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  1. Dcepello

    6 days away from surgery and SCARED!

    I always lean on my faith and trust in God, during trying and not so trying times.
  2. Dcepello

    Very frustrated, haven't lost a single ounces in 3 weeks

    That's great Donna, just remember no matter what the scale reports, as long as you are following your plan and exercising, you are good and have nothing to be upset about. I don't know how old your scale is but if its an older spring type, you need to toss it and get a good electronic scale.
  3. Dcepello

    Haiku

    xérete kanéna kaló asteía ? monks and visitors glide over a crystal sea Mount Athos
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    the sparrow smooths and preens ruffled feathers
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    transcendence on the Aegean sea Poseidon abides
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    fisherman's angst they're not biting the daily grind
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    harbinger of spring a resounding sound bat on the ball
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    flittermouse in a corner of my porch squeaky wind chime
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    blue heron stands motionless Patience
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    all the best things in life are free I want money
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    not always pretty but always interesting life
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    chickens grazing cat is on a lizard hunt bottle of chardonnay
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    dreams of crisp lettuces snappy carrots and tender zucchinis gone to weed
  14. Dcepello

    Very frustrated, haven't lost a single ounces in 3 weeks

    Then relax and let nature take its course, you are golden.
  15. Dcepello

    Very frustrated, haven't lost a single ounces in 3 weeks

    I stand by my statement, this is the most likely scenario assuming your statements are true.
  16. Dcepello

    Update...lost job, no desire to eat.

    Keep heart, we are praying for you.
  17. Dcepello

    Very frustrated, haven't lost a single ounces in 3 weeks

    A plateau like you describe is do to putting on muscle, which weighs more than fat, which is not a bad thing. You are still slimming down at the same time. Building muscle and slimming down both excellent results in your weight loss journey, Win Win!
  18. Dcepello

    Living in Liquid Diet HELL

    Your protein drink should have 20-30 or better grams of protein. The higher the protein the better satiated you will be. There is a lot of so called protein drinks out there that are pure junk. Still I sympathize with you but it will be worth it.
  19. Dcepello

    Interested in learning about experiences of those 5+ years post op

    The truth is that for bariatric surgery the long term success rate is forty percent over all. That compares to only 3 percent for all traditional weight loss long term. Its not that the surgeons aren't doing their stuff or the surgery has failed. I know that I don't intend to end up on the red...
  20. Dcepello

    Losing weight very slowly

    If you're following your program, the weight loss will come at its own accord. Having over heightened expectations will only leads to disappointment and discouragement. Relax and let nature take its course. Good things come to those who wait. My advice is to stay away from the scale and weigh...
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