LilMissDiva Irene

For what its worth I think you're doing great. Keep up the good work.

Hi aldmb2 It is tough at first, I won't lead you wrong - but in time you will realize that having this surgery is the best thing you can do for yourself. Hugs!!! Stay strong!!! Venting does help a lot too.

Yeahhh Lili!!! Time sure flies... And this list will grow more and more the more time flies. For some reason I can't see the pictures (I think it's from the firewall at my job) nevertheless I'm super proud of how far you have come and no one here is happier for you than I am!!! Congrats and cheers my friend!!!

Hi yecats.. I like ya!! So I'll answer your quest for information. Here's what you do: Get more fluids in (water!!! 64 oz minimum) Up your protein Throw your scale away, either that or only weigh in 1-2x per week (less if it drives you that nuts) That's it. I can't see anything else that might be affecting your scale. The 3rd week stall will hit 99% of us... you just have to keep doing all the right things and keep it moving. STAY POSITIVE!!!

Thank you again friends, taking the time out to wish me well. I truly appreciate it! I'm trying my best to stick to my normal routine and I've even gotten a really good workout in this morning. My how it helps with the mood lifting. It's going to take a lot of time I know - it does help a lot knowing there's so many out there who care. This truly is the best support website I've ever come across!!!

I did! Just don't over do it at all, your body will want to eat more which it's hard enough as it is. Perhaps 30 minutes a few times per week. Going into surgery as healthy as possible is always the better choice. Hugs lady!! Your day is close!!

What an incredibly detailed few days, thanks for sharing! It brough back a lot of memories... LOL Dr. Aceves, Dr. Campos, Yolanda and Nina are truly Mexico's finest. Never regretted getting my sleeve nor having it done in Mexico by Dr. Aceves for one second!!

Yep Wishing you the best in the upcoming week! You will do fantastic.

Thank you dear friends, I appreciate all your kind words, well wishes and condolences. Xoxo

Getting back to your normal routine will be a little bit strange. At least it was for me. I took 3 weeks off which I was so thankful for. It at least got me through my liquids phase. It was hard enough getting them in as best I could being home all day, much less the stress of being at work with timelines and demands. Know this though, I came through just fine. I did have to go easy on myself too and recognize my limitations. If you didn't tell anyone about your surgery just tell them you aren't feeling all that well and do the best you can. You just had major surgery, so be very careful! But I do know all of us had to get back to work eventually, and I don't think anyone's posted they couldn't survive. You will be just fine.

" *I* AM WORTH IT!!! " Until you believe this with all your heart, there will be no victory.

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Jswilbur, if it's RTD you might want to switch to powder as majority of sleevers do end up lactose intolerant post op. I've found the Lactaid Milk tastes exactly like milk ( I love milk!!! ) and mixing that with protein powders helped a lot. Good luck to you! So to answer your question, yes it is likely the protein drink you are using.

Sounds like a fantastic outfit!! I agree, I think some pics are in order here. Wishing you the very best on your interview today, but so far it sounds like you're going to rock it!! Check in and let us know how it goes. *hugs*

Here is a link where you will find tons: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/51-powder-room-ladies-gone-wild/ You can also do a search for some key words and I'm sure you will come back with a lot of results.