Just a word of precaution, did you read about how many of us didn't go through a lot of sizes in the first several months? Then, as you get closer to goal, you start moving through the sizes like...

Good job! I am very choosey about where my clothes go, especially my favorites. I give to the homeless coalition, care-which helps battered women, the Red Cross, Salvation Army and our local...

You Go girlfriend! Have the time of your life, you are awesome!

Do not cancel! I was back to work in 6 days! If you cancel, you may never get the opportunity again. No one knows what tomorrow may bring. You will do fine, we've all said so!

Great! Let us know how you like it! Thanks for sharing.You are doing a great job, Only 9 pounds to go!!!

Hi. Congrats on your decision and Welcome to the forum! My suggestion is that since you have plenty of time, why not go off caffeine gradually? If you make your own coffee, you can control how...

You will need a sippie-cup! I used a Tervis Tumbler with an adjustable lid. These are availale on-line from Tervis Tumber. It is an insulated cup so keeps things cold or hot and doesn't sweat. ...

Yes, I have read about this. No specific data, but I read that sometimes those who were lactose intolerant remain that way while others aren't anymore! So, sounds like you are one of the lucky...

Thank you for sharing that "lightbulb" moment, I had to laugh cuz that would be me! Yea, well, we're better than we were!

Welcome to the Forum! I am so happy for you! You won't regret it.

I stall periodically but I do not panic. I get on the scale and if I have not lost for days, I just think, well, I'm in a stall, it will pass. I make sure I'm drinking water, eating enough protein...

It seems wierd at first to be told we have to diet before our surgery. I thought, come on they know we can't diet.... But then a fellow sleever explained to me that the point is to loose fat on the...

Hello! Well, speaking for myself, I have no regrets. I felt as if I was being "smothered" by layers of fat, as it dissapears, there I am! I was there all the time. It's a freeing experience. ...

Hi Cindy, My experience was different, but I'll share what I believe to be true. In the first couple weeks I lost a pound a day, maybe three weeks. But I've hit many stalls, everyone does. What I...

Thank you for sharing!! I would have loved to have known about this 2 months ago. Anyway, anyone who can't order these foods, anything with ground beef is a good idea. meatloaf, chili, shepherds...

You have done wonderfully! Don't get discouraged. You have to remember that this is a process. Don't look at it as a daily or weekly thing. Look at the changes your body has gone through! Goals...

Truly! Food takes on a different perspective post-op. That was a good description by the way. But, you know, I am so happy that I now eat to live, where previously I didn't live to eat but it was...

Hi Alicia, Congrats! I'm so excited for you. You are so organized! Wow! I dropped down below 200 in pre-op so I know how you feel! The only other thing I can think of that you may need is a...

Welcome Nancy! You have found your friends. Congratulations on coming so far on your own. We will appreciate your wisdom and insights.

I'm either full or hungry. It just cycles all day. I eat several times, there is no need to go hungry. I read somewhere that this is the priority of foods. First- protein, second- fruit, third-...

I did not go to Dr. Almanza but a lot of people on this forum did. If you click on "groups", there is a group titled Dr. Almanza that you can join. There is already a lot of comments there that you...

I think it is important to not get sun on those scars right now. I believe the sun will darken them this soon. So, you could put those small round bandaids on your incision spots. Or, you could...

Hello. Pre-op diet was hard for me, too. I tried really, really hard becuase I knew how important it was. But nearly everyday I had 2 salads instead of the one I was allowed. Don't be so hard on...

Woderful! Wishing you a good surgery experience! Relax and take good care of yourself!

I don't know about the bars, but here is what I pack when I go to work: Cottage cheese, applesauce and yogurt. Lately I've added thin sliced deli-meat. I try to sip on a protein shake each day,...