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CGJ I figured you were from Texas:) Have you not mentioned being kind of isolated? As for this post there is a great group that meets once a week in Everett Wa. At NWWLC. There are both moring and evening suort groups. For anyone living in this area the support group is open to all. Drop me a line if you want more information of google NWWLC. Great staff, love these guys.

One doesnt need to be intoxicated to live life. I find everything is better when your fully awake.

If you dont have reflux issues drink the coffee, cafine and all. Great stuff.

Have been down 80 lbs, but have been in a stall the last couple of weeks. Even gained back 1 lbs. Tracking my meals and running about a legit 1200 cals aday. I cant complain about the weight I have lost , but want to get past this stall. Any suggestions. I eat 2 pieces of fruit and fruit flavored greek yogurt all of which have carbs. Should I cut these carbs out of just be patient and hope stall obsides?

The change in diet has definatley made a difference in how I smell. I dont think its any more stinky just different. I try to stay down wind when others are around but feel sorry for the person in the next stall at work .

I have been told by my Doc that one drink stalls weight loss for 3 days. Myself like others in the thread broke my own rules and drank more than I needed scotch on the rocks over the holiday weekend. It made me feel like crap the next few days. Now I am stalling with even a slight weight gain. I will not do that again. Not another drink until I reach my goal.

My doc let me drink coffee right off the bat. One thing to think about, for every cup of coffee you need to match it with water because it’s a diuretic.(spelling) That being said coffee is the best appetite suppressant I have found. Before surgery I could not sleep if I drank coffee. Now I can abuse it and still sleep. It’s my one and only vise. I also dont have acid problems. That could be a problem for some.

Statistics say most of us will quit taking supplements after 2 years. I take them if I remember.I can sit a work all day with a baggy full of vitamins in my face and still forget.

There is no reason you cant have a shot on your 21st Bday. Just dont make a habit of it.

Learn to drink coffe

1) It takes several weeks for the muscle soreness to go away, that is if your working out 3 days a week. 2) Numbers dont mean that much. In other words, reps and amount of weight or resistance used are not important. The objective is to make the muscle run out of gas and keep your heart rate up. My trainer can kick my butt with very little weight. 3) An hour sounds excessive. Its suprising how much you can get out of 30 to 45 minutes. I shoot for 45 minutes but it takes a few weeks at 3 sessions a week to build up to it. 4) It shouldnt hurt. Sure your muscles will burn when they run out of oxygen and fuel, but there should be no joint or torn muscle kind of pain during the workout. Muscle stiffness after a work out is different. See #1. 5) Check the trainer credentials. Many have very little training and some have full 4 years degrees. My current trainer has a degree. She knows the biology involved and will not hurt you. This means a knowledge of muscle,one structure,joint and connective tissues plus nutrition. She specializes in helping people that are losing mass weight. Its suprising how much your core is effected by weight loss.

I dont do marithons , but have asked my NUT about endurnance fueling. Try nuts and fruit. High cals with some sugar.

I enjoyed bean soup and there was a veggy chili that was low in sodium. Cant think of the brand, but it wasnt inexpensive. Who cares when the can is good for a couple of meals.

Dont worry about protein or calories, concentrate on water. The rest will come in time.

At 2 weeks I was at a 1/4 cup per serving. It rapisly increases to a 1/2 cup. However, you ask a loaded question. It all depends on what food you are eating. At 2 weeks my best adavise is dont worry about calorie intake but concentrate on water , water, water.

Not only do my DOGS get to take me on walks , but they get to finish what I cant eat. It's a perfect match. Love my Dawgs.

I am going onto week 10. My usual day ( at work) consists of a mixture of greek yogurt and oatmeal (6 oz), Small fruit snack, home made chili (1/2 cup) have started substituting 200 cal lean cuisines for the chili, Small fruit snack, 4 oz of animal Protein and some veggys for dinner. I also should include 6 servings of half and half with the coffee I drink. This adds up to the 1200 cal range. I am currently down 77 lbs. Weekends are a little tougher controling what I eat. I do not drink alcohal, ever. I also try to get 10,000 step in aday logging with fit bit. I have found Water is the most important consumable. It has a lot to do with ones energy level.

One thing I have learned on this adventure is calculating ones caloric intake and out take means very little. I use the numbers only as a way to gage intake. My weight comes off in steps, but I average it by the week or month. In other words, I will drop 3 to 5 lbs over night then stall as my body catches up then I take another drop. I wish it were as easy as addition and subtraction.

I keep looking for Omar and the consenting adult women who fell you this guys on Jerry Springer.

I can eat anything I want, but stick to protein, veggies with a little fruit.

Easy use Campbells and make it using water. The problem I had at that time frame was getting to much salt. And I doubt I will ever eat another can of creamed soup in my life. Another food I used at the time was Veggy Chilly blended and thinned out with water. I could control the salt better. Another thing to remember were your at, is dont worry about calories or protien, but get your water in. Let me repeat myself get your water in. As you heal the calorie and protein thing will come together. You will find yourself getting better as time goes on, but it takes time to heal mentally and physically. Its confusing at times, but gets much better.

As a guy I dont get hot flashes, but like others I cant stay warm and like to be super toasty. Just can get enough blankets on the bed.

As my Doc told me at that point ,"dont worry about calories, but get your water in." That was for the first 6 weeks post op.

Face it, this is a huge change. You will experience problems until you come to grips with not being able to eat like you use to. I feel live support groups are the best way to help deal with theses issues. I have found at 10 weeks post Op that I have gotten past the worst of the mental issues and am enjoying the complements I get on a daily basis. My ego is out of control. Lose skin is going to happen , but thats a bridge I will cross once I lose the weight. At this point in your journey, get through your surgery and drink lots and lots of water. In a couple of months you'll be wondering why you didnt do this sooner.

Thumbs up, I am going on weeks 10 and down 80. cant wait to hit the C note on the scale. It will be time to dance. A one and a two....................