Yes, I am very careful not to drink 1/2 hour before or 1 hour after.  That has to be for life.  I have found the remedy for me and the thirsties is to make sure I drink a ton right up until the 1/2 hour before.  If I am rl\eally hydrated, I don't feel thirsty with or immediately after my meal.

I was just wondering, I see some posts about people stalling on their weight loss for long periods of time. Are you still following the guidelines about not drinking for at least 1/2 hour before and after food?

I am very careful not to drink before and after eating. I fill up fast on food and stay feeling full for a long time. The worst part is getting the thirsties after you eat. I found a remedy for this by finishing my meals with a few segments of a "clementine" tangerine. It gives me enough moisture to make it through the next half hour before I can drink water again.

For me that is the hardest part of having this surgery. Not being able to drink and eat at the same time. However, I was 409 lbs. to start off with, I have been having a pretty regular weight loss of 2-5 lbs. a week. I may go one week without losing, but I'm still losing consistently. I am not exercising yet either, but I am moving around a lot better. I'm joining the YMCA tomorrow. They're having a free membership drive this weekend. I'm going to be brave and get into the pool to build up my strength for starters.

Thanks :)  That's actually my natural color.  I've never had my hair dyed before in my life, but before my graduation in May I'm going to take the plunge..maybe do a reddish brown?  I fail at all this girly stuff, so I have have to rely on what everyone else thinks will look good!

Good job girlie...

wow first off i love your hair cut and the color is really nice. you were very pretty before too but the difference is amazing, it looks more like a mother and her daughter rather than the same person!

great job!!!!!!!

♥jill