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I want to go walking with my family and not have to turn back after 15 minutes or gripe the whole time that my back hurts. And I want to cross my legs. It's been YEARS.

I just hit the quote button then delete the portion of the comment I don't want, leaving only the part i want to address. There might be an easier way, but I don't know.

anorexic chics. that's awesome!

I think you'll snap back like a rubber band!

My doc gave me an "owners manual" with some recipes in it. There is one for "super milk pudding." It is a very high protein dessert or 'protein power up' as he calls it. It is one package of sugar free jello pudding, and 16 oz. of 2% or skim evaporated milk. (NOT condensed sweetened). This packs a whollop of protein and give you a bit of extra calories, but I can only get 1/2 cup down. It says to use instant, but I like the SF cook and serve.

i've done that about 5 times now. (still trying to slow down the pace) It sucks, but it IS wonderful!!

You must absolutely want to beat your head on the wall!! I've been stalled for almost 2 weeks, and feeling VERY frustrated, but you must be doubly! Yikes. Maybe you're slowing your metabolism by getting so few calories? That's what My Fitness Pal keeps telling me, but I'm mortified when I get over 700 calories. I hope the floodgates break for you SOON!!!! Keep doing the good work you're doing and it will happen.

I have a thought on this. I've told this to someone else one here as well. God's work was perfected in Adam and Eve. They sinned, plunging us into decay. The whole creation was plunged into death by their sin. If we were still perfect, we would not be able to gain weight. God has given us a plethora of resources to counteract the effects of sin on our bodies. He's given us doctors and medicines and surgery. You are trying to be a good steward of the body God has given you. If you had cancer, you'd get it cut out because it's killing you. Well...this isn't a lot different. Just something to think about.

I have mixed feelings about this. I'm 42 and have been overweight by some degree my whole life, but severely for the last 10. --On one hand I regret wasting so many years of my life obsessing over food and weight loss. I feel robbed of my entire 30's and part of my 20's. I wish this procedure had been more prolific back then. I did NOT want any part of RNY. --On the other hand- I just don't know if I had the maturity and appreciation for what would be happening to me had I had the opportunity to have the surgery. I think I would have been left with the feeling of "what if I had JUST tried a little harder to diet and exercise?" Why did I do something so drastic? I know now that it did not work out that way, but how was I to know back then? Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. I'm just sharing my own feelings on how I was at 20 years old. I would not have had the life experience to deal with the changes and what it all meant. You are a different person though. My PCP told me that once a person's BMI gets to 40, there is very little chance of ever being thin permanently without surgical intervention. SO..... this may spare you years of heartache. p.s. to this comment....I also had some eating disorders in my early 20's, so I would have blown this opportunity all to H#!! I've since dealt with those...

Well, you're just too darned cute to NOT be happy for!!

NO problem! I'm freaking out right there with ya!!

Read this. You will feel MUCH better about your stall. I did! The Scale Is Broken! A Story About Stalls...

I've only lost 40, but my clothing size is visibly going down. My overweight friend will NOT even talk about the surgery, or ask questions about any aspect of it. Most people that know will ask how I feel, what can I eat and when, how much have I lost, "hey you look great"...stuff like that. Not her. Not a peep. It's kinda weird. I'm a little hurt, but oh well. We still get along otherwise. I suppose I might feel the same way in her position. Well, I would be flat out jealous, to tell the truth.

WOOHOO!!

OH, if that's an aCTUAL Urban Rebounder for $40?? Holy smokes, that's a good deal!!! Mine was $119 five or six years ago!

I've had one for years (it's got a high weight limit), and the video was very inspiring. My kids have been the main users of it. When I jump on it I feel like i'm going to barf. And my dog won't stop barking at me. But don't let that discourage you. A trampoline literally works every cell in your body! Now that's a good workout

Ok, I found them. One said her "binder" gave her a rash (didn't have one of those, so I don't know what it is...) one said the antibacterial scrub down they used one her gave her a rash and one said, like these ladies above, that the surgical tape did it. Oh, also one said iodine. If any of that helps.

OH! I've heard of this on other posts!! Let me think, let me think.....Trying to remember if they said meds or.... shoot, I don't remember. I'll search around. If I find anything or remember i'll come back... in the mean time, someone may have the answer!

Well isn't THAT interesting!!!

I have read that lap band to sleeve conversions CAN (not absolutely) have a SLIGHTLY higher chance of leaks and complications. There have been many on here with conversions with no problems at all. That is just one factor that can contribute. High BMI...I don't think so.

I was told 2 weeks with caution also. At 6 weeks....anything goes!!!

Whoa!! Weird. Something to look out for... :s

Hey All! I'm one month out from surgery today, and I just want to share my loss so far. Who am I kidding, I just need some attention today! So here it is: Weight: From 340 to 300 (40 lbs.) Neck: 1" Upper Arms: 1" on each arm Forearms: 1" Chest (both measurements): 2 1/2" and 3 1/2" Waist: 3" OH YEAH! Hips: 5" (FIVE INCHES!! WOO HOO!) Thighs: 3" !!! Calves: 1" Ankles: 1" Yes, even my ankles!! And, my 10 ww shoes that I could barely wear are loose WITH thick socks on!! So, in 4 weeks a lot can happen. My weight stalled this week, so while i'm waiting for the next drop, the measurements help. --danielle

I think this may be true enough for those who've always had an Iron stomach and no real reflux issues. The "however" to that is those with moderate to severe reflux pre surgery with years of erosion from the acid may be wise to use the avoidance advice and be very sparing when considering nsaids. (Ibuprofen used to TEAR up my stomach!!) At the very least for the first six months when it's important to keep the acid levels low. That said....if I have a good enough inflammation, i'm sure the Advil will not be out of the question. I'm just saying I can see the rationale behind it, based on personal experience.

Ok, I know this post will be helpful to many, but I'm positive you wrote it just for me!! I'm one month out and I've lost 40 pounds total, and I've been stalled for a week and a half. Every time I step on the scale it says 300. I'm waiting with baited breath to see that number drop into the 200's, and it just NOT HAPPENING!!! I'm getting 6 to 700 calories a day, drinking, and walking. What else can I do! I keep taking pictures every couple of days, and I have my measurements to go by, so i'm hoping that will be my encouragement during this stall- or as I like to call it- 'plateau.' I knew this would happen, and I know everything you are saying is true. I just didn't know I'd freak out so much about it. Thanks for the encouragement. I'll come back and read this when I need to..