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Awwww! I'm so happy that you're happy!!!! ?

Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

Sometimes the breaking point makes us move forward to go through. My reasons are different but I'm about 100 pounds heavier than my husband now too. I've always known I was heavier but goodness, now that I'm writing it out, it feels so awful knowing it. I can totally sympathize with you!!!! Anyhow, congrats on moving forward and taking care of yourself hon. I'm excited for you. ??

Awww, yes, you're not alone! So many of us here. Happy for you hon. Congrats and keep us posted! ?

Congratulations on taking the step to a better and HEALTHIER you! Many people are judgmental because of ignorance. They do not know about WLS. Until they educate themselves, we who have done our homework have to deal with them, unfortunately. I hope and wish you all the best and many blessings on your journey hon.

He did a great job charging His angels over you! [emoji4]

Lol. That just might be a multi billion dollar idea somehow! . Happy for you. Enjoy your new tummy!!!

Did you have WLS without doing homework? Is that what you mean? You didn't know the risk involved or what could happen? I've been researching for two years! I've read many good, bad, and ugly reviews. Just like anything we need to educate ourselves. If not, then yes, you're in for a surprise! People need to decide for themselves based on facts and stories of journeys posted. Not because someone tells them to not go through it.

Great job!!!! I'm happy for you hon. [emoji4]

I still regret trading in my beautiful truck for a car!!! But I don't go around telling people not to buy it because IT IS still a nice car. Therefore...well, I shouldn't have to explain the sleeve in the same terms. Lol

I'm pro-"not using the scale excessively" [emoji23] and Good For You!!! [emoji322][emoji108]

Made me chuckle. I'm pretty sure you can implement caffeinated tea back. But since you've done so well without it, is it because you're looking for a good pick me up in the afternoons? Or just taste better?

Great question. I don't but am interested too. I'm gonna look on Amazon as well. Thanks for asking!

Oh. I thought you were meaning just plain chicken broth like from a can or boullion cube. I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe a different flavor of bone broth? Perhaps there's an ingredient in the Sam's one that is triggering the reflux? Or even the beef one, if it has the same ingredient? I know a lot people like the Dr Axe bone broths. They're powdered. Maybe there will be some reviews about it and heartburn. Worth a research.

That's right! I had forgotten your sleeve is today! Well, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY hon! Have a great day! I'm excited and expecting a great report from you.

Congratulations! It'll be here soon!

I think I replied here previously about not telling my parents. Well, I told my mother today and to my astonishment, she's on board and supports me. I'm so happy about it!

It takes me an hour to eat a greek yogurt, and I'm pre-op. I just dip my spoon in it and lick it off. I'm slowly training my buds to like it. Something about the texture I just don't care for.

Awesome points! I'm going in like this. I've been proclaiming and claiming minimal pain, hey wait, I'm claiming no pain at all! Yep. Walking in Faith here.....

Have faith hon that your pain will be next to nothing. And if it's more than you can bear, please ask for more meds. The hospital staff is there to keep you in comfort.

I'm so jelly!!! LOL

It's called bodyweight training.

Like @Cinnahs says, free weights to start. Carry some 3lb-ers or 5lbers while you walk...doing arm curls, etc. Or you can even do bodyweights for strength. I've mentioned an app to someone the other day that gets you started. I'll have to find it.

Pilates does work the core and is strengthening. it was my choice of core workout when I was younger. and you will burn calories. same as yoga. You'll have to try it.

how about bone broth? Great protein.