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Oh yes, You are fit. I've seen your lifting photos. @BigViffer Hope you don't mind me re posting photos @336Mike

Happy to report that everything went well with surgery! I did struggle a little bit in recovery with low blood pressures and they were concerned I might be bleeding internally, but things perked back up after a few hours and IV fluids. Very little pain fortunately. Walking is very helpful. I’ve started my fluid challenge and am doing really well getting the fluids down. Need to work on breathing into the spirometer; that has been tougher. All in all I’m feeling very good. Hope everyone else who is having surgery now is feeling the same!

Hang in there. Day 2 was the worse for me and I had a huge headache, was nauseous and seriously tired. Today is day 3 and I am much better. The hardest thing for me now is not reaching for comfort food. It's years of bad habits so it will take time to change. PS do not give up. You are too precious and are worth it 🤗 Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

BigViffer, Awesome results! I think, for me anyway....one of the bigger keys to increasing fitness and getting that stubborn scale to keep moving...is being very very active and picking challenging workouts. I think heavy lifting qualifies:)

Jess, Jen, Mike, etc... Are exercise maniacs. I'm thinking that stellar results...and a lot of cardio.... are linked:)

I have been trying to get info on sleeve surgery from Dr. illans office directly and have not heard back. Does anyone know the cost going thru him vs the hospital?

Our nurse is fond of saying 'dry is deadly'. So true for me! For me, taking a sip makes it worse and I hurl. Luckily it's only happened 2 to 3 times. I've had to tell myself it's OK to skip it or pitch it if it's dry. No guilt! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Dang guys. I'm so sorry for your struggles. Do NOT give up. You HAVE to keep trying. Just try slowly. Foamies DO suck though. Fo' shizzle! I use the Celebrate Chewables. I bought a huge jug of them so I'd get the cheapest I could. I chew one after breakfast and one after lunch. If I take them before a meal I get nauseated. @Orchids&Dragons Next time if your cake is dry, make a "parfait" with Greek yogurt sweetened with vanilla stevia. crumble it up into it and have mixed a little bit with the yogurt so it will act as lube. It might last you 3 servings, but it will still be easier on your tummy.

I almost feel like I should just give up on any type of non-liquid food. UGH! I was really good this morning, just yogurt then went to the gym. So, when I got home I thought I could have a treat and make a protein cake in a mug. Recipe didn't turn out well; it was very dense, but I had about 3 bites because I'm too cheap to throw it away. My stomach is totally rejecting it and I've had foamies for over an hour! This is still happening to me 4 or 5 times a week. I am SO OVER IT! At least I'm not at work today, small favors

I am so over my body. I was sleeved on 2/26/18. I have not lost any weight or inches. My cycle is beyond late. I am struggling to get 64 oz in but hitting my protein requirements. I work 16 hours a day 5 days a week as a floor nurse so I get plenty of exercise and walking. [emoji36]. Just my vent for the day.