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Did your feet get smaller? -  I have read that some people end up wearing a half to one full size smaller in shoes after they lose weight.  I am guessing the length isn't what shrinks but the fat on your foot....

Best nutrition app? - I have tried several of the apps available for nutrition and weight tracking.  The one that seems easiest so far is my Fitness Pal.  The big negative is having to trick the nutriti...

Retried beans...carbs, protein fiber questions... -  Tomorrow is our 4 week surgerversary.  We are on puréed food until our 1 month visit.  Until the,we need to eat 6 small pre measured portions of protein and a small fruit, starch ...

Nut frustration! -  I am so tired of asking questions only to be told that she doesn't like this or that.  I am 3 weeks post op.  Finally started puréed foods Thursday and I called to ask her how to ...

Looking forward to hearing from you as a post op! Good luck on your...

Praying you will get a surgery date soon! You are going to do great!

First Attempt at making my own beef broth -   I have been craving beef roast so bad.  Since we are still on mostly liquids but can have cream of chicken soup,  I decided to cook a chuck roast for the sole reason  to have ric...

First attempt at making Beef broth and pureed roas - I have been craving beef roast so bad.  Since we are still on mostly liquids but can have cream of chicken soup,  I decided to cook a chuck roast for the sole reason  to have rich ...

love love love my pudding! -  I am doing everything I can to find ways to get protein in.  We can now have sugar free, fat free pudding mix.  I made 2 batches since my husband and I are both in this together. ...

Full liquid 2 diet & salmon stew... -  I am on what my Nut calls full liquid 2 diet.  We can have yogurt, cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt and the low fat creamed soups. All must be blended or strained with no lumps ...

You are going to do great! I should have looked for you this morning...

Congratulations on your weight loss! My husband and I had VSG...

Sleeve date June 13 -  Richard and I had our pre op anesthesia apps on monday the 11th.  Since I have always had major nausea and vomiting with Demerol and anesthesia, I made sure to discuss this with t...

Day 2 post op. -  Mine and Richards sleeve surgeries went well.  The doctor said my liver was nice and small and the surgery was a breeze.  Richard had internal bleeding and has to wear a drain unt...

The day before jitters -  Tomorrow morning my husband and I get sleeved.  His surgery is at 8 and mine is at 10 or when his surgery is finished.  I have spent too much time watching YouTube videos today da...

Wednesday is almost here! -  It is hard to believe that in a few days, Richard and I will get our sleeves and our new life together begins.   I found a great deal at CVS yesterday!  A bathroom scale that goe...

Congrats on the 4 pound loss. That is awesome! Glad you got...

pre surgery diet class 4 - I cant believe I have lost over 20 pounds on this new journey and am disappointed.  very odd feeling.  I must get down to 322 for my surgery on the 13th.  I went from 333 last tues...

Has anyone not lost weight on Optifast?? - Can long term dieting cause you to not lose when you have to do the pre-surgery diet? I am worried that my surgery might get rescheduled because I have not lost the amount of we...

Aww I love cats! My sisters cat looks like yours. His name is...

Need some friends :) -  I would love some friends on my friend list.  No one is posting on the south carolina board and I would just like some people to follow their progress and keep in touch with.  Esp...

Pre surgery diet class 3 - I was disappointed today.  I honestly thought I would have lost much more than just 2 pounds.  I have spent more time on my feet walking and moving around this last week than I hav...

Two more weeks! -  It is hard to believe that in 2 weeks we will be having our surgery.   One of the things that I am proud of, is that I am cooking.  I have never liked cooking.  Mostly because I h...