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@@DreamsComeTrue15 My stats are kinda close. But I'm probably a generation or two older.

@@bhopeful Yes, mine changed. I've always had a wide foot and still do, but my size went from an 8 1/2 to a 7 1/2.

@@Bndtoslv Great topic. My husband loved an eating buddy and that's what we "used" to be. Now I stick to my program. While we still eat out often as he loves to do, it is getting easier finding acceptable things to eat with out going off my plan. And the biggest surprise of all, he is actually making better choices for himself now.

@@BigViffer I ride a BMW R1150R. I had responded to your previous post, but I was using my tablet and things go kablooey on bariatric pal with tablets sometimes. I typed 2 paragraphs about bikes that I've had and how much I like this sport tourer only to have it all disappear, and then "edit"showed up. Ha ha, I don't know how it does things like that.

Happened to me also, just the other day. I responded with a long post, it did something weird and now the only thing the post says is "edit". I have no idea. A while ago I paid to upgrade to the VIP to stop all the ads thinking that that might be the problem but so far I still see ads blinking and flashing, so much for that Idea.

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I'm in St. Mary's County too.

I can no longer eat egg beaters, nor can I use cooking spray. Just the thought of either make me not feel so good... Yuck.

@@Nikki Monroe Hi Nikki, First I will say, always listen to your surgeon and their team as they know what's best for you. But since you asked, this is how I did it: Going to my WLS meetings prior to surgery, they emphasized getting into some kind of exercise routine. One of the requirements from my surgeon's office was meeting with a physical therapist to evaluate your physical capabilities as to what exercise you "could" handle. The therapist was awesome, pointing out a few limitations that I had, but more importantly, showing me what I was really capable of doing, but I had never really tried. She went over many forms of exercise and programs that were out there for me to engage in and her point finally penetrated when I heard, your surgery will be easier on you if you work on your core, as any exercise is better than nothing. In my community I had a few options, one being a gym that I was just too self conscious to even walk through the door. And the other being Jazzercise. I joined Jazzercise 3 months prior to surgery and started going twice a week. Because of my weight and weight related physical limitations I found it hard to keep up at first, but I kept showing up, even if I just marched my way through the class, doing what I could. After about a month I noticed that I felt stronger, I started going 3 - 4 times a week. As I learned the moves I could do them better, therefore getting more out of the workout, and as crazy as it sounds I was enjoying it. By the time it was 2 weeks prior to my surgery, exercising 3 - 4 times a week, I still had not lost one pound. But I could feel my core was getting stronger. I started my pre-op UGH diet and ramped up to 5 times a week. Yes, I had to make myself go because I was very tired, but I felt better afterward. (LOL, I didn't want to admit it, but I did feel better) Fast forward to the day of surgery I had lost 16 lbs, my core was as strong as heck and I was so ready for this life altering event. I was up walking the evening after my surgery. By day two, I walked 2.5 miles around the surgical unit and got 50 ounces of Fluid in. Day 3 I walked even farther, drank even more and was sent home, I think they were getting dizzy from all my laps. At my age and weight, I felt I was running out of options to a healthier me. I went to all my surgeons seminars and meetings, read everything they gave me, followed their orders. I researched and read everything I could get my hands on and I simply did the best I could. I hope this helps.

@@Nikki Monroe Hi Nikki, I didn't need any help. I too preplanned as others. I had surgery on Wednesday and went back to work (desk job) on Monday.

@@Bndtoslv That ticker on the side in safari never works for me either, I go up and click my name at the top of the screen, then go to "my surgery" you can edit it in there.

Looks great!! Good luck at your appointment.

Like so many others on here, not a twinge of guilt at all. And again, as @@VSGAnn2014 said, I do not know how I would have done this without WLS. I just had 2 wellness checkups with my Primary and with my Gyn - neither had seen me since my surgery. The looks on their faces were priceless.

Ha ha ha, this is so funny. I didn't purchase new pans until the last one moved out.

Maybe @@BLERDgirl can shed some light on this for you.

@@JustWatchMe Awesome Job, I bet you feel like superwoman!!!

I ride a 2004 BMW R1150R.

@@natnat919 Big {{HUG}} to you natnat.

I could drink 64 oz of water before I left the hospital 2 days post op vsg. What phase, type surgery are you?

I like this one

My fitness pal

@@psylocke72 140 degrees or under for the temp. I used a food thermometer to make sure. Anything over that temp was a clumpy mess. I found 140 to be hot enough to enjoy it. Best of luck to you...

@@gigito2 That's a great video, thank you for that.

Diet coke junkie here too. I haven't had one in over two years . I'm now a water-oholic. I've faced it, all my positive changes are forever. (Sigh)