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In my case, I have never been much of a drinker. I mostly have a drink on special occasions. I think everyone on this site makes decisions that work best for them. I am 7 pounds away from my goal weight. My mindset is not to deprive myself but to use this surgery as a new start. I watch what I eat and drink and never say never. So far I am doing well. Down from a size 24 to a size 6!

Most want your A1C to be under control. Mine was 9.8 at first surgeon consultation. He recommended I eat low carb until surgery. I did and only lost 6 pounds pre-op, but my A1C went down to 7 something before surgery. I still are, I just cut out the carbs. It takes effort, but it's important for your overall health as well as getting used to eating protein because that's what lies ahead for you. Good luck.

Start weight 206. Surgery date 199.5. This morning weighed 135.5. Sleeved last year, November 27th.

Work it, Ms. Sexy! Good job!

Down 60 pounds since surgery on November 27th, 66 total. Great job everyone!

Nice recovery. Good for you for having the strength to stand up to your mom. That can be difficult:)

Awesome! You should be so proud of yourself.

Looking good! Nice job, congratulations!

First off, there is nothing wrong with wanting to be a size 0, 2, 4. Go for it! Someone posted recently how unhappy they were because they were a size 14. I stated that I was a 14 and thought I looked great. Funny thing is, my bff told me my clothes were too baggy and had me try on her size 8 jeans. They fit! I can honestly say it didn't make me feel any different about how I look right now, it just suprised me that they fit. Although I may be the minority here, there is no B.S. on my part when I say I don't care to be a size whatever. I am thrilled that my diabetes is gone, and I would happily stay a size 14 and be around for my kids than a size 0. I can settle for being healthy, energetic, and not the largest person in the room. I have seriously thought of maintaining at 140, my current weight, instead of completing my goal of 125 because I am happy with how I look now. If anything, I don't like the sickly look some get when losing too much weight. Reaching my goal is more about following through with a goal, than it is getting smaller or a certain size, for me anyway. All this to say not everyone is full of B.S. when they are satisfied at being larger than a size 2.

Mine was denied initially by CIGNA, also because my PCP didn't write "cleared" for surgery. It was corrected and a new letter submitted two days later. By weeks end, I had my approval. Hang in there, it will happen for you, too. Good luck!

Wow, that's a lot of pounds lost forever! CongratsCongrats

I don't think I've seen a better after pic! Work it, own it, thanks for sharing!

There is a difference! You look much smaller! Congratulations

Hi Lane: I just wanted to commend you for your honesty and give you encouragement as you go forward. I would concentrate on low calorie, high protein food and a lot of water. Try and decrease the carbs, hard as it is. You will do well. Just stick to it, and don't rush it. It takes time to get there:)

Yay! I celebrate with you! I'm sure you feel great!

I can only speak from my 6 months post op experience. For me, the amount I can eat really depends on what it is. For example, I cannot eat more than 2 ounces of meat. However because I do not eat any bread, potatoes, pasta, etc. I can easily eat the toppings of a slice of pepperoni pizza, probably more but I won't allow myself to have more than one. I can also eat the inside of two tacos no shells. There are also times when I feel more hunger but I just drink more water. At different stages I have had different tolerances and so to be safe, I measure whenever I'm in doubt. I hope this helps.

Wow, so proud of our group! Great job and thank you for sharing.

I started off at 206 and was 199.5 day of surgery, November 27, 2012. This morning I was 140.5. Can't leave out that half a pound! I'm 5'1.

Congratulations! Such an exciting time for you :-)

I'm just shy of 6 months out. My plan is to continue using Fitness Pal to track my food, and to be accountable- meaning all my friends and family know about my sleeve. My doctor has a monthly support group which I have attended regularly since before my sleeve surgery. We also have a private Facebook group which helps us check in with each other. This has been so helpful to me. I see so many people attend a meeting, and then never return. I think a support group is very important for long term success, in addition to eating right, of course.

My doctor had no restrictions regarding caffeinated tea. I had tea in the hospital, and black tea the first day home. I use Splenda. My goal was to lose 80 pounds, and I have lost 63 in just over five months. I'm sure there are people that were told not to have tea. I was just told to try to drink equal amounts of water.

Welcome and congrats! I'm sure you'll find tons of helpful stuff here!

Wow, how awesome are you?! Congratulations!

I can totally relate!

I flew from California to Hawaii 6 weeks after surgery with 3 kiddos ages 1, 2, and 3. You will be fine, and happy you did it before the wedding!