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Dont get discouraged...I read on anothe post that when it takes a while to lose weight that it is a good sign. Our bodies are rearranging things so you will see inches drop and less loose skin. I keep this in mind for myself too! I seem to be losing slowly as well but I am still losing...yay!!

My doctor actually recommended that I try eating eat at my last visit

This explains why I am having so much acne. When does this stop?

I teach fifth grade as well. I have a 20 minute break and I just try to snack during class. I generally will eat some turkey meat and string cheese and a yogurt. During my lunch break I will eat a few crackers and some chicken salad that I make with chicken breast. You will be fine. I am two months out as well but I really didn't have any energy problems. I taught summer school from 7:15 - 1:00 so it was a long day but I did well. I only took off a week.

Congratulations...you look great!

I took my first drive today and it was fine. I am three days out. Not ready for sex yet...

Well I had my surgery on Monday, July 2nd and I am about to take a small drive to the pharmacy. I think I will be just fine if I do some old lady driving...LOL!

Actually I am feeling great! The ride wasn't half as rough as what I had imagined in my head...

Yes they are totally different. The plication does not remove part of the stomach. I think it only sutures it in order to make it smaller. You can google it and come up with lots of information. I was looking into it at one point. I mentioned it to my doctor and he dismissed the idea (can't really remember what he said)...I had the sleeve on Monday.

Yep you are right. I will do just that!

Well it's over...I had my surgery on July 2nd. It was not that bad...thank God! I had some bouts with nauseau but overall the pain and uncomfort has been bearable. I am more concerned with the after effects and how to deal with the questions on how I lost weight. I am not one to broadcast my business so this makes things a little uncomfortable for me...any suggestions???

I had my surgery on Monday as well. I had some nauseau but it passed and I am able to keep the liquids down. I am following a suggestion that I read on another post where I squeeze the air out of my jaws before I swallow and it helps not to gulp down too much air. I hope and pray things get better!

I am glad you are doing better! I pray you heal completely and enjoy the new you

I am scheduled for july 2. I have to have a h. hernia repair as well. Does this significantly increase the recovery time and make for more pain? I am just curious as to what I should expect. Also, as for a grocery list...what will I need from the store to keep me full???

I am scheduled for July 2nd and I am scared...I just keep thinking...it will be o.k. I have not told any family members...only my husband knows...he is very supportive and I love him for that! I don't want to worry my mother because she has soooo many health issues and anyone else really doesn't matter...LOL

I would love to be a size 8 or even a 10. I don't think any smaller would be good for me- although I am short. My hubby might have a fit with that small. He is already having withdrawls of not having much to "hold on to"...LOL!

LOL to the greasy cheesburger. It will pass...I know this is merely a rehearsal for what we will go through in the upcoming week. I am determined to stick it out and I want you to do the same. My hubby gave away all of the junk food in our house. He is starting a diet with me (not liquid) but a healthier way of eating. He doesnt need to lose any weight but his support helps!

I am replacing two meals a day until two-three days before the sugery and I have to replace three meals a day with the protein shakes. I also have to take in 65 oz of water daily. I am praying I can do this because today was not a good day. I ate out and did not drink the protein shakes at all. Tomorrow will HAVE to be better!

Ditto to all the above comments. Thanks for sharing! My surgery is in a week and I am scared...just don't want to chicken out...

You can do it...I am in the preop stage as well and today I fell off the wagon big time and I only started Yesterday!!!!!!!!!!! We will get through this! Tomorrow is a new day so come back with a vengence!

My date is July 2nd as well. I am hoping and praying all goes well since I have a hernia repair as well.

Hello I am a teacher and my date is July 2nd. I am hoping to be past the soft foods stage and on regular foods by the time school resumes. I started pre-op on yesterday and today I fell off the wagon. I guess I better get back on tomorrow with a vengence. I pray to make it through this stage and onto to the next one!