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Good luck to everyone tomorrow! I was told no polish, not sure about acrylics. Had to remove mine 3 yrs ago when I started working for a hospital But with all this protein the last couple of months my nails are growing like crazy.

I must be the only one who can't drink the Premier Protein RTD Have tried but even when I shake, shake, shake it the texture is what gets me. Too thick and glunky. Have tried about 4 brands of RTD and haven't found one yet. Loved the fruity Nectars before surgery. Not so much after. Do like the vanilla and splendour chocolate unjury with skim milk. Added PB2 to the chocolate one today. I tend to stay away from bars as they are too similar to candy bars for me. Do not want to start eating multiples! I do keep a box for back up if I know I'm going to need something during the day or on the way home from work.

I had upper back and shoulder pain due to the gas pumped into me during surgery. It didn't matter what position I was in. I slept in my bed on night 2. It was painful on incision area when getting in and out of bed. Sorry you felt sick but great your guy is on the ball On a side note- Just noticed an ad for office supply company quill.com featuring a tin of free Cookies with purchase. Odd site for them to buy an ad on or THAT ad anyway.

Welcome & it's another beautiful weekend!

I bought a couple of the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Firming Lotion Can't tell you if it's working yet since I've not used it everywhere but does feel good:) http://www.drugstore.com/palmers-cocoa-butter-formula-firming-butter/qxp172013

Great job!!

Sorry your Dr is a butt. They aren't all like that. I could do the pre-months thru my Bariatric office but went thru my PCP since I work there. My PCP is the one that suggested the sleeve for me.

Haven't had a lot yet but have been putting Frank's Red Hot Sauce on my refried beans with no problem. Also have tried salsa and salsa verde. All good!

You look great. I'm almost 2 months out. Can you give some stats on how much you've lost?

I was told to hold off on exercise that involved the "core" for 6 weeks.

I use both. I have a food scale when measuring my Boars Head (deli) 2 oz of chicken but 1/2 cup when measuring refried beans. Just depends so I can keep track in MFP.

Ready to drink protein drinks took forever just because of taste and texture and I have no problems getting liquids down (except water). If I have a protein shake now I use 8 oz of skim milk and Unjury protein powder. Those I can drink at the same rate I could pre-surgery. My Dr said it's not a problem to drink at same rate as pre-surgery if it works for me. Granted it didn't work this way at first but has increased over time.

Surgery was at North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven. He has an office there too. They hold 2 nights but I only stayed 1 night. Just wanted to sleep in my bed even though it was much easier using the hospital bed to get in and out of. Smooth recovery as recoveries go. Msg me & I can answer more detailed.

The Dr said the diagnosis will always be there even if numbers are controlled by the weight loss, proper nutrition & exercise. I would guess if someone doesn't make those changes in their life numbers could creep up.

Cleared for lean beef at 6 weeks. Haven't tried it yet though.

Fruit is pretty much all sugar. Try to eat protien.

Type II Diabetes Was taking 2 Kombilgyze (like Metformin) 15 units of Levemir (insulin) 1 night in hospital and am still taking 1 Kombilglyze and no insulin since I left. Was taking other meds totaling 9-10/day plus insulin. Now taking 2 1/2 pills. Figure those will be gone sooner or later!

You look like you lost more than 79 lbs and I love your top in your skinny pic!

Had surgery 5/15 by Dr Foote. Great Dr! Let me know if I can help you with any questions.

2 months out 7/15. Have not thrown up yet.(knock on wood)

They have you at 300 cals/day at 2 months out? I know all plans are different but it seems very low. I'm almost 2 months out and was just told this week to increase my 600-800/day to 900-1000/day.

2nd day seems to be the worst for many Just know it's a short-lived time in your journey and will be well worth it soon!!

Congrats on your loss to date! Big difference in your pics. I'm sure you'll get back on track and reach your personal goal in time.

When was your surgery?