Orchids&Dragons

Your husband must be a bigamist! I'm married to the same guy!

Thank you! And I'll pray that you make your goal by 11/1!

That's a good approach. Especially if he doesn't compliment others, either. Maybe he just didn't grow up hearing a lot of compliments and just thinks they're "fluff". He might think differently once he realizes how nice it is to receive them. Good luck!

Thanks, Ash. I feel like that too, or actually more like you're my "other" daughter Btw, has your husband gotten better at compliments?

Wow, that sounds dreadful. I hope they figure out the problem soon so you can feel better.

I totally get you on this. I think we've all got a double-dip of self-loathing & regret that we need to work through. I was fortunate, though. I often got compliments on my clothes (I love bright colors/patterns) or my nail polish, or my Day of the dead facepaint for Halloween, or whatever. Maybe it's a Southern thing?

Bummer

Hope the surgery goes smoothly and you have a speedy recovery!

Don't fret too soon. The body-fat measurements are notoriously inaccurate.

Wow, that's terrible. I hope they figure out the problem soon.

Do your nutritionist visits need to be monthly or something? Ask them if they can fit you in if they get a cancellation or something?

You're one of the lucky ones, to have all that energy. I was exhausted and slept most of the time.

Sending prayers your way! What type of work do you want to do?

30 minutes per bite! Wow, you're an overachiever!

Fingers, toes, whatever - I'm rooting for you, girl!

I take them immediately before meals with just a sip of water. Then I eat before the pills have the opportunity to tear up my stomach. But, if there's a better way, I'd love to hear it!

Wow, Ash. I just noticed your stats! Wow! You are doing amazing!

By any chance have you recently discontinued antacids? Acid and nausea feel very similar.

No, I think it's when people post an emoji that isn't supported by the system, so it doesn't know how to "translate" it into an image. Welcome to the site! It's a very supportive and friendly community!

If I were to close a fast food chain, it wouldn't be because the food was disgusting. It would be the one that tempts me most! Popeye's Chicken - 'cause it's all about me, don'tcha know! Spicy fried chicken and red beans & rice, yikes!

I'm sorry you're in so much pain, but getting liquids in is vital. If sipping isn't working for you right now, try sugar-free popsicles. Since the liquid goes down in such minute quantities, they might be easier for your tummy to handle. Hope this helps!

Don't get too concerned yet, you're not quite 4 weeks out. You may just need a little more time. Maybe try just egg whites since they're a bit "slipperier" than the yolks.

I'm so sorry that you're having such difficulties. I'm sure someone here will know about dilating an esophagus. As far as work goes, is this company large enough to have an HR department? If so, that is who you should deal with, not your boss. They are supposed to keep everything confidential (I know, no guarantees) and they could just tell your boss "complications" rather than details. Hope this helps. (hugs)

Other than the liquid phase, which sucks, a lot of this will be easier post-op. Right now, your stomach is hungry. It has room for more food, it wants more food, and you know that if you cheat, there won't be dumping involved. Afterward, especially if you're not a boundary-pusher (I'm not - the whole Catholic school thing) it's much easier, imho, to tell yourself that you can't eat something. Right now, you know that you can, but shouldn't, and that's hard. July is just NEXT MONTH, my friend! You've withstood far more difficult times than this!

That is fantastic! Congrats!