SoccerMomma73

Relax and breathe, everyone goes through it....also, get used to it, cuz it's gonna keep happening from time to time! I swear I think it's your body catching up with what you've done to it! Keep up the good work and it'll happen again.

So I have the loosest jiggliest fat in the world....I guess I'm at that awkward phase where I'm still really fat so there's tons of it and its got lots of room to jiggle around in....shorts are not my friend.

Usually with less weight to lose you do lose slower..,,just kinda how it works. Life without a band is AWESOME!!!!!

I drink a cup of decaf almost daily....I've had1 regular without issue.

At 9 weeks post op, I can eat 1 slice of thin crust pizza but not eat the outer edge and be totally satisfied.....3 months ago I'd eat every bite of 4 slices of regular crust. It's AMAZING!!!! (And yes I'm allowed a slice occasionally....the really cool part is I just don't really want it that bad, woohoo!!!) HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 220.2

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We've had this discussion....it's bizarre!!! The kitty litter box almost killed me....it DOES seem to be improving (after 2 months!)

The smell...is the freaking worst....keeping it cold seems to help, also a bottle with a small opening seems to help (so you nose isn't all up in the nastiness in the glass) Good luck!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

At my 8 week I was released to eat 1 slice of toasted whole wheat bread, whole wheat pastas, and brown rice...haven't tried the rice but bread and Pasta are no problem for me....I am a slow eater and take tiny bites though....(I had Peanut Butter toast for Breakfast this am, heaven!!!) HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

They're just being parents, it's what they do....I would, in a non-rant moment, say something like 'I know you guys are worried, and I appreciate that, but I'm an adult and I've made my decision. I am nervous and scared and would appreciate you supporting me in this'. If that doesn't work then I'd use the 'if you don't have anything once to say then don't say anything at all' line Likely....they mean well....they're probably just scared . GOOD LUCK!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

I was back on fruits and veggies by 2 months, start soft and advance slowly. No issue with any of it, corn was fine. Haven't tried citrus or apple with peel yet though!

CHAPSTICK!!!!!!! If nothing else, take Chapstick!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

Pasta salad with Barilla plus rotini....not a ton of protein but better than most pastas, small chunks of cheese and meat, cucumbers, green onions, carrots, radish, green olives, FF Italian dressing and a pasta salad seasoning....light and delish after a long walk on a gorgeous day! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

That is absolute crap!!!!! My 8 year old is the perfect sharing partner....I can still con him into getting what I want and make him think it was his idea HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

Lol if I can do it in the middle of the soccer complex you can too!!!! I do prefer the zombie 5K....at least the first week . it's goofy but then so am I!

Watermelon, cantaloupe, and strawberries, spinach salad, avocados, asparagus....this is what i crave now!!! I swear, for the first time in my life I could be a vegetarian.....talk about bad timing. I'm staring at the protein shakes right now trying to convince myself to go drink one....I'm only at about 45 for protein today. Bleh! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

Mowed the yard....yesterday weed eating...yard maintenance may kill me!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

My heating pad saved my life....once I started using it I almost never needed pain meds, it was awesome! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

Not weight loss lated but my 8 year old putting a corsage on our very special next door neighbor for prom tonight....too sweet not to share

Woohoo!!! That's awesome!!!!!

OMG you poor people, when do you get to add rabbit food backin???? HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

I'm really glad that works for you but it sounds soooo gross!!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

My short list of hospital necessities: Chapstick Lotion (hospital lotion is watery and I was DRY) Tooth brush and paste Socks with grips on the bottom for walking Clean undies I wore yoga pants and a baggy t-shirt to the hospital that I could wear home as well Phone and charger My own pillow!!!! (Heaven in the hospital then hugged it in the ride home. Make sure it's washable though, gotta clean off hospital cooties) Gas-x strips (my docs nurse told me to smuggle em in) Heating pad!!!!! Hairbrush/clips, etc Deodorant I did not bring a gown or robes wore the hospital gown plus another over it backwards when I was up and about. Less really is better,I always bring a book and never read it (pain meds make me drowsy and dizzy) I did use my iPad but coulda lived without it. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6