Beach Lover

Congrats!

You have come along way baby!!! Congrats on such a great weight loss!! You look terrific!

Glad to hear everything went well! Keep us posted!

LOL Give it some time they will be back!! They always are!

I get that crap all the time. They are in just about every social forum there is. It is a religious sect try to convert you to there way. I suggest a really spicy reply!!

You look fantastic!! Love the black and white outfit......looks great on you! Job well done!

Best of wishes!

I agree full fat product for me. Except one........sugar free caramel macchiato creamer from Coffe Mate. I hated coffee before my sleeve and now I can't stand crystal light or any other fruity drink. I am left with water and tea and my new found morning coffee. I drink a 1/2 decaf with the caramel macchiato and my Premier Protein drink in it also. Very good!!

Way to go!!

Well said Butter!!

I think your feelings are totally normal and I wrestled with this very issue for 2 years before I decided to do it. My only regret is that it took this long. I will be 53 next week and have lost 60 pounds so far. I couldn't have done this without my sleeve. I have tried everything possible and only ended up yo yoing and gaining. Sometimes in life we need help for whatever reason. This was my hand up and I will forever be happy with my decision. You will be amazed at how great you are going to feel and believe me this was not the easy way out. Don't get hung up on what others perceive and callously say. They don't even come close to understanding what an obese life is like or the struggles that we have had to try and lose the weight. Your life will return to you once you have healed from the surgery only better!! Hang in there!

Good luck to all of you!! I wish you all a fantastic uneventful recovery!!

My doctor and many others say it counts as well.

Before my surgery I absolutely hated coffee! Post op at 4 months I find myself drinking and enjoying coffee! Talk about a change of taste!! I drink 1 cup 1/2 decaf with my Premiere Protein shake and sugar free caramel machiatto and it is delicious!! Never ever thought I would drink coffee but it has replaced soda, crystal light drinks etc. I just can't stand the fruit flavored stuff anymore.

You are doing terrific and those small victories lead to bigger and better ones!!! Keep up the great job!

Fantastic!! Keep up the great work!!

I have a cup of 1/2 decaf coffee in the morning with some of the Premier shake and sugar free caramel macchiato (spelled wrong I am sure) in it and it is delicious!!

Lightheadedness and fuzzy headedness are also signs of dehydration. In the early days I kept G2 or Smart Water around to replace the elctrolytes. It is super easy to get dehydrate and your protein counts towards your liquids!

You should be fine. My doctor let me have lean meat and fresh veggies every few nights. Good luck with your surgery!

I was sleeved June 7th so I am a little over 4 months. I have stayed away from all carbs that are bad for you. I do not have a craving for sweet stuff and only feel hungry when I haven't eaten all day. I do take an acid reducer in the a.m. and the p.m. Acid will mimic hunger in a big way so if you aren't taking one I suggest you give it a try.

Absolutely beautiful!! It looks like both of you have lost some weight! Very motivational for sure!

Congratulations!! Let the weight loss begin!!

Have you tried Premier Protein Shakes yet? They really are very close to tasting like real chocolate milk. You get 30g of protein with each one and I have found them to be the most tolerant to drink. You can buy them at Sam's, Costco, and BJ's.

One of the biggest lessons in life is to learn to identify a toxic person they can undermine your happiness, marriage, children and other relationships. You have to either deal with them head on or distance yourself from them. It is a very distructive relationship and will steal your joy. Been there and figured it out!

Don't over do yourself. There is so much recovery that you still have to do. You can exercise but keep it simple no weights or machines until you are cleared from your doctor. I was 9 weeks before I actually felt like myself again. I was absolutely exhausted with doing just a little bit. Before I was cleared for more strenuous exercise I did the recumbent bike a lot. I was tired but my body wasn't stressed. Congrats on your surgery!