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Hello everyone. Just an update after surgery, it was Friday--lasted two hours, longer than my doc anticipated but went well. I'm home, with laryngitis from the anesthesia, but resting somewhat comfortably. I'm keeping it elevated most of the time so no real swelling so far. Marcaine pump was removed today, only meant to…

Good Morning. @Robin~ I bought the purple mason jars too, :lol: They ran special anniversary collection colors (i.e. purple, green, blue, etc.) over the last few years —purple was the final release. I had a little assembly line going last night as I made salads for the week. No walker or cane, I’ll be using either crutches…

Well, I posted this morning but didn't check and it looks like it didn't take. :confounded: Sounds like everyone is doing well. @Laurie~ Looks like you're keeping busy with a lot of upcoming events, enjoy and I'm glad to see you taking the time for you. @Robin~ I live in football country, people are crazy for both high…

@Robin~ This surgery is generally outpatient, the surgeon doesn't foresee a hospital stay unless the procedures become really complicated and I end up being under anesthesia longer than anticipated. @Liz~ I tend to type in Word and then copy/paste my posts over to MFP—a little easier. @tinkie_04~ Welcome, you found a great…

Good Morning. @Tom~ Loved yesterday's quote. @Susan~ Are u moving too or just your friend Greg? I'm glad you're there for him while he works thru his health issues & move. @Karen~ We need those nights out every once in a while. Glad your shoulder is better & feels well enough to return to weight lifting, amazing how long…

Good Morning. Welcome to all the newlings! I’ve been posting here since 2012; you’ll receive the most benefit from the wonderful people here by checking in often. @Liz~Glad to see you again, welcome back! @Karen~You made great grading progress over the weekend! Great job on your 5k time, too. It’s been a busy weekend.…

I wish I had some advice other than salads, but you can try googling "raw diet" and see what kind of results you get in return.

@Melwillbehealthy~Someone brought up this subject a few days ago. There are a lot of factors that can cause excess skin after weight loss, a lot has to do with genetics but if you’ve lost weight at an excelled pace you can almost guarantee it. Something to bear in mind is that the people on Extreme Weight Loss or The…

@Terri70~The nice thing about this forum is that no one here passes judgement, we all have a common goal but we have different ways of going about it. We all have to find what works for us, if Nutrisystem is that program good for you for finding something that works. I've been down the Jenny Craig road a time or two and it…

My favorite day of the year! :love: :lol:

I hear ya, I'm an accountant so I'm a desk jockey--I do try and get up every hour though. Luckily my company is spread out into several different buildings, so I have to walk a fair distance to the bathroom or to check my mail. Even taking a few short 15-minute walks throughout the day is beneficial. Its harder to get in…

Congrats on your amazing results so far, great job! Weight loss tapers off after the first couple of weeks, so you can expect to average 1-2# a week (some weeks less, some weeks more) after that initial surge. Don't worry too much about sagging skin either, that actually has more to do with genetics than anything else.…

@Terri70~Great job with the walk! Baby steps, like you said. You’re already dehydrated if you wait until you’re thirsty to drink water—just try and make a habit of drinking 8-16oz. every hour, easy to get in that way. I like water and usually drink more than 100oz. a day, but if you don’t like it you could add lemon or…

@Tammy~Yay for you, what a great feeling! :star: :sunglasses: @Susan~Its crazy what it costs to look beautiful. :lol: I finally found a guy, a couple of years ago, that specializes in curly hair, I have to drive an hour but he charges me $140 every 12-weeks for cut/color--a fraction of what I was paying before.

The Texas State Fair opens today! Hooray!!! :lol: Our fair is huge and it’s a must see; I’m just a short 30-minute train ride from the fairgrounds (our local rail drops you at the entrance), I think since it’s still hot here we’re going to go in the evening one day next week. @mnwalkingqueen (Holly)~I am so sorry to hear…

@Terri70~How long between lunch/dinner? Are you allowing yourself snacks? Its important to have healthy stuff around for snacking between meals--especially while preparing meals, so you don't find yourself grazing on unhealthy stuff while you wait it out. Don't be disappointed in yourself, its not really a matter of…

@edlong1121 and @faithangelcp~You both happened upon a great forum for support. I’ve been posting here since 2012; have made some great friends along the way. Check back often to get the most out of this thread and so we can get to know you. The best advice I ever received was to start off slow, change one thing then when…

@Susan and @jnfer98~I make "mashed cauliflower" often but I do use fresh cauliflower. I chop it into florets and then steam in microwave until they are fork tender. While that is cooking I saute one clove of garlic in 1T of olive oil, just until the garlic is fragrant. I add half of the cauliflower to my food processor and…

@Terri70~What type of Fitbit do you have, most have a display so you know how many steps you’ve taken. Do you have the Fitbit app? You can refer to it, but to answer your question they changed the “tiles” on the dashboard—the one for steps is now entitled “this week’s activity.” To see your steps, after to add the "tile"…

@Laurie~I’m so glad your dad seems happy in his new surroundings. @Susan~I absolutely agree with that MFP article! I could have never done this, kept at this long, or kept from gaining a ton of weight back without the help and support of others. I, especially, owe so much to this special group of friends. :smiley:…

@Susan~Cyrus looks so grown up and serious in that pic, hard to believe he is just 13! It’s been said you only taste/enjoy the first 3 bites of something—I would enjoy the first right down to last bite of that dessert! :lol: @jnfer98~The best way to incorporate more veggies is to try and have them with every meal. If you…

@Robin~Thanks for the ottoman suggestion. Have you thought about sorbet instead of ice cream? I keep Haagen Dazs raspberry sorbet around, so few ingredients and a little healthier than ice cream--for me, its easy not to overdo but gives me that sweet treat I want every once in a while. @cblue315 (Lori)~I'm sorry your…

@Laurie~Thinking of you while you and your mom make some difficult decisions :heart:. Facilities that are in homes are nice—my uncle, who had advanced stage Alzheimer’s, stayed in a memory care facility that was set up like that. It’s a different atmosphere, so much less clinical. They can be hard to find, but there are…

@Kaye~I’m sorry you didn’t receive the answers you and DH were seeking from the neurologist, but its par for the course on a first visit. They always want MRIs and then they schedule the follow-up so far out (never understood that) when results are usually within 24-hours (at least they are where I work). I hope they can…

Its the gift that keeps on giving. :tongue: It could be allergies. If you are in an area that is being hit hard right now with allergens (ragweed is the bane of my existence) Flonase in the a.m. and Zyrtec in the p.m. seems to be working for me. Seriously though, way to go on hitting and staying at that century mark!

@Susan~I forgot to ask. Is Cyrus having fun playing football? What position? I must have missed what he was going to PT for, hope nothing serious. My 8yo nephew is playing football, his real sport is ice hockey but think he's having fun (even though he doesn't get a lot of play time because the coach has two of his own…

Good Morning. @Karen~Oh man, April 3rd?! I may not be able to go, boo. That is during month-end at work, I can’t be off first week of the month. I’m really sad they changed the date. :cry: I'll see what I can do--I may still come, its just that I'll have to fly home on Sunday after the run. @Laurie~I’m glad you’ve…

@Susan~I was working here when 9/11 happened, I remember like it was yesterday--even ran home for a small TV just after the 1st plane hit so we could all watch what was happening. Such a scary day. Well, finally have my Achilles reconstruction surgery scheduled for October 16th (if I don't chicken out). Scheduled it out…

Howdy! @Susan~Sounds like some great opportunities are on the horizon for Cyrus! I hope he's on board. @Lori~Sounds like you had a peaceful Labor Day weekend, well deserved! Thanks for sharing the pics. @Tom~National Hot Dog day is one I can skip, never been a big fan. Shocking, I know! :lol: @Kaye~Glad to hear DHs appt…