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I, too, find that sometimes when I feel hungry, I'm actually thirsty. Also, when I eat carbs, I crave carbs! They are nasty little demons! Good luck! It takes a while to figure out what works for you!

Hang in there! You are going to be so happy with your sleeve! It has changed my life! I went straight from filled band to sleeve. No longer do I have the insatiable hunger that I had with the band. I consider myself a slow loser but I am down 46 lbs in 4.5 months. I can live with that!! Good luck and you'll do fine!!

I love you guys!! It's wonderful to have a place to rant when needed!!

Great Advise! I am reading and working the book...The End of Overeating by Kessler. He states that each time we do not succumb to an eating cue...we become stronger and more able to resist that cue the next time! It's not easy, but it works!! Good luck! Barb

I had not been taking one but I bought one this week and started taking it. I honestly had had such a smooth recovery, that I am really bummed. I love my sleeve and I want it to be my friend!!! lol

Hey Guys! Has anybody had trouble with pain when swallowing...even when there is nothing to swallow? I have had trouble since last Sunday. The only think I can think that happened was that I over ate some chicken and rice on Saturday night. I was too full, but didn't throw it up...guess I should have...anyway, I went to bed full and woke with pain when I swallow. I called my dr on Tuesday and he told me to do liquids and to take the anti-spasm medicine that he had sent home with me after surgery. Today is Thursday and I am still unable to eat or drink without pain. I am really frightened that I really messed up. Please weigh in and let me know if anybody has had such a problem. I saw the dr today and he said to continue to take the maximum dose of the spasm medicine. Help! tell me this is going to go away!!! I was doing so well! oh yea, I'm about 3.5 months out and down 43 lbs as of today! :0( Barb

Hi All! My hair is starting to fall out. Any suggestions? I don't remember this happening with the band, but then, I lost much slower with the crap band. Any ideas, greatly appreciated! Sleeve sista, Barb

Welcome to the ''hood! Your story could have been mine! I had my sleeve surgery on May 3rd of this year and I have not regretted it at all. I don't think I would be considered a fast loser, but I am really happy with the results. I, too, only lost a total if 10 lbs over the 5 years that I had the band. So, losing 38 lbs and passing my lowest band weight has really been wonderful! You will do great! Just follow the rules Abd enjoy being able to eat like a normal person. It is amazing to live without constant barfing!!! I have only thrown up once since the surgery and that from s girl that used to throw up 2-3 times a day! Success! I love it!!! Good luck and keep us posted! Cheers- Barb

Hi All! Yipee! Finally broke the barrier and I am under my lowest Lap band weight! I have been in a stall for a couple of weeks and it feels so good to get rolling again. You guys are so supportive, I really appreciate everyone of you! Now that I am nearing my halfway point, I am starting to think about my goal weight. It has been so long since I was anywhere near "normal". I would love to hear from you guys who have reached your "normal". How does it feel? Are you over the moon or a bit freaked out? Looking forward to your replies!! Barb

Thanks! Barb PS...Good luck!

I have found that sometimes what I think is hunger is actually thirst. When I increase the H2O, it seems to help! Good Luck! Barb

I love seeing your time line! You have done great! Funny, too! My son's wedding was one of my Goal Dates and it was cancelled, too! Keep up the good work! Barb

You are doing great! I am so happy for you! I had my Revision on May 3, 2011 and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself! I don't consider myself a fast loser, but I am losing steady and so far am down about 36 lbs! I remember thinking how much I loved my band ...that is before it became the bane of my existance...and it was nothing compared to how much I love my sleeve!!! Keep us posted on your success! Here's to our new, healthy lifestyles! Cheers~ Your Sleeve Sista, Barb

Hi All! Jax thanks for the message and checking up on me! I am fine and doing well. I'll be 8 weeks post next Tuesday and have my Dr appointment on June 30. Anxious to see what his scales say. Clothes sure are fitting better and some are falling off!!! Lol I'm actually in the Caribbean this week on a 60th Birthday Bash girlfriend trip! Wow, this has been a tough one! Glad to be heading home to "normalcy"...whatever that is! For me it will be a week if shakes as my new little tummy is feeling the effects of too much everything!!! Love you guys and promise to stay in touch!! Off to take some cipro. Barb

Wow! Great job! You rock! Cute baby! Barb

Great question! Sorry no advice. I am out if the country with girlfriends and have had similar issues. Wish I had some shakes with me. I feel icky and can't wait to get back home to my normal routine!!

I'm not quite 2 months out so I really can't call myself a slow loser yet. I do know that I am quite a bit slower that a friend who started the process one day before I did. You know, I've just chalked it up to different body types, different metabolism and the fact that I need to get my butt off the couch and out the door to exercise ! Yes, somedays I dwell on the scale, but most days I just enjoy the fact that I Am moving through my closet...do you guys have a closet full of lap band clothes that didn't fit anymore, too?...and getting rid of things as I go! I have actually moved all my winter clothes upstairs so I will have a place to go "shopping" in the Fall. Hopefully, I'll be bagging it all up for Goodwill!!! Life is good and my sleeve is my friend! Barb

Hi All! Just got back from my official 4 week weigh-in at the surgeon's office. I was so thrilled when the scale said 199.5!!! Today is my first day of "mushies" and I just had 1/3 cup of chicken salad. Went down well, but now is sitting in my new little tummy like a rock. I'm actually pretty happy that I feel so full. All those liquids had me wondering how tight I was going to be! Guess that Chicken Salad answered that question! lol Any "mushy" ideas will be greatly appreciated! Happy Tuesday! Barb

Hi All! Well, I am doing so well with my food and Water, NOW it is time to jump on the Exercise Train! I have 4 weeks until I go on a Girl Friend Getaway to Punta Cana! Four weeks of daily movement...and I don't mean the POTTY kind! I will be reporting in daily so please bear with me! I would love for you all to join me. Please let me know what your favorite activity is. I have been walking but I thing it is time for more! Does anyone know when we can start sit-ups? I am anxious to start back to yoga...not so sure if my tummy can take that yet. Any ideas, much appreciated! Happy Saturday! Barb

Thanks honey! Sounds yummy!

Thanks Honey! I really am stoked! I love my sleeve! I love the fact that I am not fighting the old hunger monster. It truly is amazing. I love being satisfied with the food I am eating. The sleeve gives me time to think about the right choices. (it reminds me of how diet pills used to work, without the sleepless nights, that is!)

Hey Tiff! I love hearing you say that! I want to be "living proof", too! I've lost 26.5 lbs in 5 weeks. I am shooting for at least 10lbs a month until I reach my goal of 145. (that's about 5.5 months...do-able, right?)

We are all so funny! I am disappointed because I CAN eat mushies with no problem! I want to have very good restriction and I worry that I do not. I am extremely happy that I am not hungry! I just hope Dr. Spaw gave me a teeny tiny tummy! lol

Hi All! I will be 2 weeks out on Tuesday and will start my thick liquid diet. I'd love to have some suggestions on high Protein, low carb thick liquids. Any ideas??? Thanks! Barb