I just looked it up. Opinions are mixed about whether gallbladder removal causes weight gain, with some sources even saying it can cause weight loss.

I think it’s probably good to talk to your surgeon, primary care physician or dietician about it. When do you see one of them next?

Hi Debbie,

I’m not 100% sure about the gall bladder issue, although I will say I’ve never heard that it causes weight gain.

So far as weight loss, the composition of your calories counts as much, if not more, than the volume.

Weight loss is achieved when the body takes in few calories than it is spending, but it’s a delicate balance. If you…[Read more]

I’m sorry you’re hurting. I hope tomorrow will be better!

I can relate! I could tell you what I’ve done in the past to shake myself out of that feeling, but that might scare the holy crap out of you. 😉

Admitting I have not yet read the article. But I will say I’d have a hard time not using Splenda. I don’t use it much in my day-to-day life but I have tried liking every single natural sweetener there is and I don’t like them!

You can report the next day. It’s fine, really! 🙂

I love road trips. As long as I am not the one driving. 😉

Enjoy your ride with hubby today!

Yes, I know this pain. Hugs!

But you are so STRONG!

What’s your cocktail sauce recipe?

I mean it coulda been a fluke. But I didn’t go as much as I had been!

I’m glad you are recognizing what you need to do for yourself! No challenge is worth going through tummy drama!

So when you report back from now on, why don’t you just point out that that particular habit doesn’t work for you so you can still be accountable (and also that lets others know to be on the lookout for if it doesn’t work for them too.)

That’s a great start! Now go fill up your bottle again. 🙂

(Btw, I’m only at 20 so you have me beat. Heading to the water cooler right now…)

Mid-week sweep! How’s it going? Did you make your list? Have you been working from it?

Btw, I love listening to praise music when I walk around the lake. I know the other walkers think I’m crazy the way I smile like a goof but it makes me feel happy and at peace!

Mid-week sweep! How many miles ya got so far? How’s the strength training going?

Mid-week sweep! How’s it going with your plan so far? Have you been getting your PT exercises done? Did you decide to add in the ankle weights?

60 oz. as of 4 pm EST.

Slowly but surely it’s becoming a habit!

This says it ALL to me.