Afro_Cyster

Although I used Trish (LOVED HER!!), I'd like to back this statement. However, if Trish didn't contract with him I would have found another route to get to him.

I haven't been on Ebay for clothes in a while. You have renewed my interest.

Other than put more into work, I still eat. Eating slowly and concentrating on staying hydrating takes about just as much time as it used to. It's just that I eat healthier and in a smaller volume. All of the other things I do now is just changing one habit into another. For example, instead of being a couch potatoe, I go shopping or visit friends and relatives. LOL.....sorry, but not much in my life has changed.

1. I needed surgery 2. My insurance wouldn't cover it 3. Found a good doctor that was cheap 4. I'm cheap

Best wishes!

Just curious. What is your current weight and your goal weight?

My opinion.....quit now. You don't need the extra distraction that any possible issues may create. Finals are a stressful time. The fact that you'll already be on a restrictive diet PLUS sugar and caffeine cravings will make studying difficult. Remember, we don't have to wait for surgery to begin a healthy lifestyle.

A real confidence booster eh. You deserve it!

Simple answer....ask your doctor. Our post-op diets vary widely. Also, I'd like to echo some of the other posters in that we shouldn't go back to our old comfort foods. Try modifying some foods like pizza. There are recipes on this site when you are at the stage to enjoy them.

Try some sugar free popsicles. It'll give your hands and mouth something to do.

Ditto.

Ditto! And welcome to the loser's bench!

Congrats!

I definitely know what you are talking about. Some of my depression was linked to PCOS and it hit me hard when I was in college. I barely wanted to get out of the bed and face the world. I'd go to school then come home and hide. When I hit my breaking point, it was my mom that saved me. I did my share of crying, then I worked out of it. Every once in a while I feel depression trying to sneak back in. On those days, I do something nice for myself (which I never do). It always perks me up.

Mine took a week. It started to raise after three weeks. :-(

I have an appt on the 17th and hoping they'll say that my little pearls are disappearing. I doubt they will though. I've been on my cycle for the last two months :-(

Wow.....I should have thought of that. Best wishes! I think Trish contracts with cosmetic doctors, she may have a recommendation.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/magazine/RestaurantCard.html I did a google search.

Super! I love to run. At this point, I'm so out of it that I can barely jog. However, I warmed up my treadmill and hope to be in a race after a year of training.

Congratulations!

I went back to work after one week full of energy. My only issue was remembering to drink/eat. I had to put myself on a timer.

Tell them that you are trying to get healthier so that they can have a good role model. I'm not sure what you teach, but you can also involve them in your new healthy eating habits. Include them in your new life change without giving them specifics.

Congratulations, I am so happy for you! Tell Trish that I said hi! And, welcome to the Loser's Bench!

WOW!!!! Absolutely amazing!!! I'm about 6-7 weeks and haven't seen anywhere the amount of difference that you have. Congrats!

I have a living disposal -- My Dog! Hee Hee! Seriously though, my signal is one small belch. I get shocked sometimes by the little it takes. So either I package it to sit in the fridge, throw it in the trash, or give it to my dog. I'm careful to monitor the amount I give him, so I don't make it a daily habit.