twoboysandagirl

I had my vsg on December 6, 2010 and I have lost 111.5 pounds. Praise the Lord for the oppurtunity to live a healthy life!

I too only take it 1 time a week. I have always wondered about those taking it everyday...but that is why we have our blood checked right. Good for you, youre taking good care of yourself.

I too am on an ppi. I am taking Nexium two times a day.

I used an app for my phone called fat secret. It is like a journal for all the food you eat. It is pretty awesome. I can even scan the upc code and it will automatically save the food to the journal. It keeps track of your protein, calories, fat grams, carbs etc for you. I think you can use it online if you dont have a smart phone. When I was having trouble keeping track of how much I needed or had already had, I would just look at fat secret and I knew what I needed to eat for my next meal.

I have always had extremely thick curly hair. I started to lose it at 2 months and it was scary at about 4 months. Handfuls each shower. It slowed back to maybe a dozen stands during daily showers at about 8 months. I finally got it cut at about 10 months. It is regrowing but everything about my hair has changed. The texture is different the calics are even different. I suggest you find a stylist you trust and talk to them. I am taking a supplement from GNC called B-beautiful. My stylist says that it is helping, but I am not seeing much change with my hair but my nails look good:)

Yep you got it..get off the scale for atleast a week. It really does play mind games with you IF you let it.

You are really doing great! And like others have said I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!!

Try something else. I had to switch from prilosec to Nexium then I got relief. But for me I was waking up in the middle of the night choking, feel like I couldnt lie down flat, felt sick to my stomach all afternoon. Good luck to you.

I was sleeved on Dec. 6th 2010. I am 1 year ahead of you. I would be happy to help you along anyway I can. Send me messages anytime. Ask ANY questions.

I love turkey meatballs since vsg. I make three meatballs and cover them with a jarred speghetti sauce add a little parm. cheese...Ihad never had them before surgery but havent gone with out them since:)

I have had salmon with out problem but I prefer Talapia. We eat it a couple times a month (atleast). I love to bread it with panko and bake or bake well seasoned and make a little dill dip for it.

Yippie you did it...now walk and sip and you will be in good shape (literally) in no time.

That is so funny...catching on fire:) No more, now you can wear them for years and not have wear between the thighs!

Miters, I am truely sorry that you have suffered this loss. It is such a painful time to go through. I agree that shakes would be a great way to start back on the right track. When I was losing I was on a 600 calorie a day and 30 grams of carbs. I would give yourself some food. I realize some can't lose on this small amount of calories so you need to remember where you settled at. Blessings,

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am struggling with something and I dont really have anyone else to talk to about it so I am hoping that you have some words of wisdom for me. My sleeve is working great and I am following all of my doctors orders (except 64ounces of fluids-just cant get them in). So what is the problem...I am proud of my self. I am proud of how I look. Now keep in mind I still have a ways to go but from where I started I just feel like I look good. I do not want the devil to have a foot hole here you know what I am saying!!! I praise God that He has seen me through the surgery and recovery but I need to attribute my success to Him and I need to find a way to use this YES EVEN THIS, for His glory. Would love your thoughts. Blessings, Annette

M O M...was sent home with me from the hospital and it did work but OHHHHH it was so HARSH. I only went when I took it so I tried Miralax after I read lots of others used it with success. It was much gentlier and I didnt have such horrible movements . I had to use it for several days to get things going and then occasionally for months. I think it was around month 5 things were regular (but I have always had occasional constipation). Good Luck

You are almost there! I remember the feeling I had before surgery...What a gift I have been given...you will be soon:)

You can see a lot more of that door:) Your doing great.

My surgeon required that we have some one to take care of our kids after surgery. We even had to sign a document saying that we had someone to care for them. I am sure your doctor will be willing to help.

Saying a prayer for you! Can't wait to hear from you after.

WOOOOO HOOOO!

You rock! What a great day:)

I like Gold Standard 100% Whey Delicious Strawberry mixed with either skim (when I was loosing) or 2% milk now that I need to stop loosing.

I take a flinstone complete in the am and before bed. I take B100 once a day, I take viactiv calcium plus D chew 3 times a day and a B12 sublinguil 1 time a week. I buy all my vitamins from the grocery store or Sams who ever is cheapest. My numbers have always been great.