Orchids&Dragons

Can you order it that way? (I havent been to Jack in the Box in a long time!)

In my case the surgeon said they didn't really form a pouch, they just connected the "stomach" to the small intestine and food just drops through. I thought this was controlled by the size of the stoma, but it sounds like the stoma, in my case, does not provide any restriction at all. My "string bean" was so restrictive because of the valve at the bottom so I couldn't overfill it. Now, there's no valve.

Fear of the zombie apocalypse?

I'm so sorry for all your struggles. How is your daughter doing now? I can't imagine how difficult maintenance is during and after a pregnancy. I was well past that stage when I had my wls, but I can understand how hard it was to stay on a healthy diet with a sick baby. I had a bad habit of giving birth to the biggest, healthiest-looking, critically-ill babies in the NICU. Of my four children, I only got to hold one of them the day they were born. You need support badly. It's not selfish of you. You can't take care of others if you're totally depleted. If you don't have access to a therapist, try a priest or pastor or check with local mental health clinics. Some treat people for free or on a sliding scale if income is an issue. Google is your friend here. I wish you good luck.

The first week is the hardest, but it gets better. Don't focus on now. Focus on the difference you'll see in a month, in a year, in 5 years. Worry about fluids first. Food is definitely secondary. None of us are going to starve in a week. ((HUG)) and I hope your travel goes well.

That is an awesome cut on you!

There are some seriously dedicated weight loss fridges out there! Don't judge me too harshly for our fridges - I live with 3 grown, non-dieting men! Got back to my ticket weight today, yeah!

Congrats and thank you for sharing! Truly inspirational!

Do you have to take the entire thing off to pee?

All those bodysuits are like a throwback to my high school years! Kitty, since your bodysuits aren't foundation garments, do you like them just to avoid shirt tails?

But why wouldn't they stare? You've lost over 100 lbs.! If they already knew you, of course they're curious. I would be!

My hubby is also the Nervous Nelly of our house. Remind yours that you've both been through this type of surgery before. Try to get him to focus on the future, not the present. What the two of you will be doing in a year, in 5 years, in 10 years. How does that future look without the surgery? Best of luck with your surgery!

I think my proudest 2018 moment was when I hit Onederland🎆🎆🎆

Ooooh, you are soooo bad! 😝

No offense, but I'll let you ride this train alone. A few nuts a day keep me on the tracks!

Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations on your long-term success! We need more input like this from vets!

Omgosh, I'm trying to be good and get back to logging everything. Hell's bells, I ate 1500 calories yesterday! Yikes, the demon is loose!

I'm in, better late than never. My goal is to quit grazing all day. I've been doing it ever since February and it's GOT TO STOP!

Hope you get better soon! Sending prayers your way!

Fantastic progress, congrats! Keep up the great work!

14 lbs. over the holidays, woohoo!

Hit Onederland over the Holidays! Congrats!

Thank you, I really like that explanation of our fatigue and the solution. I'll have to spend some time figuring out my 5-year plan.

Ain't this the truth! Resolution 2019!

Sure, only requirement is 6 months post-op! Happy to have you!