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Lol!! I was wondering.... :-)

I was put on gallstone meds. Didn't make a difference. But that's not to say that it does not work!! We are all so very different.

Hmmm....at 3 months out I really don't weigh my food anymore. I eyeball my protein and will sometimes weigh it if its a new food. But my body is so good at telling me 'enough!' And I listen to it! I threw up once due to overeating and that was enough for me.

RareGold, I agree!!! My goal is 140, set by my doc. To me, I want to be size 12/14. In my 30's that was a good size for me w/o looking gaunt. Good luck!!

At one week out you are still swollen and numb. I'm resisting lecturing you, or criticizing you too badly because I don't know you.... But you did come here for support. So next time you want to disobey your doctors orders, go ahead. Lots of people have 'permission' to eat sooner than others. But if you hurt yourself because YOU disobeyed your docs orders, you will be the one paying the ultimate price. Be grateful that you are doing so well. Don't abuse that. If your cravings are that powerful, then you really should seek professional help. You want this to be a life-changer and unless you work the program in your head too, you may not be successful. Ok... Lecture over. :-)

MGT- thanks for posting abt Chad2rad. I was just doing a search to confirm if that was him. To the OP, contact Chad. I am buddies with him on My Fitness Planner and he's a great guy. I remember when he first posted on here. Now, wow! He's got so much more self esteem and is enjoying life, going out to eat with friends. You CAN do this. Yes, it will be hard. The fear of the unknown can be paralyzing. But it can also be liberating and amazing. Hugs!!

I am so sorry you had all these complications! But THANK YOU for posting this. I sometimes feel that people on this forum don't take gallstones seriously. I had my gallbladder taken out 6 weeks after my sleeve surgery. Did i want another surgery so soon? Not on a bet!!! But i knew it had to come out. I'm so glad you are doing better!! Hugs!

Don't worry- in a few months you will be able to sit w your friends and enjoy them. You will eat less, but by then you will have learned how to eat for you and how to make it look like you are eating more than you are. Nobody noticed that I had no turkey, and tiny bites of other items. Nobody. And that b-fast/dinner table will soon become more about love & family than food to you. It's ok to feel like you do, but don't dwell on it for too long. This is the start of lots of good things in your life!!! Next time, suggest a b-fast party at ihop so you don't have to cook!!! :-) Hugs!!

Isn't it fun to be able to eat good, healthy meals and know you won't walk away hungry?

Lol!! Cute, but I think I'll stick to showers. :-) But...i AM having a hard time connecting the dots. How does ketosis lead to bacteria? Thanks!!

Daily?? I'm supposed to bathe daily?? Lol!! Just kidding!! Thanks for your help.

Lol. Thanks!

201.7 this week!! Everyone is doing great!!

I know.....but I don't want to stand out too much. Thanks!!

So sweats are acceptable workout clothes? Obviously i'm nervous abt going to the gym. I swim at the gym, but have never been upstairs to the workout room. Thanks!!

I'm a size 18 and want to go work out in the gym. But I have no workout clothes and don't want to stick out like a sore thumb. I don't want to wear any tight spandex like clothes. Can anyone tell me what to wear and where to buy it? Thanks!

You look great!!! It really shows in your face & upper thighs.