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@@kisha585 I wondered that too. It amazes me how people can do that. I work with some women who never lost anything after their surgeries, and I just don't understand!

0 nicotine E-cig. Just saying.

It will be over before you know it, then you look back and think...it wasn't so bad!

keep a breath spray close at hand. I think it does eventually level out, once we add in a few more veggies. But I keep a breath spray in my pocket. Every day. I get them at the dollar store, since I use them so often. I don't recommend chewing gum btw. It would suck to accidentally swallow a piece of gum, ya know?

@@NoMoreFatGuy well...I'm sending you a virtual ((hug)). Glad you are doing better. You are a survivor!

My goodness you have been through a lot. You must be a really strong person to have endured this, and still sound uplifting in your comments. You are not all doom and gloom. I believe attitude will get you almost everything. Blessings to you. Praying for your healing and swift recovery.

@@Elode I also have been noticing what other people put into their mouths, and it's disgusting. People eat SO fast!! Shoveling in the food, and no conversation, no relaxation to just enjoy the moment. I am so grateful for this surgery. I am not as young as you are, I am 53, but I feel as young as you. My knees used to hurt, and my feet....OH MY FEET!! No more. I feel so amazing, and I still have a ways to go to hit my goal. The past 6 months since my surgery has flown by, and I get to see my family who criticized me LAST Thanksgiving for even considering WLS. They told me I would DIE. They told me I would FAIL. I'm looking forward to seeing their faces when I am skipping in with my casserole of mashed cauliflower while rocking my size 10 Wrangler 100% cotton jeans (I detest Lycra in my jeans!) and "KC Royals" T-shirt, instead of my size 20W S-T-R-E-T-C-H jeans and A-line tunic in a horrible pattern (but it was all that fit). I am so glad that we have our little community here for support. And I know you won't judge me for rambling.

We better go out and get our cauliflower now.....cuz it looks like there will be a rush on it this year as a substitute for potatoes!!

@@Kindle o my gosh! Sorry to hear about your gallbladder. The timing kinda sucks.

I am taking loaded twice baked mashed cauliflower casserole!! HEAVENLY!! That and turkey with a little gravy! Everybody will be a little healthier for it! With that, no one needs potatoes, cuz they taste like potatoes and the texture is just like potatoes (thank you, food processor). I'm sure folks will bring rolls, and Desserts. But I will be full with my little bit of turkey and cauliflower. I can't wait!!

chapstick, a comb or brush, undies, socks, and just wear home what you wore there. Keep it lite, you're not going to be there long, and while you're there, all you will want to do is sleep, when you're not up walking.

oh wow. I'm going to use them as motivation too. I'm so sad that they had the surgery, and didn't do what they needed to do to lose the weight. I have those same fears. I think I'll stay in this site and keep talking to people like you so I can be reminded, if I ever forget why I had this surgery. So....I'm counting on my BP friends to keep me honest!

@@Elode Happy Birthday!!

I get a flu shot every year since I was 6 months old. I am 53. Never have gotten the flu.

Yeah...I'm one of those that still needs 1 Protein shake a day at 6 months out. I tried going without, and I stalled FOREVER! 1 Premier chocolate protein shake a day and I'm losing again!

Yes that happens. It's amazing how when you gain your self esteem, and realize your self worth that these people in our lives that we believed were our "friends" we find out were really only our foul weather friends. We realize they never really cheered when we had achievements, or rallied when we needed support. But they were there when we were miserable, because misery loves company. It made them feel superior when we felt like a loser. I speak only for myself. I don't know you or your friend, but that was my experience. If I see that person in my life who treated me that way I will smile and chat for a minute. But I have people now who support me, and care about my well being. I was totally running with the wrong crowd. My new crowd is awesome, and I never would have found them if I hadn't stepped out of my comfort zone and took care of ME. You are worth it. Just remember that.

Luckily I only had normal shedding, so no hair loss for this gal!! But, I have been taking Biotin for about 4 years prior to surgery to grow out a short short pixie cut (which was NOT the best cut for me as obese as I was.....but no one told me that!!) My hair is long and wavy. and thick and full. I had the fear, but it wasn't enough to stop me from getting healthy with this surgery. I figured...if I was one of the unlucky ones who lost their hair, they make wigs, or I could shave my head and deal with it. Nothing was going to stop me from this life changing/saving procedure! Sleeves ROCK!

My weightloss slowed down, and my Dr put me on a reset of the preop diet again. So 4 shakes and Water or broth, or SF popsicles, or SF Jello. for 5 days. I did it!! It brought back the tight restriction. And I lost 6 pounds. But I am down a total of 76 pounds. I wish it was more, like everybody else.

Congrats!!! Your life is about to change in a BIG way! I have zero regrets!

Crock-pot mesquite chicken fajitas!! Super simple and delicious! Bell peppers cut into strips, onion-sliced and cut in half, 2 or 3 mesquite chicken breasts(fully cooked from Sams). add 1 can of diced tomatoes, garlic, a little lime juice and a packet of your favorite taco seasoning. Cook on high for 3 hours, and pull the chicken apart, and cover and cook another hour. I didn't include measurements, because it is entirely up to you! Make it your own! Hubs eats it with a flour tortilla, I just eat it with a fork. Mmmmmm

Yep, it worked. I dropped 6 pounds, and it hasn't come back. I plan to do this again around the holidays, and then again in January. so I meet my goal in April for my 1 year anniversary.

Hoehn is my surgeon too. Each time I visit (3 month, 6 month) the goal changed. I was doing so well, that Tim said I will likely reach my goal. (At first they estimated 80%). Just follow the plan. Tim had me to a 5 day liquid diet at 6 month, because I didn't lose as much as he would've liked. He wants me to reach my goal at 1 year. I will probably do the 5 day liquid diet again during and after the holidays. Beat of luck to you. We had the best surgeon EVER!

I took mine like at midnight before my surgery. That held me through till after the surgery.

Pretzel sticks. I stalled because of them. No more pretzels for me.

a few of us just completed out 5 day reset. The headache is real!! Also, nausea is common. But all of it is worth it. I broke my stall and brought me to Onederland....FINALLY!! The 5 fay pouch test works great, and I plan to do it around the holidays to keep my restriction in check, also.