My biggest dilemma is that I have to take medicine in the morning. I don't want to eat until around 11 am because I like to have a late night snack of 100 calorie pack of cocoa dusted almonds. I've been putting off taking my medicine but the one I can't put off is an anti biotic.

I guess I can share this ,lol. I have to take an antibiotic before have sex or I will get a UTI.I have to take it with food.

I guess half of a Greek Yogurt would be 50 calories. I need to look up string cheese and baby bell light.

How about you? Is the 5:2 plan working with your life? I also don't like working out with my trainer on an empty stomach.

Will this not work if you have 11 hours in between instead of 12? There must be some reason you have to have 12 hours off.

Florinda, count me in

Im in too.. I was going to start today, but had a big fight with hubby, then the boss brought a giant box of Crack.... make that brownie bites.... I did my best to empty the box. Going to a big dress up Gala tonight too... I will do my best to enjoy all the wine and treats! I get free tickets when I volunteer to be an "on air" expert at the Local PBS stations arts auction. Its fun!

 

I consider my bounce range to be 170-173.... I am currently at 176.8..... and holding. I would love to get back to 170. What a difference 6.8 pounds make! Feel all Blubby. 

Typed a long reply and stupid app ate it. Grr.

Short version is, I'm an all-around mess and I'm feeling quite lost and discouraged.

CGJ, I am sitting at 159-162. My goal weight is 150 and bounce between 148-153 So I need to lose at least 10 pounds. The pounds I have out on in the last four months!!! Yep, that fast!!!

I have been trying to get on here and post for the last few days! The new app keeps bumping me off!!

Not happy hear the ap  is causing problems.

 

I hope we can figure out a time and day when some of us could chat . It would be fun.

 

I had a candy attack which caused a severe diarrhea and gas attract today. The candy was yummy but I suffered from this craving.

 

 

I hope I can keep a handle on snacking now that all the holidays are coming.

 

Anyone have a time on Tues they would be able to chat? remember time change

I can't see chat on the ipad app (think it was on the old one), however I do have access to laptop so that is an option.

Florinda, yes, I'm also having problem with acid. I had very slight issues before my sleeve once in a while. After surgery, I took my PPI and didn't have any problems until maybe 6 months ago it seemed like I was getting more acid reflux. I'm 3 years and almost 4 months out.

Right after I had plastics the acid was really bad. Like immediately after surgery. I'm wondering if something was triggered when the tube was put down my throat for surgery. I'm also wondering if maybe I have another hernia since I had one repaired in that same area during my sleeve. It has been pretty bad ever since and that was 11 weeks ago. I have to take 2 PPI's a day now and in the late afternoon/evening it is the worst.

I need to get it checked out. I have an appointment with my PCP for blood work in November so I'll talk to him about it then.

Good to see so many people back posting and supporting one another!

Hmm, I will be very keen to hear what your Doc has to say Sar, since I don't have a primary yet.

I'm in for the 5:2 - on the subject of acid - I don't get it much, unless I eat crap... just as I did pre sleeve. I suppose I'm just lucky.

Sarah I had reflux after plastics from the compression garments. I did alot of protein drinks instead of food till swelling went down a d garments stretched. Knock on wood... I am fine now but this is a scary long term issue for some sleevers.

I am fine if I take my Protonix. It works well. I feel a little acid in the morning, but it's time to take it. I should switch to taking it before bed. I think the directions say an hour before a meal though. I tried to go off it , and there is no way I can.

Brutal day... worked like 11 hours and then a team dinner at a fattening Italian restaurant. I have discovered that 5# makes my size 4 pants snug and wishing I had 6s. I usually work from home so mingling with the bigwigs mean I need to dig out professional clothes. don't really care..As long as I stay single digit but hate that snug feeling.

I roasted a chicken last night, using MtAoFC, Julia Child will never steer you wrong . Today I will make a stock from the chicken carcass and the vegetables. Here I am, drinking my morning coffee .....

Thank you Coops!! I have the loving spoon on my keys, the charm on my phone, the mug pad near my favorite seat, the lotion on my face, the tea in my cupboard! I am so SO thrilled, it made settling in so special, feeling the friendship across the pond <3

Florinda.... I am LOVING the profile pic!!!! So, glad you like the bits and bobs... glad you rec'd them all in one piece! Each time you have a 'brew' think of me...lol xx