*Dean*

Hiya. Welcome.

Just keep chipping away. Have your rest days and repeat like you are. We'll get there. I'm in a repeat of week 2 atm.

Yeah!!

Who me? *looks even more innocent* Did I mention that I think everyone should have to tell everyone that they ever meet that they've been sleeved? I think you should also have to stop people in the street to tell them and take out a small ad in your local paper. *sits back and watches*

Everytime I see a notification for this thread I get anxious, but I can't unfollow. I must be a sadist.

I was hoping this thread would turn into an argument .........

I've had the occasional beer and diet soda. I have them out of a glass, rather than a can or a bottle so the bubbles disappear quicker. Usually it takes ages to drink one and after one I feel a little bloated. But then again. I've used a straw and haven't died either. None of these things were banned by my surgeon.

That's great Sue. Looking forward to hearing about any maintenance challenges. My BMR at the moment is about 2100 cals. When you chuck in some movement / exercise I can't imagine eating that much to maintain - but I'm sure I'll manage!!

Like the others have said the protein bars are high calorie for volume. I can nail a protein bar quite easily and not feel very 'full'. Compare the 200 cals of a protein bar to other food proteins - like 3 eggs or a few 100 grams of tuna in spring water. You would never be able to eat all that. Protein bars are good for an emergency. Other times they're just candy bars masquerading as a health food.

That sucks man .........

Yep, it's amazing how much less you can eat as you move through the stages and start eating more dense food..

All these private conversations. I tell my kids it's rude to have secrets ........

Laura's a feeder.

I don't mind boob and food talk - but not a sausage sizzle!

I'm a fan of any boob shaped food analogy!

So to summarise this thread - it's good to shave your armpits because thats where you'll probably find your boobs.

I love fried eggs!! Besides, you look fantastic.

Fried eggs!

I love this forum. A conversation that goes from full body shaves to boobs! Where else can you get that??

Good luck!

H Hey Carolyn. Welcome. Where you from? What surgeon are you using?

Great costume :o Sounds like you had a great trip. I'm sure with your new attitude to life, love will find you. Deano

I agree about moving through the stages Kel. The other thing is that some liquids / puree's can be higher in cals, so wecan be doing ourselves a weightloss disservice. I found as I'd move through the stages my weightloss would get better because I could consume less while I was getting used to that stage.

That's awesome. Congratulations!

I had lots of Soups and diary, custard yoghurts etc. I found because I could only get in such a small amount, I wasn't really that phased what it was. It was only 2 weeks for me.