MzCoffee

Thank Taunia - for the links and the tips and tricks! Very thoughtful & much appreciated!

@Diva Taunia - how do I add you? I just searched Diva TAunia and then just Taunia and couldn't find your closet! I think there is a step I'm missing! Thanks!

Joined a couple of weeks so that I could start selling clothes that are too big for me. Need to upload my photos - thanks for teh reminder- I will definitely take a look at your site though right now I am trying to clear out closet space!

I had a really hard time getting enough calories or liquids during that first 1-2 week period as well. That plus the major shock that your body has undergone is enough to put anyone on an emotional roller coaster. I was exhausted as well. But now it's almost 8 weeks out and I have energy to burn, so it definitely takes time but gets better. Just give yourself some non-food TLC and extra self-compassion - you've been through a lot!

Good luck @mylighthouse! Your 100 lb weight loss is impressive & inspiring, but your honesty & positive attitude are even more impressive & inspiring. It sounds like even though aspects of the surgery & recovery will be arduous, your quality of life & horizons will be so much better & broader! Wishing you all the best & a rapid & complete recovery.

After I was miserable because of weight stall starting my 3rd week post-op, my doctor's office & nutritionist said to only weigh myself when I came in to see them. Given that the next visit will be in 2 months & the one after that in six months that strikes me as just a tad unrealistic but I understand the larger point which was to focus on protein counting & amount of water drunk and not the scale b/c it's a distraction.

This looks lovely! I hate how heavy water feels now. And I hate artificial sweeteners as well. This looks perfect!

WOW! You're strong. I refused to do Mother's Day brunch (but then again as a Mother I get to say how the day goes!) but I seriously could not have managed to get through all that temptation. A friend recently asked me forlornly if I was ever going to be able to go to her favorite restaurant with our whole group of friends this summer and I said, honestly, probably not. Because whatever it is, head hunger, hunger hunger, cravings, I got it! Good for you though. So much better when you're off the liquid diet ...

Great advice - thank you!

I recently bought one too - looking forward to making yogurt too!

Yes - I actually get nauseated if I drink too quickly or take anything resembling a gulp. and I never feel really hydrated.

Thank you. I really appreciate your honesty. My parent's health difficulties were part of the reason I wanted to lose weight as well, but I had never really thought about the fact that I couldn't be lifted, and it is a chilling idea. Thank you for reaching out - it really helps.

Thank you so much for being so kind - I really appreciate it, and it helps.

Thank you so much for your condolences. I am so very sorry about your Mother's untimely death. How heartbreaking for you and your family. It's so painful to lose a parent, at any age, but losing a parent a too young an age exacerbates that pain. I think that there must be a lot of these stories, that people often don't share out of shame and embarrassment. Thank you for sharing it with me. I really appreciate your kindness and sympathy - it does help. May your Mother's memory be for a blessing.

Thank you so much for your kind response - I appreciate your sympathy & support.