Orchids&Dragons

This is a very popular topic on the forums. You can search for slimies or foamies and learn more than you ever wanted to know. UGH!

Yup, nothing like a good spanking to get you back in line Hope you feel better soon!

Brilliant, Ash! Especially #4 for people who have long "liquid only" phases!

For outings, nuts are a great choice since they don't need to be refrigerated

Hmmm, I was planning on a Margarita at some point. Bummer. What surgery did you have?

I've bought these before. The entire bag (large size from Sam's) disappeared almost instantaneously. I forgot to hide it and write "MOM" in big, bold Sharpie letters! I feel guilty "hoarding" food, but with 3 sons, ages 22-24 in the house, if it's not hidden, it's gone!

Thanks, I had never heard of moon cheese. Gotta' check it out

As much as I know they are processed cr*p food, I miss crispy so much!

Thanks, but it was self-preservation for me. He's the romantic who remembers all the details. I'm the one who would probably have forgotten!

Other than Communion wine, I'm planning to wait until my Anni-birth-sary in July. That would be 5 months post-op for me. (Hubby and I have the same birthday, so we got married on it ) I pretty much drank wine every night before surgery but I don't really miss it all that much and I know that the acid would eat me alive right now.

I'm so sorry. I hope you start healing soon ((hugs))

Your acid reflux pill is probably a PPI. I take prilosec twice a day. Since your stomach is a muscle to which you have just been extremely unkind, my surgeon prescribes a muscle relaxant for the first month to help it heal. I don't know whether that's common or not, but it might help.

So I guess we all hope you have the flu?

Wow! As you can prove you were on a long-term birth-control method at the time, maybe that won't be an issue. You were taking (what seemed like) adequate precautions.

Are you on a PPI? And did your surgeon prescribe muscle relaxants for your stomach?

Welcome to the boards. This is a very friendly and supportive community with all different experiences. Ask away and I'm sure someone will have some advice!

See if your doctor can give you something for the nausea, either liquid or patch to help you out.

Sadly, true hunger usually goes away for a while, but head hunger and cravings are a real, ongoing battle.

You are a man dedicated to the truth! Congrats on your success so far. You prove that you don't have to be perfect, but it sounds like you're right there 99% of the time. Your pics are amazing, the change is very noticeable! It's nice to hear how supportive your family is. I love your good, bad, ugly theme. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your journey!

That was my first thought but I was going to PM Ash

That's wonderful! Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Good luck tomorrow!

The extra fat in your abdomen puts pressure on your bladder, so as that is reduced, you will likely have fewer leakage episodes. Can't speak to the other issues.

Love the avatar!

I go about 50/50, but it's entirely up to you and your sweetness preference. I had the tropical punch.