LilMissDiva Irene

Well, now you know how she feels. 'Scuse my crudeness be she can sit on a tack. You are doing the right thing, don't worry about what she thinks or how she feels. You will get slim in no time and your pretty face will just be icing on the cake. Hugs and blessings to you, and don't let ANYONE take your thunder.

I think your Husband is one guy worth one million awful comments made to you! (I hope that came out right...) You are truly blessed to be married to such a wonderful guy Look toward him when feeling bad because some people in this world lack tact and know, that you have a really great person in your corner. That lady at your job, she probably doesn't have close to what you have in a lifelong partnership. Hugs to you!!!

How far out from surgery are you? I'm about 3.5 months out and that much beef would definitely give me a sour stomach and some pain. I usually can't do more than 2 oz of beef or pork if I'm eating anything with it (can do more poultry or fish). Anyway, as far as the original question with knowing how we would have a leak is a very good question. Anyone here who's had a leak: what were your symptoms?

I got you Daisy!!! No worries, you will get it. I think this will help many even trying to maintain, along with MINI up there (CONGRATS LADY!!!) - I'll use it when I get to goal too. Keeps me aware and not going backwards - too much. :-)

SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda...................275.................187..............177..............10 Coops ...............238................191.............177................14 Cwalker...............250.................180..............170..............10 Daisy....................237...................138.............130...............8 DJackson.............229.................229..............215.............14 Ibejjo...................249..................249............229................20 Juliarh...................230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes................239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.............225.................210..............199..............11 LeslieH..................212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva...........235..................235.............220..............15 Mommy2Girls.......275.................240..............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK........317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj......203.4..............167.1..........155...........12.1 Sailorgirl.................240.................220..............200..........20 Secret Surgery34..........205.........179............165...........14 Sleeve 4 me.........166..................166.............156..............10 Sweatinitout..........245................170..............160...............10 Yolanda240...........236.................203..............170..............33

This is really great information, thanks for sharing. I must say, when I eat too much I get the regurgitation - and if anything, knowing the GERD can cause cancer, if even a slight risk, should keep me from going overboard. I'll get it someday.

OMW!!! ...and this post too!!! I'm wearing those pants now and they are also getting a bit big even!!! WHoohoooo!!!

Now that I'm almost 4 months out, I just wanted to answer this poll. I put down 70-79%. My hunger suppression is probably more than that, more along the 80's but I wanted to be as conservative as possible. I really wish I could be in the high 90's!! I'd never like to feel hunger, ever - but that was not to be for me. It's ok though, I am doing fine so far.

What about multiple "fix" surgeries is Non Invasive? I ask that to anyone who says the band is Non Invasive. That is a load of crappola!!! The band is plenty invasive and I believe in enough time everyone's bands will need to be removed/replaced - etc. Also, the revision to a new band is certain failure. I've yet to see one person where it works a second time around, even if the first time the band worked great. Congrats to you on getting your sleeve (very soon). You will be super happy and sooo glad to be rid of that band. I'm a convert too!! I have NEVER BEEN HAPPIER!!! All the very best to you in the future months.

I think the majority of us here have felt fleeting moments of regret - but they are very fleeting! I have myself, to be perfectly honest but it was only a few times during the first month (which is the toughest time). It was really bad right out of the surgery room and while I was in the hospital yucking up my guts... However, now that I'm almost 4 months out, I can tell you every second of that was WORTH IT!! I no longer regret my decision and follow through one bit. I'm positive this will be true for all!!! I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!! It has already saved me from myself many a time, and I'm sure it will still many a more time!

I do also have several sizes in my closet. The majority go down to 14's. I have a few 12's, 10's and 8's (goal size). Once I get past the 14's (and I'm almost in them) I'll not have anything left to wear. What a great problem to have!!! What I do is do a monthly "try on". It's a "Me Time", where I pull out all the clothes that are too small and try them on. It's still great even if they are too small. Because if I measure it from the month before I can still see the progress. Such as my 14's - 2 months ago they wouldn't get over my hips. This past try-on I got them buttoned/zipped but is still a bit too tight to wear - so next month they should be good to go!! I love tracking my progress in as many ways as possible, because the scale is only nice to me once in awhile...

Well this is probably true in some cases but like thin one, I'm actually at the top of my classification - so I can't say being obese has kept me down. I've actually been promoted by my Department much faster and many more times than most here, and they are all thin too. Some would even have to leave to get promoted then return, which I've only had to do this once, and haven't left since. I think it has more to do with confidence rather than I'd say outwardly appearance. Though, I'm sure outwardly appearances do factor in sometimes. What I'm really trying to say is, I'm an exception to this always thought of rule.

Well, I can't say my hunger has been reduced 100% like so many sleevers here... and they truly are very lucky!! I can say though that my hunger has been reduced greatly - say maybe 65-70%. I honestly thought I'd never ever feel hunger, and boy was I mistaken!! My stomach does growl and grow hungry if I haven't eaten in about 5-6 hours. I have never been able to go an entire day and "forget to eat"... I'll only "forget to eat" a few hours past meal time, then I'll remember because my tummy gets idle hands. The only time I could go the whole day without hunger is right after surgery. I was never hungry then, and even was turned off by the very sight of food. It's no wonder I lost so fast then, as compared to now. I get head hunger REALLY bad though. Especially in anticipation of TOM. I guess that's pretty normal though. I guess I really don't have anything else to add, and certainly no suggestions. I personally believe I've found the best PPI that is working well enough for me. I don't even really need the acid reducer tablets. I figure if I'm hungry after 5 hours, then by golly I SHOULD eat. However if it were only right after eating or even an hour, I'd definitely consider it. Hugs all around!

Only thing I can suggest is have you asked your surgeon? I don't believe I've seen that to be the case on here before, however that doesn't mean it's necessarily bad either. I hope someone can chime in and lend some help for you.

Oh wow, def keep us posted!! I've found Lactaid and love it... now what can I make with it?? Hi protein ice cream - hopefully delicious and full of all the things we need, so no guilt!!

Wow... just WOW!!! I was going to suggest calling her Supervisor as well - and I'm glad you did. I'm sure he'll figure it out. I hardly believe they would want someone so inept handling their prospective clients for them. IMO, there are so many folks out there right now, desperately looking for work, and you have deadbeats like this holding one. I hope you get that resolved, and of course I wish you and Hubby a very successful surgery!!!

My advice to you is to do exactly as your Dr. prescribes. If they expressed for you to slow down the weight loss, then that is what you need to do. You DO have an eating disorder, and the sooner you nip it in the bud the better. You can and will do serious and sometimes permanent damage to your body. I really don't like sounding harsh, but you really must take this very seriously. You did not ( I assume) have this surgery to trade in one very bad and unhealthy way of life for another. Those feelings and thoughts your having (and you know which ones I'm talking about) serve you no good purpose. It's not going to happen overnight, but you really must handle them now, or you will continue down the wrong path. Seek medically professional mental help with this too. You neally need it. Hugs to you, and I really REALLY hope you feel better soon. ETA: I did become severely lactose intolerant post surgery. I've been drinking Lactaid for the last week, and I have not had any bad side effects from it. It really does work. I've tried other alternatives (Silk, etc.) and it does not satisfy my taste for milk. Just a suggestion.

Hi there ready, Do NOT worry at all. You are doing just fine I believe with how things are going. Be proud of every single pound lost!! Which I see you do, and that is the important thing. Just a bit of insight... This Holiday season I lost 13 lbs. Hey not bad for me, seeing as I normally GAIN 20!! The sleeve is a true miracle. Truly. In a normal setting I should've lost 20 or more. However, again - it's the Holidays and I enjoyed life - and I STILL LOST A GOOD AMOUNT! As far as how much I can eat, it depends on consistency. If I'm doing something mushy like oatmeal, I can eat about half a cup to 3 quarters. If I'm eating dense meat Proteins, I can eat 3 oz tops, and a few bites of veggies. It takes me the full 30 minutes to finish too. 2 oz was me straight out of surgery and for the first month thereabouts. Now, I can eat probably twice that or more. Congrats!!! You've lost 58 Lbs FOREVER!!!

I did this too. It was so creepy and scary when it happened, and thank goodness I was in the hospital when it happened. The nurse came and told me it was normal and to relax. I was really freaked out about that. However, also like you - I just felt awful sick until I did that. That was my turning point right there as far as my nausea was concerned.

Yay Congrats!!!!

Vegas or Texas both still sound great! If it's Texas, SeaWorld sounds great!!

N..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-30-10 187 not to goal... due to vicious stall but still 9 pounds down!!) BlackBerryJuice...........208...........155...........155..............0 (Dec. 19th goal - reached a week early!!!!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............4 ( 12-20-10 239 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 (down to 160- so back to original goal of 154!!!)) Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................230...............220................10 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15. (240.6 ! Happy with my success!!) GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................230..............225................5 (not bad) Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 (reached 181.8 today 3.2 under goal!!!) LilMissDiva........247...............234.............226.8..........7.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126.6..............125.............1.6 (Getting Better!) Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 - GOAL REACHED! mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........167.1............170...............-2.9 BELOW GOAL!!! Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................166..............164..............2 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13( made goal 8 days post op) NEW Goal 185....Didn't make it but I think I did great. Current 185.5 FlyGirl...........260.................227.................219...............8 LeslieH.......212.............212............ 200..........12

SN............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.........Lbs to Goal Avilda..............275.................187..............177..............10 Cwalker..........250.................180..............170..............10 DJackson..................229.................229..............215......14 Ibejjo...............249..................249............229................20 Juliarh.............230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes............239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.........225.................210..............199..............11 LeslieH...........212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva.......235..................234.............220..............14 Mommy2Girls....275.................240..............228..............12 Moni luv..........190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK....317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj..203.4..............167.1..........155...............12.1 Sailorgirl...........240.................220..............200..............20 Secret Surgery34..........205........179.......165.........14 Sleeve 4 me...166..................166.............156..............10 Yolanda240.....236.................203..............170..............33 Sweatinitout....245................170..............160...............10 Coops ...............238................191.............177................14