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Grilled some wings yesterday. Gonna toss some ribeyes on tonight .

Bamsucka !!!!!!!! You just delivered the goods right here, woman !!!! Way to bring it........and way to live it. The only possible thing I'll add to your list: *Don't embrace stalls.........stay disciplined and bust through those bishes !!!!! You are absolutely awesome......killer outlook and winning in life. Tremendous respect.

Shrimp on skewers......hit 'em hard with Tai Chili sauce and let it ride.

Outstanding !!!!! Huge respect for you for doing this.

Well said !!!!

Quest bars were tried around the 4-5 week time frame. When chewed well they dissolved nicely. Some of the other brands i've tried we not so easy to handle due to them bing clusters of nuts, berries or granola....not to mention the unwanted carbs.

Eat too fast......or eat too much........and you'll KNOW. Then you'll beg to un-eat whatever it was and to vow to never again do stupid stuff that causes it.

The Gladiator drinks at Smoothie King can be really good. They are pricey......and....you can really rack up the calories if you let them add in all sorts of stuff. What starts out as a good idea can lead to a nutritional disaster.

Similar experiences here, too. No complaints.

My breakfast today was 2.5 ounces of smoked sausage and one fried egg. Stuffed. 7 months out.

I'm seven months out and I can say that it does hit me harder. I don't usually have a meal in my system if I'm drinking anything. I know this is part of it. I don't drink as long as I used two, either. I've learned that nursing a drink or two is all I ever care for.

New Orleans is a very cool place to visit. Not sure I'd want to live there. Char broiled oysters every afternoon and endless bars..........Lawd...I'd be in trouble. The city that drinks like no other........

I hate the full feeling. I prefer to slowly eat the amounts I should and stop. Meal is over. Check the time and note when my 30-45 minute window has passed before drinking Water.

Very cool.

Today is the day ! It's gonna go great.

Powerful post !!!!

Well said !!!!

I really haven't given it much thought. The plan for losing the weight has been fairly straightforward and simply explained by my surgeon. No book needed there. My bariatric center maintains a fb page where the center's patients can stay in touch with the NUTs and each other. Then there is Bariatric Pal....a group of folks that are connected by our common purpose. This place is way more of a resource to me than any book or youtube videos. There are plenty folks around here that are very much young at heart.....and growing younger by the day.

Not sure. I try my best to never eat until I'm full. I honestly try to eat the correct amounts and let that be it. I usually never test things that way.

Pretty damn sure I'd die if I tried to keep up with you. Excellent plan.....strong effort !

I'd have skipped the fruit entirely during my 14 day liquid pre-op diet. It would have made me more hungry afterwards. My liquid 14 day consisted of 3-4 Protein shakes per day. That and any non-calorie drink I wanted. I chose Pure Protein brand pre-mixed shakes as they were really thick and seemed to hold me over for longer periods. You are already 5 days into it.....keep on and keep after it. It will pass soon.

Well done !!!!!!!!!

I fail to see how that is cheating. I really do. On my second day I was having 1oz Premier Protein shake per hour. On my third it was double that.......fourth day and further out it grew to 33 oz per day. I think you are doing great. Don't beat yourself up. I am not a doctor. I have no medical training....nor did I sleep in a Holiday In Express last night......so you've been warned that I most likely don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

My very best post-op moment is being able to relax.....totally relax......and enjoy nekkid time in a way I haven't in years. No concerns or fears over where her hands may go.....I was proud of every bit of it. I've never been proud of that state before......now.....I am very relaxed and no fears exist. TMI ? Possible.....but who has time for PC bullshyt in their post-op lives. It'a all about getting on with the LIVING. LIVE peoples......I beg you.