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I agree, OzRoo!

My butt hurts now.

You must be doing it wrong, LL.

I'm having that exact same issue too!

Ditto. My shirts that were "skimpy" before are now full coverage.

I noticed last week that the hem on a pair of pants is now getting stepped on by my heel. Out they go. Ain't it great?

Woohoo! Great progress. I hate clothes shopping as well, so I feel your pain there. But how awesome that you are in the "skinny clothes" already! You are doing a fantastic job!

Well done! Congrats

That's exciting!

Yay! I love the pool.

Ugh! Hope it has passed!

Yeah. I've been bad about drinking my water the last couple of days and it's catching up with me. I guess one good thing about migraines is they let me know when I'm not eating and drinking enough before it reaches a level where I need medical intervention. (Yes, I'm a silver lining kind of person! LOL)

Oh, I'm sorry. I used to have terrible migraines and I know the 'hangover' well. I hope the rest of your day is better

I love my chiro and swim time! (all these companies "talk" about work - life balance, but no one wants to give a longer weekend.........)

I need to find a trainer like this.

And I am glad that you did!

ah! that's a great update.

If you can find a salt water pool, any money you may have to pay extra is well worth it. I did all of my PT and exercising in such a pool. It was wonderfully free feeling and effective.

Valentina, I'm lucky to find an indoor pool within 15 miles, period.

Living in the Catskills, I know what you're talk'n about. I have to drive 80 miles to reach the salt water PT pool, but I do it because I feel I can do more and feel better when I do. With my Fibro, OA, RA, and DJD, I consider my pool time as my treat to myself. Good luck with your exercise program. Be kind to yourself as well as "work'n it".

Do you wear a stabilizer? My girls and I have to when we practice martial arts and do our kickboxing class. It's a huge help.

I haven't been, but I probably should until I get the stabilizer muscles built back up.

I haven't been, but I probably should until I get the stabilizer muscles built back up.

This was full-on "I'm going to puke" complete with chills/clammy feeling. I ran for the bathroom, I was so convinced it was coming. I was able to stand and deep breathe and move past it without puking (I despise throwing up and will do anything to avoid it) but it was about 15 min of is-it-gonna-happen and another 15 before I felt OK again. Weird thing is, since I have to get carbs in, I've eaten stuff with a LOT more sugar content than the tiny bit in the tiny bit of sauce I put on the chicken. I've also had pork and chicken crock potted in that same BBQ sauce since surgery with no problem. This was just the first time I had it straight out of the fridge on food. BBQ sauce is already cooked, so I wouldn't think cooking it more would change any of the components, but maybe it makes it blend with the meat somehow that doesn't happen as a dipping sauce? Now I'm leery of ketchup or anything else along those lines.

that's exactly how felt after having something with monkfruit. I didn't realize that was the cause initially, until it happened again the next day. When I need a "dip" for meat and don't feel like my usual greek yogurt/herb concoction (or if I don't have any), I use mustard. Super low cal/low carb as condiments go, still provides some moistness to help the meat go down and strong flavor. I find some days I just need something with a strong flavor to it

I dump randomly. Almost always if it's something rich like a cream based soup or ice cream. Hot sweat/cold chills/stuff coming out of both ends at the same time. Sometimes (usually) it's immediate, sometimes it is 20 minutes later.

I have to get it out because I am dizzy, weak, and hyperventilate until it passes. It's horrible.

Grey in Austin too. Much internal conflict if I was going to work. Momma needs a break!

Finally fall in OKC, windows open and I am happy I invested in a roll screen storm door, cross ventilation at last.

First frost here in the Catskills last night. The leaves are a true treasure for the eye and the air is crisp. This time of year is wonderful in the mountains.

I pray I can say the same thing soon! Congratulations!

That's fabulous!!!

Wonderful to hear from you, and glad it's all going well! I pretty much emptied my dressers yesterday, need to do a bit of shopping!

That's a good problem to have!!! :-)

Yay!

I'm about to have to go to the fabric store and get some knit jersey to make a few maxi skirts with drawstring waists. All of my current maxi skirts now won't stay up. I have pants going down a couple of sizes, but at this rate it won't be long before I'm screwed for clothes. I thought my tops would work out longer, but I put on one of my favorites yesterday and looked in the mirror and was shocked at how ridiculously big it was. Granted, it was loose before but now it looked clownish. So my tops are having to go in the donation box faster than I'd have predicted. But for me, tops are easy, it takes forever to find pants to fit me, even when I'm in "normal" sizes. Hence the skirts until I'm at goal.

Cosmetic is as valid as any of the other reasons.

I agree that cosmetic is a valid reason. I'm just saying it didn't even play into the decision for me.

I can get 4-5 oz of yogurt,, pudding, applesauce, etc. But when I'm eating solid food, only 2-3 oz. I'm probably not chewing it up enough and waiting long enough between bites, but I'm working on it.

Try shrimp, crab and fish. Eat about half and wait 15-20 minutes. It works well for me like that. I can do chicken and tender beef and anything that swims this way but pork is my nemesis. That really sucks because we love swimmers and oinkers.

That's about all I eat now! I'm thrilled.

LipstickLady - I just thought you were being ironic. LOL

I'm not a big fan of pumpkin spice, actually. LOL I'm waiting for Starbucks to put the Christmas menu out because I'm all about the peppermint mocha - though I'll have to see if they can make that skinny now. LOL.

HA! I am not a fan of pumpkin spice either. But I do love my yoga pants. And I hate honey buns. My youngest works at Panera after school and brings home pastries a few times a week. If I was a sweets lover, I'd change the locks.

Starbucks has a new Mexican hot chocolate with or without espresso that I can't wait to try.

what is your favorite protein snack?

So far hummus or cheddar cheese.

Yeah that is a big thing for me after surgery. Unless I think something is delicious, I'm not eating it.

I absolutely agree! I don't waste space on anything that I don't truly enjoy.

That's exactly how I feel about food now. I'm not eating anything that's not WONDERFUL.

You're just about at the dreaded 3 week mark, aren't you? How are you feeling?

3 weeks, 2 days. Still struggling to get in enough protein every day, and get my calories up to something approaching normal. I do pretty OK, just not quite where I want to be. So I tire out SUPER easy, but other than that doing pretty good, actually.

My NP told me just to TRY at your stage in the game. I didn't actually succeed in hitting my fluid or protein goals until 6 or 9 months out.

It's also hard to track when I'm not even getting a 1/4 cup of food down before I feel too full. And I'm not stressing much about the calories/protein stuff, but I like to know where I am to gauge progress. I'm not getting as much fluid in as I would like, but my urine is still light and I have no symptoms of dehydration, so I know I'm OK at least. I'm also still starting off the day with a protein shake so I'm not completely falling down on the protein piece.

Your journey has been rewarding to follow---the way it's SUPPOSED to be approached. Try taking a protein shake to bed with you and sipping on it until you fall asleep. It helps me meet goals. Just a suggestion, Friend.

Congrats about the jeans...sorry about the soft foods. Just take it slow and easy, other than wanting something different there's no need to rush.

Awesome! Congrats on your excellent progress, and now on to refried beans

@Christinamo7 Tell me more about this touchdown taco dip. Where can I find the recipe?

Yes! real food for me was the big turning point for me....It all gets better from here!!

The first time I had refried beans after my surgery was heavenly! Enjoy!

So glad you are doing well!

@MrsSugarbabe - I am back to full days. I am in IT so it's not a physical job. I worked all last week from home for comfort and the ability to lie down or take a break as needed. My department has partial work from home, I am in the office MWF and work from home TTh. They just started that the week before my surgery, so it's going to help me transition back.

Keep it going, its a struggle but worth every minute.