Thank-you, Gay!  I had a lot of inspiration myself & tho it's been said many times - if I can do it, anyone can.  Take care & keep us in touch...

Hey Jess!  Hope you are doing good.  I wanted to let you know that I am alway thirsty.  When I came home I was able to start with the puree foods.  I always feel thirsty.  I drink lots of water, I just feel that I am still not getting enough.  I do know that when I eat soups that is just liquid I some times feel full and other times I don't.  Just wanted to say best to you and welcome to the losers bench!  I am a little over 2 weeks out and I have lost about 20lbs.

I understand exactly what you're going through.  It's amazing how much food is associated with socializing.  When my wife had her birthday (1 week post-op) the family takes her out to dinner to celebrate.  Luckily for me, I just went off clear liquids and could have soupy mashed potatoes.  We took her to Longhorn steak house, my kids said "but daddy, you can't have anything", I told them "oh yes I can".  I took some chicken broth with me, ordered a "naked" baked potato along with a bowl.  I scooped out about 1/2 of the potato and put it in the bowl with the chicken broth and made my mashed potatoes.  It really felt great to be able to eat with the family to celebrate.  The funny thing is I didn't even crave the desert (although I wanted the steak real bad).  I'm learning to be able to go out to socialize and look for items that are "kosher".  Sometimes you have to look hard, and lots of times the staff is more than willing to accomodate you.  Good luck!

Hi Jess, I never had the feeling of fullness either. It took me almost a year before I started feeling full. I asked many people about this and they never experienced it. Just be careful so you don't get sick from eating more than you should since you have no trigger. Good luck on your journey and keep us posted. Tina Z

Thank you, My little ray of sunshine...I miss you. 2 yrs out, down 116 pounds..have put 5 back on...but I haven't been exercising as much...I don't feel too anxious about it...just need to sweat some more. Eddies doing well...he;s the same sweet man. Lesley