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Sue I did not get one pinkdrink1993@yahoo.com or Lisa Abell pic of a clown thanks

Had surgery in Jan Snohogal and my hair loss has finally subsided and I got 2 hair cuts to boot! It is horrible to experience but it does get better. My hair stylist said we get a double whammy with the Anesthesia then the weight loss. There is a pot of gold at the end of our rainbow, we get to live a healthy happy life. We do go through some things but in the end the WL is well worth it hang in there! You got this.

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I have not had any caffeine since December 1st that was a gift to myself for deciding my life style change was going to work for me. My BMI officially went from 42.17 to 21.76. Following diet is important for this life changing event. To thine self be true. When you cheat your only cheating yourself. For Snacks I have grapes, Water melon and grape juice. They say that the juice will make you fat but 240 to 124 I beg to differ. Water was becoming horrible so I treat myself to juice. please add pinkdrink1993@yahoo.com to the group if anyone reads this really want to participate in the group. Thanks!! Good luck to all upcoming sleevers!! You got this!! Lisa

Did someone start a FB group count me in send a message please on here let me know. I am finding this hard to get back to where I question or send support messages. Thanks Lisa

Hi everyone hope your having a blessed day!! A FB group could be kept secret as well as closed to people other then this group and you could see updates as they are posted. Less confusing but I also would love to see all phases grouped together so we can support and give direction if people ask for it. :) Congrats on your surgery yesterday sounds as your doing well!

Hey all of you sleevers wanted to say congrats on your surgery hope you are doing well! It is a long road but well worth it sending prayers and positive thoughts! Also wanted to update so you know it is Possible! I have now lost half my body weight! was 240 size 22 - 24 pants. was 240 size 3X 4X shirts. Surgery was January 13th 2014 drum roll now 120 lbs size 6 pants Size Medium Shirt! God bless you sweet dreams angels on your pillows!! P.S. Did have problems in the beginning but now knock on wood problem free and weight loss success story! Have to say this, grandsons were over this weekend they are 4 and 8 we were getting ready to take them home husband said let us make sure they are not leaving anything behind. He went into living room and picked up a pair of pants. He then proceeded to say these are too small for me Johnny you are leaving a pair of jeans behind. I proudly said those are mine! Remember anything is possible we are going to be successful and we are going to live happy and healthy lives. We can lead by good examples. If you ever need to vent I am just a message away! Again for those about to do IT! You Got This!

Hey all of you sleevers wanted to say congrats on your surgery hope you are doing well! It is a long road but well worth it sending prayers and positive thoughts! Also wanted to update so you know it is Possible! I have now lost half my body weight! was 240 size 22 - 24 pants. was 240 size 3X 4X shirts. Surgery was January 13th 2014 drum roll now 120 lbs size 6 pants Size Medium Shirt! God bless you sweet dreams angels on your pillows!! P.S. BMI was 38 now 21!!!! P.S.S.Did have problems in the beginning but now knock on wood problem free and weight loss success story! Have to say this, grandsons were over this weekend they are 4 and 8 we were getting ready to take them home husband said let us make sure they are not leaving anything behind. He went into living room and picked up a pair of pants. He then proceeded to say these are too small for me Johnny you are leaving a pair of jeans behind. I proudly said those are mine! Remember anything is possible we are going to be successful and we are going to live happy and healthy lives. We can lead by good examples. If you ever need to vent I am just a message away! Again for those about to do IT! You Got This!

Hey all of you sleevers wanted to say congrats on your surgery hope you are doing well! It is a long road but well worth it sending prayers and positive thoughts! Also wanted to update so you know it is Possible! Went and had blood test all in the normal range!! Protein vitamins!! Amen!! I have now lost half my body weight! was 240 size 22 - 24 pants. was 240 size 3X 4X shirts. Surgery was January 13th 2014 drum roll now 120 lbs size 6 pants Size Medium Shirt! Will take pictures in my new clothes in a few days and post!! God bless you sweet dreams angels on your pillows!! P.S. BMI in beginning 38 now 21 P.S.S. Did have problems in the beginning but now knock on wood problem free and weight loss success story! Have to say this, grandsons were over this weekend they are 4 and 8 we were getting ready to take them home husband said let us make sure they are not leaving anything behind. He went into living room and picked up a pair of pants. He then proceeded to say these are too small for me Johnny you are leaving a pair of jeans behind. I proudly said those are mine! Remember anything is possible we are going to be successful and we are going to live happy and healthy lives. We can lead by good examples. If you ever need to vent I am just a message away! Again for those about to do IT! You Got This!

After reading the side effects I would not even think of taking a medication like this : Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion; chest pain, feeling like you might pass out; swelling in your ankles or feet; pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior; feelings of extreme happiness or sadness; or dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure). Less serious side effects may include: feeling restless or hyperactive; headache, dizziness, tremors; sleep problems (insomnia); dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth; diarrhea or constipation, upset stomach; or increased or decreased interest in sex, impotence. As with any drug or procedure that you decide on for losing weight there are possible side effects these do not happen with everyone. However, each person is different and unique but even the mild side effects of this drug seem too much of a gamble for me. I have seen to many put on more weight then they started taking the drug for. My daughter took it and ended up taking more because after a while she would end up tired and agitated and needed more of it. Just not something I wanted in my life. God bless and good choice on getting surgery instead of snow balling into something that may become a habit.

Congrats on your weight loss and praying for your continued success You got this stay strong I had surgery in January and I know what you mean by your body punishing you. I sometimes struggle by eating too fast. Hope that we both get over this, but at the same time maybe that will keep us on track I am down 120 lbs going back for check up this week! God bless you sweet dreams and angels on your pillows!

I could not and still can not drink milk as far as not being able to keep anything down do not let this go on for too long as it is easy to become dehydrated and Malnutrition is easy to set in. Contact your doctor if you become dizzy fatigued very easily. Blood test can be done to find out if your getting enough Vitamins and other things that you really need. I do not mean to sound negative but really I went through this and was admitted into hospital and had to have IVS for Vitamins as well as just to put the stuff back into the body that you need. Sending prayers and positive thoughts. Someone also mentioned going through it a lone since you do not have same eating habits or interest as your friends now have. Stay strong go to support meeting where you can be around others that have had the surgery I am sure you will find a good strong support from them. Stay strong and congrats on weight loss, surgeries and for those about to have your surgery remember to post so we can share on your journey!

Good luck tomorrow God speed!

To those getting close to surgery please do not be nervous just be thrilled you are about to get a chance of becoming a new person. The goals your about to reach, are going to be something that really helps you to embrace life in a way you won't believe! Drink Protein drinks if you hungry in the days before surgery it really takes the edge off! Prayers and powerful thoughts coming your way! Surgery really was not bad at all, I did not use the pain medicine they offered or sent home and you can not even see where they did the surgery! Stay positive! You got this!! Lisa

I am so excited for each of you, sounds like your doing well! My sleeve surgery was Jan 14, 2014 and I still do not feel hunger. The vitimins I use are Nascobalamin B=12 Nasal Spray. BariActiv Chewable Calcium, Bariactiv Iron plus C chewable as well. Qpharxmacy delivers them each month by mail for $25 dollars a month. sugar free Jello, Water and chicken broth was my go to for my liquid. I'm grateful for the unjury Chicken Soup broth, because while on the clear liquid diet and it allowed me to have a substantial amount of Protein (26 g) in just 8 oz of clear liquid. Keep your heads up and remember that while the weight lost may seem slow in the beginning those pounds will soon begin to melt away. Sending prayers and positive thoughts for each of you and know you have a lot of support here for you. Have a blessed day and good luck on your success. I love how you are keeping the post up. I wish I would have posted as you are doing. Really helpful for those about to have surgery.

I have lost 116 pounds wooooo A year for me will be Jan 13 2015

Pepsi was the hardest thing before surgery. Milk is the hardest part now, it is AMAZING the stuff you do not hear about before you have it done. Make sure you ask plenty of questions!!