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I don't take a PPI every day BUT I do keep one in my purse, there are certain foods(onion) that give me heartburn and I try to prevent it. I have a 36 boughie, which is what my surgeon uses on every patient.

Hi, everyone. I haven't been around lately. I have been busy helping two of my friends try to get the sleeve. Sadly one was denied and the other is cash paying . I'm more nervous for her and I was for myself.lol I have had zero issues with the sleeve and would do it again in a heartbeat. My weight loss leveled off at 69 lbs, so accoring to my surgeon I need to lose 10 more lbs but I am in a size 10 and my 5'8 frame is healthy looking so I'm not going to stress over the last few lbs. I worked hard for the first 6 months taking advantage of the "honeymoon" phase and will get back on the exercise train after Christmas. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

Well, I love the name.. I have a 28 yr old Jessi. Welcome to the best site for support, e are here for you and you are going to amazing. I really "get" what you are saying about the hermit but when the weght starts coming off you'll shed your hermit ways and look out world!

You were beautifuil before but you are glowing in the profile picture, don't worry about the inlaws..when and if the time is right, you can tell them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Will be praying for your friend, let us know how she is doing...what the Dr. says. Hang in there.

Yeah, it's been awhile since I have been on...and you have done AMAZING!!!! Pat yourself on the back sister, you rocked your sleeve!

I'm sorry that you are having a tough time, hopefully the fluids will help you alot. I didn't have any issues but I have read that being dehydrated can cause nausea. It is sooo important to get in fluids. I tried drinking 2 oz every 15 minutes and it seemed to work better that way. If not maybe some meds for nausea. Good Luck!

My hair loss stared @ 3months and lasted 3 months, I'm 7 months post op and my hair is fine,thin and short. It is the only negative thing about WLS I've found. I'm just sooo darn happy it stopped coming out when it did!!

That is soo cool, Thanks for the visual look ahead!

Hi Breezy, you are doing amazing!!! I haven't been on lately, have been enjoying those grands. I seem to be holding steady with a 65 lb loss but I'm in a size 12 and hubby says I look great. I am so glad I had the sleeve! Hope you keep doing your happy dances..hugs!

My surgery was 4-29-2010. I have taken my vitiaims and even the biotin and omega .My hair started "shedding" at 2 months and slowly got worse until I hit 5 months, it has slowed way down.I'm now 5 1/2 months out and had my hair done two days ago,it is alot thinner but thankfully no bald spots just less volume.Keep up your Protein,Vitamins and try not to stress about it.It was well worth it.

It will be sooo worth it, I promise. In a couple of weeks the difference will be noticeable, inches wise and lb wise. The loss tapers off slowly.I lost 14 lbs the first week and 10 the second now I lose 5 lbs a month.It's an amazing ride. Walk,sip and rest. I did have hair issues but it is leveling off and I am glad!!!! Take care!

I got that too, and a "Have you been sick" with it.lol I know they are shocked but honestly did we look better fat? I feel sooo much better and even now the inches keep coming off although I have cut back on the walking. I just want to be healthy. I'm like you need to lose 15 more lbs to get to goal BMI, don't let anyone gt to you.

Yay! Congrats..you are doing great,keep up the good work!

Amazing Mini-Me!! I know the pride you must be feeling.Good Luck! Keep inspiring us!

You look great!! You give so much of yourself to this forum and have been a blessing to us newbies, Thank you for that!! I went to the website and the jewelry is awesome!!!

I have two nsv's....I am no longer morbidly obese now just overweight!!! I can fit into my daughters capri's~sweet~

I think if you chew to soft consistency it's good enough, you probably don't have to make it 30 chews unless it's a really dense protein. I think the protein bar will be enough with the advil, hope you knee's feel better :w00t:

Glad you are doing ok-good to know about the pouch test, I've been tempted to try it to nudge the scale down. I'm 5 mos out and can eat more also,just as you described. I don't seem to want to bake anymore and sweets were my weakness, now I'm happy with a nutter butter cookie thank goodness!

Take it easy, walk,walk,walk,sip,sip,sip and rest alot, that was the advice I was given and it does work

I had to post on my sugerversary, I love my sleeve!!! I have lost 61 lbs in 5 months and before surgery couldn't lose any. The inches are still coming off as my body changes. I haven't lost much in the bust area so kinda happy about that The throat area is what bothers me the most (droopy) blah! The hair loss seems to continue -but has leveled off without getting worse. I'm happy and have decided the rest of the weight will come off when it wants too. I'm still walking though not 6 days a week more like 4 days and keeping my 4 yr old granddaughter 4 days a week, that in itself is a workout.lol I'm in size 12 jeans from 18 women and lg tops from 2x. I do tend to eat the same things repeatedly but it is grilled salmon so it is healthy. I do feel I have added years to my life and it makes me happy dance at least once a day! I hope you all are doing great too!! You are the best!!

You look amazing!! I'm curious have you had the hair loss issues? Goodlife have you had hair issues or is it only me, we're allsleeved aroung the same time.Thanks:confused1:

Food is your friend, just make it protein first,eat slowly. Your going to be fine!

You look like a completely different person, so great!! You lost the same amount my granddaughter(age 8) weighs!!! Keep inspiring us!:thumbup: