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WOW! Super groovy!:smile2::laugh::thumbup::smile:

I too have an intense problem with sciatica that comes and goes. i work quite hard but avoid heavy lifting. the only thing I can suggest is to possibly lower calorie intake. have you spoken to your doctor about your weightloss or the nutritionist?

:thumbup::drum:Super terrific! Keep on truckin!

:rolleyes2:Congratulations!

:thumbup:You will do great if you want to. When you go to your consultation, ask questions - as many as you can think of, prepare ahead of time. You will feel better if you know exactly what to expect and what is expected of you chiquita. Keep tuned to this forum - it's wonderful.

I am not attracted to guys who are overweight. I am trying to lose weight because I expect that of guys. It's not a sin to like slender people. I don't feel attractive at my weight and I expect that of the guy I date who is quite slender. I don't think it has anything to do with the person liking you for yourself and personality only -physical looks do count!. In my books there is still physical attraction and I aim to get back to that place.

:thumbup::thumbsup:Cheer up Keara....things will get better and they will calm down. Stay tuned to this site and get tons of support when you need it. Lots of us have gone through crankiness and fights with our hubbies or boyfriends. Try to look on the sunny side of it. Smaller cute sexy clothes, better health - keep your eye on the end result.

Eat a few less calories and see if that gets things moving. Stop eating a bit earlier in the evening.

:thumbup:I'm in beautiful Toronto.

:thumbup::welldoneclap:Hello everybody!! I missed posting yesterday and fell into bed. 25 minute walk, 4 hours yard work and house work yesterady the 21st of May. Today, housework 1.5 hours. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!

You need to speak to your doctor again and let them know exactly what is going on.

Way to go Georgia Girl!!. I did a further 20 minute walk this evening.

Woohooooo! Yippy!:cursing::mad2::party: Catherine, still enjoying your lifesize before and after photos, once again brought a smile and a chuckle to me. As mentioned before, I have so done that a few times with pics. I think it makes people smile though.

thanks beachcitygirl! - the house isn't too bad but is on the big side and so is the property so there always seems to be something to do. With the lasanga style eggplant put what seasonings you like - eggplant always needs some salt and I usually season it also with garlic powder. Take care!

:welldoneclap:Way to go Beachcitygirl! Hope the rest of us are on track. I did a 30 minute walk. 1 hour worth of gardening and cooking at least. Take care! lol

:thumbup:Glad to hear it! I've been on this forum for a little over 2 weeks and it has really helped with answers to all the post op feelings or uncomfortableness. As soon as you go on here you realize that everybody is going or has gone through the same things - makes a HUGE difference.

Hello, to make a nice eggplant parmigiana like a lasagna, I microwave the eggplant after I have cut it up lengthwise for about 5 minutes (about 4 long pieces), lightly fry with pam cooking spray so there are some nice char marks, layer with crushed tomatoes (they need a bit of artificial sugar) or low fat spaghetti sauce, low fat mozzarella cheese, bake in oven for about 10 minutes on 350 or even just leave on stove on low setting for about half an hour. I usually put a bit of grated parmesan cheese over the top. You may need to tweak or alter cooking times. The eggplant should be pretty soft after you take it out of the microwave or it won't taste good.

:smile2:Congratulations! Please stay tuned to this site and ask as many questions as you need to to get you through the first few weeks.

This forum is quite fabulous - so much support and attention from others - it's a God send. I have relatives in Australia and would like to maybe visit someday. Is the weather turning colder now?

:laugh::cheers2:Hello and welcome! Congratulations on your success and best of luck with your tummy tuck! I'm sure you will look even more fabulous than you do now.

A hardy welcome to you! Well wishes for a speedy recovery and welcome to this great site!:thumbup::laugh:

Hello, hope you are doing okay. I went to Slimband in Toronto and they gave me a binder to take home which is very specific about eating. 1st 5 days clear fluid (broth, jello), next seven days cream soups, yogurt, smoothies and meal replacement shakes, third week mushed up food like baby food consistency and then solid foods in small bites - hope this helps.

Hello, glad to see us all sticking to our challenge no matter how challenging it is (no pun intended). I did 25 minutes of walking, 1 hour yardwork and 40 minutes housework. lol:tongue:

:laugh::sad:Absolutely had it and it does go away after about 5 to 6 days. Try gas-x to relieve the pain or Maalox if your doctor okays it. It will go away and yes it does go the shoulder and elsewhere. Hang in there - it does get better!.

:wink::w00t::drum:Awesome before and after pics! You rock!