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You can't argue with 50! - It's been a few weeks since I took the time to sit down and chronicle my thoughts. They've been busy, hectic and enlightening. I struggled through Thanksgiving even though I sat ho...

Feeling like I need a break from Low Carb... - So I'm 2 months out and this past weekend threw me for a loop. It started with sashimi on Friday and everything that I ate since then feels like dumping syndrome. Eventually I gave...

You didn't fail. A man-made device fail. It's only a failure if you stay...

Premier Protein Hacks - I have to admit, I've been a little sad to be missing all of the seasonal flavors at Starbucks this winter. That was until I found out what a teaspoon of decaf instant coffee does ...

Mama said there'd be days like this... - Yesterday, I faced my first real slip up. I ate a roll and a slice of cake. I didn't have anything else for the rest of the day since I was exhausted. So, I'm pretty sure I stayed ...

Coffee or Other Energy Boosters - So, I'm six weeks out and today I would normally be sleeping in and recuperating from a long week at work. Instead, I am up again and working all day today at a conference. As I si...

Week 6: Good Stuff - This week has been pretty positive. I'm writing today because this weekend will be a little crazy. I'm planning my first work trip in a very long time and I really need to plan ahe...

299.8!!! - So, I know that its probably temporary. I know that tomorrow I will probably be back up around 302. But I have been waiting so long to not see a 3 at the beginning of the scale, I ...

Passable Protei n Shots - Now that I'm in my 5th week my protein intake requirement has jumped to 90+ grams. I can honestly say that most days I don't come near it. I'd like to beat it so that I can keep my...

One Month Surgiversary! - Yesterday, (the 9th) was my one month surgiversary. I spent most of it on the couch because on Saturday I decided to be superwoman and jump back into the gym with vigor! I went and...

Grateful - Today was my one month post op visit. Everything is going fine. My incisions are healing well. I have no pain. No heartburn. I did not get under the 300lb mark like I was hoping, b...

Meh. - Somehow I've forgotten if Thursday or Friday is my official weigh-in day. It doesn't matter because I haven't lost a pound in 2 weeks. Someone early on told me that they went on a ...

Itchy Incisions - I'm almost 3 weeks post-op and most of my incisions seem to be doing fine. There are 2 that I can feel the stitch on the outside of the skin, and it ITCHES LIKE CRAZY. They look fi...

I definitely went through this in the months leading up to my surgery....

The MRI center I went to would not allow me the test for 6 weeks post...

Thank you for sharing this song! It made me think that with this...

This is such an honest post. On these boards, I see people be so...

Ocular Migraines - aka Whiskey Tango Foxtrot or FM - The last 2 days have really thrown me for a loop. I got up yesterday morning, got dressed, admired my slimmer figure in my favorite wrap dress and headed out the door - almost late...

Yay! Welcome to the Losing Team! Yes, the first day is awful but it...

Back to Work Tomorrow - Can't Sleep - After 2 weeks, I finally head back to work tomorrow. I'm ready since I've been so bored and mopey here at home. I feel good, but yesterday threw me for a loop. I was having more ep...

Hi Jill. Thanks for the kind words. The lights set in when I panic....

Seeing the Brightside - So... the stall continues. Today was a bit emotional as I asked my brother and cousin to head back home. I'm finding that without food as a crutch, my body is trying to find other ...

Weird Week 2 - Feeling a little frustrated here. I was so excited to move on the full liquids. I went and purchased everything I needed to follow the meal plan to the T. What I didn't plan for wa...

Does WL Slow in the Phases PostOP? - So in comparing my postop diet to others these boards I think its say to say that my doctor has me on a fairly conservative eating plan. I spent 8 days on clear liquids only (about...