*Dean*

You'll be fine! You off sipping but it builds up. As far as chugging goes I guess psychologically you know you can't so I think you don't get a desire to, if that makes sense. We're having a heat wave here in Australia at the moment. I went out today for a 90 minute bike ride with my kids and I haven't felt dehydrated. I am more conscious about drinking more frequently. Deano

Hey everyone. There's been a few trolls lately. Dropping in to share the love. Obviously the whole point of the exercise for them is to get a rise out of people with name calling, off topic remarks yadda yadda. I'd like to propose we have a go at not giving them what they want. IE if someone is obviously posting something to stir things up either ignore them, or give them some love. My guess is they're going without at the moment. Something like - Troll "blah blah blah you losers" Us "Hey, welcome" or emotion labelling Us "Hi friend, you seem angry. Sit and chat" The main thing for me is when / if we "fire up" (as I call it) we're giving them EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT. Just a thought, Deano

Yeah, I think in the end we decided we were all right .......

Great member name. I'm not seeing it in the post. Probably really cute in person.

okay, I'd try one ......... lol

I'm assuming they use the coke and just make like a beer batter. Basically just eating batter make with coke? *vomits*

Mate my wife and I consider ourselves foodies. My wife is a coffee roaster for a living. We like good food, cooking, cook books, food shows, cooking lessons, eating out ........... you get the picture! My relationship is better with food now so I can do all that stuff and feel even better about it because I'm not a slave to it. We also eat even better quality ingredients now, because I'm a cheap date! So I think I'm a better foodie now than I was because it's all about quality, not quality and quantity. I know you know it's the best decision she'll ever make!

I have a rule as well. I might forget to track a meal / snack, but my rule is I can't eat anything else until I've updated it.

I had the broth only during the liquid phase and on the puree phase I'd have some of the meat and just made sure it was small amounts and chew chew chew. Still haven't had the noodles except for a taste.

I secretly wanna try it :ph34r:

Keep persevering. MFP gets easier and quicker the more you use it. Once all your favourite / regular foods are in there it's much quicker.

Me too, and for cutting really hot chillies!

Hiya. Welcome. Exciting times!

As well, Protein is in a lot of things. We just generally talk about the good sources because we can eat so little. There's protein in wheat for instance. I know I was getting a good slug of protein pre op from Pasta and bread! I just couldn't eat that much pasta and bread now. Protein isn't critical to weight loss, but it will make a difference to muscle mass, and how you look and feel at the same weight.

I like going to the fair when I'm working. You can always find a carnival worker with warrants .........

Your a cook so you'll like her blog .... http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com.au/ *slides a glass of moscato across*

Good to hear your back on your feet

Sorry man. That stinks.

Happy Birthday. I'm sorry it didn't go so well. Imagine how you're going to look and feel next year! Sounds like your family are a bit challenged by the change in you. Like you said maybe they're struggling to know how to celebrate without it being centred around food. I don't mind eating out. I'm about 11 weeks post op. I just order something small, usually fish or some other seafood. I don't view what I don't eat as waste because I'm not going to miss out on socialising because I can't eat like a pig anymore! The other thing, like you said, doing something not isn't food centric. Like the movies. You might have to take the lead and organise it though, if it isn't something they'd come up with by themselves. Good luck. I'm sure this year will be a great one for you. Deano

Booo-yah!

Mate, how did that happen??? Everyone alright? Have you lost much????

Yeah, I think the best tip is what Brookie said. Plan to eat at a ridiculously slow pace - and then eat slower! Cutlery down, talk between bites. Plus your tummy is still in trauma. All those things your looking for will take a while. All the best, Deano

I could've done that in my prime! lol

The good ole days, eh? NOT

WTF??