4MRB4PHOTO

"...Make them feel like carp..." Something sounds a little fishy about this post.

If Bubba (from Forrest Gump) farmed Brussels sprouts instead of shrimp: Bubba: Anyway, like I was sayin', Brussels sprout is the fruit of the land. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, Brussels sprout-kabobs, Brussels sprout creole, brussel sprout gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple Brussels sprout, lemon Brussels sprout, coconut Brussels sprout, pepper Brussels sprout, Brussels sprout Soup, Brussels sprout stew, Brussels sprout salad, Brussels sprout and potatoes, Brussels sprout burger, Brussels sprout sandwich. That- that's about it.

"Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye (the song, not actually with Marvin Gaye ) Edited. Sorry, I read it wrong. I read it as "what do I need right now". An intro song: "Beautiful Day" by U2.

If there ever was an image of a cat in a sombrero with a bottle of Tequila that could sum up this Monday morning so far, this is it! 

The last time I saw something that had money on it and smelled like fish, there was a 2 drink minimum.

Or any pants... LOL After my bra - my pants are the first thing to go when I get home! Hopefully that doesn't happen when you got to "Home Depot".

Just remind yourself are doing this for yourself and your loved ones. Maybe tell them you want to live a longer, healthier and happier life. But they probably won't get that if they made a hurtful remark in the first place. If some people can't see that, then maybe they are people you shouldn't associate with as often, or possibly not at all. Surround yourself with supportive positive people. Believe in yourself.

(receiving a) BJ If that is too many words, then: Peace

Remind me to never mention any of the words "variable speed", "drill" or "batteries" in a post again; or at least not without including the words "cold shower".

"VS" as in "variable speed" (drill) -nothing dirty intended. You know how us guys love our power tools. You should see this little beauty of a variable speed drill I have, light weight, dual speeds (0-450RPM, 0-1500RPM), 20V lithium-ion battery, etc., oh yeah! (I know you meant Victoria's Secret" )

Congratulations on making your decision to have WLS. The correct choice is the one that is best for YOU based upon your expectations and medical condition(s). Have you performed any research based upon major WLS centers of excellent, published articles from professional societies & journals, etc.?

Congratulations on the fantastic effort you have made so far. Keep up the great work.

I tried that app on Halloween. After the 30th trick-or-treater rang our doorbell, man was I stuffed!

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Your excess weight loss is amazing! Very inspirational.

Thanks, but I am not sure that is what she was requesting. Funny, LL, you don't look "juju-ish".

Could it be ketosis?

Not to sound crude, especially during lunchtime (although that never stopped me before); if the medically supervised diet suggestion that was made doesn't work, perhaps tell them "I am not eating (or not eating that much) because my stomach is bothering me a little". If they are still persistent, tell them "I have explosive diarrhea", that will stop all questioning on why you aren't eating dead in its tracks.

That sounds really good!!! I wish I had that right now! :-) She had me at "ham". That's sounds really delicious.

I will always think of you whenever I floss.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point. Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here. I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size. That image would look like an old toothless person flossing while tilting their head. I am sorry, I did not intend to be mean. You must forgive me, I am an ESTJ so I have difficulty expressing emotion.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point. Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here. I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size. That image would look like an old toothless person flossing while tilting their head.

I admire that you are strong-willed, have directness and honesty.You know I adore you... Thank you. Right back at you "Double L"

I admire that you are strong-willed, have directness and honesty.

Yes you are normal. This is very common. There is a rush of hormones with the rapid weight loss, your body just went through trauma (a major surgery) and you may have had many personal feelings, concerns and anxiety built up prior to the surgery and feelings about your life post surgery. Congratulations on your WLS and the beginning of a new you.

It is a personal choice, there is no right or wrong answer. I told my family, friends and a few people at work before the surgery (including my supervisor). I didn't want people to think I had a disease or were sick, since I was obese for many years and suddenly am losing a lot of weight. Whoever commenting on how I look great due to the weight I lost, I told them the truth.