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WARNING: FOOD PICTURE

I read the book and had a similar reaction. My thought as I was reading was, "she isn't taking any of this seriously!" Her flippant attitude and consistent poor choices really irked me. I've read several people on this site say they really enjoyed it... However, I am not a fan.

I sent my husband home. He gets anxious in hospitals and his being anxious was making me anxious, so once I was out of recovery, I told him to leave. It was good because I wasn't feeling up for much, just wanted to sleep, well walk and then sleep, then repeat. Once I got home I was fine taking care of myself. But I was very lucky to have an unremarkable recovery. I think everyone is different.

Agreed! All docs are so different. I love soaking in a warm bubble-bath & specifically asked when a bath would be ok. They said I was fine taking a bath right after I got home from surgery, but to 1st make sure the adhesive glue was intact.

Thank you Laura, I was sitting here reading & thinking this definitely was not a healthy behavior.... Appreciate the stats behind why.

I am very lucky my husband didn't marry me for my cooking. He says he married me because I'm hot! I make 1 healthy meal and enough for 2. If my husband doesn't want or like what I'm having he can pick something up or make something for himself. IMHO: He is almost 40, has 2 hands, 2 feet, and quite capable. And, I am his wife, not his mom.

It sounds like you don't mind the phrase as much as you mind the not so subtle critique of your beliefs. That makes perfect sense to me.

I had the same issue, people commenting I looked tired all the time. Ummmm thanks? I did decide I looked a little depleted in my face. Got fillers in the hollows under my eyes, my cheeks, and my smile lines. Feel better. If everything else is on point, it might be an option.

I gel mine and then put them in my Greek yogurt w/little fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, peaches, whatever I have around from the farmers market). I can't even taste that they're in there, but love that they're a superfood.

Hello! I'm 5ft. 7 &1/2, had surgery Jan.14, 2013, weighed 200, 33 BMI. (A "light weight" to some)... However, started a pre-op diet last May 2012, weighing in at 255 with a BMI of 40. Currently, I'm at 161, 24 BMI (Super YAY!! In the "NORMAL" range)!!! And, I am only 6 lbs. away from my surgeon's suggested weight for me, (16 away from my personal goal of 145). That means I have lost 41lbs. since surgery. Does that make me sad or feel like a failure to be what others might term as a "slow loser," .... Heck no! I'm off my BP meds, able to jog & cardio hip-hop w/out feeling like I'm about to die, get back into old shoes that were too small for my expansive feet.... Just so many things. Mostly, the knowledge that if I continue making healthy choices I will be able to keep the weight off. That one thing is sincerely a major blessing and relief for me.

Dropped 8 heaping bags off at the GoodWill last Sunday. It was hard giving up some of those outfits. (I spent a small fortune on stylish big-girl clothes). But, I will thoroughly enjoy replacing them once I get to goal!

Maybe you could sit down with him and explain how his comments made you feel. He may not even realize he hurt you. This might be an opportunity for you to start a conversation about what you both need from each other to feel supported and loved in your marriage.

I totally agree, thought you were always Mr. Super-Healthy-Man! What a transformation. You are truly an inspiration for us all. Thank you.