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Thank god im not alone. I needed to lose 60 pds and have lost 45 but been losing and gaining the same 3 pds for 4 months mow. Was sleeved sept 2012. Ill get there someday but i have been under so much stress at work my daughter in Afghanistan job cut out ot so im bringing home 600 less a month and 2 kidney stones that im waiting to pass. Just need to get back on track. But this sucks

So in order to break my latest stall i upped my protein by 25 gms or so for 2 wks. But the last 6 days ive not gone #2. So i took laxatives and so far not much luck. I average 60-65 oz fluid daily but i guess i need to add fiber right? What brand/type has worked for you?

I swear the clothing industry is a crock.. I was able to buy size 6 jeans this weekend even though I know at 155 pds I am NO SIZE 6 - but should be size 10 at this weight. Now mind you it was exciting to be in single digits again....but in the back of my mind I knew it was false. I can wear size 6 jeans from Lee, Levi's and Target brands - but designer jeans I'm still a size 8-10. Why can't all the manufacturers get it right... This makes me think that at my heaviest was a not a size 16 but a size 20 in reality??? So I guess when I can get into a size 2 in Lee, Levi's and such - I'll then know I'm back to my original size 6 .. But i guess the vanity sizing worked - as i was at Kohl's and they are still having a 70% off sale - so as I perused the sale racks I found size 6 summer pants (lightweight pants not for winter) for sale for $7.80 each - so i got 2 of them, and found 5 medium tops as well and only spent $42 total - so their little scheme of making me excited at being in a smaller size worked....I spent my money. Anybody else having these issues?? Just needed to vent.....

1. I love the fact that im comfortable tucking in shirts again 2. I love that i don't think about food 24/7 3. I love that I'm in size 6 jeans this weekend I love this surgery!

Im 50 and i just don't want to be controlled by diets any longer. However my food choices and mainly meat some veggies but i just have no desire for potatoes rice or pasta its a waste of space for me. I know my way is not for everyone but i only had 70 pds to lose. I swear this surgery is miraculous i am in awe of how easy its been.

I personally DON'T diet. Eat protein first always then whatever. U eat butter if i have toast even eat sweets daily plus coffee and soda. Now i barely eat any of it except a bite or two but i am satisfied. No sugar free nasty products at all. I am 20 pds from goal and have now gone from size 16 jeans to size 6 in 5 months. I love my sleeve its fantastic plus i have not had fast food since before surgery and dont miss the crap food at all. Good luck to you.

Weight that is not cash Down 34 pds and want to drop 15-20 by vacation. Gives me 3 1/2 months to get there. Im sure i can do it!

wow - what a controversy over sodas.... I'm so glad that my dr didn't restrict me from anything as long as it's tolerated. I'm not a big soda drinker anyway - so it's a non-issue - I do buy the little small cans of soda and have one about once a week - but i never even finish it. Just don't really care for it. But the idea that it will stretch your sleeve is ridiculous - I've asked my dr about it and 3 other physicians who all say the same thing- it's impossible to stretch your sleeve out to be big enough to gain the weight back....over time they say that the stomach will stretch slightly and that i could hold almost a whole chicken breast, but by that time you'll be so used to eating 1/2-1/4 of everything it won't matter. Guess long story short - everything in moderation - if you know that you can't have just one soda here and there then don't go down that road.

Im 4'11" 4 months out st wt 191 dr goal 145 my goal 120 im at 158 now. Size 16 to 10 jeans and some 8 pants. This surgery is magical. Lost 24 inches so far 6 in the last month!! Its crazy and so damn easy!

Anything i want. Love the little cheesecake bites from target. One and I'm done not worried about calories or sugar or stuff as its my only sweet treat for the day so why suffer with sugar free tasteless stuff. I'm still losing weight 4 months out and have 30 more pds to hit goal.

I try and order something high in protein off appetizers menu and ask that it be brought out w others food. Don't even care what others order.

Im a 2 cup of coffee each day with coffee mate vanilla creamer NOT sugar free. Doc said fine after 1 month out. No acid issues ever as i have never taken acid reducers. Yea me!

Coffee a scrambled egg w cheese 2 pcs bacon and wheat toast w butter and jam. Thats when im at work. Weekends vary. Im down 30 pds w 40 more to go and loving my new life. No diet food for me EVER again, its wonderful

Wow. Its just hair get a grip. Guess going thru 8 yrs of chemo has given me such a different outlook. Its a temporary thing theres so much more to you than your hair. As well as so much more to be thankful for like your improved health now that we are losing those pounds