Orchids&Dragons

@FluffyChix You're rockin' that hourglass shape, aren't you? I'm still more like a stopwatch!

Following!

I wouldn't buy for 4 weeks out, just 1 week. By then you'll feel fine to go to the store and you'll know what flavors work for you and what doesn't.

You'll have to give an example of what foods you're eating, please. And in what amounts?

Yes, this ^^^^!

If you already have issues with gallstones & diet, it is altogether possible that the surgeon will remove your gallbladder at the same time. It's not uncommon. Yes, surgery is scary, but the rate of complications is very low and the upside is amazing. Ask your doctor for brutal honesty: How long can you expect to live, and with what health issues, as a 69-yr old who's 130 pounds overweight? Then you're comparing apples-to-apples. a PPI is a proton pump inhibitor (like Prilosec)

Brilliant!

I thought the "back on the wagon" comments were great and think they deserve their own thread:

They were unkind to you. They could have given you another gown to wear like a robe and you would have been golden.

Perfect, because this is where you'll meet the person who fits into your lifestyle! You're right to be picky. Being with the wrong person is much worse than being alone. Good luck!

Compared to your stomach, it WAS really big!

I'll bet they did look better on you. They weren't particularly flattering on the model. Made her look absolutely butt-less!

$6.29! They must have replaced the sugar with ground-up diamonds!

Oh, heavens no! No ice cream in the house. Much safer to risk a drive-thru once every few months! I am safe with SF fudgesicles in the house since they're already portioned out.

Yeah! Those cravings are a b! (Says the woman who ate ice cream yesterday and lived to regret it! Sorry for me, but in Texas, 96 degrees is not hot enough to create a NEED for ice cream )

Sadly, no. They spend their time wishing they were thinner, bustier, less busty, more hourglass, less hourglass, taller, shorter, etc.

Are you on solid foods?

You have forgotten to relax and trust your team! Don't pack a ton of stuff. In between walks, try to sleep. You're going to be loopy as all get-out anyway. Don't buy anything new like a phone charger for one night. You're overthinking - big time. Buying more stuff might make you feel like you're getting prepared, but it's not necessary. No regular socks, they won't let you wear them. Bring a hairbrush, toothbrush. Don't bother with makeup. I wore the hospital gown for my entire stay. I didn't want to bleed all over my clothing. You might bring a shawl for your shoulders. Any type of garment with sleeves is a pain because you'll have an IV. If you use hypo-allergenic wipes, I'd bring those. Just take a deep breath, you're going to be fine. We're all in your corner!

How long ago was your surgery?

Thanks for the great articles. Interesting read.

Wow, what a difference! Your face has really slimmed down!

You look cute!

Congrats on nearly 100 lbs. lost already! You are a bada$$, with the hairstyle to match. Just make sure you wear killer earrings!

By the time you're 4-5 months out, 8-10 pounds/month is pretty normal. It's certainly not bad. Remember, your weight loss period is 12-18 months generally.

Maybe it’s from the sugar rush? Maybe, my insides haven't seen much sugar in the last 6 months.