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Oh, I'm glad things are going well for you! It is a constant struggle for me to get in water and protein. Every night, I go to bed and tell myself that I have to do better tomorrow. This last week was really bad. I'm just getting sick of water and chicken! I don't feel a real motivation to eat (or drink) since there isn't much pleasure in it anymore. I didn't expect to have that problem! Popsicles have been a saving grace. As a matter of fact, I just finished one! How long were you out of work? Are you back to normal activities now? Does your surgeon have an exercise plan for you? I'm supposed to be walking and working out with dumbbells, but I haven't managed to get my act together enough to really set goals. I'm going to Nashville for some tests this week, so my goal is to get my act together when I return. I had a tremendous loss this week. I don't know what I did differently, but I'll certainly take it! Oh, what's the best protein drink you've tried? Janelle

That's funny...because that is all I've been treating myself to the last 12 months is purses and shoes! I didn't want to buy any new clothes. I read some threads about gallbladder and surgery. Have you had any trouble with yours? Do you have to take a gallbadder med for 6 months like me? When they did a stomach ultra sound on me they found out I'm loaded with stones!!! But I have no symptoms. I've asked repeatively to ahve them remove the gallbaldder at the same time but they won't. Now I have read quite a few posts today that people have hade them out at the sametime. I just don't want to go through another surgery down the road. Have a good weekend

I HAVE been looking at Miatas!! I can't wait to get to 199, for the car and just to GET there! I shopped for cute shoes today. I hear that even your FEET shrink, so I just got some inexpensive ones. And a cute plaid purse!

If I had to guess, I would say you will be out of commission for several days. Do you have someone who can help you take care of your daughter? I was sore for several days and just plain tired for about 10 days. You are less that a week away now. I could hardly sleep the week before surgery. I was SO excited. I also recommend that you go ahead and get laundry caught up before you go because you won't be able to lift things over 5 pounds post surgery. Oh, other chores, too...vaccuuming, scrubbing the tub, all those things that are hard on your torso. I hope you rest well this week!

Janelle

Oh, yes! I've lost 6 pounds so far, but I haven't had a drop in a while, so I'm expecting several pounds to move at once. I had my sister take my measurements, and that is where the true number movement is! I was much more impressed with how much I lost in inches! Best of luck! Your day is tomorrow, isn't it?? Yippee!!