Ms.AntiBand

Exactly.. Like everyone else, I know myself too well to know diets are easy.. But once I hit goal I'm right back on the yoyo track gain. Nada for me

6 months out. Have always been able to drink like a horse without problem and when I do eat it's never more than the measured amt recommended by my dr. Fortunately, I don't have hunger, but heard it will return eventually

Don't worry about getting anything in except water at this point. Hydration is first and foremost the most important.

Good for you! By your next birthday you'll be able to go again.. Just not eating much. Oh, plus you'll look and feel a lot differnt by then

am: slice of provolone cheese Snack: 1/4 McDonalds plain sundae Lunch: cottage cheese mixed w/blk cherry chobani Dinner: 2ozs turkey dipped in Bolthouse ranch dressing And a gazillion gallons of flavored Water

8 more days and I get to play with the big people in the Vet section Lalalalah ...

I'm sorry your having to go through all this.. I know it sucks. Because of my lapband damage which included ulcers and anemia I had to wait 18 months. Trust me when I say it's better to wait. I've seen where some drs go ahead and do surgery on no-so-perfect stomachs and they experience many medical issues in post-op Be patient and good things will come your way.

2 days closer to pain free and back to normal.. Congrats and glad you're home now

Unless you have a major illness your insurance won't cover vitamin infusions and they get costly. Anywhere from $100 - $300 each. They are not FDA approved and are mostly used in trying to help cancer patients .. Or those wanting to pay for the service themselves. I think trying to stay up on simple OTC vitamins is cheaper and easier

Exciting.. Congrats! Keep us posted

Oh.. And I had a 7 week stall. I just did my best to ignore it and it went away I continue to have many stalls.

For me.. It was patience and just being happy I wasn't gaining. It works if given time and if you don't sweat over the stalls. Promise

Positive thoughts, prayers, vibes etc for y'all needing it right now.. Bless the Lil ones you've got going on.. I love babies

Heh.. Just don't try this with protein or you're sleeve will protest BIG time. Slider food stage is easy to abuse so track it so you can continue to lose. Oh.. And I love the blk cherry chobani mixed with pineapple cottage cheese.. YUM!

Sheesh.. Simmer down hot rod! Let's converse not get hostile right out of the gate

Guilt is a good thing.. It's what helps us with doing what's right. Cynthia .. I agree that fitness pal is the best and you'll be surprised that most of the time your guilt is unfounded. Don't dwell... You're learning

Huge boobs are way over rated.. And tough to lug around

Ain't it great! I don't know how to explain it, but it is like something just switch, clicked or farted and my mind is totally into this new lifestyle. I've had no trouble adjusting or accepting the new ways I now live. From the minute I went into surgery I've been high on my new life and could never be happier. I don't know what did it. My only regrets are I wish everyone's journey could be like this and that I wish I could have done this in my youth. But.. I'll take what I have because I am a very happy person. Congrats on your progress.. You're awesome!

I agree.. "Ditch the doc"! Glad you can move on to another one. Most, but not all PCP's are supportive because they're the ones who have educated themselves enough to know the advantages of proper WLS. Good luck

There's no law or ethics to regulate this.. Just insurance requirements

When I decided to get the sleeve my BMI was 18.4 but had to wait to heal from lapband damage. In the waiting process my BMI jumped significantly to 33 something. We all have our reasons and whether you are a low or high BMI.. We're all wanting the same goal. To reach a healthy and happy weight. Good luck.

You can sleep anyway your sweet Lil ass will letcha Seriously though.. As long as you're comfortable it doesn't matter how or where you sleep. I was fine on my sides from the get go others aren't.

Wait..wait.. But I just got here! Sheesh.. Missed the good stuff again. Pull the curtains.. The show is over

Good luck you two.. You'll be very happy and you'll love Trish! She's the best!

I was 190 at surgery time and I'm 5'3". You'll have to check my ticker because I don't remember what my weightloss stats are, but I think I can get close to first goal of 135 this summer.