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Holy moly! I'd never heard that about the peppercorns. How much did you use? Must of been "good herb," man! Glad you lived, btw! I'd hate to lose my surgery buddy!

I've been having my GERD again lately (think from my vitamins)...and yep. All of a sudden, mid-bite, you can't make something go down your throat or even make yourself swallow. I know the first time it happens, that's it for whatever I'm eating. So I assume that's what surgery will be like?

2 t, but it was for 4 servings. I'm totally with you in wondering what to expect post-surgery, like will my favorite things still taste OK? And if they don't, will it be permanent or temporary?

So did you get your date yet?

*sigh* No word here. My oncologist just got to the letter this week. I also had my 5th RD appointment last week. So I'm sure they may only just be doing it...if they decide to do it at all? I guess I'll check in with them next Monday for grins. I've kinda decided to just sit back and enjoy the ride for the next 3 months instead of trying to stress about it. You know? I'm gonna have a couple of "food funerals" and a couple of glasses of wine during the holidays and try not to go off the deep end with the diet. Kinda 90/10 approach since I technically don't have to lose any more weight.

How are you doing with changing habits and doing your RD stuff? Do you have a specific amount to lose? Mine was 5% of total weight and she said I'm done with that and am about 2-3lbs from being at the 10% mark--which my insurance doesn't require.