Aaarrgggh. Two kids sneezed on me on Thursday. Friday morning I awoke to an earache and post nasal drip. Been sucking down water with lemon, Zicam, Claritin and Flonase. Praying it doesn't get in way of surgery on Wednesday.

Everyone tells you to enjoy the "honeymoon phase", the 3 or 4 months after surgery because that is when you will lose most of your weight. Well, I can testify that, at least from me, they were absolutely correct.

I am currently sitting at 165 lbs, a total of 77 lbs lost for me. I can't be disappointed in that because it feels WONDERFUL to be at this weight. I feel better than I have in a very long time. I finally went shopping for some nice clothes and I can't begin to ...

TMI but luckily the first week and a half of the diet, I was on my monthly lady issue and my cravings were not the worst. I am on birth control and have not had a cycle in months, so when it came back, IT WAS HORRIBLE. It put me off food a bit and the only pain I could focus on was my cramps.

More to the real point of this post:

I always knew I loved carbs, but I did not know it was a full blown addiction. I used to say, that nothing satisfies me like carbohydrates. ...

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I am in Denver this week with the new job. Still getting my feet wet. I.m on week 2. As I mentioned I have racked up several NSVs during the trip.

I flew coach! No one hit me with their luggage going down the aisle.

I have been walking everywhere.

In the past, people used to describe me based upon my size or width. Now, I am referred to as the guy who dresses real nice. Or the guy with a positive attitude. ...

Day 2-of pre-op, hope I don't get on anyone's' nerves, just yet, lol. I have eaten a lot of jello, some broth, protein drink, still not sure, if I should have a shake, not sure what I can put it in, mmmm....
I did have a can of chicken-no seasonings, NADA-but I threw it in some broth, idk if that's ok, but I did it. umm...drank some cranberry/apple juice watered down a bit, even though its sugar free, and some decaf coffee-non-fat milk-which is just extra sl/colored water, lol and splenda ...