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@jen - It feels GREAT! I'm sure my body is still in shock (probably thinking "where's the pizza and beer?")

@Edan - Best of luck on your procedure! As far as tips, the only thing that I've really done is made sure to stay positive and stay focused. If I run into a nasty temptation, I've done a few things.

1: Walk away

2: Grab a healthy alternative (need sweets? have a smoothie or some grapes!)

3: (this one's probably the biggest for me) Remind myself how much of a pain in the ass it has been to go through the process (paperwork, phone calls-wise, basically all the legwork) and ask myself if whatever I feel like munching on is really worth all that hard work going down the drain.

4: When in doubt, just rub one out (sorry if this is crass, but it works! lol)

Thanks! I appreciate the encouraging words

It went really well! All I've heard is that I won't "really feel much like eating at first". When I woke up, I could've eaten a horse (slow cooked and marinated of course)...haha. It was great though, I was very happy with the surgical staff. They were mega-awesome!

Thanks for the happy thoughts! @Nyt Fyre - looks like we'll be sharing a bandiversary...SWEET!

HAHA...yeah, same here! I did a little more a few hours ago..my legs are just burning!

Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to try it

Thanks for the welcome! Yeah, it's fun to learn new recipes. I've just been googling everything since the only things I really know how to cook right now are fatty Mexican meals (good Lord I love them though) and fried foods.