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I started crying in the middle of Macy's today. I'm a size 8. I've never in my memory been a size 8 in jeans. Unbelievable. Anything is possible and dreams do come true.

Hi! I was sleeved June 6 this year, and I started noticing my hairbrush getting full of hair around September. This is gettin real old real fast- I am starting to notice thin spots. I am not a vain person, but I am starting to get concerned. When does it stop? My surgeon and nutritionist don't seem concerned, btw. Thanks!

Need to vent something into the void, because the pressure is weighing me down. I was sleeved June 6. I am making the decision to separate from my husband of 9 years. It has been recommended by my friends and my counselors to do so. My surgeon even had some insight. "Strike while the Iron is hot" he said. "you have chosen to make a major life change, take advantage of it." He is a good person, and he means well, but we have had problems since way before my surgery. He is OCD (undiagnosed), and has very little emotional intelligence. He has refused to find a reasonable career of himself - he works for H&R block once a week. That was a compromise because he used to say his goal in life was to not work. So he is home all the time, questioning an micromanaging house stuff and my decisions with the kids. He has no real interests, other than video games. And, he has no real coping skills - he told the counselor that he felt like he was being physically damaged because he wasn't getting "IT" enough. I know that I am certainly not perfect but Basically, we are two different people. We have three children together. Now that food is not part of my life, I am trying to find new ways of coping with the stress. This sucks! Anyway, I just needed to vent into a void - lay this down so I can get on with the day.

UTGal99 :Children need to see that it requires hard work, dedication and commitment to many aspects in life to be successful and happy. I absolutely agree! And I LOVE the Dr. Seuss quote!

Thank you so much for your support and well wishes! - iegal - I am set financially. I am very fortunate and grateful to have inherited money from my father (long story) I will have to most likely pay spousal support, but not for long in this state. I am also a teacher by trade so there is always a job for me if I need one. He has made money off of investments, etc with the money that has come in, but he has become very well off for not working at it. I am convinced that his OCD really hinders his will to do anything. He spends hours organizing receipts, pouring over credit card bills, and Questioning me about every little purchase. And yes, I think my self esteem about my body drove me to "settle" for someone. He had a job when we were married, and I was impressed that he was good at housework, because I am terrible at it. BTW- he is taking a nap right now... Is it wrong for this to drive me crazy? I can't call him a bum, but I am not proud of the way we live. I cant Get him to understand this. It's time to move on, and I am prepared to be a single parent.

I use the patch. I love it- I was told that the pill didn't work as well with sleeves and my last child was born with my IUD in her little fist. . I guess when they say that it's 99% effective, then that's not 100%!

Wow! Watch out world because I am miss moody! I can't seem to help being irritated with everyone or everything. I was sleeved June 6. Anybody else going through something similar? I feel like it's affecting my relationships, and I would like to get it under control. Thanks!

Here goes: 1) My marriage counselor has recommended that my husband and I separate. We had issues before surgery, but they don't seem to be getting better. 2) as a result, I am craving foods- like popcorn and Mac and cheese. I ate a few bites yesterday even though I felt full. 3) I haven't exercised yet- can't seem to put it into my routine. 4). I am afraid I will undo this sleeve if I'm not careful. 5). I am listening and singing along with ABBA right now. It's one of the first things that has made me smile in days (other than my kids)

Love it!

I guess it doesn't help that I am having issues with my marriage, plus I'm trying to start my own business, plus I have 3 kids under 6! Perhaps the reduced calories plus too much on my plate makes for a volatile situation. I am currently seeing a counselor and I do eat a few carbs (1/2 c of Total for breakfast). I want to try and exercise more - but I'm not sure what I can do beyond that.

Wow! That's amazing! I wish you continued success!

Came accross this website when I was searching for Protein shake alternatives, could be interesting or helpful? http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/556857-20-delicious-protein-powder-recipes-that-are-not-shakes/#slide-1 Note: I did try the protein cookie one, and it was BEYOND nasty. Couldn't even get one bite down.

Well, one month out and on regular foods, and I had to be stupid enough to put my sleeve to the test. It was my daughters 4th birthday, so for lunch I made homemade Mac & cheese(her request). I had a few bites of that and it went down almost TOO well. Pasta, specifically Mac and cheese was one of my trigger foods. Iwas even able to eat a bite of cake, no problem. Didn't like it, but that's fine- I don't need cake. Then dinner came around and I made crab cakes. They were smaller than the palm of my hand And I used low fat may and crackers for a binder. My husband said "that looks, pretty big!". Did I listen? No- I ate a whole crab cake. Now I am madly pacing trying not to lose my crab cake! How can I be so stupid? What is this going to look like in 5 years? I hope I continue to move forward with my weightloss and not sabotage myself and be back to where I started before my sleeve.

Congrats! I hope you have continued success and a wonderful trip!

Oh wow! That's terrible! Now I know to be careful!

Thanks for the advice! You are right, I am not going to stress about it and keep going the way I am going by focusing on protein with every meal. Tonight we had cracked crab for dinner (3 oz = 19g protein!). We're on vacation on the coast. I think I'm doing okay- the only thing I am really afraid of is my hair falling out.

Hi everyone! I had my sleeve done on June 6th - so far things have been going well so far. I'm getting into the rythem of getting my Vitamins and food, following what my nutritionist says for food, etc. So yesterday, I had a meeting with my nutritionist and she said I was doing great - it looked like I was getting 60 grams of Protein a day, and said I could eat regular food now. Then I met with my Dr., and HE said that 60 grams of protein was not enough, I needed 100g! I should be drinking 2 Protein shakes a day and everything else I eat is a bonus on protein. The more protein I get, the better my weightloss will be, etc. WHAT??? I have one camp that says getting 60 -80 grams of protein a day is fine, use the shakes for Meal Replacements on busy days. Then another camp that is telling me that 100g of protein and I must drink the shakes. Oh, and did I mention that the protein shakes are on the list of foods that make me nauseous? I don't like chocolate (yeah, yeah, I know, weird huh), and the nectar ones are nasty. The costco premier shakes are just, blech. I am trying to force one down now and I am getting more and more nauseous with every sip. So what are your experiences? How much protein have you been required to take in and how has it helped/hindered your weight loss? What should I do? Thanks!

I am in the same boat today - I was sleeved on June 6th. I'm just going to say "I'm watching what I'm eating" or "I don't feel like eating today". Luckily for me, most of the people coming today already know what I have done. Good Luck and Happy 4th!