

@@Dossage1975 - when was your surgery? How much protein are you getting in your day?

@@Munecagirl85 - stalls. Get used to them, stalls, they happen:/ There is no set time-line, number of pounds lost, etc for when a stall occurs. Measure yourself, try on clothing that was snug - those are both NSVs (non scale victories). Stay the course! Get rid of your scale for now. weigh once a month or every week.

@@lizziebeth72 - good idea. They may have you come in and check you out. Have you pre-admitted to hospital? My doctor had me pre-admit and I was given a number to call for things like this - good luck. Keep us posted

moderation. not depriving myself from even a small amount like @@Inner Surfer Girl, enjoying the company not focusing on food.

it has also been described <here> as passing a pineapple! been there. done that...not pretty

I ask for a box as soon as I put my part I plan to eat on a plate. hubby shares his plate and I order a la carte.