@@babbittmom @kittybabbittI am 10 days post-op RNY and am doing really well. Its hard to tell, though, because I dont have any frame of reference except my sweet husband who did not have surgery but has managed to lose about 18 lbs since we started the Liver Shrink together. .

I have seen this before. We decide to diet together and then he begins losing weight at twice or sometimes three times the rate of me! I am so glad for him - inspired and pissed at the same time. He has always had a lot of will-power and when he sets his mind to do something - rarely does he fail. Since I worry about his Blood Pressure, sleep Apnea and energy level - I am grateful that he is taking care of himself. BUT, he is doing it without the surgical intervention, continues with a drink or a cold beer in the evening and has the most scrumptious, Instagrammable!, Savory meals for dinner...While im choking down a Protein shake. hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

He makes it look easy. but I know, if it was easy - everyone would be thin.

In the meantime, I've become more moody, restless and in general don't feel very good. Kind of just going through the motions. I made the mistake of watching Hallmark Movies yesterday - and got teary-eyed. WTH! So - this is the week to pull it together!

I like the food to look pretty and fun, so I put the shake in a wine glass, add a couple of sprinkles and a fun straw. I have found really cute 4 oz ramikins for the pudding and soft foods phase - but i just want to crunch on something salty! I dont want anything terrible for me... just some cheese-its or sea salt bagel chips. It seems like forever since I've eaten something crunchy - even the Protein Bars during the Liver Shrink were chewy. Hopefully, getting back in the swing of things and seeing results will improve my disposition.

Wonder what the psyche of crunch is all about?!

In the meantime, there's no turning back... guess I will go crunch on some ice:)

Men always lose faster than women, it's not fair. It is what it is. Good luck with your surgery.