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And today's weight is brought to you by the words "stall" and "frustration"!!! 185 .... again, still, whatever way you want to look a it.

Congrats & Happy Surgiversary!

On full liquids I was allowed sugar free fudgsicles. I used this as my "treats".

Thanks everyone! The skinny vanilla latte was yummy. I'm just afraid to get addicted!!!

I usually drink Dunks ... but there are NONE around where we are staying. What's your go-to Starbucks drink?? Preferably hot & caffeine is ok.

So, we are going to a theater performance soon and I need something to wear besides a maxi skirt or jeans! Borrowed 2 dresses so I didn't have to buy one. They both fit, and both look okay. Asked my daughter for her thoughts on which I should wear & got the standard "Either one, they are both nice" response! ARGH!!! I think part of the problem is that I still don't see *ME* as I am now when I look in the mirror. I know they both are nice, but which do YOU like better!?!?!?

Have been looking into getting a Garmin watch & not sure which I like. The 10 & 15 look very similar, and then there is the 220 ... any thoughts?? Like or dislike them?? Birthday money is burning a hole in my pocket!!

I was off citrus for a bit because of the acid & the healing tummy. It wasn't too bad, and I am a lime Water girl myself. HATE plain water. Because I was forced to try new things I found that I really like the Powerade Zero (blue) drops, and the Mio lemon-lime drops. I also drink a lot of Hint water and SoBe waters as well for a variety. Now that I am far enough out I can have the citrus again, but I find I don't use it as much as I used to.

@@pamelardz91 I know you are probably just curious & looking for information, and not necessarily a sh!t stirrer, but this is one topic that tends to blow up quickly & BADLY!! If you are really interested in the responses, do a search for "alcohol" and read the answers under previous threads. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, or discourage you from asking questions, but this is one topic that seems to bring out the worst in some people. Best of luck!

ROFL!! It is a cozy workplace ... then again, I have worked with some of these people for 15+ years and if you know ANYTHING about the education field we aren't ones to hold things back. Definitely a "tell it like it is" group of friends here! Just glad that I was on the receiving end of something positive ... it goes both ways with that!!!

@@Alex Brecher Houstin, we have a problem kathy LOL! Are you having similar "issues" ? Using Chrome browser and keeps happening here too ... it is smaller this morning than it was last night, but annoying as heck!

Had reflux pre-op, mostly due to a hernia that was fixed during surgery. Post-sleeve, no issues ... but still on meds to make sure. At 9 months out Doc is starting to wean me off of them. I also have a spine injury ... nerve pain with radiation and neuropathy in my left leg. Was pretty debilitating for the past 5 years & even did a stint in an intensive rehabilitation program. I lost pretty rapidly with my sleeve -- down 120 lbs in just over a year (9 months of that post-op). The weight loss has taken a great deal of pressure off my spine & I have seen a dramatic improvement. Don't let the thoughts of other sway you though. Everyone's journey is personal. Talk to your surgeon & lay out your pros/cons for each WLS, then see what he says. Mine was more than willing to discuss & debate it with me until I reached a decision.

@@RammerJammer That is soooooo awesome!!! Congrats!

At first I could feel almost everything. Dr & NUT both said it was due to inflammation in the beginning. It did go away, mostly. Almost 9 months out now & I can feel cold (like ice cold) beverages as they go down, but that is about it. I still get really good restriction & can't eat big bites, but doesn't hurt & doesn't bother me anymore.

Today's win ... a co-worker just commented "Hey look at you sporting the thigh gap!" I have a gap? BETWEEN my thighs?!??!?! No sh!t

Yup. I am at 120lbs lost (total pre & post-op) and am not quite 9 months post-op. Everyone is different & I firmly believe that it depends on not only your body, but also where you start.

I like oatmeal, but know a lot of people don't. Have you tried cream of wheat? I also like Protein pancakes. They can be made & re-heated. Here are some good recipes, but I usually stick to the basic one & add fruit. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/20-best-healthy-protein-pancake-recipes.html I had a hard time with eggs at first, but I was able to do egg muffins. It is a different consistency than eggs. These are the ones I usually make. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/222586/scrambled-egg-muffins/ And like Surfer Girl suggested ... try non-breakfast foods too!

3-4 weeks (after incisions fully healed) for baths and swimming. 6 weeks for hot tubs & jucuzzis due to high heat could make you woozy while you adjust to your new weight/body.

I showered on the 2nd day post-op. That's only because it took so darned long to get them to come take out my catheter & by then I didn't want to wait for the LNA to approve me to shower too. Otherwise it would have been earlier. Wasn't allowed to "wash" surgical incision sites, but showered nonetheless and washed my hair.

184 today ... {sigh} These stalls *DO* eventually go away, don't they???

Oh wow ... totally just laughed out loud while reading that!!! Course, I got some funny looks from my middle schoolers and really COULDN'T explain what was so funny! oops! Don't think I will ever think about TACOs in the same way again ... And the Mommy-son thing, well, no. Just plain no! The 40-miler sounds promising, but I would be a little leery of the hotel & rental car ... no way to trace ANYTHING on that one. Convenience? Maybe a little too much. But it could be legit. Who knows. I say whatever you do, keep your sense of humor ... if all else fails at least WE are enjoying your tales!

Sounds like you all are getting the snow we were originally expecting ... can't say I am totally sorry that it is missing us though! Best of luck as you hunker down & ride out the storm!!!

Looks like you are getting all the snow we were supposed to. Mixed feelings on that .... on one hand I would like to try snowshoeing, but on the other hand I am not a fan of the cold! Hope it doesn't bury you too much.

I agree with the need to see someone to get it under control. I have exercise induced asthma, controlled with singulair, allergy meds, and a rescue inhaler. I am now off the nebulizer, but followed closely by my doctor. I take my allergy meds and singulair daily. I use the inhaler (with a chamber) 20 minutes before beginning any kind of exercise and then again after I am done (usually an hour or so later). It has really helped to adjust my meds.

Well, embrace THIS! ARGH!!!!!!! Longest stall in my 8 months since surgery ... one lb down, one lb up. Been playing this game for weeks and it is getting OLD!! Speaking of old, my b-day is next week and had really wanted to treat myself to some new jeans but doesn't look like that is going to happen. I increase my Fluid intake and the scale goes up. I increase my exercise and I drop 1 lb. Increase my lean Protein and the scale doesn't even move. I think my scale is going to meet an untimely demise pretty soon. Frustration has set in and is doing nothing to help my overactive imagination. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Ok. Rant over. Back to your regularly scheduled program ....