If you live on the West Coast get those instant pots going!
Stay safe, Kathy!
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
In our area of Oregon we have had an excessive amount of snow this year. Lots of businesses have caved in because of the weight of the snow. My roof held up and the snow is now melting off. It's been a rough winter all over. And I have been using my instant pot, it makes the best beans and so quick. Hope your weather improves soon.
5'2.5" Surgery date/ 12-02-15 Dr.Valentine 
Boise ID
Highest:289 SW/212 CW 122
Goal/125-130
Goal reached at 10 months
on 2/18/17 3:48 pm - CA
Curious where you are Kathy. I am in Sacramento and so far it's been pretty mild. So far.
Stay safe, Kathy. Where in Northern Cal are you? My cousin lives outside of San Fran, in Walnut Grove, and my goddaughter is going to school at the Conservatory of Music in San Fran. Hope you'll all be safe.
On another note, do you recommend the instant pot? I am thinking of getting one when I reach the later food stages.
Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto
1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017
Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017
Kathy 
Hi Kathy,
I am between Modest and Stockton. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE INSTANT POT! We have a group here that has nothing but recipes. Here is the link to the group:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Potheads/
They can be pricy so wait and watch for a sale. I got mine 50% off on amazon.com
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
