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I have to take steroids sometimes (for something else), so I will be checking for the answers you get. (I am pre-op) Check this website. It lists many steps that you can take before deciding to take steroids for plantar fasciitis. http://www.ncbi.nlm....lth/PMH0004438/

I don't like canned now, so I suppose after surgery will be the same. I haven't made this yet, but sounds good to me. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/homemade-chicken-broth/detail.aspx

Carrie, how about soy chai as an alternative to skinny lattes?

You look great! I enjoyed reading your Goal story. Congratulations!

Holy cow as I was typing this I realized November is NEXT MONTH already! I am hoping to have surgery next month. I did not even answer your question. I will be having surgery with Dr. Marema at Flagler Hospital. Who was your surgeon?

YOU are making it work by following your doctors orders. Good job! In regards to the above statement, there is a recent thread on this website in reference to this. Wish I could remember the title. Lots of people wrote what they answer to this. Good read. My answer (to people that care about me) is "think about all the people you know and tell me 1 or 2 that have been obese all their lives and lost over 75 pounds AND KEPT IT OFF". Silence. That is what I "hear".

Loved your pictures. I think I will do the same, when I grow up and be like you. Congratulations!!!!! Oh.....uhm.....can you come over and paint some stripes on my daughters bedroom wall? They look beautiful.

Please know I have not had surgery, but this popped out at me. Since the calories in and calories out "thing" is not an exact science and our bodies are different, I wonder if your body is STILL not satisfied with the amount and/or the quality of food you are feeding it. Just a thought.

Did you mean Zuppa Toscana? I don't know. I certainly hope so because I don't like canned Soups and hope this is a keeper for my full liquid phase. Do certain soups not blend well??? I haven't had surgery yet. I have to say the sausage, bacon & potatoes settle at the bottom of the pot. The liquid on top is delicious. That alone (strained) would be worth it to me. Here is the recipe I used. Make sure to read the reviews. There are lots of ideas there on how to make it healthier. http://allrecipes.co...ana/detail.aspx

I was so happy to read this that I made it for dinner last night. I haven't had surgery yet and I don't like canned Soups, so I have been on the hunt for ideas. It was delicious. My family really enjoyed it. Here is the recipe from Allrecipes.com in case anyone wants to prepare it at home. Make sure to read the reviews as there are lots of ideas on how to reduce calories and fat. I, for example, used lactose free skim milk & cornstarch instead of cream. http://allrecipes.co...ana/detail.aspx

Zupppa Toscana from Olive Garden. Someone mentioned here and i made it last night. It was delicious. Can be done easily & healthier at home, if you wish.I used skim milk & cornstarch instead of cream. It was Recipe at allrecipes.com

LOL........Congratulations!

I agree! That would be very depressing for me. I will be going 100% lactose free after surgery ( I am lactose intolerant now) and I am picky, so my choices are a little limited as well. I don't know how to say this politely, but I plan on "making" the nutritionist work a little harder for me. I don't mean this as rude as it sounds, but I feel I shouldn't have to tackle this by myself. You might want to consider doing that. I am also researching online, planning on cooking more, saving crock pot recipes for different stages & I will be going up and down the aisles of Whole Foods to see what I find. Like you, I will also post a thread here. Like Sassygirl, I will pretty much go to full liquids right away, I wonder if your surgeon will accept this in your case. Best wishes!

This is music to my ears. :musical_note: I hope it happens to me too.

NICE!!!! I have about the same amount to lose as you. I hope I do as well. Congrats!

This and Baby Tatum..........PRICELESS! :baby:

Thanks for answering. Hopefully you have lined up appointments with a series of professionals (nutritionist, your surgeon, psychologist etc) to help you search for a solution to this serious issue. Consider posting a thread about it here as well. You never know what the experienced sleevers can come up with. Best wishes!!!

Welcome!

Hi lovemyboys, I haven't had surgery yet. Could you please elaborate a little? All foods taste weird to you so you are not eating? Is that why you have lost 70 pounds in 2 months or have you had another complication? What does your surgeon or nutritionist suggest? Sorry that you are going through this.

You look great! Keep smiling.

That's the beauty of this website. EVERYTHING gets asked! :biggrin2:

No royal smack from me. People researching VSG should get all sides of a story so they can make their own decision.

My sister who is thin, has had liposuction and is not dumb, thought this about a coworker! It is pure ignorance. As a thin person, obesity and my struggles are not something she has to give a second thought. I guess she figured she walked out of surgery with a smaller waist, we should walk out being thin. lol

Not telling her how much you have lost and why you are not disclosing the information, might also be a solution. Follow that by educating her or taking her to your doctor, like others have said, and she might become your ally. If her comments were out of jealousy and not ignorance, then prepare yourself mentally when the inevitable stalls and slower weight loss come your way. It would be terrible if you let her bring you down at that point. Congratulations on your attitude and awesome weight loss. When I grow up, I want to be like you.

I haven't had surgery yet but I am a volume eater so I feel for you. I would eat mini meals throughout the day(plan them on myfitnesspal.com), drink 70 ounces of water/Powerade zero/tea, take strolls to waste time & go to bed early. Please share what you have been doing & best wishes.