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These are all great - thanks everyone for the responses. I had s pedicure and facial last Friday. I'm gong to keep that up periodically.

So I started this at my highest weight ever of 337lbs. My ultimate goal is to be in the healthy BMI range and no longer need cpap (if I'm lucky). I think I need to set mini-goals on the way there. What kinds of things have you all done? My current weight is 289 lbs and I'm thinking the following -- 1. First consecutive 4 weeks of going to the gym: live theater tickets. I love to go but the seats had become uncomfortable. 2. Hitting 237 lbs - I'm a gadget person and I really want an Apple Watch. Maybe tennis lessons? 3. Below 200 lbs - I'm thinking some kind of vacation. Maybe tropical and beachy? In the past I might have used food as a motivator. That obviously doesn't work for me!

@@The Candidate I'm wondering about our electric bill too! I keep it very very cool. Temp currently at 68 in the house.

Huge victory! Big congratulations to you.

@@CowgirlJane Love your stories and posts.

I have a couple - 1. Fewer slip-on shoes. It had reached the point where I specifically looked for shoes I wouldn't have to bend over and tie. 2. Clipping toenails - my abdomen would frequently cramp from the necessary positioning. * I did get a pedicure on Friday because my wounds won't let me quite bend enough yet. 3. Towels that will wrap around your waist (without being bath sheets). 4. Burning any and all "comfort stretch" waisted pants that are in my closet. You know -- the kind with the "hidden" extra inches. Actually, I will happily donate any clothing. 5. Reduced sweating - hopefully. I'm hoping I don't need to sit under the ceiling fan every morning after I get ready for work, just to cool-down before heading to the car. 6. Removing myself from the big and tall catalogs, mailing lists and rewards programs. 7. Really just looking forward to feeling better overall! :-)

Thanks for the tip on this!

My throat and tummy were bubbly and noisy for a few days after surgery. I'm not sure what is normal, especially with the earlier complication you mentioned. I'm that person who will call the surgeon's office with any question/concern - that would be my recommendation to you. I hope you're feeling better and that you are over the hump on the leak. Good luck to you.

Yes, I've been making less than baby sized servings of it. It's good and my serving is so small I'm not worried about any carbs. I like the idea of adding nut butters to it (specifically peanut butter). I will have to try that later today.

@@lowflyby74 Feel better soon!

Cw - 289.6 gw (for challenge) - 260 Gw (overall) - 165

Best wishes for a quick recovery!

How do you all think something like this would cook on a George Foreman or similar type of grill? I'm so ready for soft foods later this week (Friday).

Completely agree -- talk to your Dr. Hope you hear back soon. I'm taking 20mg Famotidine (Pepcid) in the morning and 40mg at night. I think it's still working itself out as I feel like I may have acid reflux as I type. It's s few hours before I can take my next dose. I didn't notice any issues the first few days. I've noticed that eating later in the evening may aggravate this for me. I think yogurt possibly aggravates this for me as well. I didn't have this issue prior to surgery and am hoping that it clears up as my body heals and I drop weight.

Hey @@judyoz - I started this topic in a forum called "rants and raves" to avoid calling any particular person out within the original thread. I didn't do it to be mean or nasty, just to vent.

I do not remember it hurting while it was in. I do remember some tenderness and bruising once it was removed.

My opinion -- I'm not sure you're going to be able to alleviate their concerns. It doesn't hurt to try though (if you have the energy/patience for it). Though I already find "Health NUT" wildly out of step and possibly unswayable based on your own comments. Just lay it all out there (don't mince words) and tell them to hold their questions until you are finished speaking. Tell them to hold any negative comments indefinitely. Have the conversation once, tell them their concerns are noted and their support is expected. You don't have to rebut everything someone has to say. I'm sure you've had discussions with doctors, nutritionists, etc., and have come to your decision after much consideration. Oh and sorry... But concern #3 - someone could stfu if that's what was actually said. RUDE.

It sounds like you're doing great - congrats! My recommendation is to stop weighing daily, lest you become obsessed with minor fluctuations. For all anyone knows you peed less or something. :-)

It wasn't very considerate of him and I understand the reaction. Some people have a lot of luck with the counting to 10 or 20 thing (before speaking). Someone mentioned to me that we could make little cards or signs to give to people - the thought being that they could hold them up if you are going off the deep end or something. I didn't follow this advice and haven't needed anything like it (yet). I'm not sure how I would respond if someone held a sign/card up at me anyway.

It's very odd -- my incisions (or areas very near) them have all been more painful feeling. I thought it was just one area yesterday, but it's really all them today. I'm calling my Dr tomorrow, just to be more certain. Hopefully it means we are all healing up!

I'm not sure how I managed to find the topic, but someone was recently lamenting (the loss of) and questioning his/her ability to drink at college parties (at the ripe ol' age of 20 something). The question was posed in possibly the most immature way. Ever just want to shake people and/or give them a virtual kick in the ass? My initial thought was, really? Grow the F up and get your priorities straight. The OP sort-of (iffy) redeemed the question later in the thread, but still. Anyway, I'm not linking to the thread and/or mentioning names, but for the love of whatever, think before you post something. The OP is lucky people didn't go off on her - I know some of you rant & ravers were in the thread and showed major restraint.

Thanks everyone. I will call the Dr on Monday. I found all of your answers helpful!

Yeah, it's kind-of dead in here.

So, I'm probably overreacting, but I have this "twinge" I'm feeling about 1.5 inches below and slightly to the right of my largest incision (left side, lower abdomen). This is near the incision that they used to remove the stomach (I'm told). It's not painful, it just feels odd. Maybe I pulled something getting in and out of the car? I am on my 17th day post-op. I don't feel anything protruding, but it's hard for me to really tell by poking/pressing on my belly. I called the surgeon's office but they are closed today and this doesn't qualify as an emergency to me. I will call them back on Monday, but in the meantime - any thoughts anyone? Thanks!

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