Montana Gal

Very good and well researched article, one of the best ones I've read. Thanks for sharing, this was my first time reading ManRepeller. I think I'm hooked, just spent the last hour reading it!

Roasted Chick Peas/Garbanzo beans with cayenne and olive oil.

I have seen a lot of Catherine and Avenue clothing at my Goodwill.....give that a try.

I have been on Cymbalta for about two years, both pre and post VSG and have had zero issues with it.

You are welcome, I really like the majority of his videos. Keep up the great work!

I agree with @AnneElliot, if you don't have any local meetings the website Intherooms.com has all kinds of different OA meetings you can attend in the privacy of your own home.

Dr. Mathew Weiner does a very good video about this and explains it very well.

Keep going, today is a new day. You've lost 11 pounds, that is amazing. Keep making small changes each day like you are. The only way I could get off the carbs was to just go cold turkey. Having any in my system just led to further cravings. Everyone is different, do what you need to do for you to be successful. Remember your end goal and why you are doing this, to be a healthier, happier you. Take this time to research, watch inspirational YouTube videos, check Pinterest for healthy Protein ideas and log everything you consume on a good app like My Fitness Pal so you can look back and see the food you actually eat. You can do this. It was the best decision I have made in years, mentally, spiritually and emotionally!!

You read something into my comment that wasn't there. It is impossible to express emotion or intent via a keyboard. I was expressing my concern, that is all, nothing more. For over a year I have given nothing but encouragement and words of experience. I rarely post, but when I do it is from my heart. I encouraged the OP to take advantage if this first year, because let me tell you it gets harder with every passing month. We are all here to learn, express opinions and share our experiences. I am not perfect, I screw up and make poor choices and test the waters of my new stomach.

I agree with @BigViffer, you have your whole life to introduce biscuits, dumplings and gravy back into your life. Use this "honeymoon" phase to eat clean, healthy, whole foods that are on your plan. No judgement here either, just a humble opinion by someone(me) who is a year out this month. You can do this, use this time to make positive life changing habits now. *Not sure why this posted twice*

I agree with @BigViffer, you have your whole life to introduce biscuits, dumplings and gravy back into your life. Use this "honeymoon" phase to eat clean, healthy, whole foods that are on your plan. No judgement here either, just a humble opinion by someone(me) who is a year out this month. You can do this, use this time to make positive life changing habits now.

I love Swai, it's so mild. I bake mine with olive oil and fresh lemon. It only has 70 calories and 15g of Protein per serving. I buy it flash frozen in individual servings at either costco or Walmart.

Congratulations, that is awesome!

Wow, I have been following you for a year now and you have always been an inspiration to me! You look beautiful and healthy!

I know the food worker atmosphere, it's full of a lot of joking around and I can see them pushing food on you out "fun" There are two approaches you can take with them. 1. Tell them you are trying to change your lifestyle to become healthy. Let them know how serious you are and ask them sternly and politely to stop pushing food on you. Let them know the importance of this for you and your health. 2. Just tell them you are having surgery if you think that might make for a better work environment and less stress on you. You might be surprised about how most can be very supportive. Just do the best thing you can do to make this early stage of your phases easier and without the added stress. I only told my mother, I don't work so no need to tell others. I just told anyone who asks me that I am changing my eating habits with high Protein and low carbs. This has worked just fine. Best of luck, keep coming back to this forum or others that you like as well. It's a great supportive atmosphere!