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I saw on youtube someone froze their Protein shakes into little popsicles and actually had better luck with them. Have you tried that? When I read this post I hadn't realized you were having such a hard time with it but since watching the videos I get it a bit more now. Renee`

stinky winky? LOL too cute! I'm glad you weren't btw

congratulations! I know you have to be way excited, I would be. Although like you, I think I would be freaking out a bit too over having someone cutting on my face...eeeek! Keep us posted XOXO Renee`

oh man that stuff makes me run, not walk, to the bathroom! I bought some chocolates that were sugar free / low carb with xylitol in them one time and my family wanted to kill me. "sorry kids! Mom was TRYING to make us healthy..." my son from the bathroom "I didn't have problems going to the bathroom! THANKS MOM! " oops... It's kinda like make up, a little is good, too much is well...too much. LOL XOXO Renee`

You weigh how much? How tall are you? We need just a little more information in order to help you, but welcome to VST! Renee`

ohmygosh Meggie you poor thing! I feel so bad for you as I watch your video. Have you tried the gallon jugs of spring Water? Maybe those won't taste so bad and the store brands are fairly cheap. Also the bruising on your arms, they may have had to move you while you were out of it OR when they helped you get up and you don't remember it happening? Either way...UGH! that sucks! Thank you for your brutal honesty on youtube, it really does help those of us that will be going through it! XOXO Renee` I'm watching some of your other videos now and saw the one of the night before. I have to say you son is so handsome and so SWEET when he bends over to kiss his "brother" and I could see the love in his eyes and how proud he is of you. You're very lucky to have been so blessed.

Not every surgeon uses staples

Good luck and please keep us posted as to how you're feeling and that everything went well! Renee`

Trin are you getting all the Protein and Water in that you need? Adding Vitamins like b12 at all? I agree with Cali in that you have lost a lot of weight in a short period of time. It's a really emotional time but it gets better I've heard. keep your chin up, you're doing amazingly well, YAY YOU! XOXO Renee`

I suffer from severe Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome and most days it's everything I can do to get out of bed. There are days that I literally slide out of bed and crawl to the bathroom because I hurt too bad to walk. What happens when you can't exercise? I know it will slow weight loss and that's fine with me, I just kinda want to know what to expect aside from flabby butt cheeks and wobbly arms LOL Does anyone know of exercises to do from bed besides leg lifts? Renee`

laughing helps the tummy muscles! Anyone remember the 20min workout or anything? the one chic that always was like "4 MO! 3 MO! 2! and take it from the top gimme ..." rofl man, thanks for making me remember that, it was awesome and my tummy muscles are thanking me already!

ohman, sorry but I'm hoping he doesn't bust out in giggles like I did at the "The gas will pass" part and hurt himself lol Renee`

Seriously thank you Erin and to all that have read my blog, emailed and commented. Support right now means everything to me!!! Renee`

I didn't want to post too much here since I'm reading more and talking less. For anyone interested, I'm blogging all my stuff on my site this way if you want to read it you can, if not it's not here taking up space. http://www.skinnyrenee.com

Raine thank you so much for sharing. It's good therapy, I think, to share and know that you're not alone. It's been a rough couple of weeks and my emotions are all over the place for some reason. I can't wait to get my surgery out of the way and on to a new life. Thanks so much Raine *hugs* I know all about the tears. Everything people say to me right now sends me into a tailspin and reaching for the tissues. Emotional time for all right now I guess. Renee`

WOW! ok that gives me tons of hope! Thanks! Renee`

I love both of these but not the low-fat or non-fat styles. Renee`

You go girl! Seriously I was a bit worried about your mushie day and crossing my fingers for you. Glad my super powers (finger crossing, everyone knows this is a super power!) worked for you. LOL Renee`

Awesome! I'm so glad you're doing well and are almost ready to head home. Agreed, it's easier to stay on top of the pain with pain meds on time rather than to wait until it starts hurting. Renee`

I had let this drop. Honestly you are anything but respectful and that's your right. I hadn't replied to your post and I let it drop. THAT was respectful. I have no idea what your problem is with me and I don't care. You've totally changed the point of this thread which was in no way shape or form a complaint from meggie, it was simply to help others. Empress, this is to you, if you have nothing nice to say to me, don't say anything. I have much more going on in my life than to respond to your pithy replies to posts that I make. Enough. It ends now. Renee`

Updated my blog. Shitty last couple days and my mood has declined from being upset and angry to pissed off and wanting to beat the crap out of someone. This is a totally sh!t time in my life and I'm trying to stay positive for upcoming surgery and get as healthy as possible before hand. Cliff notes on my blog: My husbands close friend committed suicide and we're struggling to deal with that here at home. In reality, what I'm screaming in my head right now is keep your nasty snide comments TO YOURSELF and leave me alone unless you have something positive to say. Renee`

Are you serious? Get over it and get on with your life. Renee`

Nina is amazingly sweet and helpful and supportive! Gabby, her sister, will take care of you after surgery by email and phone. Their mom is like a patient care coordinator at the hospital so you'll meet her when you get there. I've been totally happy with my whole experience so far and can't wait to get there! I'm going to give their mom two hugs to pass on to her daughters for me, they're all amazing! Renee`

Look at the grocery store, in mine they're by the coffee and creamers, way up on the top shelf. Renee`

It's one of the best reasons! I'm doing it for medical reasons as well, not to look better but to feel better and live longer and hopefully *crossing fingers tightly* make myself well. Good luck! Renee`