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So many of us have a plate full. Pun intended. I'm buried in divorce discovery crap. My counselor advised me to take Friday off work so I could devote the day to it because I'm so stressed. So I will. Step by step and day by day. Thank God my food is in order and even though I don't exercise, I've been walking stairs at work daily faithfully. Doing taxes, keeping tabs on my daughter gallivanting all over Europe (I'm jealous) and stressing out over too many bills and too little money. Oh well! Just for today I can handle it. What's the alternative? I'm strong and determined and on the right path. It will all work out in God's time and someday this will be a distant memory. And the happy thing is I'm feeling more fit and better looking and that makes me feel good. So there.

Love it love it love it! I take lots of selfies that nobody sees but myselfie.

Congrats!!

Our company bought updated corporate polo shirts. When I was hired I didn't even fit in their largest one, 2xl. Yesterday I ordered a large and it fits!!

Losing weight has reduced my need for pain relief. I only occasionally take arthritis Tylenol now. I went off NSAIDS a week before surgery. My knee pain is much less and my back pain is gone.

Tuesday 1000 calories and 24 flights of stairs.

This post was great to read! You both look wonderful.

Note to self. Get those stairs in at work early in the day. It's not easy doing 24 flights in an hour. But I did. I'm on track with my food and feeling good. Glad to have this thread as a daily reminder. Also I had some decaf coffee on the weekend but back to Water today. I've been trying to drink more water instead of coffee and it seems to be better for me all around.

Wow! Wow! Wow! That is so great to hear. Congratulations !!

Congrats!!!!

Walk a lot and ask a pal to do karate chops on your neck and shoulders a few times a day.

He checked me at four weeks post op and it's been the NP ever since for fills.

Praying for the best.

My dietitian requirement was in order to learn band friendly eating and start practicing new habits before surgery. I personally did not have a weight loss requirement pre op but some people do.

I know! I work with some great people and they have been very complimentary about my weight loss. Only 3 people where I work know I had WLS and they have kept it private. But even the sweetest people are now asking the numbers questions. Nope. Not going there folks. I decided long ago I was not going to give ANYONE outside of my circle of trust the numbers ever. So my reply to these questions is as follows: How much have you lost? A lot. Wow I know. Like how much? A real lot. How much more do you want to lose? I don't know really. It's slowing down and getting harder so I need to bump up my exercise. Well you look great. How much more do you want to lose? A couple more sizes if I can. A couple more sizes? Really? Yeah, if it works out that way. If I exercise more it will eventually happen. I'm not in a race. This was a conversation in the office bathroom this week. I smiled and walked away as I answered. People will treat me as I allow them to treat me. That includes how they speak to me. I take charge of the conversation and divert it as I can. If I can't then my fall back answer is: Come on now. You KNOW I'm never going to tell you that number, don't you?

You sound like you're getting it figured out. That's great. My tastes have changed over the last eleven months but here's what I like now: chicken thighs Kale and generally any salad Croutons cheese eggs Egg salad Chicken salad Canned chicken Ground meat of any kind Steak, broiled and tender Seafood like scallops or shrimp or lobster Most white fish like cod Greek yogurt with granola Roasted vegetables Hummus I can't tolerate: Dry stringy beef Dry white meat chicken Pork chops (exception is breaded pork tenderloin chewed well) I can eat but try to limit these for weight loss: Popcorn Pasta Bread Potatoes Sweets As I said, it has changed. I really desire healthier foods now. Good luck to you !!!

Bandista, too tight is always my worry. That's why I've been pretty conservative with my fills. I'm afraid the unfilling might not work as well as the filling. But while you wait and carefully eat, how about just focusing on liquids this week? I know it's hard, but you won't do damage on liquids, and it will buy you time until your appointment. Eat rich and creamy soups so you don't feel deprived. Good luck. Let us know what happens.

Like Bandista, I watch for "enough" instead of "full". My soft stops are a hiccup, a burp, the thought that the bite I just had wasn't really necessary. I slow things down sometimes by getting up mid meal and going to the bathroom. That five minutes lets my body recognize it has eaten some food already, and many times when I come back to my plate I'm able to recognize that I'm already done.

Great article!

I've been leaving food on my plate or boxing it up to go almost every time I've eaten in a restaurant for the last few weeks. Although it's not radical or brand new behavior, doing it effortlessly and without mulling it over certainly is. Stopping at "enough". What a concept. A year ago I couldn't imagine that I'd be able to stop at "enough" without anxiety. This is amazing.

VSGAnn2014, I am sorry about your loss. It's really hard to lose a beloved pet.

Kindle, I'm so sorry about your pup. Healing thoughts and pain free days for him.

My first consult was in September and I was banded in March.

od created the heavens and the earth?

Got my stairs in Friday and stayed at 1473 calories even with a girls' night out. Lost the two pounds I gained last week. Woo hoo!