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I followed my NUT and then saw my doctor 1 month post and he said to try to only eat 2 meals and if hungry in between eat veggies. I like his idea and I think he did it to help get the scale moving a bit better. I eat a Protein bar for breakfast, IF I am hungry, for breakfast. Small lunch and dinner. It works for me during the week. on the weekends I have a small breakfast ( couple of scrambled eggs) and a small dinner. I may eat a "snack" mid-day. I missed my veggies because of the protein first, veggies and then carb for meals the NUT said to follow.

@@linzlou2000 - That day will be here in NO time - congrats! My DH is a federal employee and I had really very little out of pocket - less than $500. Being tired is probably the worst part - hydrate up until the last minute and walk, walk, walk! Try to not get to use to the hospital meds and go OTC as soon as possible. I use RX for night time starting the 2nd night home. I had a minimum 1 day stay. I was back at work 12 days post and that included two weekends. I have been one of the lucky ones in that respect

@@ocean4dlm - YES! I agree with you. IMHO - Its like living in an abusive situation and until you reach that "awakening" moment you keep going back and back. If you are not REALLY ready, or awakened , you WONT change physically or psychologically. Its like motivation, you cannot motivate someone who refuses to help themselves.As someone who has been in a management/supervisor position I determined a few years ago there are two types of people in the world: Flushers & NON-Flushers A flusher is the person who flushes the toilet when done (for the next person). A NON-flusher does there business and leaves. WHY??? They feel its NOT their job, they are TOO busy, etc. They also feel that the next person can flush for them - - - - - - - - idiots.

@@pink dahlia - ditto! THANKS everyone for sending in the pics! @@Dub - great thread!

@@ylluz - do the surgery for yourself and NO ONE else! its your life, your knees, your back, your diabetes.... NO Regrets!

I feel the same way. I take 10k of biotin and 500 mg of zinc. I also get my protein in and my hair is thinning:( I am 52 and early menopause.

I had an easy recovery too. blessed with doctor, nut and family for their support.

@@yoyena dehydration will also make you tired and if you are on BP meds you may need to check it as well. after a loss of about 25 to 30 lbs my np was dropping to 100/60. I break it in half now. hope to be off the medicine soon.

I am a not a computer geek so therefore I have no idea how to post a picture. I don't FB either. I text! I use a computer at work but beyond that....

@@Daveo she's out there looking for you...get out and be open minded and like @@Elode said keep working on her Mr. Right.

I get that it is a "rant" and that you are "physically and spiritually unavailable". I don't understand the "stop trying to make it like what I'm doing is the worst", unless its a general statement referring to people in your life that have said something to you. I don't believe this was directed to someone here, right?

I probably don't like getting asked how much I weigh NOW. Its none of their darn business! I started about 3 weeks ago telling people at work because they thought I was sick or something. Cancer? Problems at home? DH works at same place and he has lost about 10lbs since March. I have gotten tired of people asking what the "number" is on the scale. I flat out got tired of it and now I smile and tell them feel free to ask any question about my journey but I won't tell you how much I weigh (smile). I will tell them that I am on track and let them wonder what the scale reads....jeez. About 95% of the people I work with have the courtesy to NOT ask. I unfortunately feel like the one who are asking for the "number" are the people that are potentially going to try to sabotage me. Most of us know who have lost weight over the years and regained it all back about those kind of "friends/family". They are either stick thin folks who are worried you may draw a second of their attention or they are possibly a bit over weight and don't want the "fattest girl/guy title" in the room title - that you know longer have haters....

@@KF2007 - Happy re-Birthday!

@@b.e.a.u.tiful_disaster - hey neighbor!

@@John Michaels - what time did you get?

@@swimbikerun - a lot of people have a 99 year for surgery, I notice it a lot. must be a glitch?

@@b.e.a.u.tiful_disaster - where are you? I am near jacksonville

@BrownEyedTxGirl....got you a spot right here <patting the bench> happy birthday!

@@nomorechubbybutt63 - I lived near Rome in a town called Coosa.

you look great! I am envious ;P congrats again

I am the spouse of a civil service employee.

@@Elode a new pic?

@@stephh - thanks sooo much for doing this

@@khaled - I think I mentioned all of this earlier except for the PPI. I can only suggest you call your NUT.

@@magicalwoman @@Peanutbutterlady - welcome!