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    Happy Birthday, amylyn205 ! ! !

    I hope this year brings you much happiness, good health and unconditional love.
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    Happy Birthday!

    Whodathunkit? Your favorite belated birthday present this year may well be something you lose. Like . . . poundage and hopefully some health issues! Happy Birthday, Dreamz64.
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    Wow, SwtHrt7!!!

    Talk about a twofer! Birthday and life-affirming, life-giving Weight Loss Surgery all in one day. Congratulations and KUDOS to you! I'd sing for you if I thought you could hear it.
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    More online support -- next chat April 9

    . This might be an interesting resource. I learned about it from a link in a blog post by fkrebs. Thanks, Frank! http://bariatricbeginnings.com/weight-loss-surgery-online-support-chat/
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    Should you wear a Medical Alert?

    . Yes! It's really important. There are many places to get a Medical Alert. At a bare minimum, carry a wallet card about your bariatric surgery status. It could save your life...
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    more Haiku

    . Fans whirring softly in sticky summer heat I lie in bed awake
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    Happy Birthday, Kristin!

    . Many Happy Returns of the Day.
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    Food for thought

    . Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. . Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling! . Life was much simpler when Apple and Blackberry were just...
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    Carbonated drinks and bubbles

    . Be cautious of bubbly drinks. THE BUBBLES WILL STRETCH YOUR POUCH. Not a good thing!
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    Happy Holidays!

    . I'd like to wish Everyone a very Happy Holiday and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Most of all, I wish you , , , a l w a y s . . . Peace and Love.
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    Gas? What gas?!

    . "Doctor, please help me," says an elderly patient. "I have silent passage of gas every morning. I have silent passage of gas every afternoon, and I suffer from silent passage of gas in the evening. Sometimes I have silent passage of gas at unpredictable times -- for intance, just now. Doctor...
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    Happy Birthday to . . .

    . Susie q!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many happy returns. And many more to come!
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    Support for Everyone. Nationwide.

    . Another Forum Member mentioned this phone support group in a post some months ago but gave no particulars. I looked around and found it. This is the only information I have but I wanted to pass it along. - - - - - - - - - - - - - This is a telephone support group, available free to...
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    Add rich, yummy, cheesy flavor to favorite recipes, without fat!

    . Nutritional Yeast Not only an outstanding flavor enhancer but also a nutritional powerhouse. You definitely want Nutritional Yeast, not Brewer's Yeast or Baker's Yeast. Nutritional Yeast is "inactive" yeast. It is grown specifically to be eaten and enjoyed for its nutrients. If you...
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    What's your favorite protein bar?

    . We've talked some about favorite protein shakes, and a couple to avoid. What about protein bars? What are your favorites? Which ones would you not even offer to the family pet? One of my favorites is the Quest Nutrition bars. Part of their appeal for me is their texture. Remember that...
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    What size is a "bite"?

    . How big is "small"? Everybody I have talked to, everything I have read, is very unspecific. What is said is simply, small, not big, smaller than your pre-op bite, smaller than usual. But what does any of that mean? I was reading one bariatric surgeon's (new to me) website a few days ago...
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    How did you determine your goal weight?

    . Mine is kinda arbitrary. The last time I weighed something decent was so long ago, I barely remember it. I do remember worrying that I weighed too much and I was constantly dieting. I weighed 140 lb. At the time, the doctor was telling me I should weigh 100 lb. Not! I couldn't see it then...
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    Potatoes -- mealy (or nonwaxy) vs waxy

    . When you're ready to incorporate potatoes back into your diet, you want to be sure to use nonwaxy, or mealy, potatoes. You already know not to eat gummies (of any description, not even vitamins) because of their wax content. Waxy potatoes have an additional problem for wls foods -- sugar...
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    Live Chat - Yes, we have a Chat Room!

    . At the top of your screen, the second blue button from the left is Forums. Click that. When the list of Forums has loaded on your screen, Page Down twice, or scroll down until you find what you want, if that is easier for you. You're looking for a blue bar that goes across the screen...
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    Favorite Book Titles

    . Book titles serve many purposes. They: Illustrate Obfuscate Foster curiosity Identify content Intentionally misidentify content Provide food for thought The list goes on. Regardless, sometimes book titles are just fun or interesting, for whatever reason. Do you have a...
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