Pookeyism

It is a scary place to be where you are now - and there will be other scary times as you go along. Just stick to it, educate yourself and read here, read books, read websites...good luck

I will message you... but also, just remember - low carb, low sugar...and since you are sharing, consider looking through the books "eat this, not that". Atkins cookbooks are good, too.

Four days in a row no day skipped without at least one "meal" of real food. Yesterday I even reached my calorie goal by eating 4 small meals. I am paying for it now. WOW! I hurt. Just below my tummy and just above my pants line...not moving the way it usually does, as if it is discomfort passing food. :/

I knew it from the start, I still have to understand it a bit...remind myself!

Duck tape - duck tape solves everything.... What trainin does a life coach entail? I have found myself wondering if I should not be in a more one-on one role re:career - but not a mortician (I have a degree in Mortuary Science).

This is a really good point - I have decided to keep a fav list on my phone, email and on a card in both cars that not just lists my history but references quick, thorough info on the sleeve. I hav ebeen to 4 doctors in last 3 months that didn't know what it was. Any other ideas out there for when we need someone to understand in a hurry?

Pipula, so very happy for you!

Not UT alumni but got - in- with a young lady there in college that I had an opportunity to spend lots of times in the Foresic AC. Amazing experience. We (Hubby, Hubby's family and me) have an organic, cruelty-free lamb and veggie farm in Jonesboro, TN (well, we are still a bit mean to the tomatoes)...

I also have a group that I started "Skype sleevers" with the intention of face to face chats - I have like 3 members...

See if you can have a spray of biotin or similar, it is an OTC spray that simulate salaiva...it was very refreshing for me...

The luigi's are awesome: 1 cup luigis cherry (60 cal) 1 scoop unjury unflavored OR strawberry ice, blend

AKSleever - that is a NSV - Non-scale Victory!!!! You are now in Onderland - many people have waited years to be where you are now - enjoy! keep it up!

Almost nothing - I was having surgery about 20 minutes away from my house, so I took my phone and laptop (for waiting in case they shuffeld me around) toothpaste, a mouthspray that simulates saliva because I couldnt drink for awhile, pillow and my blankie...hmmm...robe. they provided socks, someone combed my hair but I think I recall forgetting my comb the first day...when it became obvious I would not be leaving the second day hubby brought my groming supplies for the shower, etc. On the way home no coat was needed - but I wore a hoodie and sweats, oh yes CHAPSTICK, lol - this is to the best of my recollection - but I knew I had my hubby, and about (it seemed like) half of Houston waiting to help out, should I need something. This list is MUCH different than my first list - this was post-conversation with a hospital surgical liason - which showed me the room I would prep in - or one like it, the gown, socks, lotion and more they prefered I use - so as they went down the list, my take with lessened.

You say you know, but yet you keep getting in wayyyy to little...yos hould work on that! All of our "I know I shouldn't but" or "I know I should but" - these are things you need to address as you lose weight - hopefully a good counselor explained the importance of observing the word "but" in your discussing habits and actions and feelings re: to WLS. If not - replace your counselor and find a better one. Eat more, protien first...exercize, and you will lose - and do the tight tshirt thing - you will see ti get lose even in a stall...yo uwill lose inches, even in a stall.

If you like the app be sure to look at ti online, much easier to negotiate on a regular PC! And welcome!

I fit what I think it is, once i burped I was fine...also I dissolved tums sugar free tabs successfully after about 2 weeks out, and before that tums strips. It helped, but you will still feel it for awhile - going by my experiences.

May your journey be as easy as He sees it to be, and you work to accomplish. He gives love and understanding, we provide ourselves with the rest...

Yes there can be issues, and you can possibly even die - You really need to discuss this frankly with your doctor, read the forum (search "help" "regret" and other key words. Strike up personal conversations with people who have mentioned issues - they tend to be more open on a personal level, its just human nature. I had complications and would be glad to discuss them and how I think they came about...messge me if you are interested. I am NOT being negative and you probably won't have any or severe or long term...but we all deserve to understand, this is abdominal surgery! They are cutting out your stomach - you really, really need to be prepared. If you are not, however, it is no one elses fault. I did 95% of my research on my own, and I am no internet guru!

get a timer and make yourself UNLESS there is actual pain, but small amounts, sipped, and in intervals...you really need your liquids. Congrats!

Yes what do you mean "eat" there should be no solid foods this early - or pureed, or even thick liquids. That is, frankly, regardless of anything a doctor says...

Where at in TX, may I ask?

http://www.livestrong.com/blog/recapture-your-athletic-best/ I saw this on livestrong, maybe it would be of interest to some of us.

Check from the company? Can you explain?

Are you planning to stay on a puree/mushie stage till 2014? it is doable to be sure, I know at least 2 chemo patients that have had to do this. Soft food diet, I mean.

You would not have to go back there - but check and see wha tyou will pay (you have to have follow ups somewhere) out of pocket to cover office visits once you are home - it might make going local more reasonable. NO experience with Mexico, but I would not.