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Thank you. THe lab guy told me 24-48 hours to get results! What kind of business is this? So, I picked up some otc meds called Azo. Even though the feeling of urinating is the same, the sensation of having to always urinate is numb. It worked very well but it is crazy! Urine is bright orange/red with this stuff. I'm just glad I can function without that sensation.

That's the point of many well respected doctors and wls surgeons as well. Western diets are having WAY too much protein and not enough FIBER and NUTRIENTS from nutritious foods. Dr Weiner actually talks a bit about this in the above video I shared under the Protein First myth.

I stopped about a year before wls...just something about all those chemicals in my body didn't sit right with me and my weight at the time. haven't had one since and I'm about 4 months post now and don't ever feel like "trying" one just for the sake of having it. What's the point?

One day at a time and small goals at a time...that's how you'll meet your goal.

A big thank you to Dr Weiner for dispeling the myths about WLS. Especially the last one. It was good to watch and get refreshed and be more motivated to keep doing what I'm doing, wfpb. Here's the video if you would like to watch/learn.

Probiotics, check! My doc actually wants me to take an otc. I was like "um, no give me a lab workup please!" So, I'm here waiting in bladder misery to pee in a cup. Hopefully it won't take long for results? It's been awful. I noticed a little pink like, red strands too when I urinate and wipe. ??? Doesn't sound at all that good. Was told to lay off the caffeine as well. ?

Aww, fudge. I don't think I've ever had a bladder infection before, but I woke up have to persistently pee today and it's still going on. I called my doctor's office and am awaiting a reply. It's almost ridiculous, I'm in the bathroom here at work every five mins or so to "tinkle". I get a tickling/spasm after each tinkle and I'm afraid it'll get worse. I'm wondering if I've got this from not enough liquids?

Wow...Looks great! I'm not quite inspired to wear the dress just yet, but I know I will someday soon. I havne't worn one in ages either. Looks really nice on you. Great hair too!

Too funny...but that suggestion for GUYS ONLY in the topic is great!!! SO SORRY!!!! NOT A GUY!

Sure does look like it!

Golden and BILLIONAIRES! ?

That's how it was for me in the beginning. Now, I love it. I want it all the time. There's a shirt this very fit lady at the grocery store was wearing. Of course I had to stop her and comment on how I love it. I'm going to find one for myself. It says "Kale-ing It" lol

So I meal prepped some overnight oats and veggie spring rolls this afternoon. My hubby loves this vanilla cold brew overnight oats recipe so I did three jars of it and then did 4 jars of blueberry and strawberry cinnamon (my own concoction). Now for my veggie spring rolls, I won't post a pic...they're not prettily rolled. ? I added a lettuce leaf, cucumber, carrots, cabbage (with seasoned rice vinegar mixed in), and a little bit of rice noodles. I stored two to a ziploc bag for easy snacks during the day. Eat these with some peanut sauce and it's freshingly AMAZING! Already had one!

You're welcome hon. It's been pretty awesome. So many different meals and foods that I never tried before, but now are so good and good for me! I'm really digging this lifestyle.

Same here. My four and seven year olds are playing non stop today. I'm waiting for bed time. Lol.

I'll have to talk to myself greatly on the weekends though. As much as I like to moved it's hard to do. ?

My mom is on her third round of chemo. She's got pin straight hair too, but it never grew back in curly at all. My mil had wavy hair, and after her chemo, it came in looking like Shirley temple curls! Now I'm curious about wls regrowth. I would hope mine comes in WAY LESS curly. Lol. Guess it's different for everyone.

My time in the kitchen is done for the day. Dinner is an easy pasta salad. Here's the recipe. Now, I went lazy and just bought a container of thaziki sauce instead. Added whole grain penne and all the veggies and extra pepper. Left off the feta (by accident) but it can be sprinkled on individual plates. Enjoy! https://www.budgetbytes.com/2016/08/creamy-lemon-dill-greek-pasta-salad/

That is way cool actually, unless you've been eating tons of carrots and beets! Haha (no science behind that for all I know). Although it's too soon for me to chime in with experience, I'm afraid mine will come in gray!!!! Lol

Did it again...my house smells wonderful. Baked up mini "monster" muffins and flourless banana muffins for the kiddos. http://www.superhealthykids.com/sweet-spinach-muffins/ For the spinach muffins, I replaced the butter with the coconut oil I had on hand and used almond milk. http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2016/04/04/flourless-blender-muffins-banana-vegan/ Threw some mini choc chips on top for the banana ones.

I was so hungry I failed to get my phone out and take a pic of my food for tonight!!! Lol. I finally had my kale salad with tortellini and feta. Here's the simple recipe from budget bytes, my go to website for easy and cheaper meals. Yum! https://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/01/kale-tortellini-cranberry-salad/ here's a pic from the site I used all the same ingredients but the Olive Garden house dressing again. Didn't taste anything like my simple kale salad from last night, so it's great to be able to eat kale in so many ways. I love it .

Did it! I went to the gym after work before home. Did 45 mins on the elliptical. I'll be stretching tonight for sure. Almost feel back to myself again. Feels pretty good.

yeah, im working it now, even though the numbers really don't matter to me, there is a certain amount of excitement that I'm looking forward to being the weight I was in my 20's and not having that obese label anymore. That, I'm looking forward to. You're going to don't too hon. I have tons of faith you will. ?

Being allergic to dairy could be a blessing! It's wonderful isn't it. I love it too...I haven't thought to add avocado to it though, I'll give it a try sometime.

That documentary was an eye opener for sure. I have decided to go totally plant based a little over 2 months ago...haven't looked back and it's surprisingly cheaper for me too. I hope you're doing well still, since I'm responding to a month old post.