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@@Bufflehead is this whey isolate protein?

add to yogurt or coffee is my to favorite things as I am new to the unflavored powdered protein thing.

@@lauraellen80 - the last line, "Yeah...I'm going to be in therapy for awhile" ~ It made me think to myself, "slide over Lauraellen80". There is a WHOLE bunch of us who feel that way. So I guess the losers bench isn't the only seat here. There's the therapy "couch" :/

@@MrsKarenC2008 - I don't use straws so that may be it~

@@mimorison - my directions was pureed on day 3!

@@MrsKarenC2008 - I only get that "lump" sensation when I have ate one too many bites of food <ouch>. I have done that twice. I hope to never to it again either.

as a junkie (scale junkie) its easy to get really bent out of shape about what the scale reads day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute.... your weight fluctuates throughout the day... IMO~~~~ Pick one day a week and weigh. Then weigh next week, wearing roughly the same thing (birthday suit ), on the same day of the week. I think if you see a trend that the scale is moving in the wrong direction on about the third weigh-in then you need to STOP and evaluate and record everything you eat. Something is off. I weigh everyday (almost) first thing after my trip to the bathroom. I wait a few minutes and weigh again. I take the second weight as THE weight for the day. Today it was 211.5, which is up 1.5 from Monday (Labor Day Challenge). I wasn't too happy with that, but I also know I have hit the pretzel chips one too many times and had some salty fried chicken livers (4pcs) from KFC last night. Hubby is out of town and I have been winging it for dinner at night for me and adult son who lives at home. Today is a Water, water, water, walk, walk, walk day...so daily weigh ins keep me "in-check" for revisiting what I ate and maybe next time I will make a better food choice

when you aren't walking make sure you don't lie flat, on your side to help get the gas out. At night elevate your upper body as well.

@@JoannLz are you at goal? your stats don't show it.

hydrate as late as possible. I could drink until midnight. I was first in. good luck!

@@mandyn85 - vent here!!!! There is usually someone here to read and reply, just make sure you do like you did - admit you just need to vent (rant, etc) so we know that you aren't a TROLL! I get it. If I could have done this without surgery I would have. I just wasn't winning the battle and 300 was visible on the scale (HW282). Do what YOU have to do for YOU (and your four children). My only regret is not doing it sooner.

@ - I have tried finishing a 24 oz bottle of Water on the way to work (45min drive), refill and finish another before first break at work, another before lunch & one more before I go home. I see it on my desk and even if I don't get all 4 done I refill and drink on the way home. I live in Florida, its hot - even in the A/C. Can you walk at work? I know if you are crunching time it is a way to accomplish a little exercise along with hydrating (carry the 32oz bottle of water everywhere!). this is just a suggestion -

@@Fabiana87 - I thin being scared is pretty common. You are young and have two small children. Stevehud had a great answer for you. If you still have concerns talk to your surgeon and discuss all of any other medical issues you may have. Good luck and whatever you choose - do it for yourself

@@Nibbler - I am also a scale junkie. I don't know if my sanity could handle NOT weighing in. I think you have to remember that at times the scale will not move at all but your body is changing regardless. I was stopped numerous times yesterday at work about my weight loss and I have been at work today 3 hours and I have been asked twice today. Scale hasn't really moved but about a .5 pound in the last 3 days but all I have heard is "how much more have you lost?" If you can wait in between dr visits then I would go for it. I wouldn't go and buy a scale. The best NSV is trying on clothes you have worn in 5, 10 years and they fit!!! Of course my old clothes are not in fashion now but I remember wearing them and being able to ZIP pants is like sex!

@@Margie122 - don't lie flat either, keep head somewhat elevated, and try to keep moving as much as possible. keep us posted as to how you are doing.

@nprcowboy...you are both in my prayers.

I didn't like the idea of a foreign object staying inside until a complication caused it to be removed. I really haven't noticed a lot of difference pre surgery compared to now except I don't eat as much and I really don't feel hungry.

@@CANDI254 - that's two pounds a week, 104 lbs a year......a loss, is a loss

yea, it sucks and it really isn't fair to compare ourselves to each other, but we do. Have you tried on old clothes? I haven't seen a lot of movement on the scale this week, but I have probably been stopped 4 times TODAY asking how much MORE weight am I going to lose. I feel like I weigh 160-170 lbs (my normal adult weight I weighed most of my life) but I am over 50lbs away from that goal. I think the other frustrating part is that according to my BMI - I am still obese - and I have 14 more lbs to get to overweight. People freak out when I tell them that, because they think I am not far from my "goal". by the way I don't share "numbers". Keep battling the weight loss war because I am right here beside you~

@@Essence46 - yep! we ALL have them in one form or another. whats up?

S-W-E-E-T! Nerves are just the beginning =) ready to join the "LOSERS"?

@@Pinkgirl1234 @MisforMimi - I agree with both of you~ @@KnowUrWorth @@candygettingsleeved - you two need to focus on yourself and getting through surgery. some people are insecure and when they see others moving in a better direction they get ugly. Neither of you need that crap with the journey you are starting. keep your heads up - and move on!!!!

@@ladyfrann - are you still having that feeling? it sounds to me with the part about feeling like the last bite didn't go down that you are full. did you check with your NUT?

@@jlmgg - if you are younger, you may try crunches or sit-ups to help tighten it up, but the skin has a mind of its own (unfortunately)

@@LadiSani - <fingers crossed> and patting your empty seat on the loser's bench