Hey ya'll, it has been a while since I posted and things have greatly improved. I am mostly over the thrush. That has just happened in the last week or so while I was in Kansas City, Missouri. Life does seem more manageable now. I had to eat out for the week that I was there and I admit it was a bit scary. I actually wanted to drink more than eat, and there was not a bunch of eating going on. BUT in the words of my GP (dr.) SOMETHIN must be getting through!!!! Kind of mean, but I must say not unexpected from my emaciated doctor who says she hates bacon!!! I mean really, what kind of person HATES bacon? Some other good news is that butter, margarine or mayo makes me have to run for the ladies room. Thank you Jesus the only thing better than that would be to have my taste buds removed!! I like butter and mayo waaaayy too much for my own good and this is such a blessing!!! ITS LIKE taking xenical again without the expense.... so, I have eaten some chinese food and some mexican food without too much of an issue. when i get that pain in my throat that feels like someone stabbing me then I know I am very very close to overeating. This sometimes happens after one or two bites. The uncool thing is that I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds over and over and over. I have lost 66 pounds in total including the lap band loss.:thumbup: I have lost 16 pounds in 6 weeeks with the sleeve. Hopefully the scale will start moving again soon.