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Love Emily too. Got a board on Pinterest with a lot of her stuff. Have this recipe but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for the heads up, will be making it soon!

Gotta get this image out of my head! lol

Glad you're planning your meals. Good luck on first day back!

Great blog! You're going to do great, you see everything the way a new bandster should. Congratulations on your 3 victories, can you believe the best is yet to come!Woohoo

Great attitude!

Welcome to all the newbies here. How exciting! You will find tremendous support, knowledge and inspiration here and I hope you all post often so we can get to know you. Best wishes on your journey's to better health.

I weigh in every morning first thing, feed the cats & get weighed.lol I don't let the numbers bother me one way or the other. I'm like the rest of the daily weighers, every time I didn't weigh, I had gained a lot of weight. I guess it is a head game and maybe I'll get over it or maybe not.

Oh no, what are we doing to the ozone layer?! Terry if you come up with a capturing method let us know, I'll make an investment. lmao

The Obesity Help forum. Not a nice place.

Love your post as usual Jean, glad to have you back with us.

OH is The Obesity Help forum and most ppl there are so ill informed and nasty, I'd advise to stay away. There are a Few nice ppl there and I wish we could have them come over here and get away from such hog wash.

Woohoo onelander, congratulations! Can't wait to be there myself. Oh happy day!

Been having a rash of them lately!

Sounds like your head is in the game. Best wishes for your success!

HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu, HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu, HaPpY bIrThDaY dEaR cHeRyL, hApPy BiRtHdAy To YoU aNd MaNy MoRe!!!!!!!! Have a great day!

That would be nice, huh!!!

Better late than never....... Congratulations on finally getting it!

Good Luck!

Congratulations! So very happy for you!

Oh, I got it now. Thanks for clearing that up. Sometimes I'm a real dumbass!

I was banded Oct 15,2012 and very happy with my choice. Emotions are one thing that runs rampant through this whole process, but it's all worth it.

If you've been cleared to eat anything, I just tried whatever I wanted and found out I can still eat anything, with a small enough bite and chew like crazy. I've never tried bread without toasting it b/c so many say they have trouble. I eat a lot of chicken, steam shrimp with sauce, steak, hamburger patties, Just made Zucchini Boats (recipe under food & nutrient) really good. Pretty much any veggies, poached eggs, Weight control oatmeal has 11gm protein a friend told me to add 1 egg white and get another 9 gr., That's 20gr for 1 bowl of oatmeal and very filling, most the time I can't eat but half. I think it's all about trial and error! Good Luck!

Just glad I like my eggs over easy or poached b/c I have read dozens of ppl saying they can't do scrambled anymore. I love, love, love eggs, I'd hate not being able to eat them. Good luck with trying!

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad! My dad died 14 yrs ago and I still miss him so. It doesn't hurt like it did, but still miss him. Glad your climbing back on the wagon, your dad would want you to do that. He's now your angel cheering you on, and we're all here to support you too! We can do this!

I grew up in Venice and live in Englewood now. I had my surgery through Sarasota Bariatric's , who are run by Sarasota Memorial. They have a support group for their patients the first Thursday of every month. I started with their group, but got way more info here. PM me if you need any help with anything.