becomingmandikaye

Maybe so, but bananas are the only fresh fruit I am allowed right now.

But the recipe you listed looks delicious! Added to my list!

just clicked the link . they look really good. im going to try them out thank you

Yum. How did you have it?

Straight out of the jar! Only 3 chunks, but mmmm.

I so remember those days...lol.

I find the cheese is the culprit. A wee piece of it and it's over. I don't even have to wait until the "fat lady sings". (no more fat lady around here )

Weird, isn't it?--how you know how wonderful something smells and how delicious you know it would taste, but yet you're not hungry? As long as you can keep separating real hunger from head hunger you are going to do marvelously well on your WLS journey.

I'm working on it. I still overeat a bit - not to the point of throwing up, but to the point of being VERY uncomfortable for a bit. I've always been one to eat food because it tastes good, not because I'm hungry. Can't do that anymore! It's a hard habit to break, but each day is a bit easier.

Every day a little bit more successful. No one can ask for more. I found that I really had to slow my eating wwwaaaayyyy down to allow my head to catch up with my sleeve---or for the "I'm full" realization to reach my brain. You'll figure it out.

Congratulations despite "only" 12 pounds in two weeks. You can either demand a recount or a refund.

I kind of know how you feel. My sister was here with me after my surgery for a few days and she just left yesterday.

If loved ones never went home, how would we know how joyous it is when they're with us? Start planning the next visit...

Try some broth with nutritional yeast. It adds a more savory taste AND more protein.

@OutsideMatchInside - I do broth with Genepro, it's just not what I want first thing in the morning.

@Valentina - I keep hearing about nutritional yeast. I might try that!

Just make sure you read the labels on the nutritional yeast, the carbs count almost matches the protein so you aren't really gaining much.

I still love to cook great tasting stuff, I just eat far less of it. I like Alton Brown's explanations of why things work when you are cooking.

Ever since I saw Bobby Flay put live lobsters onto a bar-b-q grill, I'd like to: "Beat Bobby Flay".!!!

with a hammer!

I guess you are just supposed to practice...

No, I actually chewed before I swallowed just to make sure it was going to go down smooth. And there was something very satisfying about chewing pureed food after the liquid phase.

this is pretty normal post-op. Hang in there, it will pass. get outside, walk, etc....

Hormones! Very normal reaction! Get some rest and drink plenty of fluids (sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, broth) and stay strong!!!

Patience, Friend. You just had major surgery. Sometimes it takes 6 months to fully feel "normal" Be kind to yourself.

Enjoy! You're probably ready for a treat! For me and my Fibro---no thanks--too painful being touched like that. But you go, Girl! You've earned it!

Hang in there. Next month that will not be the problem, keeping your clothes from falling off will be. Just saying

Thanks!

It gets better. At almost one year out, I can almost chug 8 ounces of water, in a about 3 minutes. Right after surgery I never though I would be able to drink fast again. Just heal it gets better every month.

--that's Maalox spread onto your stomach--not swallowed.

Thanks for the tip! I'll let you know if I try it.

No place like home, right?

let us know how you are doing!

Home now, and doing so much better than yesterday.

Home now, and doing so much better than yesterday.

Thank you!

--and so your journey begins. Meet you on the, "Losers' Bench". You'll like it there...

Thank you! I'm looking forward to being there!

No, when you are sure.... you are just sure and want it so badly that your dreams are bigger than your fears.

The time is right. The planets are in alignment. All systems are go.

No fear.

I wish there was a "like" button for comments on statuses! <3

I have really fought buying new underwear, even the cheap ones. I am spending more on replacing my underwear than I am my clothes! I spent $26 on 10 pairs of underwear at Walmart. Do you know how many pairs of jeans I can buy at Goodwill for $26?!

I read on here to make sure you have nice underwear on because at one point your pants will fall down

LOL....you have a good point

I didn't like the Torani so I haven't attempted another SF syrup.