FluffyChix

Nope. I have terrible veins from chemo and radiation, too. And I've never had a central line. Now, maybe they are talking about just getting your iv catheter placed? If so, do what he wants. But it's still weird and more chance of infection cuz they'll want you to shower the night before and morning of with a special soap. I wouldn't want anything in my vein when I'm doing that...

Dang! Such talented peeps here! I don't want to copy/paste them all again, but outrageous talent!!!! Thanks for sharing y'all! **waves hi to all my fellow losers in the craft-challenged corner...**

I'm another person who gets less hungry the more I practice IF.

Gosh we're all so different. LOL! I can do 1 cup of cottage cheese and I'm miserably full. But I could have sucked down your P3 and then the pork. But I too feel like I'm cramming too much food into a 4 hour window unless I do a protein drink. You know my cure for protein drinks are mocha frappacinos or iced coffee lattes.

Eating for 2 is a myth. Concentrate on losing your weight first then have a baby. All you have to do is "eat correctly to nourish you." The baby will get its nutrition with or without your help. It will take from your body. And most of us have enough nutrient stores in our bodies to nourish a child.

Are you lactose intolerant? It honestly sounds like dumping to me. I had it just last night cuz I chose to have a crappy dinner instead of my planned dinner. Sucked. It sounds exactly like reactive hypoglycemia and some of the sugar alcohols cause this same reaction in bari-patients.

@Sheribear68 bari-booty. Hilarious!

LOL! So versed = fentanyl?

Holy smokes, Batman!

Yum!!! That doesn't look like 4 ounces of pork loin, though! So are those 2 things your whole meals for the day? Or will you have the beef and cheese when you get home? I think it's probably do-able. Lunch meat is kinda slidery to me. So is cheese to some extent although my tum doesn't like it in great quantity. Post afters!

I've heard of quite a few who had this occur. But they have done really well with it! The sleeve is a great surgery and many of the most successful vets here have a long term sleeve and are maintaining their longterm goal weights! Congrats on getting through surgery and on joining the losers' bench. You're gonna do great!!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!!!

Yep. Yep. Yep. Tea for the win! Same here for my RNY.

Wow! Just wow!!! You look amazing!!

You're crushing it girl! And look fabulous with such a cute shape!

LOOOOVVVEEEE this! I'm still such a work in progress, but it's helped me so much!

WTG! So sorry about your loss and the pain/sadness of the parting. You did well! Great coping tools! Don't forget Four Square Breathing or 6:8 breathing and comedies--laughter therapy! Oh and great sleep hygiene (unplug 60-90 before bed, totally dark room or sleep mask, cold, great covers, earplugs if necessary...) Congrats on your progress!

I took mine off when I could walk the halls which was same day as surgery. I had the compression machine also and lovenox shots, but the machine also stopped when I started walking.

Great post!! Congrats on all your dedication, focus and hard work!!! It's sure paying off in very short time, isn't it? What a difference 9.5 months make!!! Woot!

Congrats!! Work the plan and it will definitely help work for you!!! So exciting!

You're probably just full of poop. Or water...work the plan hon. Weight loss isn't linear but one thing it IS? Frustrating. Weightloss is so frustrating. I feel your pain.

Awww! So sorry to hear this. ((hugs)) You are stronger than fries, but I understand. ((hugs)) Do what you need!

"skin in the game" literally and figuratively.

From my Shoeless Joe Collection. hehe. I went thrifting this weekend. Size M skirt and S top. And I bought a pair of size 8 skinny jeans (with stretch) and a P/S cropped pants (with stretch).

Congrats! Can't wait to follow your journey!! Wish I had something constructive to add, but you're gonna rock it! (And that surgeon's work looks beautiful!!) Good luck Friday!!!