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$350 is the cruise price? My daughter located the same cruise in december for like $289.
I will consider this, but not too sure I can go, as i am supposed to be back in school at that time. We shall see what happens. If I do go, I'd like to give a couple of info sessions for the group too.  Also if I go my daughter would probably be going as well. BUT don't hold your breath!

hey Jeanine! for 0 to 3 months out you should eat no more than about 2  oz altogether. (1/4 cup) Then from  3 to 6 months up to 4 oz (1/2 cup). from 6 to 9 months 6oz (3/4 cup) then by one year out you should be at about 1 cup total at each sitting. Then it should stay around 1 cup (8 oz) for life, maybe up to 1 1/2 cups if it is like soup or something watery.

Yes, too big of bites can be painful, as well as not chewing well can be painful. Glad you figured that out! keep up the great work. How's the weight loss going so far?

Hi Tiffany,
I feel like this all the time. Even though my pants fall off and I get compliments saying I have lost weight! I had RNY on May 13, 2011 and I am just a month out so I am still big and not near my goal at all. But I do feel like even though I have lost 50 lbs since I started my Journey I still feel quite large! it's normal it's all part of our body image issues!

Well, I missed checking in for a few hectic days, but I am still here and doing the challenge. Not perfect, but not horrid. Always seems to be room for improvement. My weight loss of 4 lbs since we began this challenge has been maintained, but not improved upon...YET!

I still need to get back to getting in more activity and more water and less coffee. I am also trying to quit smoking, beginning with cutting back at this time, although cold turkey is probably better. If I feel stronger soon, will go that route, just do not want to turn to food in exchange. I am still facing a challenging time in my life, as seems to be the case on and off. Seems to cycle like that. A few bigger issues at hand, and thats alot all at once, but I am working through it and I know will make it through ok. I just have to get a stronger and firmer focus going with my wls journey and needs.

I have to call my bariatric surgeons office and get an appt. I think I have developed an ulcer, which for the last 2 days has eased up, but prior to that I was in terrible pain with for about 2 weeks. I discussed my suspicions with my bariatric surgeon when he came to be guest speaker at my support group i hold. He agree's chances are I have an ulcer. Told me from the day i started smoking again that if I did not quit fast, I would get one, no if's and's or but's. Also told me there is no meds or laproscopic surgery to fix it. It will require an open incision and surgery to repair, if that is indeed what is going on. So I must remember to call Monday to schedule the appt. i am due for my 3 year follow up in July anyhow, so will combine appt's if possible.

Feel like taking another nap but have to get to the store for wrapping paper for my granddaughters birthday gifts for her party tomorrow and have to get my hubby a Fathers day gift and card. Also have to get my camper cleaned up from the one day and night camping trip I took my grandkids and daughter on Thursday through friday. Was too tired when we got back yesterday to do the cleaning. My daughter is supposed to come this evening and help me.

You all have a great WLS day! Talk to you soon
BIG HUGS to all!

Awwwwwwwww Mag... I am so sorry on the loss of your furbaby! I have lost a few over the last 4 years, and it never is easy. My heart and thoughts and prayers are with you. The pain will ease with time, but we always remember. they are such special parts of our lives. Peace and rest to you my friend. Try to continue to take good care of yourself, even tho it can be hard right now. BIG HUGS!!!!