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Congrats! And thanks for sharing. You look amazing. I only hope I can have half your success.

I drink one every morning. I like them a lot.

Not sleeved until June 14th so I wouldn't be any help. I'd love to see the results though.

Wow, that is crazy. Speechless.

Congrats! You are two days before me.

Has anyone had issues with cramping? For those who are post sleeve, any issues with malabsorption. Check out this video on YouTube:

Hola, Welcome to the forums! I am sure you will find this group to be a great support. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

Lissa, I love it the drinking game with water. :-)

I think she is lumping them in because there are some similarities. She is sleeved. I was just curious if this is her experience or something I would experience. I guess the point she is making is vitamins are very important.

Can you post the link I can't find you on YouTube?

I am not sure if there is a part of the forum for this but please forgive for being a bit negative. So I have from the very beginning been very open about my decision to have weight loss surgery. Imagine my surprise when today at work when one of my co-workers who is significantly larger than I attempted to make me feel bad about my decision. She stated, " You can do it on your own, you just have to be committed". I told her and I had done it before but had not been successful (i.e sustained WL) and hoped this tool would help me reach my goal. She said I shouldn't be saying I can't do it without this tool. I told her I needed some help and I was not above getting it for my health. She then told me I would never eat normal again. I was super annoyed at this point and went on about my business. She seriously was looking at me like I had three heads. I think I better keep my business to myself. Didn't know people who also struggled with weight issues could be so judgemental. END VENT.

Welcome Reneat1021! I love this site. Everyone is so great and supportive. Glad to make your acquaintance.

I am glad you are OK. It sounds like you have had quite a time. I am sending good vibes your way. I hope your recovery gets better.

I bought a Lifefitness elliptical refurbished and it was the best investment ever. I love my Elliptical, although I like going to the gym better. My kids playroom is next to the Elliptical in the basement. The good thing about having it at home is that I could do 10 minutes at a time. I can't wait to get sleeved because the elliptical is going to be my fail safe to ensure I get in at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.

@Calikat, how did you know that would work? Thats awesome!

Thanks everyone. I guess I have to realize everyone is not going to get it. In the end its none of their beeswax anyway. I am going to be healthy and I never want to eat, "normal" again. Normal has gotten me to where I am now which is overweight and unhappy. I am just glad that I have this forum and all you great folks to go to and vent. :-)

I doubt it, just uneducated. She kept mentioning this cousin or that who did it all on her own. I expected her to get it but to each their own. I've been large for a good portion of my life and I have a couple acquaintances who have had WLS. I have never been jealous, just happy for them.

loved the blog. Thumbs up!

Maybe you just ate too fast. I am not sleeved yet but I thought we had to eat all of our food really slow. Maybe you were chatting and eating so you were going to fast. I don't think one episode would damage your sleeve. I have heard tons of stories about people getting sick post sleeve from eating too fast or to much. I hope all is ok. I am not sure what I am going to do about stress eating. I find myself reaching for food at work and home when stressed. I am going to have to watch that as well.

I am glad about being able to eat popcornThis is my low fat snack. I can eat half a bag and feel satisfied with my unsleeved tummy. I am not too heartbroken about gum. I saw a woman on a Youtube maintenance video eating chex mix and drinking with a straw. I think we can eat whatever we like within reason once you hit goal, just less of it. I can't wait 18 days and counting.

How many grams of protein?

I am so sorry. I hope your physician is able to help. I will say a prayer for your speedy recovery.

I would Check with your insurance coordinator I was scheduled for surgery April 25, 2012 and I rescheduled for June 15, 2012. I would think a couple months would be okay. Sometime dates get reschedule because of the doctor's availability. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland.

Congratulations! I know it's a great feeling.