Orchids&Dragons

Since you started at a much lower weight than most, you just don't have much to lose. The odds are that it will come off more slowly, but you will get there. Don't compare yourself to someone else who's hauling around an extra 50kgs of fat. Of course, they're burning more calories. Their weight loss will likely slow down when they get to your weight. Be patient, it will happen!

Quite a few people have mentioned sleeping in a recliner for a while. I had to sleep on a wedge for about a week. So, yes, it's common. You just have to find out what you can do to get comfortable. Good luck!

Guess I've got a cat theme going!

Uh-oh!

I'm a solid 4 ?

I'm so sorry about your son. I can't imagine your pain. I think you really need to work with a counselor to sort out your feelings. None of these surgeries work if your head isn't in the game. Please check in and let us know how you're doing.

And I tried the frozen ones and they were a soggy mess ☹️ even after draining the excess water.

Oh, man! I so get you on the "feel like I'm sitting on a sheet" feeling! It's soooo annoying.

Fantastic! You're on fire!

Does it make a more crumbly, rather than flaky crust?

That's really interesting. I've only ever made pie crusts with butter.

Does your pie plate have an extra-wide rim? I don't know how I could get that much crust on top to make it so pretty.

I'll sign up!

I LOVE those Trader Joe's crisps! YUM!

They work off of averages. Nothing on earth says you need to strive to be average! Rock on!

And teenagers should go even earlier!

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Hope all goes smoothly on Tuesday!

And for those suffering from constipation: