Orchids&Dragons

So long as it doesn't hurt, don't worry about it. Liquids can't stretch out your sleeve. You should be able to easily drink 4-6 oz at a time now. (Again, not chugging, but normal-sized swallows)

Does it still hurt when you drink? Two months out you should be able to drink pretty normally. No chugging, but not having to take tiny sips, either.

Thanks, I'm always happy to learn new things! So, you would never just eat fruit, or just eat veggies? You always pair with protein?

What ratio do you use? I'd love to copy your success! Was it recommended by your doctor or did you figure it out?

At least corsets gave you some boobs. Jeans just created muffin tops!

That's their job! You wouldn't want to put blue jeans on the unemployment rolls, would you?

Your tummy is nearly gone! You look great!

Just be careful with your fluids since caffeine is a diuretic!

Thanks! It sounds delicious! I'm still on very soft foods, so I'm always trying to add to my recipes. Thanks so much!

1/4 cup grated parmesan?

Honestly, even those of us with unforseen complications would still do it again in a heartbeat.

Those look great! what recipe do you use? They count as soft foods, correct?

Yes, but you could show a pre-surgery serving and a serving that you would eat now.

We're all very different. For me, yes, it is absolutely worth it. I have been dieting since I was about 12. I'm 59 now. If I were ever going to be successful at maintaining weight loss, I would have known it by now. (I can lose weight fine, I just regain). It's already tough to get older, and hauling around 3 large sacks of dog food on my back was making everything worse. I was fortunate that I did not have co-morbidities, but it was just a matter of time, imho. I'm down 75 lbs. in 5 months. I've never lost more than 40 at any one attempt before. But, don't be fooled. It is hard. The surgery helps, but it takes real commitment from you to make it work.

I wouldn't want to have to drink 6 more ounces (compared to Premier Protein) to get the other 10 g of protein. It would almost be easier to drink 2 Premier Proteins (22 oz) and then you get 60g of protein. But to each their own. Maybe they taste amazing.

Are they gold-plated or something?

I never would have thought to replace the noodles with sprouts. Thank you! I miss Pad Thai so much!

Fascinating! Thanks for posting!

Thanks, I need to see if I can find that Pie Crust mix. I haven't experimented with baking with sugar substitutes yet. I'm afraid I'll like the results! Well, that and the fact that I'm sure I wouldn't be able to swallow anything with a cake-like or even cheesecake-like consistency.

Definitely! We're just like reformed smokers! It's hard to bite your lip when you see others going down the same path that led you to misery. But you have to. We didn't want to be judged and we have no right to judge others.

Thank you! Although I think the family might complain big time if I ditch the crushed Lorna Doones!

What do you use for a crust keto-style?

Best wishes for an easy, uneventful surgery! See you on the loser's bench!

Congrats! You look awesome and sounds like you feel amazing, too!

How flattering! You must be one of their "star" patients!