Hi Ika, I still check in from time to time to see if you've been on. I hope you are doing well.

I hope thing have been going well for you!

Hi Ika its been a while just checking in to see how things are going... I hope all is well

Hi Ika, I just wanted to say HI and I hope you are still hanging in there and things are going well.

Im so sorry that the start of your weight loss journey did not begin as you had hoped. you will find your optimism, just remember why you wanted to do this to begin with and how awesome you are going to look and feel.
Food and water has been a challenge for me too, especially the water. No matter how hard I try I can't get 60 ounces in a day. Most days are 48 ounces. Over 50 only if I stay up late and then I don't sleep well because I'm walking to the bathroom all night.
I still drink a protein shake a day and eat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or chicken salad to fill in my protein. I can only get in about 2 oz at a time. I also struggle with feeling full. Either I feel nothing and then out of nowhere I feel like I could throw up because I'm so full. I just need to keep practicing I guess.
Don't give up! Hang in there. Do your best to try to take care of yourself and get your rest. I'm sending you positive thoughts that things get better very soon.

Hi Ika-just wanted to say hello. Haven't heard from you in a while. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and hoping things are going well.

You too. Happy New Year!! I hope you and your husband are both doing well.

Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful day.

You are right - the days are going to be getting longer now and spring will be here before we know it. Just imagine how different we will both look next summer! I am really looking forward to that. Congratulations and keep me posted!

Sounds like you are doing great. The nutritionist in my office said that if you try something and it doesn't work don't give up on it. Wait a week and try again, so the money may not have been wasted, it just might have been too soon to try. Tuesday is my first follow up appointment. Looking forward to moving to the next stage. I can't wait to have a yogurt!! That incision that was so awful has gotten better. It is heavenly to be able to sleep on my right or left side. I ventured out yesterday to finish up the last my the Christmas shopping. It felt great to take a good walk around and I am starting to feel lighter in my movements and my cloths are getting too big. YEA!! Keep up the great work!! Off to finish Christmas cards and get them in the mail before the holiday starts. There was a snow storm here the day before/of my surgery that produced about 16 inches of snow and it has since melted but we are hoping to get some more on Christmas Day.

Ika-it's so great to hear from you. I've been thinking about you everyday and hoping things went well. Each day will get better and better. I stopped my pain meds after day 5 but had to take some yesterday (day 9). I have this one incision that is so tight. It just pulls and burns with everything I do. Are you still on just clear liquids? I was able to add protein shakes back in on day 5 which helped with my energy level. The more I move the better I feel. Take it easy. Don't go too fast. And onward we go on our journey! I'm down 17 lbs since December 5th. It's simply amazing.

Things are good. I came home from the hospital yesterday. Now it's just following the program. Small sips of crystal light every 15 minutes. I get to add protein shakes back in on Tuesday. I'm not going to say that everything was easy but my fears in my head created so much more anxiety than I needed. Use the pain meds they give you. after getting off the pump mine were liquid and syrupy which wasn't attractive but keeping on top of things is the key. I know you are going to do great. Just take one thing at a time and know that everyday gets better and better. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Ika, how are you doing? You are my hero for being on your liquid diet for 10 days. I don't think I could do it. I'll make it 5 but if you asked me to go longer I'm not so sure, at least not when I'm fully aware of how hungry I am. We're in the homestretch. I also found a picture to post. It wasn't easy, not too many to choose frm. I hope you are well.

I'm good, a bit down I'm stuck and haven't lost any more weight...208 for the last 5 days...I'm not sure what to do...I hate this...��...but I feel fabulous ....how are things with you?

Today is my first day of liquids and hunger wise I am doing well but I have a terrible headache that won't go away (I think from hunger). I'm hoping it passes. I will try to find a picture to post. Not too many to choose from. I avoid the camera at all cost!! Glad you are doing so well. It won't be long now. We're in the homestretch.