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I'd avoid beer because of the carbs. But I got (accidently) looped on a few glasses on wine on Christmas. My tolerance is WAY LOW!

A lot of folks report this. I do NOT get this, probably beause of my framed poster that reads "When I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you". On a more serious note. You do your own research, and Please ask the professionals on your team. Look at the before and after pix, and of course, ask here!!!

Yep. Try a fatty meal, and if the discomfort comes back and lasts for 1 to 4 hours, get suspicious. But here is better info... http://www.gallbladderattack.com/

Well, we menfolk are good for entertainment, if nuthin' else!

Good Linda! Cause if we ain't laughing, we surely must be crying!!!

love this attachment!!! And there is some thought that for SOME folks an equal amount of sugar/simple carbs calories are "more fattening" than the same number of calories of Proteins and fats... But I don't understand this yet.

Feed your eyes, Thanks for the good info, this DOES make sense and I appreciate that your postings are so well researched. It makes sense because there appears to be a "sweet spot" for BMI. Too high - obese - and you have all the problems associated with metabolic syndrome, DM, CV disease, arthritis, etc. Too low, and you are in malnutrition or are catchetic (sp). Some very recent work suggests that BMI drops as a predictor in the "aged" but that the quality of life suffers with obesity... So much to think about!

Hope I did not upset anyone? That's NEVER my intent, though I am very "un"-serious at times.

Fluff, I've seen your pix and "woof" to you as well!!!

Vix, Yoy were cute in both, but in the now one you have a certain "glimmer" in your eyes! Woof!!! (from someone old enough to be your father or grandpa!... sorry!!!)

I raised two boys, then raised two girls. The boys in adolescence were sweaty, smelly, messy and they could eat anything ANYtime time and had a great propensity for stoopid decisions. The girls were self-absorbed and had an amazing ability to be shocked at how stoopd their parents (especially Mum) could be. But we survived (barely) and all 4 kids turned out OK. Now my goal is to turn THEIR children into creatures that GROW UP JUST LIKE THEY DID. That'll fix my children.

46??? 46 ain't old!!! You are a Spring Chicken! Me, I'm older than dirt. I got the tie-dyes T-shirts, and saw the concerts too. My surgery went OK. No matter your age, removing 85% of the tummy IS a big deal!!!!! I was tired and wanted to sleep and nap a lot. Luckily, there was little pain and little nausea...

Still, Note to self... DO NOT dare Laura to match shots... no matter what my evil brain Skippy says!!!!!

Oh boy, I am entirely unaware. I'll search around!

No nausea. One episode of the slimies. Otherwise AOK!!!

My program said 30 days, BUT the "plumbing" is different entirely, so... just use your good judgement and start gently!

Good for each of you! And you lose what you lose, just stick with your program!!!

Madam, you 'n your stout look FINE. And Laura, while ONCE I could have matched you with good tequila, no more! I got W-A-S-T-E-D Christmas day on 4 glasses of wine. What a wuss...

Only you will know... And finding the food/activity balance may take some time. Follow your heart, but DO take care of yourself!!!

Just think of the heating bill savings?

THAT'S The Spirit, Linda!!!!!

Don't worry yet! I do not believe the "weight loss curve" is mandatory... Just read, and research. I find that I will need to have a long term focus on: Protein Hydration and a forever avoidance of sugars, processed carbs and if so, I'll be OK. My favorite quote from the article is: If adequate satiety is achieved, our patients are successful. . . And they fail if that satiety is not achieved.

Hey Butter, This ornament might turn out to be your historic favorite and bring good laughs every year. I put up my wife's "First year of marriage bliss" ornament for her 'long gone' FIRST marriage every year. She finds it, gives me S*** and we laugh every year.

Oh my goodness, Skippy is not THAT mean and fickle and capricious!!!

Can't you ground him or put him on time out? When he does visit do you at least get frequent flyer miles? LOL Well, he is usually under control. Unless I eat sugar or simple carbs. If I do, Skippy is whispering incessently for days and days!