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Day of Surgery 300 (I gained 15 pounds during my 6 month preop "diet"!) and size 22 (probably should have been a 24) Today - 4 months later - 224 and size 16 misses and L or XL (I bought my first pair of 16 misses jeans Friday! I'm through with plus sizes!) Goal 175-180 Height 5'11'

I was sleeved on September 12th and had some nausea in the early days that eventually subsided. In the last few weeks it came back and is getting worse. Almost every time I eat, I feel nauseous afterward. When I see food on TV or think about certain foods, I feel nauseous. I'm taking my vitamins and antacid every day as well as getting in my protein and water. I don't eat anything high in fat or sugar. Anyone else experience this?

I'm a little over 8 weeks out, and I started doing P90X at 5 weeks. My doctor okayed it at 6 weeks, and I cheated and started a week early. I LOVE it! There's a lot of strength training and tons of focus on the core. It's not nearly as hard as I thought it would be, and you can absolutely tailor it to your ability. I highly recommend it.

I'm 9 days post-op, and until yesterday, I actually enjoyed the protein shakes. Now I get nauseous every time I have one. I've seen others say they couldn't stomach them, but what did you do instead? I can't think of anything to give me as much protein. I've been drinking Unjury with skim milk which gave me 30 per shake. Help!

Does anyone drink Diet Coke after surgery? Diet Coke has always been my go-to drink. When I was dieting before, knowing I could have a Diet Coke was a real treat for me. I know I just need to get out of that mindset and am working on it. I can't seem to find another drink that I like as much. I enjoy Water but need something else. The sports drinks and flavored waters just don't do it. I'm only one week post-op and am completely fine with not having it for a given period (3-6 months?), but the idea of never having another one is daunting. Thoughts?

My surgery is tomorrow at 10:00! Can't wait! Hope all goes well for you!

I got a call from my doctor's office today telling me I'm approved!!! Woohoo! They just submitted it last Friday. I didn't expect it to happen that fast. So I have my date which is September 12th. Can't wait to join all the losers!

I'm waiting too! Mine was just submitted Friday, but I think I'm going to call the insurance company tomorrow to check status. Too anxious!

Yes, you can absolutely tell! Your face and neck are noticeably slimmer as well as your upper body. I love that your took the pics in the same clothes and with the same "pose". You can really see the difference. Thanks for sharing and best of luck to you!

Loved your video! Just voted - good luck!! Voting begins tomorrow in Dr. David Kim's free weight loss surgery give away. Please log onto www.drdkim.net/contest and vote for my video Vicki L. My husband's employer excludes WLS and I need this. Voting goes from May 12th through June 1st. Thank you so, so much. Vicki Dallas, TX http://www.youtube.c...h?v=UEBQAhVj4Q0 (This is my video. It will be posted on the website tomorrow)