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My dogs are the only ones who love my getting up early. Gives them the opportunity to outside for some pre-dawn scouting around and then they come back in and pile up on the sofa like they are right now.

I distinctly remember the TV commercials being the something I noticed more than normal during my pre-op liquid diet. They really jumped out at me. I remember laughing and thinking, "You guys are getting my attention, but, you are wasting your advertising funds on me". I also remember thinking that I would be able to have much of what was advertised in the months ahead.....burgers without the bun and etc. It was a nonissue after a short time.

I'm shorting myself on sleep, too. Up at 3:45am-4:00am on work days, like today. Up by 4:30am on days off. I should sleep more. It is something that I was coached to do during the pre-op counseling sessions.....yet I fail at doing so.

Agreed on 40g being a very low amount of Protein. Getting this up will likely make a nice difference for you.

I just kept them clean and used both antibacterial soap and soap with aloe. I suppose they are visible if one looks really really carefully, however, everything has shrunk in the area where the scars are.

LOL. That would be a definitive "NO". Maybe I should go back and ninja edit my post to say "Never spoken these words to anyone". Damn. Just had my man-card credentials questioned. Damn. LMAO.

Okay......here it is..........words I've never spoken to any women....anywhere or anytime.............. I am admiring your nuts.

Super effort on your part. You'll look back and be so grateful....to yourself.....for embracing this. Kick ass, boss. Kick ass !!!!!!!!!!

A few days shy of 11 months between these two pics. Feeling better. Thinking better. VSG was a hyooooge winning decision in my life. Why in the hell I waited so long to take action is a mystery to me. I've given up on divining the reasons why I waited.....just moving forward. Long way to go....but grateful for the relief I feel every single day. Back pain is way better.....crappy knees are still giving me hell for waiting so long.....but my ticker is thankful and no longer working double-time to pump blood where it needs to go. It's like my body has switched into cruise control and I feel better than I have in decades. I have nothing but encouragement for anyone considering this surgery. I've had zero complications with my VSG and my surgeon left me with simple and easily followed instructions for how to succeed with the weight loss and approach food forever. There is nothing that I cant enjoy and nothing that I want for. Went to enjoy a birthday celebration yesterday at my favorite spot....a Mexican restaurant that I LIVED at in my old life. I had chips 'n salsa.....and margaritas.......and even ordered a meal that was off the charts with flavor......brought the leftovers home for Breakfast, lol. I sure don't eat & drink that way very often.....but I can enjoy anything on occasion. By having 80+% of my stomach removed........I have finally found what it is to be "normal". Go figure.

Suggestion- if you eat hot/spicy and your mouth is on fire, save a little teaspoon worth of room to eat a dollop of sour cream. Milk products relieve the heat- Water as I'm sure you know, doesn't. My .22 cents worth Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I was just recently made aware of this. Last week a buddy at work calls me and says he has something for me. We hook up and he hands me a ziplock bag full of habaneros.....chocolate habaneros. They are a special strain that a friend of his grows. I show them to another hombre I work with and he gets all googly-eyed and antsy....wanting to try them. I hand them over....he pops one in his mouth and pulls out the stem and starts chewing....slowly. I'm sorta in awe. Dude finishes it off and says...."Not bad. The heat built for a minute then leveled off. Nowhere near the heat of the Carolina Reaper I had this morning......I had to have a glass of milk after that one". He went on to explain the relief that dairy products can offer.....and to NOT drink water in that situation as it just spreads the burn around. I handed the bag of chocolate habaneros over to him and shook his hand. I like hot....but I like it to add flavor. They can have their insanely hot stuff. Jalapeños and habaneros are my comfort zone.

Those are going to be insanely tasty !!!!!!!!!!!!

It seems counterintuitive.......but it really is easy.....at least it normally is for me. Now.....I bend the rule bigtime on the front end....only stopping the sipping 10 mins before eating......but I always give it 30 mins after eating before resuming. The only time it has been an issue is if I eat something really spicy-hot. I really....really don't like the full feeling.....and as @@LipstickLady said.....I hate vomitting. The 30 min rule was something I had concerns about when I was pre-op....but it's a non-issue for me now.

Awesome !!! Having fun and feeling younger. Life is great !!!!

But you, my friend, know how to use a grill!!! I should have been born in the Carolinas for how much I love BBQ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. "BBQ" was a term that we used to describe pulled & chopped pork that was hit with a vinegar based sauce and usually served with a finely diced sweet coleslaw. Moved to Georgia and found out there is more to BBQ than just the pulled pork. More to it than just the vinegar sauce. There have been some great additions to what I now know as BBQ.......ribs, brisket, sausage and more. I have some of my favorites on the grill today.......

One thing is fer sure..........@@LisaMergs will tickle & please their taste buds with her dishes. I'll simply fill 'em up with mine. A quality over quantity scenario.

Me, too. One of life's great pleasures.

What's funny is.......this time last year I'd have needed a 2 man yak just for myself. Hells yes....let's do this !!! Much thanks. Not down wiff the sharks you guys have protecting your shores.

Very kind, my dear. This wls stuff gives a new lease on life, no ? Great stuff !!!!!!!!

Outfreakingstanding results. Very inspirational.

More tequila please. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Word ! And pass me a shovel and a ho. I'm ready to do some gardening............or whatever.

Wow. That looks like some next level goodness that was skillfully crafted. Had to be delicious.

Agreed.......sand & saltwater makes everything better.

Damn..........I now have a headache.

Yes please !!!!!!

Preach !!!!!!!!!!! High five and a fist pump to ya !