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I think a lot of us got here because we have a problem with food. Not just "hey I don't really know about good nutrition, what is it??" But an addiction to food (among other things sometimes) I for one will always be at risk to regain the weight and become actively addicted again. I suggest counseling to a lot of people not because I am judging them. But because I know what it's like (having an issue with food) and have had intense therapy myself. The fact of the matter is some here will be successful and some will not with long term weight loss and the sleeve. If I can help one person by suggesting therapy. That's one more person that won't show up here a year from now upset at regain.. I did not judge or beat up on the op.. As a matter of fact I wished her well twice! I've held my tongue since... But before this becomes a total them against us fest I would suggest we get back on the original topic which is eating solid food right after surgery. I read the original post, and gave my best advice in answer to what I saw written there. I see that others have giving awesome suggestions too. Again to the op, I hope you find your way. Laura

Ooooh.. That sounds good! I'll do that tomorrow!

Ok ! 20 miles today and I cleaned two fish tanks! So suck it!!!! Oh.......to much??? Hehehe... Just feeling excited and productive Anyway total is 88 miles

Girl I'm slurper too I could never get the whole slow down thing... So far so good today I had my first meal about 1 1/2 hours ago Chicken, salad and bolthouse dressing Coming in at 211 calories

Here you go.... http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/82129-chewing-food-and-spitting-it-out/page__fromsearch__1

Good luck to you!!!!

Wellll...... My surgeon no more coffee EVER!! So yeah I'm drinking my second cup for the day right now as I write this I had to rebel on at least one thing geesh!! I'm a black coffee girl. But after surgery it was the one thing that didn't taste the same.. So for months ( I didn't take it up again for two months after) I just had a bit and I had to put milk and stevia in it. Now I'm back to black for the most part depending on the day. Oh and I now buy my Beans half and half (reg and decaf) I also must say I have a sleeve of steel not everyone will be so "lucky"

Yep it can make it worse and does for some.. There have been more than a few people here that had to convert to bypass afterwards because it was so bad... But some get better afterwards.. You will see some here that say it was "cured" and they feel great now! The studies on it are all over the place, just like the doctors recommendations. Some will treat and operate some will say that you should not have the sleeve and should do the bypass.

Where do you stop? Well that's a very personal choice.. And I know a hard one! BMI? A number on a chart.. Yet my "goal" is based on that flipping number. I go back and forth too. Am I putting to much pressure on myself and my body to meet this number?? Am I aiming to high? For the stars? Or worse than that...OMG am I getting LAZY or complacent and thinking eh this is good enough?? I'm good here at this number why try and go lower... I'm healthy now I'm happy (not deliriously but it's life right ) and can move about life with ease... So this flipping number?? **** as I'm writing this I realize I have nothing to add to help you so let's blog away!! I'm 5'4 also..

Fast day for moi!! Happy day to everyone today Oh and where are you Clk??

Yeppers down up down... And sometimes it actually stays down! Then I try for the next lower numbers. I don't lose every week but I know this is for me because I feel better

Hi Go to the bottom and on the far right click on the "more" icon that will bring up another page. On that page click on "profile" when you get to your profile click the blank avatar and then it will prompt you on how to do it.

OMG!!! I remember that first picture!!! Look at you! You look beautiful happy and healthy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007YURQVU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1380134676&sr=8-4π=AC_SX110_SY165 I use them to carry my tuna, hummus or to just nibble on some times, Lol nibble sounds so cute.. More like stuff in my face when I'm "starving" and need some crunch! Well anyway I like em.. They are big 15 calories and 4 carbs (onion flavor) oh and crunchy

Ohh now you have me more scared about downloading the new iOS update o.o Glad your feeling better. And 94.4 Miles?? That's great!

Lol!!! I'll have to remember that tonight should I "roam" Again

You got it babe!!

Like I said, I wish you luck..

Lol I'm envious too! You know I came to the decision a couple of days ago if I have any plastics it's going to be my face. Yes my thighs are a mess and I'll never be able to wear shorts! But it's my face that bothers me the most. It's funny when I was younger I always thought that women who had face lifts where self absorbed and vain. But when I get a look of myself in the mirror I see my mom. And I don't like it (Sorry mom) so the saggy jowls and neck need to go!

Well I don't know of I would consider this falling off the wagon. What you did can be really dangerous. In the beginning it's not about being on a diet for the sake of being on a diet to lose weight. It's about giving your stomach time to heal. 3/4 of it was just cut out and then the remainder of it sewn back together. it is small swollen and fragile. You need to let that staple line heal. I get the addiction to food thing, I do. But now is not the time to make justifications as to why you needed to eat turkey. If you must get nourishment do it with things that won't hurt you. I wish you luck. And I would also suggest a counselor to help you with road to recovery..

I'm sorry but this is not cool. I understand if you don't like his feedback but this? Not cool...

Yes great job! I thought of you last night when I went roaming the kitchen. And I'm proud to say I hung tough and made it through the evening with just a 15 calorie magic pop