Orchids&Dragons

Wow! No wonder you're smiling so big! You look fantastic!

I had one week off, one week of 1/ days, then back to full time. But mostly, it's going to depend on how you feel.

OK, in the vast trivia game of arcane knowledge, you are the grand prize winner!

You can't tell until something is seriously wrong. Your doctor will order labs at follow ups to check your vitamin levels.

Wish I could do more than just send some (((hugs)))

Girl's gotta do what a girls gotta do!

Really, you missed your window? I don't know whether to commiserate or congratulate!

I was the same - 8-10 diet cokes a day. I tried moderation and cheated regularly. I just had to quit entirely. Terrible withdrawal. Like you, I won't cheat because quitting was so hard. I haven't had even one sip of Diet Coke in 2.5 years.

yeah, because we're all so good at THAT!

You're probably right.

I got outed at a department meeting. I had only told a few people at work (primarily my boss and co-workers who covered for me when I was out). The next thing I know I was at an interdepartmental meeting (maybe 40 people or so, some of whom I barely know) and their department head gives me a big thanks for jumping right back into work after my surgery. I could have died. She didn't mention what type of surgery, but still . . . I tried to let it go, but ended up sending her an email letting her know that while I appreciated the sentiment, I had not discussed my medical issues with many people and preferred to keep them personal. Yeah, like that's gonna work now, but at least maybe I saved the next person! She hasn't spoken to me since (or acknowledged the email) and it's been nearly a month.

Man, you just can't catch a break! Sorry to hear that, but better that they have an opportunity to look at it now rather than later. Sending positive thoughts your way!

Don't worry, you're still carrying around a lot of fluid/swelling!

Sounds like you're doing great!

Hmmm, again the comment about the different advice we all receive. I went to a support group meeting last week and the Nurse-Practitioner Facilitator talked about intermittent fasting. She said her research showed that it was quite successful for men, but not so for women. I wasn't planning on doing it anyway, but thought it was interesting.

I have to dilute them with lots of ice and about 30% water. Just too sweet.

Good luck on hitting 100! I'm hoping to hit 50 next weekend!

Sorry they're not as supportive as you'd expected. Hopefully, you may only need your mom for another day or two, if that. So, whether she groans or not, get her to do the laundry and clean the bathroom now! p.s. If your Mom's not good with empathy, it may not even occur to her that you may be sensitive to smells.

Yikes, stress can do that to you. Hope your life settles down soon.

I bought a couple pairs of capris on sale that are too small right now. Made me smile to do it. They're size 18s.

It sounds like your stomach isn't quite ready for whatever you're giving it that makes you miserable for 2 hours. Try something else and revisit that other stuff in a week or two. Are you starting with 1 Tablespoon quantities? If not, it might be too much, too soon. And this is from a pro who can still only handle soft/mushy at 10 weeks post op. Are you still getting most of your protein from shakes?

Online puzzles! and comment boards

I don't think that's the part of you that tans

Oh, yes! I may have uttered an expletive or two at every pot hole and you can't even imagine what I said at the railroad tracks!

I lost 12 pounds on the pre-op diet.