Ms skinniness

Actually you should have no problem qualifing with a bmi of 40 and medication for metformin and high bp....... Just be as honest as possible and do share about the support group. ] You may have to take a 3 month class to fulfill the requirements but it's well worth every minute of it...

I'm 18 months out and have had the same struggle. Right now I'm recognizing it and I'm eating proteins first. Yesturday I sore I wasn't going to eat any chocolate and I went to Trader Joe's and bought myself a chocolate bar.......Automatic without thinking. So no more buying chocolate for me........Will be more on top of things from here on out......One day will lead to another so I focus on protein now and just eating 3 meals a day......I do still drink a protein drink and will sometimes eat a protein bar for lunch...... In fact, yesturday I believe I ate way too much and ended up nauseous. Today I drank my protein drink and a little bit later ate a greek yogurt and I felt overly full and got nauseous. So I need to cut back on my serving sizes and not make myself finish it when I feel full. Back to basics.

Since this could be a portway to your insides, I would definitely go see your PCP at least.. Better safe than sorry...

I was always cold too. At 18 months out I'm doing much better. I still sleep with my ceiling fan on. Lol

Congrats on this fabulous success! You will continue to rock that sleeve of yours!

Congrats! You are looking really good!

I am 18 months post op....... Please use the meds as much as you need them....I did when I was in the hospital, I had a morphine drip and pushed that button every time I woke up.... I was kinda loopy taking to my surgeon... you are going to do very well...if you have any questions please feel free to ask.....

Congrats! At least they were able to do the other two repairs when they had you open. I just recently had my gallbladder taken out and it was a piece of cake.... No problems, no soreness, and no pain.........Thank goodness for that...

This is a scary decision to make for ourselves. There's the always what if we say to ourselves. I remember the first day out asking myself if I had made a good decision and decided, "Hell yes." I couldn't change it anyways. It was done and here I am with 95% of my excess weight gone! Yep it's gone..Yay... You can do this. Work on not letting your fears get the best of you.....

This is what happens when your shoes are now tooooooo big! LOL Stay off it as much as possible and make sure it's clean. You can do this......

CONGRATS! I think you look perfect just as you are!

I would choose this again in a heart beat! I've had no complications and have my diabetes in remission. I have lost 95% of my excess weight and I eat so much healthier. How great is that? I love my sleeve and my body size

This is an exciting journey that we are all are taking....You won't regret it.......It's a miracle and I love my tiny stomach.....Can you ask the surgeon what size bougie he uses. My bariatric surgeon told me that anything under a 40 is good with a straight cut......That way it is less likely to stretch.....wish I knew this before my surgery, I would of asked for a 32 bougie instead of a 34.......But I'm totally happy with a 34. there isn't that much difference.....

Just look how beautiful you are........wooza! Keep it up I love that your be in a size 6/8!

What are the pumps on your calves? I feel embarrassed to ask.... I suggest that you take it one day at a time and sit back and enjoy the beautiful transformation your body is going to go through. Also start working on recognizing the triggers that come up that move you to eat something not so healthy or to over eat. It's better to work on these now and be prepared. Also eat a healthy diet and exercise....>This is life saving too....

Hmmmm this is something that I like.... Primal eating is a concept of skipping a meal. I just read a little of fastdiet and it appears we've been pretty much doing the fast diet the first 4 to 5 months.......This is still doable for me.

Gosh when I look at it this way, it really changes my perspective.. Thank you for the reality check, you make me smile.....

Congrats! You have done a really great job here.....Please drop in more often, I'd love to hear more of your journey....

Wow, you sound like a big ball of anxiety right now...... Try to relax more and concentrate on what you can eat, chewing many many times and taking bites after brief conversation with friends and family. You can do this. If you must, order something from the side menu that is something your tummy can handle.....You can do this and must actually.....hang in there, it gets much better. Try and not think about all the little stuff....

This is alot of stress to endure.......Hang in there and recognize the temptation to turn to food and work on not giving into that impulse. It's hard. I hope things start turning around......Now, take a deep breath 3 to 4 times and picture letting go of the stress with each breath exhale. Repeat in your mind, I'm ok, I can do this....

I have my sugar demon woken up quite often........I walk around looking for chocolate....if I can't find some I'll eat a chocolate protein bar. I am in such a grazing rut right now and I need to get back on track tooo......So here's to tomorrow and getting back on track! No sugary chocolates for me....... Also need to exercise. I'm finding myself feeling a bit light headed these days and it totally bugs me.........

This is hilarious!

Spatters u ate so lucky to be able to eat at all having chemo an stuff. So glad to see u here. I might suggest going back to basics of proteins with little carbs. But first look at all the info u write down that spatters suggested.

OMG girl! You are so rocking! Out with the old and in with the new......Take care of yourself make sure you follow through with this.......I'm so proud of you!

Welcome....this is a really good site to get help and support...... This is the time that we hit what is referred to here as a stall........ it will pass so stay on track and eat mostly proteins at this point to help with weight loss.... Also make sure you get your water intake to ....... CONGRATS you have been very successful! Keep it up and stick with proteins for now.....