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A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...
Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.
Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!
The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

Can you believe our Summer has come to an end?? This has been so much fun making friends, cheering everyone on, and watching all the progress!
Here is our September Golden Key winners!
@Frustr8, @Jingle123423, @karyn2018, @roseinnj, @Lisam72, @richiewho, @Svdlux23, @Natalie B, @KatallacStrong, @Suesloosinit, @Laura7, @MargoCL

I have heard this is normal for a couple of reasons but primarily because your body naturally goes into ketosis after WLS and ketosis forces acetone out of your body. That does all kinds of weird things to taste buds.

Sugar is my downfall so if it ruins sweets for me, I’m all for that! Lol

Can you believe our Summer has come to an end?? This has been so much fun making friends, cheering everyone on, and watching all the progress!
Here is our September Golden Key winners!
@Frustr8, @Jingle123423, @karyn2018, @roseinnj, @Lisam72, @richiewho, @Svdlux23, @Natalie B, @KatallacStrong, @Suesloosinit, @Laura7, @MargoCL

Can you believe our Summer has come to an end?? This has been so much fun making friends, cheering everyone on, and watching all the progress!
Here is our September Golden Key winners!
@Frustr8, @Jingle123423, @karyn2018, @roseinnj, @Lisam72, @richiewho, @Svdlux23, @Natalie B, @KatallacStrong, @Suesloosinit, @Laura7, @MargoCL

Had a follow up Friday and I'm finally released to go back on my RA meds and to get into the pool again. So excited for the pool! Ready to get back on my meds because these latest weather changes have been rough on me and extremely painful.
Hope everyone is doing great!

Finally have a break from work being so crazy so popping in to see what's up. I've been trying to read through all the old posts. Good to see everyone doing so well, even with all the bumps, stalls, and whatnot that can occur.
I just passed my 6 week mark which allowed me to get back to full blown exercise. I went back to my boxing gym for the first time in 8 weeks and it felt amazing! I need to get my trainer to get a pic of me to share. I bought my hubby and I Apple Watches to Celebrate my new journey and it's amazing how much more engaged I am with activity than I was when I just had my fitbit. I've had two perfect weeks so far.
And because I am a gluten for punishment I've also been thinking about dusting off my T25 DVDs. I need more Shaun T in my life!!
Now that I'm on real food I find myself struggling to eat well rounded meals. I'm good on protein...I have Protein for days. But trying to also fit veggies in has been hard. I'm still averaging about 3oz total of food per meal so it's finding that balance of having the right amount of protein at each meal so I hit my goals, but also not so much protein that I can't also have a measly green bean. lol I actually have a follow up with my nutritionist today so I'll be asking her for some pointers.
So, what's up with everyone else?

HEY EVERYONE!
Just wanted to let you know that even though I haven't popped in much, I am still following along and the final Summer Golden Key Awards will be posted in a few days. These will encompass anyone currently on the member list that had surgery in September AND anyone that has had surgery this summer but just recently joined this group. So if your name isn't on the list - go add it now, or message me! >>>>> MEMBER LIST

I think the part about losing interest in food is the benefit of surgery! lol I mean, I'm still interested in food but I don't desire it anymore like I used to.
I rarely feel hungry during the day, but I've stuck to a pretty strict schedule of eating every 3 hours whether I am hungry or not and that helps me meet my goals.

HEY EVERYONE!
Just wanted to let you know that even though I haven't popped in much, I am still following along and the final Summer Golden Key Awards will be posted in a few days. These will encompass anyone currently on the member list that had surgery in September AND anyone that has had surgery this summer but just recently joined this group. So if your name isn't on the list - go add it now, or message me! >>>>> MEMBER LIST

I take some spinach in a tiny ramekin and slice a strawberry on top, add a teaspoon of blue cheese, and top with a teaspoon of goddess dressing. It is sooo good.
Oh, another dish I did that was veggie based is puttanesca with chicken sausage and instead of Pasta, I made zoodles. I am liking my zoodle maker!

I saw that, but my desire is to actually eat them vs just getting them in by way of a smoothie. You know? I want to see it on my plate, enjoy it with my eyes, feel the texture in my mouth, etc. lol I want to chew!

Me! I just started the process also. I'm @i.am.emilym

A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...
Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.
Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!
The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

Hello all! Work has been keeping me away from here which makes me really sad! I'm glad to see everyone is doing well for the most part!
I've had an unexpected side effect and I can't quite figure out why. I have been a nail biter for 25 years. Constantly biting my nails, chewing my cuticles and picking at the skin around them. My hands have always looked horrible and even manicures and fake nails never helped me break the habit. It was always related to stress because the minute I went on vacation I wouldn't do it anymore and my nails would start to grow.
So now since the day of surgery I haven't bitten my nails once. I still have the same level of stress at home and at work as I did before so I can't figure out why it would stop now and what surgery would have to do with it. My nails are so long now that I'm going to have to get a manicure so I can actually type properly! lol

Most welcome, now if the dang site would let me tag the rest of the group we would be in business!!

Lol! That's a good side effect [emoji140] [emoji140]

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Hello all! Work has been keeping me away from here which makes me really sad! I'm glad to see everyone is doing well for the most part!
I've had an unexpected side effect and I can't quite figure out why. I have been a nail biter for 25 years. Constantly biting my nails, chewing my cuticles and picking at the skin around them. My hands have always looked horrible and even manicures and fake nails never helped me break the habit. It was always related to stress because the minute I went on vacation I wouldn't do it anymore and my nails would start to grow.
So now since the day of surgery I haven't bitten my nails once. I still have the same level of stress at home and at work as I did before so I can't figure out why it would stop now and what surgery would have to do with it. My nails are so long now that I'm going to have to get a manicure so I can actually type properly! lol

Hello all! Work has been keeping me away from here which makes me really sad! I'm glad to see everyone is doing well for the most part!
I've had an unexpected side effect and I can't quite figure out why. I have been a nail biter for 25 years. Constantly biting my nails, chewing my cuticles and picking at the skin around them. My hands have always looked horrible and even manicures and fake nails never helped me break the habit. It was always related to stress because the minute I went on vacation I wouldn't do it anymore and my nails would start to grow.
So now since the day of surgery I haven't bitten my nails once. I still have the same level of stress at home and at work as I did before so I can't figure out why it would stop now and what surgery would have to do with it. My nails are so long now that I'm going to have to get a manicure so I can actually type properly! lol

I'm struggling with my Water too. It was easier when that's all I had to do, but now that I'm eating 5 times a day and can't drink before or after my meal, I'm finding it hard to fit it all in!

A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...
Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.
Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!
The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

I'm struggling with my Water too. It was easier when that's all I had to do, but now that I'm eating 5 times a day and can't drink before or after my meal, I'm finding it hard to fit it all in!

Here’s my suit. It’s a two piece so I decided to by the top now but wait until next summer to buy a matching bottom. Because who knows what my lower tummy and butt will be like! Lol

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@debbie89 @Tierra T Tij @numinousvessel @kat6620 @Mrs. Rob @PCOSSUCKS @alleamarie @mercmerc @mrselie @Pearldrop @sharaimonique @teddynola @Willbslimnik @annette17 @jenpa

Yes. I either put it in a 1/4 cup or I weigh it. 1/4 cup is 2 oz.