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It's definitely fluid. No way you can gain 5lbs or real fat in 2 days. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but: drink more water, it'll help with the fluid retention. ❤️ Let us know now the appt goes!

RE: coffee/caffeine Doc/team is fine with me me drinking coffee, though did ask me to refrain for 1 month post op (which I did) Now I drink maybe 1-2 coffees and 1-2 teas a day. I don't drink any pop/soda (diet or not)...with the exception of club soda as a mixer in alcoholic drinks occasionally (though I don't think it has any caffeine in it anyway....?)

I do a variation of this type of reminder: I find an old "bigger-me" picture from my archives and then put on something similar in colour or style and make a before and after pic. Always manages to make me go "whoa".

Sending good vibes...❤️

Yep. $15 CAD!! I'm wearing size XS Here is the pic from the website and you can see the colour better.

Yesterday Sunday, Feb 16 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1.25 yr PO Sleeve / 116.5 lbs ---------------------------------------- Went to my favourite bakery to pick up a cake for the in-laws...while I was there I bought another totally unnecessary box full of artisan cookies. #iAmTheREALcookieMonster P.S. I slept for 11 hours last night! P.P.S. @chayarg : How you feeling today, boo? ---------------------------------------- 9:00am - black coffee w/ stevia 2:00pm - 6 oz roast beef + 3 tbsp mushroom gravy 4:30pm - 3/4 of a KFC hot & crispy chicken thigh + 1/2 slice Italian lemon yogurt cake + 1 Amaretti cookie 8:00pm - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + carrot + cucumber + 3 oz roast beef + 1 tsp crunchy garlic chili oil --------------------------------------- Totals: 1221 cals - 82g Protein 72g NET carbs - 57g fat

I brought a robe and PJ pants. They didn't even make it out of my bag (along with other things I thought I needed but didn't). Just ended up wearing 2 hospital gowns: one opening at the back, and another one on top opening at the front (I was only at the hospital for one night). I did however use the crocs I brought so I could do my laps around the hallways. Other things that I brought and actually used: lip balm & biotene spray (for my dry throat). Good luck on your surgery!

The Kid went to NYC and brought me back a souvenir t-shirt ❤️. Happy to OOTD it to lunch today.

Others may also be picking up on the positive changes in you and responding in kind. I know that as the pounds came off, I felt better and better, gained more and more confidence. I stood up a little straighter, took better care of myself. I'm sure that was projected out into the world and people noticed.

Yay for closing in on the mid 160's! Boo for being sick. Get more rest! Drink lots of fluids! Sending you good vibes....❤️

Yesterday Saturday, Feb 15 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1.25 yr PO Sleeve / 116.8 lbs ---------------------------------------- Arrrg. My 5 day run of good night's sleep came to an end yesterday. Got in maybe 2 hours at best last night, but this was probably due to the 4 hour nap I took in the afternoon... ---------------------------------------- 6:30am - black coffee w/ stevia + 2 Lindor Chocolate Hearts 11:30am - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + carrots + cucumber + 1 oz yellow bell peppers + 1 oz raspberries + 1 oz feta cheese + 1.5 oz roast beef deli meat w/ 1/2 tsp horseradish mustard + 2 oz crab meat + 3 shrimp balls + 1 tsp crunchy garlic chili oil ** ate a little more than 1/2 of this ** 6:00pm - ** the rest of the 11:30am meal ** + 3 oz roast chicken 10:00pm - ** crazy sugar craving alert ** 2 Lindor Chocolate Hearts + 1 oz dried mangoes + 3 mini ginger cookies 1:00am - 2 oz roast chicken --------------------------------------- Totals: 1580 cals - 79g Protein 145g NET carbs - 72g fat

Had it not been so cold yesterday I would have worn this. You can't tell in this picture (sorry, bad lighting) but the dress is actually silky, flowy-ish, and clingy-ish in a jewel sapphire blue colour. It looks nicer in person.

Ok, so here is what I ended up wearing for v-day date nite: Its was c-c-c-c-cold out so I'm wearing 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of leggings and a 2 tops (I probably should have re-thunk the v-necks...I had to keep my scarf on for the first hour at the venue). Took it off plus one of the tops later when the music "moved us", and it started to get steamy, LOL. Kept both leggings on and it was a mini-sauna in my pants there at one point. Good Times. Not shown: scarf, ski gloves, unflattering (but serviceably warm) hat, and the warmest parka I've ever owned. P.S. @Sophie7713 I didn't forget you...will take a pic of original date nite dress later...

Yesterday Friday, Feb 14 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1.25 yr PO Sleeve / 116.6 lbs ---------------------------------------- Had a blast last night with Mr for V-day. Got him to agree at one point to go to this club at least once a month. I doubt he remembers saying so though, shoulda got it on paper, LOL Also to my surprise, all the chocolate and drink mixers I put IN me, STAYED in me last night (i.e., no dumping, just a little tiredness after dessert, but that may have been the alcohol...) ---------------------------------------- 9:30am - black coffee w/ stevia 1:30pm - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + carrots + cucumber + 1.5 oz tomatoes + 3 chicken wings w/ 2 tbsp hot sauce 4:30pm - skinny tea latte + + 3 chicken wings w/ 2 tbsp hot sauce + 2 Lindor chocolate hearts 9:00pm - 2:00am 2 oz bbq chicken breast + 3/4 cup roasted vegetables w/ feta + 1/4 cup spring mix salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette 1/4 a chocolate raspberry tartufo (i.e., filled ice cream ball dipped in chocolate) w/ 4 tbsp whipped cream and one of the hugest strawberries I have ever seen. 1 mojito 2 martinis 1 dark & stormy 2 Lindor chocolate hearts --------------------------------------- Totals: 1841 cals - 54g Protein 88g NET carbs - 70g fat

Close, it's Chinese broccoli...lol:

Careful with those invites, Sophie, you may just find me with bags at your doorstep one day... P.S. I'll take a shot of what I would have worn tonite just for you, lol xoxo

Hubba Hubba. 😍 But @Snapcase-, that jacket is waaaaay too big on you. You need to invest in a nice slim-fitting jacket to do your new bod justice. Show 'em what you got.

Happy 2 year surgiversary 🎉 !! You've come a long way, baby. 😘

You definitely look slimmer! Lookin' gooooooooooooood 😍

The incredible shrinking woman. You are getting smaller with every new post! Looking fab as usual, and seriously, you should wear jeans 24/7.

Now that's just showing off. #jealousWhileIwearing2pairsOfSocks

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I heart you @BayougirlMrsS ❤️ I totally cried reading this post, it was very moving. It was sobering to read your first post and the vast difference in tone compared to you latest one. I'm so so so so so so so happy for you that you are loving and living life with confidence, gratitude, AND a kick-ass attitude. You rock. Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️