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Welcome back Devo, you have come back to the right place to work on getting back on track. I'd just suggest going on a SUPER LOW carb diet for 5 days. It's the same as the liquid diet, except - well I prefer food... LOL I've never been able to stick to liquids only. That's just me though. Also measure out your portions, no more stuffing your sleeve. You don't want to hurt yourself. Walking is a fabulous idea, it always gets me started back on the right track. It's great that you decided to reach out at only 5 Lbs gained. Good on you! That can be gone in no time. Who knows, with the new found ambition, you can make your goal!! All the very best! Enduring struggles only makes us stronger. ETA: I DID do my liquids post-op through and through. I know it's only because there was no way I COULD eat though. Now that I know I can eat... that's another story.

Hi DMS, welcome to VST and the losers bench!! It is very possible the gain is from your IV fluids. Right now is the time to worry more about healing. The weight loss WILL come, promise. Do not stress over the scales right now, you have to concern yourself with your health and getting better. Follow your surgeons guidelines 100%!! Once that scale starts going in the right direction, I'm absolutely sure you will see a big drop. Hang in there!! You have only just begun.

36.8 Lbs to ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!! I am simply over the MOON!!! I love being sleeved and I love how fast this train is moving!!!

Cherice, as ALWAYS congrats on another great week for you!!! Great job!!! Yes, shopping for smaller cute clothes is always fun Have fun at Disneyland!! I'm hoping to make a trip there soon myself!! CONGRATULATIONS Labrys!!!! Onederland!!! Whooooot!!! I sooo can't wait!!! You've had a fantastic week!!! I'm just gonna check in now because this week has been so amazing for me. I'm down 5.8 Lbs since last week. Yeah, I'm sick but oh well. Nothings taking away my joy!!! See y'all next week!!!

I agree it is very helpful. I used it many times!!

I have to remember to check in here more often! I've been sick with a terrible cold so I haven't been able to do any workouts. I do feel *somewhat* better today though, so maybe I can do a little something on the stationary bike. That is something I consider light and at least will get me back on track with that. However, even though I've been sick I'm still losing. I just can't believe how every time I step on the scale I'm down another pound and a half! I'm not doing anything right now!!! I LOOOOVEEEE MY SLEEEVE!!!!!!!!! I still have over 10 Lbs to goal. I'm not exactly sure I'll make it. If I do it'll be sqeaking by, but no matter what I feel amazing!! I knew I set a very aggressive goal and to even be as close to it as I am, I canNOT be mad about it. SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-2-10 193 down 3) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............9 ( 12-2-10 241 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................246...............220................26 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225................22 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............237.............226.8..........10.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126..............125.............1.0 Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........183.4............170...............13.4 (start NY on an even number!) Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................171..............164...............7 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

Well girlie, you already DO look great -- so pretty and happy!! You can probably find some bikini's online, other than that I have no idea... it's freezing everywhere in the States it seems like!! Have a great trip!!!

Oh was it scary!! It freaked me out. But yeah, the pills work good for me and not burning anything... lol Never again! Thats all I know...

Ok, I've noticed my sleeping habits are very different since surgery. I'm a month out, and it actually seems to get more and more as time goes on. I don't really understand it, and I know I didn't go through this post-op lap band... so I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. Now, I've always been a good sleeper. I can fall right to sleep once my head hits the pillow and I'll sleep right through until it's time to wake up in the morning. Here's the thing, it's gotten much more prounounced. It's like good sleeper on steroids! I sleep incredibly hard now. Like really really deep. The house alarm actually went off the other night and I was told this and was amazed when I did not wake up from it. It's loud, so that is really some hard sleeping. Also when it's time to wake up, I simply don't want to. It really takes me a long time to get motivated. In fact, when I get to work I need more coffee to finally get me into the groove. Other than that, I'm pretty useless. In the first week I had trouble even getting to sleep which was weird for me too. That didn't last long though, TG!!! So, is anyone else experiencing this? I haven't seen anyone here mentioning this... am I weird? LOL

Wow you look so happy, and you look amazing and healthy!! I'm glad your stall broke for you, and it's so good to hear when this happens. Cheers! Here's to the New Year and new you!

Well, I went to Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. I'm glad I did!! He doesn't come as inexpensive as the others, but he's worth every penny.

All the best on your interview!!! I'm so glad to hear that things are going smoothly for you. Keep up with the positivity, it will work wonders for you, as it has already.

I am super happy that your Husband has come around!! It will surely make your recovery a million times easier. You know, you could always just tell them that you are really doing your best to stay on course during the Holidays. You want this to be the first time you actually LOSE during Christmas. Make smart choices for your plate (if you choose to eat anything). I really don't think they'll think much more of it. That's how I handle eating situations now where I don't want others to know I've had surgery. All the best!!!

Ok speaking of Nyquil above... I've had a cold for the last few days. I decided to take some of this to help me get a full nights sleep. Well, the stuff made my stomach feel like it was ON FIRE!!! I got scared, almost like I wanted to call 9-1-1... I drank some Water to help dilute it in my stomach and that did help. But shortly after if felt like my thighs were burning and like rubber. Sooo weird. It did put me right to sleep though. However, I think I'm going to start taking it in pill form. The liquid on my stomach was too much of a shock.

Thank you Darma!!! xx Thank you also Sarah!!! Right now I weigh 238, but in those photos I think I was around 242. I am 5'6 tall. Right now I'm about 35 Lbs down since my sleeve. Yay!!! I would agree that a size L on you, being tall would make you a thin person. You will get there again, I have no doubt about that!!! You will likely even get smaller than that.

LOL!! I'm super picky about my jeans too, so I feel ya. I HATE that hi-Water feeling. It'll bug me until the moment I take those suckers off. I hope you find your Levi's!! I really can't believe they don't make them smaller than a 4... that's just crazy. You should write them a letter and ask why??? I hope to get to feeling better soon, thanks! I hope you do too. It just makes me mad its right when I start getting back to my normal routines.

Hi mp, first - I fixed the spelling error for you in the title. Next, I do take sort of an appetite suppressant. It's called Slim Shots. They look like little single serving liquid coffee creamers. They have vanilla and chocolate. They are made from Palm Oil, so they are not filled with all kinds of yucky lab created crap. They don't taste that great, so you'd need to chase it with a sip of Water to get the taste out. They really do help! I have taken it a few times since surgery if I know I still have a few hours until my next meal. They are 25 calories a piece. Also, you probably need to go on a 5 days super low carb diet to kick those carb cravings. I'm talking all meat and veggies type of low carb. Once you get past that 5 days, the carb cravings should be all but gone - especially that low blood sugar feeling you can get... Getting back on the PPI's should help too. Like Tiffy mentioned, it will probably take about a week for it to work back to its full potential. I use Omeprazole, and I've pretty much tried all the different types of PPI's. Omeprazole (generic for Prilosec) works fab on me. Good luck!!!

I unfortunately have not been able to workout all weekend, and won't today either. I have been battling a nasty cold, and my weekend was all but ruined. Today will be too, but I think I'm on my upswing now - so hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to do a little something. ( Sleeve, good for you on knocking out your walk even in the freezing cold!! I have to really push myself to do that in the winter time. In summer I'm good to go!! Tiffy, have you seen those new Levi's that are made for more curvier women? They are sewn smaller in the waist, it sounds to me like you are more hourglass and those might help with that. Who doesn't love Levi's too??? mp, nothing wrong with staying home to enjoy time with the Hubby! Also sounds like you made up for it the next day - good on you! Keep up the good work girlie!! Stacy, gotta break out of that! I think the hardest part of working out is actually getting started. I hope my cold doesn't last much longer or I'll start feeling like that too. Right now I'm SAD I can't do my workout... BBJ, good job - as always!! s4m, I'm so proud of you!! You have been knocking it outta the ballpark!! ) I'll definitely do something tomorrow - no matter what. I won't let this cold keep me from doing what I should be doing. Besides... I have to lose 11 Lbs to meet my goal by Jan 1st... HAAA!!!

Hi Jenn, Well you said yourself, you absolutely have to stop eating chips. They are going to disrupt your good behaviors. If it helps, anything I put in my mouth that comes with a nutrition facts, I absolutely study it. I guarantee that once you see it (and read it EVERY time you pick up a bag), you will put that bag down and find something better to munch on. Also, have you ever tried Overeaters Anonymous? I actually one day plan to attend. We sometimes need to figure out what's eating us, rather than what we're eating. Bad habits form over years worth of time doing the same thing over and over. You were probably a night time snacker. Thus, you still try to do this now. It sounds like you are still losing really well regardless. However if you continue to do this, especially as your stomach allows more food to fit in it over time, you will find it more difficult to lose. Don't do this to yourself!! You have undergone serious surgery, now you MUST see it through. Hang tight. We are all here for you, in good times and bad times. Keep us up on your progress. Hugs to you!!!

Glad to hear you're feeling good! Congratulations on your new tiny tummy!!! You will soon see why you did this, and you will be all smiles!

IB150, Isopure is probably the best clear liquid Protein drinks you'll find, as far as quality. The flavor isn't the best but for me it was tolerable. I only needed to drink it for a few days as my surgeon ok'd non-clear Protein drinks made with Water only starting day 6. You might do better with watering it down because the flavor can be a bit over powering ( it was for me post-op). Unjury also makes a "flavorless" protein powder, and a chicken Soup flavor which is surprisingly good. You can't make the water too hot though or it will get really frothy. Good luck!