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never had a known problem until my endoscopy prior to surgery. I guess I had minor GERD. post surgery I am taking pepcid twice a day. I feel the heartburn now. sometimes wake up with that horrible feeling, but still worth it in my eyes. losing weight getting down to a healthy bmi and active lifestyle is well worth a little heartburn. perhaps it will work itself out after a while. I am only 6 weeks out...

High Weight 321 Aug 2014 Surgery Weight 303 Sept 10 Currently 275 plenty of us on here!!! my days of 300+ are gone and never coming back!!!!

@@ShortiAKA 85% of the time you throw up while eating? poor thing... did you talk to your doctor about that? that would be horrible. At almost 7 weeks out I think it should be easier going than that.

@@*Lexie* I stalled for about a week... so much fun to see the weight drop off daily, then crushing when it stops... I started back up again and back on track. HW 321 SW 303 CW 275 I started hitting the gym more vigorously and fluctuated my calorie intake to boost my weight loss again.

I am saving this here for later and I hope to add things to it. as I roll into my 6th week and begin my full diet I need more options. I need to keep foods interesting. I am already burned out on greek yogurt.... here is a list of 31 healthy and portable high Protein Snacks. http://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable

today is the 17th!!! @@EGR you are now sleeved. hope things are well for you, and the info you have gathered has helped. give us an update when you can. take care!!!

@jenjo11072013I think it is amazing how far you have come in just under a year. look at those pictures.... they say it all. go to the gym and pick up a couple of 50# barbells and walk around for a few minutes..... feel that weight. that extra weight in your hands is where you were just a year ago. freakin' amazing. you'll get there. keep your motivation and attitude on high. hang in there and CONGRATS.

buckfity? a bill and a half? in a year? that is awesome. congrats to you. keep it up!!!

Great JOB!!! keep it up. very inspiring!!!

congrats to you. awesome work

Post surgery I don't have that hunger anymore, I am hoping to get addicted to that weight loss and healthy style rather than comfort foods like before. today marks 2 months that I have not had a single adult beverage. (that is a big deal for me as a guy who could put down a liter of whiskey or more a week)

I was as cool as the other side of the pillow..... 5 weeks out. I am down a total of 46lbs or so. wonderful life changing surgery.... don't delay, start your new life today

best of luck to you!!! Too bad about insurance not covering this life saving, life changing surgery. take care!!!

I hear you.... They became way too sweet for my liking. only a few more days until your menu expands. hang in there. hopefully that is the only problem you are facing post-op!

GOAL 275 (Halloween Challenge.... still have a ways to go!!!) I'm pretty pumped. Gonna stretch my goal down to 269 by Halloween. Wonder where I will be by the next holiday?

Welcome. Congrats on your approval. it is going to be a wonderful ride. I am 5 weeks out. Super happy. have gone through my first stall and now back to losing. 46 since I started. first 10 days or so after surgery are the hardest. take care and keep us updated.

sleeve.... all reasons posted above are great. I am 5 weeks out and love my sleeve! research all you can. good luck

CONGRATS!!! what have been his reactions prior to your approval? has he been supportive of this choice? I am sure from an outside perspective people just assume that all these cases are approved and things just move forward. see how things are when you get home. Things now start to get real. perhaps there is fear (there often is) of you losing weight and moving on.... talk in person when you see each other tonight. hoping for the best. take care.

GUYS ROOM........ As an emotion eater, pleasure eater, anytime eater, this surgery has changed my life. I no longer feel the urge to eat, in fact, I have to remind myself to eat. I now control my future. best of luck to you!

OP, what insurance do you have? others with same program may be able to chime in. 1 year prior weight loss attempts for me were, myfitnesspal (I printed off my weight chart), and other various diets just writing them down with starting weight, time on diet, and ending weight. I have BCBS Federal Employee Program

pictures and measurements to document your journey in detail.

GUYS ROOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @@jrob04 Welcome. I have nearly the same stats as you and @@Recycled too. He sums it up really well. I am 5 weeks out today. I have been hitting the gym as hard as I can, I am not always the best with my Water intake and Protein can be hard to get in at times, but I assume that will be easier once I completely heal in the next week or so. first 2 weeks post-op can be trying, but I just think about what the future has in store for me. I am down 28lbs since surgery date and 46lbs since I started my journey back in July. I think it is well worth the pain. I can't wait to see where I am at in a few months. I have found that logging my calories on myfitnesspal helps me track where I need to be. you can also add several members on here for motivation, meal ideas, and general support. I added @@Recycled to myfitnesspal to get his meal ideas too. this place is a great tool/resource. keep us all updated with your progress and again, welcome!

That's great. keep it up.

BCBS FED here. it took them less than 48hrs for me. sorry for your troubles. soon it will all be behind you and nothing but weight loss in your future!!! good luck

welcome, you will find great stuff on here.