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I think we're weighing on Mondays since labor day falls on that day. Congrats on the 3# loss!! Awesome job!

I haven't heard anything! They said it would be a few days,,now the weekend is approaching so maybe Monday? They were going to take my results and compare them with the upper gi I had back in January. My myasthenia gravis has been acting up,,though I hate the symptoms..I'm hoping that's all it is.

www.mybariatricpantry.com for roadside lemonade,,it tastes good but I mixed mine with a little more fresh lemon and added strawberries and put it in a blender..yum

I guess I shoulda mentioned I'm over 6 months out.

I did a little test on my sleeve. I took a 6 ounce container of yogurt and ate till I was full. I could hold 5 ounces so I measure my food and make sure it weighs less than 5 ounces. I know this doesn't apply to all food because some food is dense and it's more about volume than weight but it gives me a good idea..and when I follow it, I never overstuff myself. Hope this helps.

You might try truvia,,I think it tastes great in drinks..but everyone is different. I've had the nectar lemonade,,its not bad at all.

I was on clear liquids that first week, full liquids the 2nd week.

You have accomplished so much in a year, don't let this get you down. It has only been a year,,keep working out. It takes longer for everything to get where it needs to be. I would only consider plastics as a last resort..and much more time than a year to decide. I hope your tomorrow is better

I think if you're going to look old,,it doesn't matter the way you lose weight. I'm 47,,have lost near 70 pounds and I'm told I look 10+ years younger..I have good genes and that has alot to do with it.

When or if I eat bread of any kind..it fills me up too quick. I might as well forget about eating anything else for a while..and I get a feeling like it's stuck. That's how I know I can't tolerate it well. If I want it, I take teeny bites and chew it till it's mush. It doesn't sound like you are over eating. I would cut out the sherbet unless it's sugarfree. I would try giving myself a little more variety.

Lissa cracked me up! And I'm 5'5" and have a 36fr bougie.

Aww,,I'm so sorry,,but I bet it'll all be ok. Just hang in there I'll be praying for you!

Ive had alot of the foods mentioned,,I love me some pizza so I eat all the toppings and sauce and leave the crust for my son.lol I shared a piece of key lime pie the other day..I debated..4 oz of yogurt or an ounce of pie...sorry but so much better than yogurt. It was creamy and tart with the sweet graham cracker crumbly and buttery crust. I had 3 bites It was food orgasmic.

What is an expanding vein and how is it treated or is it treatable?

I had my 6 month follow up yesterday and had told my doc that I was having a tight feeling in my throat. I have a muscle disease and it just doesn't feel related so they thought maybe it was a stricture. They did an upper gi and noticed a little restriction as I swallowed that white crap. They said it's an easy fix if that is the problem and somewhat common..I'm waiting on the results of my test. I hope all is well, try not to worry till you know for sure.

3rd week I was only able to eat soft foods according to my diet plan set forth by my doctors office. If you don't know what you're supposed to eat, you might talk with your nut first,,eating the wrong thing can cause some damage. Be careful

AnewMe..can I ask what the time span it took for you to put 19 pounds back on? I think it's good to educate ourselves, especially us newer sleevers, to know that it is possible to gain weight even with sleeve. It's awesome you are getting back on track!

I agree with TinaMari. I will say, the hair issue was a problem for me too but because I too have co-morbs..it's more important for me to lose the weight. It sounds like you are still unsure so I would take some serious focus time and think it over..talk to your doctor as well. Even though you are healthy aside of the obesity, if you have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, etc..I'd talk to he/she and find out if they think you are high risk. Maybe that will help you decide which way to go.

I heard about that episode and I missed it so I looked up chia seeds online. I know when I start needing that full feeling again,,I'm buying some! Here's a link to some interesting information about them. http://www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html

I pray all is well for your child and for your surgery!

I have alot of life trauma,,I won't get into that. I'm not sure if it's the reason I am what I am or whether it was the fact that my parents beat it into my head that i was to respect my elders. My incedent with the ex grandmother in law happened when I had just given birth to my first child and I was in my early 20's. That's an isolated incedent actually,,she ruined almost every Christmas for me during my marriage. I might mention,,she was only in her 50's so she wasn't an "old lady"..and she definitely knew better. But she was "my elder" and she was the queen of the family and everyone always took up for anything she said to anyone,,including my ex husband..and they would defend her by telling how sick and weak she was so no one should upset her. So I would always keep my mouth shut as to not stir up trouble in the family. Most of the time I would just leave so she got the idea, I think but it never stopped her. What I couldn't understand is why my ex wouldn't stand up for me. Anyway, I have grown a backbone since then. I try to stand up for myself but sometimes I can't think quick enough or I'm just too in shock from whatever was said to even speak. Alot of times, I just don't know what to say,,I usually get knocked down so it was better to just keep quiet. It happens to me alot. At a given time, I think what I'm saying is the right thing but sometimes people will put up a fight to prove me wrong and I just don't have the energy for that. I'm in therapy, I repress things and hold things in alot,,I'm also a laugh it off kind of person but behind closed doors,,it's a different story. I opened up here because I knew I could get real support and there were probably others that had some of the same experiences that I had.

Reading several of these have triggered other memories for me. I remember me and a friend went to a club and I was wearing a white top with black polka dots. Some dude went "mooo" as I walked by. It hurt a little but my friend stated loudly that he must have a really small penis and that I could shake it off because he's just an ugly drunk stranger.

It's your body catching up and adjusting to all the changes you are making. Just give it some time, it'll break. I have stalls all the time,,short ones and long ones but the weight continues to drop slowly. When I have a long stall, I change things up a bit,,add more protein,, drink more water..excercise more or add more/less calories. That's worked for me every time.

So many changes and just not enough time to prepare for the shock after surgery. 30 pounds loss is so good, you should be really proud of yourself. Just take a deep breath and try to think about all the reasons you had the surgery. Any bad feelings you have will fade away. Do yourself a favor (if you can afford to do it) and go shopping..buy yourself something nice..I can bet ya it'll be smaller than what you were wearing. The surgery will work as long as you are abiding by the guidelines put forth by your doctor..which sounds like you are since you have lost a whopping 30 pounds!!! If you aren't doing this already,,check it out..there is a Labor day challenge where you can set up how much you want to lose by the holiday, it's not too late. It's a great motivator and will keep you focused. Here's the link so you can read about it. Good luck hun. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/43784-labor-day-challenge-2012/