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I would definitly ask your doctor first, have you had your 1 month post op appointment yet?

So I am officially on Phase III Yeah! I know each Dr is different but I am so glad I have the one that I have. I only have to be on Phase III for 1 week and then I can proceed to Phase IV.

Oh wow, well I hope your healing is going well

OMG...I was sleeved on 11/6 and I am in a size 18 as well. I am so there with you, I'm not going to live my life by the scale but how I feel and what size clothes I get into! I was a strong 22/24 top and bottom. I am now a 14/16 on top and a 18 on the bottom! Yeah!

Ditto what Gene said, you will have your stalls just make sure you are getting in as much of your fluids and Proteins. That is the most important thing and walk

Open sleeve? So you didn't have it done laproscopically?

I had my surgery 11/6 and yes you are not alone. I am still trying to find the right formula, are you getting in all of your fluids? I think that's my problem, or at least I hope thats my issue

I weight myself everyday too, I was think I'm crazy for doing this but it helps me know when I stall and when I am loosing really well. The only problem I am having is getting my fluids in have you found a way to successfully do that yet?

If your sister can come, have her come. My sister came and that gave my hubby the ability to be with me everyday

I totally agree, I knew mine woud be high because I was in the hospital for 5 days. They billed close to 70K but the insurance only paid them 26K and I owe 200. And yes the premiums go up every year!

LOL!! right if the eye could measure we wouldn't need the sleeve!

I haven't tried the baked ricotta dish yet I'm sure it's because I don't care for ricotta but is it good? I have been eating tuna, chuck chicken in the can, spinach with tomato and cuccumber. baked cod with zuccini and squash, and poached salmon. S/F pudding/jello/popsicle, and my Protein drinks, oh and I eat instant cream of wheat for Breakfast mixed with Water

You look spectacular! Keep up the good work!

I totally agree, I don't want to test my sleeve. I want to continue down the path of small meals and just eating healthy. Not saying I won't try certain things down the road but it will still be in small quantities

Yes! I am wearing long PJ's and socks!

I joined myfitnesspal.com so that I can track carbs, protien, everything. I agree it's the simple carbs that do you in.

I track my protein, carbs, sugar and calories. Try to take in as much protein and veggies as you can. The less carbs the better, go a couple of days and keep your carbs under 30g you will see the difference

Yes, I use to run a fan in my room all year and now my hubby is hot and I'm freezing. He was like what in the heck do you have the heat on...LOL!!

Ditto, was diagnosed last year right after labor day weekend. Was on insulin and then metaformin now nothing. I actually did a sugar reading just a minute ago 87, I remember just a month ago having to take the metaformin and then having to take a shot because my sugar was never below 150. I know it's because I just didn't care and the feel that food gave me was more important than my health. Not anymore, i am taking my heath by the balls and I am running with it!

I've done some zumba, well one class so far. I really want to increase my activity just don't want to over do it. Waiting until 6 weeks.

That's why it's so good! That is not the drink for us.