I called the church.  They aen't meeting there anymore.   called the group contact number, no one returned my call.

Thank you so much! I heard that there may be one at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Im going to look into it tomorrow, so i will post if that is true 

I started drinking decaf coffee 5 months before I had surgery and I still have it every day.  I don't miss the caffiene I just really enjoy coffee.  I've just ordered Click's Decaf Mocha protein powder.  They also have the full caffiene version.  I've heard nothing but good stuff about it and since I like coffee both warm and frappucino's I can't wait for it to be delivered.

Decaf also counts towards your daily liquids :)

well, the food is always a struggle for me but i always get protein in, just need to cut the carbs down.  i do better than a lot of ppl cuz it raises my sugar and who wants to take another insulin shot anyhow?? my drivers license shows a great pic of how i looked a yr post op and is great motivation.  my pics of my wedding show the b4 pic and also reminds me of how i dont want to look.  both are good to keep around.

i cannot stress enough that almost more than food, exercise is key.  i would eat a lot of not so good choices but exercise daily and still lose .5 lbs per wk or at least maintain.  right now its hard to get out and get up, but i walk the dog park cuz its my happy place and my boxer loves it.  so its really more for him than me, so whatever gets you moving really.

find your niche.

i went thru barix for both my rny and plastics.  have nothing but positve experiences there.  my dr isnt there anymore who was dr schram but the staff is amazing and compassionate and knows the surgery process and what you need post op.  definitely recommend them.