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Cool thanks that helps because I need all the help I can get ro keep focused. the 18th will be here before I know it! Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App You've got this. Nothing to it. Stay on track......enjoy the results you'll be seeing on the scale and rock 'n roll your way to surgery. Nothing to it.

Comfort fit was how I rolled, too.........back in the days where I wore a ring. It has been going on for a while, and I suspect it will get worse. Probably the worst was the woman at the McDonald's drive through. Mrs. LittleBill and our youngest daughter were in the truck with me that day. I had had a couple of previous encounters with this woman. Anyway, I put our order in, and she started moaning right there over the speaker system. When we pulled around to the window, she was literally hanging out the window with her hand on my arm, moaning. Mrs. LittleBill was sitting there with a WTF look on her face. Our daughter was in the back seat saying "Eww eww eww!" I don't think a ring would have made a difference. I had to stop going there. Of course, it is moot now. Dang, bro. A happy meal was forthcoming there, indeed. Funny times. It's gonna be a wild ride, sir.....a potentially wild ride.

And it's now working as normal. Cool.

My surgeon had me on 3-4 Protein shakes per day and all the non-calorie drinks I wanted. So....diet Dew, diet Coke, Water, Crystal Light and etc were had.

I have metal in my left knee and right ankle.....never been much of a problem. The last time I flew was six months after my sleeve surgery. The security folks were balking at my drivers license picture for sure. It was comical....until I realized they were seriously doubting me. Happened again the next month with Customs agents. This reminds me that I need to get an updated passport.

Flinstone's chewables and Bariatric Advantage Chewy Bites calcium chews (fruit flavored).

You'd better get used to them hitting on you, boss. It's gonna happen.....ring or no ring. Your confidence and overall attitude will be being soaring and they'll key on that.

About a week, here. Was getting stir crazy.

So many issues can be avoided through a simple conversation.

Of course it gets better. You had surgery on your stomach a week ago. You have to be patient and let it heal.

You are right.....it is much easier when folks actually use a pic of themselves.

I wish I could go back in time, too. I would like to do so so I could have had surgery much sooner in life. Everything gets much better after the first couple of months.

I can see a number in the red box but the notifications will not open. Any ideas how to correct this ?

What's cool is that the post op diet has also been fairly consistent with the Atkins diet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I almost never burp anymore since being post-op.

I did Atkins for two months and then the 14 day liquid diet leading up to surgery. Lost 55 lbs. It was really easy to stick with knowing that it was leading me up to surgery.

I'm 14 months out.....and take regular swallows of Water. It's simply a nonissue.

Pasta, rice and fried stuff would be tossed in the trash were that my plate a month out. Maybe a few shrimp. Be careful with the alcohol this close out. Let your new stomach heal. There will be plenty of time for fun stuff like that in a while after you've completely healed.

I've heard the term bullet proof coffee but not really sure what it is. Sounds like something I need to brush up on.

I keep a few packs of flavored tuna & salmon in my desk drawer. Quest bars are rush meals, too. I can pretty much go to any restaurant on the planet and find something that is in accord with how I want to eat now. Most fast food places have grilled chicken salads that hit the spot nicely.

I use mine all of the time. I don't freeze zucchini or any squash, as I find it is too watery when you thaw it. I also think it changes the flavor slightly. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Agreed. Freezing it sucks. Fresh is the key.....at least in my opinion. I have yet to add one of those handy contraptions to my kit. I do, however, on occasion slice up some zukes or squash into long & thin pieces, nuked or sautéed and can be twirled on a fork just like a noodle. They take sauces well. Takes a bit of knife work....but for me that is therapeutic......tunes in the kitchen and slicing away at the board.

I may be damn near geriatric.......and sure as hell bariatric.......but it won't stop me from trying some epic maneuvers. Arthritis can wait it's time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't feel bad. You are among friends. food didn't agree with me, either. That's how I got to 470+ lbs, lol. Food was feeling violated whenever I came within reach. Damage was done. Now....I'm grateful that certain foods have a way of making me feel their wrath. Sugary and starchy foods especially....leave me feeling like crud. I"m grateful for it 'cause I sure as hell don't want to go back to the old ways.

HA!!! I didn't read the responses before I posted!! Was I your English teacher? Nope. I taught math/science/EXed. HAHAHAA! I need tutoring. MAY i become an obedient student ?

Awesome !!!!!!! That's gotta feel great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!