SeattleSue

WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Oh my word!!! YES, THE GIANT BANANA!!!! I wish we could send one to your work!!! hahahahaha Way to go!!

I'm so happy for you!!! REJOICING Yes and amen!! We share 2 of the best choices EVER!!!!! Way to go girl...

You know those little "thought bubbles"? If you couldn't read mine, you'd probably be wondering why I smile to myself a lot more these days. If you COULD read the bubble, it would say, "Wow...this is really happening. THIS TIME, I AM GOING TO DO IT!" Love my sleeve.

It's all about the ride my friend!!! Glad the potassium worked.... Keep on, Susan

Raine, so sorry for your loss...our loss. Thanks for sharing that moment... Keep going girl!

Two words for ya.... SALT LICK Bahahahahahaa Sorry but I'm going with "laughing with you, not at you" on this one!! Hope it improves. I say salt, which is part of what Diva is surmizing with the sports drinks and electrolytes! It should do the trick...if it aint potassium, this would be my next step.

Don't know if it is the "answer" but when fasting...I always used to sleep poorly. I would ache, etc. So I think that there is definately a correlation. Obviously, when we used to eat a huge meal, we'd often want to take a nap! Also, we know that fat cells store hormones...hormones are linked to insomnia, particularly in peri or menopausal women. My remedy has been exercise. I am sleeping like a log...but I can't exercise after 6pm or I'm so pumped up my body just can't "come down".

ASBGirl, you are SO NOT ALONE! SKCUNNINGHAM...white carbs and sweets are my demise. I'm blessed that I don't have a sweet tooth, but if I "allow" myself a piece of chocolate (or even if it's unsanctioned popping-it-in-the-mouth without thinking) It makes me spiral! Quickly turning into "some more"... I'm 9+ weeks...and I totally want to make the most of the honeymoon too. I'm in a "stall" right now...at least, very little, fractional and far between losses. I'm really having to pay attention and I DO journal everything. Brutal honesty. lol On the flip side, my mind totally recognizes that at 800-1000 calories (depending on the day, time of month, activity level, etc), how can I NOT lose weight? SOoooooo, I'm trying to be reasonable and not over-analyze everything; keeping it simple. Keep doing the right thing and it will happen!

I think it's a mental trap...it goes something like, "You've lost 50 lbs! You can have that dorito. It's just a single serving." I'm all for rewards but when you're an addict...it can't be food. I know we aren't all addicts, just like everyone who drinks isn't an alcoholic...but if we are a carb addict, we probably need to remove them or find complex carb substitutes.

Good for you! School started today...for some reason my "too cool' QB son doesn't want to ride on the back of his mom's bike to school.

I'm in my 9th week and only now can get anything close to 300 calories at a sitting and it's not something I would do frequently. That's an egg on toast with a slice of bacon! lol For the first month I was lucky to get 150 calories at a sitting unless it was a Protein shake. Seriously, you probably won't be able to eat a scrambled egg for another week or so. My instructions were to supplement with Protein shakes to make up the diff until you "eventually' reach the point where you can get your protein from eating (approx 700 cals a day for me). For the first 2-3 weeks it was ALL About the Water and the Proteins. It's a slow transition from supplements, to food/supplements, and finally to all food no shakes.

Not a clue. It's a staple for me... I have 5 different types of cheeses in my fridge. Mostly 2% or lower fat variety fine shreds.... But Laughing Cow Wedges and Baby Bel Lights; hope I never have to go without! Maybe no cheese in the earliest stages? I would double check. I've had soft cheese since week 3 when I was melting mozarella on Ricotta Bakes.

I'm in, totally freaked out (don't even know why...) CW 328.6 GW 298.6 #2lose 30

SERIOUSLY??!!! Amazing....I mean, almost "no way...gotta be his kid" amazing! Are you sure that's you?? lol I'm falling out right now...you have done brilliantly!!!!

O M G I am so happy for you!

Hahaha What an amazing place to be... Enjoy!

Fabulous!!! That's just incredible...33 weeks! My goodness!

At 3 weeks post op, I went into a 2 1/2 - 3 week stall. I freaked, but found out by searching this site that it is completely normal. My favorite snacks: Hormel Turkey pepperoni slices (17 slices = 70 cals, 0 carbs, 9 gr protein) These travel real well in a little ziploc in my purse...ok with no refrigeration for the day! cheese stick (also keeps ok in my purse for a day) Snack packs of tuna or chicken salad (in the snack cans..no need to refrigerate) Kavli Crispy flatbreads (whole grain) and a laughing cow wedge Jerkey Mini Baby Bell Light Cheeses

Well DAAAANNNNGGGG You look fantastic!! I have GOT to get me some Zumba classes!!

LOVE this thread. Just what I needed to get me on my treadmill this morning!!! You ALL rock!! All I can add right now is: ....when you realize the shelf you used to rest your hands during sitting has dropped about 6". When did THAT happen? lol

Looou, you look fabulous! Good for you lady! And the dress IS stunning on you. Glad to hear you enjoyed your feast....we'll be waiting to hear how you settle back into your daily routine. I don't know where you will find the 31 pounds to lose though...you are ROCKIN' that dress something fierce! *JEALOUS!*

I don't know hon, mine came and went and ALWAYS when I would sit at a 90 degree. I seriously felt like I had a pinched nerve...but it clearly seemed to involve pain at or around my left side...right at the level of my surgery. Definately keep an eye on it...

Could be healing nerves...up to 6 weeks. If it concerns you though, call your surgeons office. It was at about 4 weeks that I started having the re-ocurring pain up to my left shoulder. It's now resolved, but it came and went (positionally triggered I felt) but definately felt it in my left side...just to the left of my drain site, all the way to my shoulder. It felt remarkable like the "gas pain" people experience after surgery in their shoulder. It seemed random..appearing just at about the same time frame you mentioned and after researching the boards and other sites, I felt it was likely just that...healing nerves.

How exciting to be on the eve of getting your date! Welcome to the VSG boards.

Welcome! So you had your VSG 3 day's ago? Congrats!! It is indeed a new day and a new chapter! See you on the boards! Susan