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I wouldn't worry too much about stretching your pouch. It takes a lot more than one meal. It's not only OK, but important to allow yourself to have an occasional day where you indulge yourself (although not to the "bursting" point LOL). Remember the Prime Directive - your lifestyle changes have to be sustainable. Set the bar too high and you're setting yourself up to fail. An occasional indulgence is part of life and perhaps more importantly, part of living your life as opposed to just going through the motions.
punk.rock.mama - I don't have the slightest doubt that you have the very best of intentions. But what you're describing is "stacking" (aka "grazing") and that is a really bad idea. The goal is to finish every meal in roughly 20-30 minutes. Never eat less than two hours or more than four hours apart. You're gonna love the new you!!

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Will be "making" mine tomorrow and having my surgeon sign it with the stamp of the clinic I am registered with
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I found this link about tightening skin after weight loss and thought I'd share!
http://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/
I found the tips helpful. Does anybody else have tips to add?

I found this link about tightening skin after weight loss and thought I'd share!
http://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/
I found the tips helpful. Does anybody else have tips to add?

Same here! When was your surgery?

Just a little FYI. Even if no one responds to me. Which is cool. Please make sure you take your Vitamins. They're not only good for your overall health, but you also need them to keep your teeth. Especially the Calcium. Your teeth will rott and fall out if you don't maintain your vitamins. Know one has said anything about this subject. So I figured I would bring it up....
Tami

That sharp pain is a form of dumping. It's your body saying to stop eating what you're eating! Any time you get that pain whatever you had was a big no no

I almost licked the juice from some baked beans but was afraid. I see the doc on Wednesday and hoping I get the green light for puréed. My husband promised me his famous chili but he's using turkey instead of beef.

I am 4 days post op today (already!) And I'm gonna try to brave going out to buy yogurt. I'm nervous but sdo needing to get out!

And I feel great!
I have read so many posts saying they regretted their decision for the first week but not me. Yes there's the expected pain but I'm 36 hours out of surgery and can get in and out of bed with esse and can walk comfortably.
So excited for the rest of my life ahead of me!

3 more days till the beginning of a new start to my life! So excited!

3 more days till the beginning of a new start to my life! So excited!

My boyfriend decided to go on a protein shake diet while I do optifast. He doesn't want to eat in front of me. I love him!

We buy a ton of one cup plastic containers like Glad or Rubbermaid. Then we cook up a big pot of turkey chili, turkey shepherd's pie, etc. Put the meals in the one cup containers and then freeze them. And we have a similar routine with foods that we buy at the store (pre cooked shrimp for example). Break them down into individual servings, vacuum wrap them and then freeze. Makes breakfast, lunch or dinner a snap!!

I got mine on Amazon...it's basically a lunch box or you can get the boxes that go in the lunch box. They are different sizes and each one is used for a different food group. The size for fruit and veggies is bigger, protein medium, cheese or other snack smaller etc. It helps you portion your meals. Great for packing lunch for work.

My boyfriend decided to go on a protein shake diet while I do optifast. He doesn't want to eat in front of me. I love him!

Congrats