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Not sure what stage you are on but i was eating soft foods: - Greek yogurt - cottage cheese - eggs with cheese, mild salsa, hummus, avocado, finely diced ham - rotisserie chicken with low sodium gravy - baked salmon - soups with added protein powder - tuna, egg, or chicken salad with Greek yogurt and mayo - beans, black and retried - banana mixed with PB2, and protein powder - baked sweet potato - roasted squash or zucchini - FairLife milk (13grams protein per cup) & SF chocolate syrup. My plan allowed a lot back in around a months time. So def follow your plan. Just remember that actual food adds up more calories than shakes. Snacks are OK too. I ate 5-6 small meals for the longest time. Still manage at least 1 snack now.

I agree. My situation is very similar. I continue to lose more inches when my weight isn't reflective on the scale.

have you read about CBD oil?

This is a description of the benefits of Bio Oil: Helps improve the appearance of scars; stretch marks; uneven skin tone; aging skin; dehydrated skin. Contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil. Bio-Oil is a specialist moisturizing oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, aging and dehydrated skin. PurCellin Oil: The Bio-Oil formulation is a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. It contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, which changes the formulation's overall consistency, making it light and non-greasy, ensuring that the goodness contained in the vitamins and plant extracts is easily absorbed. Bio-oilusa.com. Vitamins A & E. Calendula, lavender, rosemary & chamomile oils. Face & body. Non-greasy. Rapidly absorbed. Hypoallergenic. Suitable for sensitive skin. Made in South Africa. I'd assume that it would be firming in other places. I know its highly recommended for stretch marks and that is usually on your stomach, thighs, ect.

I've never had chia seeds before, that I know of, so I'm going to try to make some pudding! Thanks for the great idea. I love that it is calcium rich, always looking for ways to get some extra.

@Offingapp I'm going to disagree with Matt on this. My husband gave up A LOT for me throughout years of unhealthy and spiraling behaviors. I haven't asked him, nor want him to change for me. I did this so that he would no longer have to make sacrifices due to me anymore. This surgery is about *you*, not anyone else. I'm not saying it's right that she stuffs her face with cake in front of you. Perhaps you guys can compromise on the location of goodies, so it doesn't stare you in the face every time you go into your pantry. You can ask your GF to go into another room when she indulges in a tempting snack. But I wouldn't say that she needs to change for you. I never knew how much my husband compromised until I lost over a 100lbs and realized what he used to do for me, and what he gave up for me. Now, on the reverse side of this... people will say... "I want my family to benefit from these changes and be healthier".... well, we can make these changes for our children. But our spouses are grown men and women. We can cook better for our families. We can shop better. We can inspire and set good examples for them. We can't always change them. Just another input in a very complicated situation. I wish you luck.

Looking good!

I started using Bio Oil and my skin has 100% changed for the better. All dryness is gone. I’ve also seen a firming affect on my neck and under-chin. It’s cheap too! And goes a long way.

Is saying YOLO too far? Normally, on this site that would be a recipe for disaster. But given the nature of this thread, YOLO!

It was even thicker than that before. I’ve had some serious shedding. But yes, it was down to the middle of my back, now above my bra.

I will take a pic tomorrow when I style it :)

3 inched gone!

Chopping my hair right now! Wish me luck. ??

Ok, you are right LOL

Yasss girl.

When I win the Mega Ball tonight, $422 million, I'll pay for us all to have the best of reunions!

Sold!

No offense Frust, but if we are going to have a reunion... I want to get the hell out of the Midwest! I vote for somewhere with a beach, long days, and longer nights!

that would be ideal!

Fear in this process is normal. But Matt is right, don't let your fear outweigh the interest to go forward with surgery. There are so many more risks to being overweight, than there are for any type of weight loss surgery. The fear of it not working is valid, but trust that all the bad outcomes I've seen, have been because the person wasn't willing to change, not because the surgery didn't work. My only regret is that I didn't do this 10 years ago. Good luck!

What is co washing?

Matt you know I can tell you who it is... I've taught you the trick

I'm cutting mine this weekend, I think. My hair is down to the middle of my back, I think i'll start off by going to my shoulders. Hopefully thicken it up.

thanks for the tips! I'm going to get over my guilt one day... and probably get hooked.