Doing pretty well. Get to start soft foods tomorrow, yay! Had butternut squash soup yesterday and it kicked my butt, until I remembered it was probably made with cream and that's what was kicking my butt. Started drinking decaf green tea yesterday, it tasted so good and my tummy is starting to recognize my old morning routine. Water first, to replenish what I've lost overnight; thyroid meds; hot beverage; then breakfast when I get to work. So my menu today will probably be: B - Choco/Banana Protein Shake; S - SF Jello; L- Leftover Cream of Chicken soup; S - Choco Protein Shake; D - Beef Broth; and of course as much water as I can fit in in between. It's back to work for me today. Had to find a dress to wear that fit. Went out yesterday with DH for brunch and wore pants, it was uncomfortable around my stitches, so no pants for a while yet.

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How are you?

Hi sandy! Not going too bad. My weight loss has stalled which sucks. Didn't think it would so soon. I'm on puree now & get bored with it lol. How are you going ? Mel

Thanks Sandy for the good wishes. Just weighed in at home and took my pre-op measurements. Going to add them into a spreadsheet program I'll be using for tracking.

Getting a few last minute "TTD" list items done before I go. Hubby is going to drop me off around 9am (about an hour early). I'll take my tablet with me and post as much as I can before and after.

See you on the sleeved side later!

Victoria

"Do not take the advice of those old sages and wait until you can "walk confidently in the direction of your dreams". If you do, you'll never take the first step. Instead, leap and learn to fly on the way down, (And for heaven's sake, don't wait until you lose ten pounds!). Now is the time to jump in with both feet...arms flailing, hair flying, and screaming at the top of your lungs, "I CAN DO THIS!" You don't have to believe it...you just have to do it. So don't wait a minute longer. Start now!" Suzy Toronto

Thank you!! Just waiting now. Will pop in as soon as I can. Thanks so much for your support xx

Thanks so much sandy. I'm pretty excited. Im only worrying about my liver & optifast efforts. I think I'll b ok but would hate to wake up with nothing done.

Thanks so much Sandy!! I really just want to learn and be as supportive as I can, and like I said, it truly helps keep me grounded and realize that this is JUST A TOOL, the same struggles I have now, I'll have then. Makes me remember, this is not a magic trick. Thanks again for your kind words and your support. Hugs, Carla

Thanks! I need to find the picture from last July. I don't likw it cause that's when I finally realized how big I'd gotten.

Welcome back, we missed you!!

well there ya go, we work in the same sector lol. I completed my degree in community welfare back in 2010. I did my diploma in youth work before that. I work for caresouth as a residential support worker with kids in residential out of home care. Im looking for a change at the moment, residential care is hard at times and I just want a day job. I used to run a girls refuge called my place which is run by light house church, I liked that job but they expected me to work for peanuts. Anyways I will add you on facebook so we can chat xxx

Well hello gorgeous!! How the hell are you? It's wondeful to hear from you. There aren't too many of us oldies on here anymore. A lot of people (like me) lost their weight and didn't come ack. I log in ever few months or so to see what's new. My big news is that I'm getting married in 24 days!! Woohoo! I found a sweet man who thinks I'm a sexy hot lady! John is wonderful and treats me like a queen. How are you? Are you loving the new you? I've managed to lose 108 but have gained 6 lbs. over the summer. I'm happy and fat! Hahaha! Keep in touch and take care! Missed you!!

Hey Sandy I have pics in my album and my ticker should be on my profile lol. I began this journey 2 months ago today and starting weight was 145kgs, I am now 124kgs. Looking forward to more weight loss :-). We should meet up sometime would be great, I work shift work but im sure we can sort something out, take it easy xx

Hi...I am so happy to hear from you..I am well..how are you?..I did gain a few pounds over summer so just getting back on track and realizing that I have to continue to work on my weight loss ...I hope you are doing well. I don't get on the site as much as I used to but keep in touch I was on here a few days ago looking for you GOD BLESS

I did attend a seminar for Dr Budak some years ago, for gastric band. I decided to try and lose the weight myself and happened to pack more on lol. I researched for a few years came across Dr Chau. He works from St George hospital and also does surgery at Figtree private. I had my surgery at St George because they have better surgical stuff there. Dr Chau has been awesome and very supportive of me during my journey. I had my surgery done with my best friend and we have never looked back, I am loving my new life and feel so much more energetic then ever!! Wow I see that you had your surgery a while ago, Hows your journey been? Do you have any regrets? My friend also lives in the gong she is on here and her name is mobbsygirl. Anyways take care xxx

You look fantastic, congrats.. from Canberra.. sleeved in Mexico...

Hi Sandy yup I'm from Sydney near Bankstown, Mobbsy, Donna and Tyler are also from the Gong looking fwd to getting to know you x