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Ohhh yea...shoe shopping as a size 8 opens up so many cute options!! HAVE FUN! And, what's a "NSV"?

I will DEFINITELY reach out. Just wanted you to know that you've already motivated me...I've been checking out the fitness classes offered at my local park district and found one that's giving a free week of Jazzercise the first week of January. WooHoo! I'll be going to that and seeing what else I can fit into my schedule.

Hi Rhonda! I'm so glad this thread is still active. That is so great that you've already got your workout plan together and congrats on your weight loss!! Eating is getting much easier for me too but I'm still learning exactly what I can and can't handle. Finally had scrambled eggs this morning...oh my were they yummy!! I was even able to get some down with hot sauce...I'm Mexican and having to wait another two or four weeks to add spicy food is a KILLER! My doc has me on Prevacid for four months too. How long will you have to take Nexium? Happy 2011, everyone! :grouphug:

Thanks Elisa for this tip! I had stopped taking my vitamins too because I threw up the last time I tried them. This morning I vowed to get back on the vitamin train...so I pulverized my multi vitamin and was able to get it down. Basically I cut it in half and crushed it with the back of a spoon and chased it with a sip of water. Sorta tasted like pop rocks. That was about two hours ago and so far so good.

Hi BZ, I was sleeved on 11/29 and I was pretty much in the same situation food wise as you described until Christmas. Maybe it was more of a "mind over matter" deal, but I was able to eat well on that day without getting that back of the throat stuck feeling or having to burp constantly after every meal. I also recently started taking Syntrax nectar (I ordered a sample pack from the company) and have been drinking two packets a day mixed with crystal light and water. That guarantees that I get in at least 46 g of protein and my water intake has increased as well. I had stopped taking my vitamins because I threw up after taking one a couple of weeks ago. But I know I need them, I feel winded after a little activity, so today I vowed to get back on track with vitamins. I pulverized my multi Vitamin and luckily it's stayed down. The B12 and Iron pills are smaller and not as chalky as the multi or Calcium so those haven't been the problem. Everyone comments on how much thinner I look and how good I look, but I have a hard time seeing it myself. It is awesome to be able to wear clothes that I haven't worn in a looooong time and now that the eating is getting easier I do feel good about the decision to be sleeved. Good luck with your journey. I'm looking forward to celebrating our results together!

Thanks for posting your results. You've come a long way and deserve to be proud of your accomplishments! What an inspiration you are to all of us just starting out. Have a safe & happy new year!

Thanks for sharing your pic, you look amazing! Nice job!

Wow, you look phenomenal! Please don't take this the wrong way but the now pics of you compared to where you were...well if I saw those without knowing your story, I would think you were showing pics of a mom and daughter. CONGRATULATIONS!!! How awesome to almost be in size 14 pants. Can't wait to get there myself.

Congratulations, Cassb and everyone else on this forum! I can totally relate to you, I'm 41 years old, single mom to a beautiful 15 month old little girl and she's the reason that I finally went forward with weight loss surgery after YEARS of debating on whether or not to do it. I couldn't spend the rest of our time together being over 300#, tired all the time and achy and not being able to be as active as she needs me to be. I can't wait until Springtime so we can get outside together.

Wow, look at your progress! Thanks for posting your pics!!

Hi everyone...just found this thread, are you all still active? I was sleeved on Nov. 29th and hoping to find others that are in the same boat as me. Hope you all are doing well!:rose:

Congratulations on your weight loss! I was sleeved on the same day as you. How are you doing? There's also a November 2010 thread here that's not very active but maybe we could change that.

That's such a great idea for your local store to do tasting parties. I just ordered a Protein Drink sampler for $13 free S&H from Syntrax nectar. I read good recommendations from them here and on Obesity Help. I was on a protein/liquid diet for 2 weeks PRIOR to surgery so post-op I was so ready to be done with the liquid stage. I can't even stand the taste of chocolate right now since most of the things I was able to eat during that phase where chocolate-flavored. My recommendation is to modify foods that you liked prior to surgery. I love Chinese food so during the liquid phase I'd have won ton soup minus the won ton....best tasting thing I ate that whole week. And the great thing is that a pint lasted for 3-4 meals. Now, I'll have two dumplings but only eat the meat and a tiny bit of the noodle part. I'm a pasta/carbaholic so I need just a taste to get me through. Good luck with your journey!

Cinderella...you ROCK girl! Congratulations on believing in yourself and moving forward with your decision. Others who are on the fence should read this post and see your turnaround. It's really amazing to see the difference in tone in the postings at the beginning of this thread to the ones post-surgery. Even your font is excited...hahaha. CONGRATULATIONS again and I'm so glad your hubby's attitude has improved. Laura

Great job...you're such an inspiration! Cute outfit too!

If anyone's interested...here's the reply from Syntrax. I'm calling right now to place my order! We are currently offering a one time only, limit one per person special on the nectar ‘Variety Sampler’ containing 13 full serving packets of the following flavors: Apple Ecstasy, Caribbean Cooler, Crystal Sky, Fuzzy Navel, Lemon Tea, Pink Grapefruit, Roadside Lemonade, strawberry Kiwi, Twisted Cherry, chocolate Truffle, Strawberry Mousse, vanilla Bean Torte and Latte Cappuccino. The price is $13.00. The Nectar Variety Sampler receives FREE SHIPPING and orders typically arrive in 2-5 business days via UPS Ground. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please give us a call at 866-333-7403 x 801. Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Central time. Best regards, Amanda SI03 Order Department Phone: 866-333-7403 x 801 Email: orders@si03.com Web: www.syntrax.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Central Time

Thanks for the suggestion, I googled and read on Obesity Help that Syntrax offers a sampler pack, 13 flavors for $13 & no S&H. I'll post back when I get a response to my email asking if they still have that available.

I have bruises all over my lower abodomen too but just chalked those up to the blood thinner shots. In some areas I have small hard bumps. I figured this was from the injection sites. Did/does anyone else have this?

You look FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for sharing, your pics are really inspiring. Keep smiling!!

Hi...where do you buy the Syntax Nectar?

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so excited for you. I'm almost in the 2-60's (lol) and I'm estactic about that. Haven't been at that weight in over 5 years and that's what I weighed when I got divorced back in 1998.

You look radiant! Congratulations!!

Girrrrrlll, I'm loving those pics of your arms!!! Thanks so much for sharing. You really are an inspiration!

Oh my, thanks for sharing your dreams everyone. Loved the one about Ellen being your driver and I agree I would have freaked out about the intruder! I don't recall any special dreams post-op but ohhh my goodness did I have some whoppers PRE-surgery. The one that bothered me the most was where I dreamed that I was driving on the highway and kept fiddling with my rearview mirror since all I could see in it was my own face. Next thing I know I hear this horrible crash and realize that I've just been in an accident and then everything goes into super slo-mo and I can hear and feel the glass and metal breaking and crunching all around me and I know I'm seconds away from dying and all I can do is wait for the pain...then...thankfully, I woke up. I thought that was an omen telling me not to go through with the surgery. But my niece helped me analyze it and she said that dying in your dreams isn't a bad thing...it can also signify shedding your past as you embarck on a new journey. I liked her interpretation a lot better than mine and don't regret my decision!

I'm in my 3rd week and I've been trying to take things very slowly, my family's been very, very supportive. But I have a rambunctious 15 month old and last night I stretched too far while I was trying to stop her from pulling down a large plant. Needless to say, I immediately felt it on my left side, not to the point where I saw stars but definitely a reminder that I'm still healing and need to take things S-L-O-W. I've read on other posts that it'll probably take about 6 weeks for our bodies to get back to 85% healed so if at all possible, take it easy until then. Good luck!