What does your doctor say? My plan too does not allow snacking in the initial stages. We are allowed 3 meals of up to 1 cup of food. I also have a bedtime snack as I was not eating enough food otherwise.

That's a great accomplishment. Congratulations!

Congratulations on your amazing progress!

It's ketosis from rapid weight loss. Sugar free mints help and in time it goes away. It's good in that it shows your body is doing what its supposed to--burning fat.

I had my rny at the end of August 2012 and have already exceeded my goal. Overall I feel so much better but have been having constant foot pain with my increased exercise levels. So tomorrow I am having a Dwyer calcaneal osteotomy and a cotton medial osteotomy and fusion of three hammer toes that rub constantly on my shoes. I am not looking forward to the surgery but I need it to be able to be as active as I want and be pain free. If you think of me about 12:30 say a little prayer. I will have a cast for at least 4 weeks and unable to put weight on the foot as it heals. I think I might go through exercise withdrawal (Did I just say that?!)so I have found chair exercises and an arm ergometer to use to at least get my heart rate up. I'll let you know how I am doing when I can.

I went through sizes so fast I was not willing to pay regular prices so I stuck to area resale shops and Goodwill and Salvation Army stores. I found some great deals and beautiful stylish clothes at reasonable prices. I didn't sell things I donated to goodwill so can't help you there.

Praying for comfort for you and all who loved this man. Glad to hear you are back on track. Just take it one choice at a time.

Glad to hear you are feeling better. It will take some time to feel normal again but you will get there. Keep walking as much as you can and drinking and you will do great.

Looking good! I am from central Illinois too. I live in Brighton which is a few miles north of Alton and had my surgery done at Depaul over in Missouri. Where are you at?

Thanks for being so brave and sharing. I must say you look much better than I do.  I've got more excess skin but would take it everyday for how much better I feel. I look great with shapewear under my clothes and that's fine by me.

You are so cute and have made amazing progress. Thanks for sharing your story!

Amazing progress. Congratulations!

I just at 8 months started being able to eat coleslaw. Cabbage is a very gassy vegetable plus since it is raw it makes it harder to digest. Try it again much farther out.