Lila21

So glad you are feeling better, Lisa!! Don't hesitate to come to us anytime for support! That's what we're here for!

I think for me, the thing that made me decide on the sleeve was what samantha209 said above. When I asked people on this board if they regretted it, the answer was a resounding NO. I think it can be tough at first, and it takes getting used to. But, for the most part it gets easier and easier over time. Just hang in there, and remember it gets better!!! Really....it does!

While I understand all the reasons not to drink during the losing phase, I'm kind of glad to hear that it's possible. I'm not a big drinker anyway, but I sometimes meet friends for drinks at a bar and at 3 months out, I've been turning down invitations when it involves bars or clubs, etc. I probably will for the forseeable future, but I'm glad to know that I won't necessarily be sick from drinking or unable to have a drink or two.

Hey there, Here are the answers to your questions (inline): Is 1% milk clear or full? Full Cottage cheese is mushy or earlier? I loves me some cottage cheese! Mushy Egg drop, which stage do you no longer have to strain it? Probably during mushy phase (or towards the end of full liquid) SF pudding, which stage? mushy stage Lastly, which stage could I add in SF cool whip to Protein drinks and puddings? During the mushy stage

you can get a sublingual b12 online. I got mine from Amazon.com. Hope that helps!

Welcome back, Globetrotter! Glad to hear you are back in the U.S. and adjusting to life on this side of the world. I know the adjustment can be tough, but you'll get there. Don't worry about the snickers. You are going to be in Onederland soon enough!

Wow, I'm a little late to the party, but I wanted to add my congrats! You do look wonderfully fit! You were smart to do this at such a young age! I also think you can really tell that you've been working out!!! Congratulations on your success! Please keep us posted if you do the body-building competition, that would be soooo cool!

I don't think it's vain. I will absolutely get a tummy tuck if I need it and can afford it!

Hi Shanny, you are looking great!!! Wonderful job! Your two skinny BFFs better move over cuz they got another skinny friend coming! :-)

YAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Lila.......................259...............248 ............230..............18

It most definitely gets easier as you get further out from the surgery. Right now, not only can you not have the junk food, you can't have ANY solid food! Once it gets to the point that you can eat some food, you'll find it's a lot easier to just make the healthier choice! Great job in staying strong!!!

YOU LOOK GORGEOUS, LADY!!!! Irene! Not only do you look skinny, you look SO FIT!!! You can really tell on your legs that you have been running! It's so neat to see that your fitness efforts are really showing! It really inspires me to get my workout on :-) Just wanted to say ditto to what Coops said! You are so supportive and such a positive source for me. Thanks for everything you do, just know that you are appreciated !

You look great!!! What an amazing job you have done! Wow!!!!

+1 for the PPI. I take it every day and it keeps my acid levels under control!

Wow, it's really exciting to see what a difference 50 lbs makes! I am almost at the 50 lb mark, and I'm looking forward to taking some pics so I can see the diff! You look just amazing! As someone else said, I can hardly picture where you've got 75 more lbs to go! Gorgeous, lady! Wonderful job!!!!

I've mostly been stalling lately, too! It's such a bummer, but I'm guessing it's something everyone goes through :-(

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Lila.......................259...............251 ............230..............21

B: Protein shake L: Sashimi (6 small pieces, I'm a little too full from it) S: small latte D: 2 chicken strips and some veggies V: done W: not so good Exercise: 15 min. walk (not so good)

Awww, i know how that feels! Hang in there! Sending you good thoughts!

I've spent a considerable amount of time before I got sleeved reading all the problems people were having on this board. I've only seen excessive gas mentioned once in all the posts I've read. I'm no doctor, but from what I've seen, it's really, really, really remote possibility. However, run this by your doc if you are really concerned.

these instructions are pretty good: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/12394-technical-difficulties/page__p__106470__hl__ticker__fromsearch__1#entry106470

awesome! I love the Onion!

That is awesome news!!!! And since I'm stalling right now, myself, I'm going to try it as well!