Orchids&Dragons

Where are you packing your extra skin? These pics are just amazing!

I'd have to drink all 5 at/after dinner. (Certainly within my capabilities) If I drink early in the day, I get sleepy!

Maybe? Although my money would be on champagne.

That does sound like your magic bullet! Hope it helps you kill off those last few pounds! I totally get you about the accountant attention-to-detail thing! I quit my job in June because I had been ill (to the point that I couldn't focus or remember stuff) and my managers were totall asses about my FMLA leave, so I said "screw it" and left. Sounds like your job is going well - congrats!

I could handle it all except the coffee!

@sillykitty That dress is perfect for a professional-level meeting. And sooooo many women would kill for that tummy, even if they've never been overweight! Just sayin' . . .

No, the coffee was too hot and caused the protein to clump.

Casual chic!

Have you determined whether there are certain foods that set off your hunger alarm bells? It might be that you have more wiggle room if you can eliminate some foods that increase your cravings. Good luck!

To die for!

@Sophie7713 That white dress is just lovely! The seamstress did an amazing job!

Off to doctor's appointment

I just watched this again. Did anyone notice that there were no laughs when Bill Mahr spoke? More like nervous titters. Even his audience knew he was being a d!ck.

Can you take a screenshot? I'm not sure what you mean.

Congratulations!

Very specifically, how are you eating? For instance, do you eat the lean protein first, very slowly, chewed well? How much protein? Once you've finished with 2-3 oz of protein, moved on to the low-carb veggies, again, very slowly. This will help you fill up. If you mix the chicken with veggies, it can become a slider and go right through your pouch. This may explain your lack of restriction. Pretty much all fruits/vegetables (including beans) act like sliders compared to dense protein. Did your surgeon's office give you guidance regarding the amounts of foods to eat at a time? For instance, I started out with 1-2 tablespoons at a time and gradually went to 1/4, then 1/2 then 1 cup. Hope this helps.

These are not as flattering as the snake print-ones. I'm not sure why. In theory, the vertical stripes should add length, but I don't think they do. Maybe combining the pleats with the stripes makes them too busy.

Thank you! What an outstanding piece!

It may be scar tissue.

I definitely need to be shopping juniors then! Thanks!

Congrats, that's so exciting! Best wishes on your journey!