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The big issue that same weekend is my 30th High School Reunion. That should be interesting.

Ooooh, let me know how that goes!

just around the corner!

I loved Dr Pepper. Now I can't drink Soda at all for the carbonation it has☹️

I occasionally will take 2 or 3 sips from one of my kids or hubby. My kids don't really drink soda much anymore so its rare but I have taken a few sips and that desire goes away. It didn't trigger me to want to drink more and it didnt' make me gassy just enough to wet my whistle and walk away.

@karine76, that's what I meant. Gummy, hairy vegetables are gagsome.....And that should have been "you're."

Keep me posted. I keep my fingers, toes and even my eyes crossed for you pain relief.

Thanks everyone for your well wishes! I still have a few days before this injection takes full effect. I have had a couple good days and a few bad ones. I am still hopeful and i have been told it might take a second try at it so we will see.

Rest and be patient with healing....

Seriously. I ate about 3 strips of fajita steak (probably about an ounce) very thinly sliced, a few **teaspoons** of refried beans, about 6 corn chips and some salsa.

FOAM, burp, FOAM, burp, FOAM, burp. Then up it came! My tummy randomly says NOPE every once in awhile. No rhyme or reason.

All this talk about foaming...makes me wanna foam. Been there, done that.

All this talk about foaming...makes me wanna foam. Been there, done that.

The pre op sucked... I found I added flavor seasonings to make things taste different better etc... it's long and hard I had to o a month liquid diet through thanksgiving... and my birthday i will admit it sucked bad you can do this!! and it is worth it

It will be so worth it when you look back a year from now. You will be so glad you did everything they said to do, all the bad parts of this process will be behind you and you will be looking so good!

Oh yeah. Pre op sucks but it must be done. Directly Post op isn't much fun either.

I pray I can say the same thing soon! Congratulations!

That's fabulous!!!

Wonderful to hear from you, and glad it's all going well! I pretty much emptied my dressers yesterday, need to do a bit of shopping!

Buyer stuff. Inspection this morning, sending listings to another buyer. After that, hitting the gym. Yay for self employment!

I need your energy! I'm like a slug - couldn't get out of bed to get my ass to work on time!

Grilling, because I marrinated some meat over the weekend but was gone all weekend, so grilling right now before it goes bad. Baked my protein snacks for the week. on my 4th cup of coffee.

Yay! Isn't it funny how much that scale number can get to us? I'm so glad you are seeing progress, with or without the scale moving!

@Caribear everyone should take their measurements every month. It is really more helpful than the scale.

I'm down to monthly weighing for that reason.

@TWW200 You DON'T have CHEESE?? What kind of monster are you??

sounds delicious. and yeah, i'm not understanding the concept of there not being cheese in the house? how does that happen?

that sounds awesome!

Thank You Candygyrl!

That's fantastic! I know how you must feel, just nothing like it.

@BigViffer you are so right about that! Now to lose the last thirty or so pounds and start living at goal. The biggest challenge will be maintaining.

what is your favorite protein snack?

So far hummus or cheddar cheese.

I had my sleeve there two years ago (surgiversary is tomorrow in fact!). I had a good experience there and have received excellent follow-up care. In fact, I just got my two year follow-up survey today.

That is great, and you look great. I am planning to go in December because I have that whole month off work, I am financing the surgery and that way payments won't be due until January. I am just a little unsure about going to Tijuana for surgery. I really just need to know if your experience with Dr. Ortiz and the OCC where on par with what is explained on the website.

I have been to TJ twice for surgery. Once for VSG and once for plastics. I had no issues either time. I received excellent care and always felt safe. My experience with OCC was exactly what I expected it to be, based on the research I had done. The only hiccup was transportation from the airport across the border. I was supposed to be shuttled across with another couple and their flight was delayed, so I had to wait quite a long time at the airport for them to get in before the shuttle took us to the hotel. That was nothing within OCC's control though, obviously. Everything else was smooth sailing,

I'm sorry about my story too. I was just trying to commiserate with Shelterdog64, not compete with the horror stories as well. As I said before I only want to wish her good luck and a quick recovery. I shouldn't have shared and I'm sorry . :-(

All of you, no worries! I already knew this was going to be a crap recovery...anytime an orthopedic surgeon smiles and says 'oh, you WANT to have the surgery??', you know it's about to go down, and painfully

==similar to a dentist saying, "you're going to feel a little pressure now". Meanwhile he/she is kneeling on your chest with the world's largest pair of teeth pullers!

All Is well, ladies. I didn't mean for anyone to feel badly. Just cheer up a wee bit. Keep posting !!!!

If you weren't nervous you would be ---well-----just-----WEIRD!!! You've got this!

Good job!!! You're on the right track. Every little bit of extra activity helps our endeavors

School/not enough time to eat and drink. Here it comes: Take a cooking class! You know I'm jesting, I hope. You'll figure it out because you're that smart.

Congratulations! You know you are going to have to be more on purpose with food or your metabolism will end up suffering in the long hall.

Please take care of yourself. You have worked too hard to let it go.

five years out and I still don't get hungry. Once a "routine" for eating/drink gets established it will become easier for you. You're going "Maaavelous, Daaaling". really--great job!

Thanks you too!

Both of you ladies have terrific attitudes. You've got this WLS ! It will be a pleasure to follow your joyful journeys.

Yay! Keep rockin' it girl. You've got this covered! Keep up the good work!

I'm sorry to hear that your husband has been ill. I can imagine how hard and distracting that can be from your diet. Don't beat yourself up about it just forgive yourself and move on because there is nothing we can do about the past, only the future.

Oh my, so sorry your going through this. To get some protien in they do have powder shakes, you can take a small 8oz carton of the milk on the shelf. They sell it usually in the Organic section. Put powder in shaker at home take milk with you in purse or another bag you might take a book in to read? Mix the 2 when hungry and drink. I would also take the ready to drink drinks. Put in fridge at night does stay a bit cold while your out. Prayers to you and your husband.

The very best we can do is the very best we can do. WLS is for your lifetime. You will succeed. You already are, my friend.

Lifting my protein shake to you! Go girl!!!

If you weren't nervous at this stage, you would be weirdly weird!

You've come soooo far. Now all of your work is coming to fruition .

You can do this. I look forward to watching you succeed.

See you on "The Losers' Bench". You'll like it there.

Just keep your eye on the prize. The first day of clear liquids is the worst. Hopefully tomorrow you will be better.

Good luck on your surgery....most people that think about the worst are pleasantly surprised that it is not so bad. The worst is getting used to drinking so many fluids after but once you do, life gets grand fast!

congrats on the surgery, you'll feel it for the first day and half, that's why it's awesome that YOU control your pain meds...remember every 8 mins push that button and no matter how bad it hurts WALK!! it helps

@Valentina.....haha No! we don't have a president now or for that matter one in contention for the job that I would consider singing to! But yes I knew that about Marilyn Monroe....and quite frankly with all the vanity sizing they do now I bet back in her day a 14 was probably what our size 6 is now.

Don't even get me started on politics!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT ANOTHER CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!

I've read that Marilyn was sown into the dress she wore "that" night, but WOW!!! Lady, that was nooo size 6!! No with all of those curves------must be like looking into a mirror for you, right?

You are just rock'n this WLS thing.

thank you @Valentina.............and I'm with you on the politics.....I want another choice as well. I have no idea what I'm going to do in November....it's a very sad and scary thing we're about to head into......I hate even thinking about it!