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Ah yes, this makes total sense! Hence the SHOT of espresso..! Thanks!

My surgeon said decaf for the first few months. But he also said that if I do have caffeine again to limit it to 1 cup a day. To be honest - after surgery, some of my taste buds have changed! I couldn't even handle the smell of coffee for up to 5 or so weeks afterwards! I have had a few cups of coffee since but I never actually finish the cup. I don't even enjoy it anymore. I have switched to an espresso shot but only because I think I still crave something warm first thing in the morning. But I can't handle how that makes me feel! I'm so frickin' jittery and my heart races. I always thought that there was more caffeine in actual coffee than espresso.... (Someone jump in here to clarify, if you know!) I was actually thinking of not having anything and see how I do. Working at 0700, 5 days a week - I might need SOMETHING tho! I guess I could try decaf.... hmmmm there's an idea.. you never know, maybe you'll come out of surgery cured from your caffeine addiction!

Starting weight 239.8 Goal weight for Dec 31 220 Cw 229.8

Prince George, BC! Where are you?

I'll admit it... I was looking into Mexico at first. I almost went thru with it too. Then my hubby and I had a real talk and he said that he was really feeling sick about me taking that chance of getting such a major surgery out of country. What if something goes very wrong, like complications afterwards? We weren't sure if BC Canada would cover it. And not sure if we would be covered if I had to go back to Mexico. It cost more in the end (but really not by much) to have it done in Quebec Canada, but it's my health and my life so it was worth it. In the grand scheme of things a few thousand extra was mere pennies compared to my life. I wasn't willing to risk it. And don't regret a single thing. But I'm not dissing surgeries in Mexico or anything - please don't think that I am. I did have the lap - band done in 2005 in Monterey Mexico and it went all perfectly. Only that my body started rejecting the band a year later so had to have it removed. So I am not saying "don't go to Mexico!!" I just chose not to this time with the RNY. No matter where you go it'll be nerve wracking but it's so worth it! Good luck to you when, what and wherever you decide upon.

I agree with above posters. Listen to your body. If you have to, add in a protein filled snack to get to your protein goal. Don't piss off your tummy. It won't like it and may fight back (no weight loss or something) No point in making yourself uncomfortable and maybe in pain. Or worse, throwing up all of what you just ate and having to start from scratch.

Way to go, Dub! I'm having a very emotional day and reading that made me tear up! Jerk. Haha love ya! ????

Omg seriously, sometimes people really need to think about what they're saying before they say it. 100 pounds is a heck of a lot more than just a few pounds!!! I'll compliment you. (Even tho I don't see a pic) YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! And healthy!!! ????

What surgery did you have? What complications, may I ask? P.S. your arms are Amazing!

I thought Quest bars are the best out there for Protein bars! most of them taste pretty good, they have high protein and high fiber, what's not to like about that? And low sugar. So I'm confused now, they aren't good bars then?? I bought a few of the Quest chips and I'd do the bars any day of the week over the chips!

Oh wow, I am so sorry to hear this! yikes! please take care and periodically let us know how you are doing whether you have the reversal or not. I wish you the best of health

Your transformation is wonderful!!

You've never lied. You just haven't divulged a bigger part of the weight loss equation. It was nobody's business. If someone asked you point blank "did you have weight loss surgery?" And you said no - well then that's a lie. I'd say GO FOR IT! You've earned this! Be proud of that incredible weight loss and also see it as what a big compliment it really is.... your doctor is so happy with you that he wants to show you off! In my opinion - that's big! He picked you to represent what a successful weight loss patient looks like only 6-7 months later. You've worked so hard and your doc recognizes this! I'd do it in a heart beat! HAHA I wouldn't blur your face... you said so yourself that you're proud of yourself and if you blur out your face then it kinda doesn't really give you that full recognition of your perseverance and dedication. IMO Good luck to whatever choice you make. Keep up your inspiring work!

What other site Mark? I'm on obesityhelp but never go on there because I find its hard to navigate and it's not used all that often (from what I can tell.) Also another one I have come across is called thinnertimes but again never use it.

Omg you look amazing! I LOVE THAT DRESS!!!

Add me to MFP HeatherKNelson I track religiously

You always make me laugh out loud!

Congratulations in your upcoming surgery!

Holy crap! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! what a huge transformation in such a short period of time! Go girl!!!

80 pounds!!! That's so awesome! Keep posting a photo every 3 months!

I'm not really sure if you really need a "buddy" Seriously everyone on here could be your buddy! I think tho that if you make a post looking for a buddy then I'm sure you'll get one (or more) very quickly. I've seen posts where it asks for "looking for a buddy that is having surgery ____" (For ex: same day as you) Or "Looking for a buddy that is also having surgery at such and such hospital" Good luck! Oh and keep fiddle farting around the forums!!!

Kaizen Vanilla ice cream Flavoured protein powder works ok with me. One scoop is 35 gm of protein. Then with milk and voilá another 11 gms I think! (don't quote exact numbers, I'm tired! Lol) And now my new favorite: chike coffee flavoured protein powder. Not as much protein but 20 gm and then with a cup of milk adds up to 31, I think

You have definitely stumbled on the best site ever. All of your questions will be answered. You're fears will be forgotten. You will get excited for your long healthy future. You'll have ___ surgery and you will succeed! Your health issues will be a thing of the past as you'll never look back! You will thank yourself everyday. I wish you all the best and let us know how everything goes, whether you have one surgery or another or none. Glad you're here on this site!

Fiddle fart is a bariatric term btw Hahaha it is! It is! I swear! How can you not say fiddle fart and not giggle a bit. It sounds musical!