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Thanks. Through the last couple years the ability to laugh at some grim stuff has been a relief. I'm really looking forward to working through the next year or two and getting dialed into life at goal weight.

Huge thank you. Thanks. Been feeling much better about things lately. I truly believe that this is going to an extraordinary tool to pave my way to good health. So very grateful.

That is awesome !!!!!

Absolutely !!!!! Gotta go with what works for you. I'm encouraged to see such tasty eats that are working. I'm simply going to avoid flour and milk like the plague for a long, long while. I'm really weak willed and would expand that to pizza, Cookies and other stuff. Maybe I can use the Bob's Red Mill low carb flour for when I really get an overpowering urge to have that type of stuff. High protein-low carb is what has worked effectively for me in the past.

Thank you. I promise that it will be here quick. The time is broken up by the different events you have to attend along the way. My biggest regret was that I wasn't very active during that time. Work and rest. Sort of limited due to healing up some injuries and didn't want to incur any more. Being active on frequent gym visits would have really made it fly by....as well made me feel more empowered during the prep time.

So much truth right there ! Well said. You have my complete respect and awe. I could not have cooked for anyone during this last two weeks of liquids. Nope. Too weak willed. You are tough as nails to be able to endure that. Best of wishes for you tomorrow. I hope it all goes really well and you are feeling good and on the mend this time tomorrow night. Hang tough !!!!!

Hilarious !!!! Thank you. I can't get The Final Countdown outa my head. Funny stuff. I appreciate the laughs. I'm a little stressed about missing the time from work.....but I'd be out anyway with hernia repair. I'll return as soon as possible and know that I'll be much better equipped to handle future challenges. I only hope my new boss is patient and understanding.

Oh yeah. I really like the G17. My favorite Glock, though, by far.......is the G19. Same 21' two-handed hold stance A younger shooter with better eyes and a steady hand could shrink this group considerably. POWERFUL Thank you so much for this. I am very encouraged by this !!!!

Good deal on being so close to the big day. I can surely relate to the yo-yo thing. I haven't had too many folks say anything along the lines of "just do it yourself". Most anyone that says anything at all says something supportive. They know that I struggled internally with the "Do it yourself, man" stuff for quite some time. My prior successful weight loss runs took both kitchen discipline as well as lot of hard work in the gym. The medical issues that I've had this past year have made it almost impossible to do my job, much less gym work. The surgery is a tool to help supplement this deficit. As progress occurs....hopefully mobility will and so will the leverage over the weight loss through greater activity. You've counted the hours. It won't be long. Looks like you've got a good start on the losing, too. Best wishes !!!!!

Thank you. Sorry for goofing around on the original reply. I'm just feeling really, really good today. Ready. Eager. Looking forward to the new and improved version of my body that will be emerge after the surgery, through maintaining kitchen discipline and with some successful work in the gym. I'm hoping to return to my 30's when I'm living my 50's......or at least feel that good. Thank you ! Yup......Glocks, Colts and a recent Les Baer are the backbone of my handgun inventory. I'm a fan of Glock 9mm's and 1911 45's. The most recent Glock is the one that I swore I'd never buy......the diminutive G43. After a few range sessions with it I take back every disparaging remark I made in ignorance. These guns carry very, very well and handle wonderfully. Target below was on the first session with it. Lower group was first two magazines I ever shot through it. Head shots were the next few. All shots as 21' standing, two-handed grip: I'm certain that the gun is more accurate than this. I'll try it from the bench next time just for kicks.

Outstanding !!!!!!! I hope all is well, boss. My surgeon advised me of the same probability.......sleeve would be what he'd most likely have to go to after encountering shorter plumbing that would make a sleeve dangerous. I decided beforehand to target for a sleeve from the start. I'm excited. I hope you are adjusting to things and getting your nourishment.

I no longer live in North Carolina, but I did for a long while. Even living a couple states away, I'll rock my Pirate Purple in the gym.

I want some, too. Bad. Instead, I just had a serving of unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein.....with some Mrs Dash. It's the first I've tried of this. Truly exceptional. I feel like I now have a secret weapon to survive the liquid phase of things. Excellent product.

Grind it out the best you can. Crystal Light can be your friend........there are many flavors. Water, sugar free Jello and some sugar free popsicles are nice aids.

Let me look around and see if I can find a pic of coming home after the last hernia surgery.........pimpwalking with a pillow pressed into my hurting gut. Wishing I'd maintained the discipline from back then to not have gained this weight after that point. Here it is. I sorta know how it's possibly going to feel for a while. Thank you !!!!! I think I'm finally ready.

I'm going to continue living with severe limits flour and milk....as they are two food types that I have zero need for in weight loss phases, which I suspect will be at least 18 months for me. If I do feel like caving in and having a snack like this, then I may very well break out this recipe. Thanks.

First off.....congrats. I think you'll find the path forward will be exciting. It seems to be easier to work hard on the dieting because you know you'll be having surgery at the end of your self-propelled efforts. My insurance company was a b*tch to work with and some of their shenanigans had me ready to crack some skulls. I could have lessened some of this foolishness, though, had I been fully in step with them from day one. Please advise them of your intentions and let them spell out your options. This could be a factor in the program location decision. Best wishes to you. 90 days really isn't bad at all. It'll freaking fly by, I promise.

Lawd. If only I'd had a sign that read something like that. I'd worn it around my neck when hitting up the drive thru's.

Yeah, girl. I've got a grill that travels somewhere out in the garage. I may show up wearing a bedsheets 'cause I truly have divested myself of most of my clothes. I gotta be back by 6:45 am Tuesday, though. You see, I have this rather important surgical appointment to keep.

Bwaaahhhhhhaaaaaaaahhhhhhhaaaaaaa. :rofl: Damn, I just hurt my hernia laughing. Thank you for this admission. I wish my employer would give me a pass on any future drug tests. I wonder if I convince them to give me sleeve pass on weed. It's been twenty plus years since I've had any. The day I retire, though........gonna smoke my back out for a few days. Damn. You've inspired me. I'm gonna crank up the bluetooth speaker and put on some Toby Keith. "I'll never smoke weed with Willy again........." (live version).

Creamed soups? Bacon? You are joking, right ?

They started giving them at work last week......I abstained. Surgery is too close. Didn't want any side effects. Ain't nobody got time fo dat. I'll get one later on. I get one every year, too.

Damn right !!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a magnanimous thread theme. Considering the male version of this phenomenon..... I'm looking forward to my fatty layers melting away. For years it's been like playing golf but spotting your opponent handicap adjustments. There are inches and inches of torpedo being confined in the silo. This fat melts down and 'Lil Chubb may go away and Dirk Diggler emerges. Soon. Even more fun stuff to look forward to. Great thread.

Naw, Bro..........no Winter. It's the SouthEast US....... It's called Yoga Pants Season. The sexy Southern womenz wear them everywhere.......gym, grocery store.......etc. Most wonderful time of the year. I timed my surgery accordingly. Gym visits will be inspired as I get my treadmill time perving on the sights. Then, once it gets good and cold.....it becomes designer jean season. I make sure I support my wife's shopping habit at Buckle. Oh yeah. Most wonderful time of the year.

Please......please do yourself a favor and go write this down on a note and stick it to your fridge: CALL MY NUTRITIONIST MONDAY MORNING AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Please. Protein is your new main food. Vitamins are being supplemented because you need them, too. Make that call.