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Hi Sierra, I bought some Atkins meals, too. Pretty good stuff! I like the turkey medallion one, but wish the sauce wasn't all over the green beans. The chili con carne is good when I want something spicy. Where is everyone? Things are going well for me, and I hope all you others are doing great!

I get dizzy, too, and am not on heart meds nor am I diabetic. I do struggle to get all my liquids in, so THANK YOU for this info.

Thanks, Kathy!

Ditto here on the enhance sence of smell! It does lessen after a few weeks.

No chemical taste here, but my tastes in general have changed a lot!

I'm curious, how many calories are you Jan 13 sleevers eating a day now? I'm up to between 800 and 900, which seems like TOO much. Is it? MJM, congrats on a period on your own! Like you said, in God's timing for conception.

Here's another option - I sew, so I buy fabric that matches my short sleeved shirts and add to the sleeve length. No one ever notices that the shirts weren't bought that way!

I just wanted to pop in and ask if you can believe this is our 2 month surgiversary?? Yowza! The time has flown by, yet it seems I've been sleeved for a long time. As if this morning, I'm down 49.2 pounds - 30.2 since day of surgery. I hope you're all doing great!

Women who make comments like that, are usually afraid that you will end up smaller than them. Somehow, they just can't deal with that though, ha ha.

Just about every one of those topics apply to me, too. My list would be longer, because I am older. I've missed out on things with my grandchildren, too. But for me, the day I had my surgery, began a new life! I am happier, more healthy, and have such a better attitude in general. Although I am far from goal, obesity is no longer running my life, I am! It's good to see that you are now concentrating on the better, healthier half of your life. I'm wishing the very best for you on your journey!

Thanks for the well wishes! I'm much better now. Congrats to all the "losers", lol. I weighed in at my first group support meeting this week, and I'm down 43 pounds total, which is 24 pounds since surgery. I'm "this close" to zipping up another size down in jeans. What a great feeling! My daughter is working full time now, so I'm babysitting more hours. Makes it hard to get in here to post. But I'll pop in when I can. I hope you're all having a good weekend!

My NUT says for 6-12 months post-op: 850 Calories 90 Carbs g 60+ Protein g 30 Fat g 12+ months out: 1300 Calories 150 Carb g 80-120 Protein g 45 Fat g Just shows how different each NUT can be.

Sorry I've been MIA. I have a cold, and feel rotten, but I'll be back to catch up when I can.

What size bougie did your surgeon use? Mine used a 38 French. Even if yours is bigger, there isn't a huge difference. Like the others have said, you'll notice restriction a lot more once you get to solids.

Almost 5 weeks out, here. I have bursts of energy now, but then need a nap, lol. My tastes have changed, and it seems my sense of smell is different. Can't stand the air freshener that I loved before. I have been craving anything with vinegar - pickles, dressings, etc. Just a little sugar tastes like way to much to me now. That's a blessing, lol.