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Bee I went to Mexico. Very safe I had no complications, no nausea, no gas, no real pain. I was there in September 2012 and have now reached my goal weight and am so very happy that I did this for myself. Don't let them talk you out of it; you will regret it. If you/they want to talk to me please PM me. All the best

You look fantastic, congratulations!!

Sounds like you had the lapband? There are many posts on here that speak towards those that have had the revision to sleeve and I am sure that you will gain alot of insight from them. I had a revision last September and the VSG is nothing like the lapband. I am 6.5 months out and eat anything I try, food does not get stuck, I have never vomited and have surpassed my goal weight loss. I can eat veggies, chicken, yogurt things that I couldn't with the band. I have yet to try beef but I am sure that I could. Absolutely the best decision I could have made to get the band removed.

You ARE worth it!! I AM worth it!! We ALL are worth it!! Put on those size 8 pants and strut your stuff!!! We have worked hard to be at this point enjoy it and relish what you have accomplished. CONGRATULATIONS!!

To the OP, the goal is not to feel full but satisfied. This is a new eating experience for most. I had the band for 5 years before the sleeve so I learned this feeling and also ate slow and small amounts. It is better to have 6 small meals than three larger ones in my opinion. How about trying eating some more solid, soft food. Cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, soft fishes, canned meats, yogurt. I also ate very low carb for the majority of my weight loss. I ate protein and incorporated some veggies closer to 3-4 months out. Carbs do make you hungry, I would try to stay away from any fruit you may be eating.

Here is the thing, it really sneaks up on you. I have reached my goal weight, actually exceeded it by 5 pounds. The last time in my life that I weighed so little was on my way up the scale. It really is different, strange, awesome, wonderful, to feel your ribs in your back, be able to actually reach around and scratch your back(actually did this today and thought; when was the last time I could do that!!). I guess with each day it will get easier to accept and realize how thin we have become. All I can say is enjoy the ride because it is spectacular!!

I am 6.5 months and my stomach still makes noises. It is not hungry just dijestive noises. Make sure you eat slow, small bites, measure your food portions. You really have to change the way you eat. Use baby size utensils and put your fork/spoon down after every bite, you can do it!!

Yes pudding would be on your full liquid but not on clear liquid as you can't see through it.

Just because someone else does it, doesn't make it the right thing to do. Maybe just eat the topping, or stop and think things through before you do. I just realized you are 4 weeks out. Don't do it yet, wait at least until 8 weeks, hopefully the desire will pass.

To the OP no problem, you will get to your 100% weight loss. Just be positive, think of the goal weight, stick to your eating plan, invision yourself slim. You will do it!!

If they are saying 125 pounds is your goal weight than this would be 100% lost. If it was 60% then you would have to be weighing under 100 pounds which would not be right. Now 125 pounds seems very low or the lowest for someone 5'5".

I have lost more than 100% of my excess weight. Not sure how to do the calculations but I have lost 5 pounds more than my goal so guessing 102%.

Hey Sleeveshelly, I had my surgery on September 10 two days before you. Now I am sure that you got 85% of your stomach removed to be successful and reach your goal weight. That pecan roll will NOT help you get there. As the other poster said, get that crap out of your house, go back to eating low carb/high protein, track your intake and drink your water. As time goes on you will be able to eat more and it WILL be harder to lose the weight. Don't you want to be a success now? I know that you can do this, you have already lost some weight, great job, but you have a way to go. Trust me when you reach your goal weight you will be able to have a pecan roll, just not everyday. Positive vibes I am sending your way, tomorrow is a new day, seize it by the horns and get a grip on your eating, you can do this!!

To the OP some tough love here. You need to pull up your big girl pants and stop this nonsense. Did you get 85% of your stomach removed to go and eat a BIG MAC? You have weight to lose and will NOT be successful by doing this. Join a support group if you need to. Call your NUT. Please get a grip and stop this sabotage. I truly wish you all the best and success, you can do this!!!

To the OP, yes at two months out two tacos, from wherever are too many. At two months I wouldn't even be trying to eat one. It's a slippery slope Mike, you wife doesn't need to be eating this crap food either, so tell her to keep it away from you.

If it hangs below your genital area, it should be covered.

Looking good!! Make sure to share this with Dr Garcia.

Congratulations what a wonderful feeling to have had!! Watch out because they will keep coming!!

Keep eating that cheese!! Don't worry I eat cheese everyday too as I love it. Can you also have soft fishes, canned meats and eggs at this stage?

Just to preface I have fine, but lots of it hair. I used the hair thickening cream today and it made my hair look fuller but not sticky or dry. I used my regular styling products. Thanks OP my hair is now much more lovelier!!

It may not shrink down all the way. I have had some PS that included lipo and it is much better now.

You are kidding about the ice cream right? How about unsweetened, diluted apple juice, delish. Water with any flavourings. I was on clear liquids the first week and didn't go to full liquids until week two.

I had my revision on September 10, 2012. I went to Dr Fernando Garcia, an amazingly skilled surgeon in my opinion. There are many posts on here about him and he is well liked. I went through ready4achange and I do say that having the surgery was the best thing I could have done for myself.

The more weight you have to lose the quicker you will lose; initially. Sometimes I see that those having to lose alot, say 100 pounds or more take longer to reach that goal or sometimes never do. I reached my goal weight in 6 months less a day and lost 77.8 pounds. So it is all kind of relative, based on how much you have to lose and by the looks of it, you don't have much to lose.

Well by my calculations you are about three weeks out. At this point I was only starting pureed foods. If I were you I would stick to soft foods for a little longer. I didn't have raw veggies for months only cooked. Just go slow and be careful. I ate alot of cottage cheese, tuna, soft fish, ground meats, canned meats, cheese strings, yogurt, eggs. Pineapple I say would be a big no right now, very fibrous and chewy.