Orchids&Dragons

I am so lucky. I have some massive cravings, but absolutely no true hunger. Doesn't change the fact that I still truly enjoy the experience of eating and want to keep on eating and eating . . .

Thank you for that link. It was very insightful. @CyclicalLoser You write eloquently. Thank you!

Wow! Looking great! Congrats!

Showoff! LOL!

Congrats! Feels so good, doesn't it? I'll bet you were just glowing!

Virgin Mojito with Splenda = diet mintade?

For those in the Arlington/Mansfield area:

I had developed a sizeable stack of clothes in the corner of my closet and hadn't made a move to get rid of them. Like you, I think I was kind of paralyzed by the "finality" of the act. Then a friend at work mentioned a woman at her church in dire need who was about my size. (Husband had cleared out the house, including all the clothes (even the kid's toys) while she was out with the kids one day.) She was about my size. It was so easy for me to pack up the clothes for her, I even pulled extras off the hangers that I hadn't quite "ungrown" yet, because I was doing it for someone else. Maybe you can reach out to a local shelter and see if they have someone your size?

It is extremely rapid. I don't have any idea what your expectations were. A lot of people on here hardly lose anything the first month due to swelling or other issues. Don't compare yourself to others. You'll just make yourself miserable. We're all on our own path.

Fair enough!

The ones that didn't work for me were recipes that called for protein powder, but didn't specify the brand. There's a lot of difference, including the size of the scoop. Most recipes just say "1 scoop", but not how many grams.

Have you all noticed that the weight-loss ticker has nearly hit 5,000,000 pounds! Wow! Thanks, BariatricPal!

If your doctor said "no NSAIDs," then no.

Congrats on getting out of the 3s AND totally off insulin!!! You're doing great! Your former PCP sounds like an @ss. Glad you dumped him!

Thank you. I'm happy to pay it forward. I learned a lot from posts here, as well.

This was one of my first NSVs and it was awesome! Congrats on your success!

As you should. He's a man and would probably have lost 80, but what the heck. You play the hand you're dealt. Congrats on your success!

You're always welcome!

Sure, for me it's only a 40-minute drive! Fluffy's the one who'd have to make a major effort. And you, of course!

Love Field is the home airport for Southwest Airlines.

So we won't be going skydiving together?

Thanks! I've never bought the single servings, but it would be a good way to try something out.

Thanks, Ash! For the brownie link, did you try the protein powder they recommended? Which other brands do you use?

I'm so happy that you got approved quickly! Best wishes for a full recovery!

It couldn't hurt to replace some of your water with a SF Gatorade/Powerade type drink.