LisaMergs

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I'm going to first and foremost say I agree with what everyone above said. Now, I'm going to play devils advocate: Is it possible that whenever you speak to them, it has something to do with your surgery or weight loss? Are most of your FB posts about it too? I ask for one reason- someone I know who had the surgery a few years ago went on and on with anyone and everyone they could- constantly. After about 6-8 months of this, people either turned their heads and rolled their eyes, avoided being around her, and often gossiped to one another about how sick and tired they were hearing about it. Woman STILL has no clue- and never got the message as she is still so absorbed in her weight loss and her surgery. Please know I'm not saying you are like this- it's just another perspective. Of course, if this IS an issue, you can still turn them off in your psyche if discussing it all of the time helps YOU. Either and any which way- YOU be YOU- and enjoy yourself and all your accomplishments! Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Watch this- it talks about drinking while eating, but it also gives a nice visual about the stoma Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sorry- for some reason this link is not working. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Will I need to bankroll a college education for you?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Cuz I already have three going... I may be broke when all is said and done @@LipstickLady Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I've got a Master's. No desire to get at my Phd unless it's in b***h. Oh wait.... GOT THAT. And that PhD only cost you the grief you get here.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

But you, my friend, know how to use a grill!!! I should have been born in the Carolinas for how much I love BBQ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Will I need to bankroll a college education for you?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Cuz I already have three going... I may be broke when all is said and done @@LipstickLady Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here's the recipe for the zucchini frites: Zucchini Frites- I zucchini cut into French Fry size pieces 1 egg and 1 tbl Water, beaten 1/4 c almond flour 1 scoop unflavored Protein powder 1 tbl garlic powder Salt and pepper 1/4 c Parmesan cheese 1/4 Panko crumbs Mix almond flour, Protein Powder and seasonings in a zip lock bag. Add zucchini and shake to coat. Dip each in egg mixture, roll in Panko ( you don't need a lot- just a bit for crunch, so don't coat them in Panko) Set on cookie sheet that has been sprayed and then spritz them all with Pam ( I use the olive oil spray) and bake at 425 til golden. You can shave a little fresh parm on top, and drizzle some ranch on them too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would have offered delivery, but I can't stand the "boom chicka wah wah". If you would have gone to the 90's Divinyls hit, I might have considered it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Divynyls? Funny, I get the reference. Or as Woody Allen said "Don't knock it, it is sex with someone I love". We must be of a similar age lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would have offered delivery, but I can't stand the "boom chicka wah wah". If you would have gone to the 90's Divinyls hit, I might have considered it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'd say for a good number of people here, myself included, it's one of the hardest issues we deal with. I'm allowed to drink right up to my first bite. I'm fortunate (?) enough that I feel a horrid pain if I drink too soon after eating. Don't care for the pain, so it is enough of a motivator. I also find that when I'm finished eating, I get up, start cleaning up and doing the dishes and by the time I'm finished there, I'm good to go. Also, make certain your meals have a lot of moisture in them- you're less likely to want to drink then. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. Saw the zucchini frites recipe earlier and immediately knew it was happening tonight Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

More tequila please. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Word ! And pass me a shovel and a ho. I'm ready to do some gardening............or whatever. No hos for you! They're sharp and dangerous. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

dinner is served- zucchini frites coated in Parmesan, almond flour and seasonings, stayed with olive oil and baked Boneless chicken thigh stuffed with ricotta cheese , crusted with a light Panko, almond flour and- get this- unflavored Protein powder. Nectarines sautéed with paprika, salt and pepper and grapefruit balsamic. 30 min prep. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Notice the men rarely weigh in on this topic? Seriously, is it a female issue for the most part? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aww Hell. It was almost back on track. Someone! Quick! Pass the tequila. Straight from the bottle, please. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

welcome to the other side! Glad things went well for you???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, the run I just left the house to do, as well as the gardening later, is not happening. I'm stuck! Across from a Taco Bell and White Castle. Home is 2 miles away and the thunder and lightening is tremendous. Wonder if they have Bari- friendly sliders? lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Now I want a Bloody Mary... And margaritas were on the menu. (shakes hand to sky) Curse you @@KristenLe !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, you need to figure out if you can tolerate the sarcasm- but usually- and this is key- those with a known dry wit are usually replied to and/or laughed at by fellow members who know them- and all the good they also bring to the mix. Like the saying goes...if you can't stand the heat, lay off the Tabasco. (See how I wound that back to the hot sauce topic? Damn. I'm good!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App