JMarshall

Probiotics have helped out with my lactose intolerance.

Thanks for reconsidering your future. Here is some information on obesity. http://www.getamericafit.org/statistics-obesity-in-america.html

Good Luck and keep us posted !

its time to quarantine yourself from your husband and anyone else who is sick. Being so close to surgery you do not want to have to push your date back because you are sick.

your looking great, keep it up !

So the only option they have is to convert you from the sleeve to a full bypass ? there are no other options ?

I work in an IT call center. Larping is a common practice here. Nothing to be ashamed of , embrace you geekness.

it sounds like it could be a stomach virus. If the vomiting and diarrhea does not stop go to the ER. Dehydration comes quick when you have the sleeve.

First things first, Its always better to get out your frustration than to hold it in. I can definitely relate to the pain. I have been having ongoing back and nerve pain for the last 2 years. one of the reasons i had this surgery was to help relieve some of the pressure on the nerves in my back. My pain is more manageable now and i don't have to take heavy duty pain killers like i used to. i really hate taking vicodin, celebrex, tramadol and muscle relaxers , they only take the edge off the pain a little. These drugs only treat the symptoms and not the actual problem. i was also scared to get into the pool . i was afraid of having my back spasm up while in the water so i have avoided pools. now that i am down about 200 pounds i am more confident to get into the water. Dont worry about the stall, we all have them. Sometimes when you stall you have to go back to the basics to get a jump start in the weight loss. Try LilMissDiva 's boot camp to help break the stall. Good luck and stay positive !

Congrats keep up the good work.

Try experimenting with the temperature of the liquids you drink. some people do better with cold drinks and some with warmer drinks.

good luck and keep us posted !

NDN is right. i guess it would be considered fraudulent. so i guess you got to eat up. 14 pounds is not to bad though so you could lose that easy after surgery.

This picture is a powerful reason bro.

ankle weights sound like a better option. good luck!

Burping is normal . The burping will go away with time. And yes walk as much as you can to relieve the gas pain.

32 Pounds In 35 Days ..... sounds like your a winner to me. keep up the good work !

If you getting healthy causes a problem with someone than its time to move on. They need to get over themselves.

lol good luck. and i had to post this vid from bad boys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUH3JQjcweM

i take bariatric fusion chewables http://www.dietdirect.com/bariatric-fusion-bariatric-vitamins-supplements.html?gclid=CO-xmNGs1LICFVBgMgodPhcAmA#.UGOJEEbjt8F

Dont give up. You may have lost a battle but you will win the war. I will leave you with this inspirational quote. ""Now we are the masters of our fate, That the task which has been set us is not above our strength .That it's pangs and toils are not beyond our endurance .As long as we have faith in our cause and an unconquerable will-power Salvation will not be denied us ! "- Winston Churchil"

initially you will not be able to eat much due to pain, nausea and swelling. after your move to a solid diet you will be able to eat a little. i am 11 months out and can eat about half a hamburger and a little bit of fries. i still have good restriction which is what i need. i am down 154 pounds since surgery and 204 pounds total. good luck

im glad you went back to the doctor. when i had a skin infection i was put on Amoxicillin for about 14 days. Its pretty strong and knocked the infection out. good luck

I use GNC Pro Performance® AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60. 60 grams of protein per serving. It has amino acids to help with protien absorption. i only do 1 serving a day. sometimes i will break it into 2 servings.

I had man boobs "moobs" now i have flapjack titties. not sure if that is a good or bad thing.