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i would love to hear how everyone manages to get all their Water in. i struggle daily to get 32oz in. i do it but i find myself usually at the end of the night trying to drink the last 8oz before bed. its not that i dont like liquids i just either forget about drinking or it ends up being too close to my meal times so i cant drink. Any tips would be really helpful. Ive read posts on here that some people drink 64oz or more! i cant even imangine drinking that much although i would love too!

I find this happens when I eat too fast. Its really loud (sounds like someone moaning inside me!) Its so embarrassing! It doesnt happen if I take my time and eat really slow. Hope this helps!

I had a new one today. Skinny shadow!! I was walking on the sidewalk and didnt even recognize my shadow! Last time I remember seeing it I was alot bigger. My shadow has been short and round (picture an orange with legs) ever since I can remember. Not any more!! I love my skinny shadow!!

Thats awful beckyrow! What did you say? Some people are so rude and just dont think before they open their mouths! I told my friend when I was pre op and I got nothing but negative comments after that I decided to keep it to myself except for my mom, sister and husband. I was so proud of myself for finally taking the step and doing this and I didnt need anyone dragging me down before I even had the surgery. Im 4 months post op now and I am very choosy with who I decide to tell. Luckily I have had no more negative comments when I tell only positve remarks and lots of compliments!

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Love this thread!! Congrats to everyone!!! Some of mine are... being able to cross my legs! Can look down and see my toes! Can touch my toes! I dont take naps anymore! No longer the biggest one in the room! love to shop now! I just bought my first pair of fashion boots that come up to my knees and Im wearing them with my size 10 jeans!! It blows my mind!! I feel so good!

147 today thank you!

My prayers are with you and your son. Just keep trying to do the best you can to take care of yourself. It must be incredibly difficult! I pray for good news in January!

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Could it be what your wearing? I sometimes still wear clothes that are too big for me and they are not very flatering. Ive noticed I look much thiner when I wear clothes that fit me properly. Its hard to keep up with my wardrobe getting smaller though (not that im complaining!!)

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Great job! You must feel SO good about yourself! You look amazing!

Im really proud of how I did. I had mostly turkey. Brought my own low fat gravy. Little bit of stuffing- my weakness that I couldnt go without! A small amount of peas and sweet potoato that was it for the meal. I stopped when I felt full and had veggies leftover on my plate. It was really strange not loading up my plate twice with all the different foods that I usually have. I left the table feeling very satisfied and proud not bloated like I usually do on thanksgiving! Later I had sugar free pudding for dessert! Yum!

Success....my sleep apnea is gone! Success...I can cross my legs without having to pull my foot up! Success....Im no longer the biggest one in the room! Success....I have SO much energy now!

I put a piece of turkey and a little bit of josephs roasted red pepper hommus between 2 cucumber slices. So yummy! I sometimes add a small piece of cheese too. I can eat 3-4 of these tiny cucumber sandwiches.

ok i have 2 that happened this past weekend. First... I was folding and putting away laundry and i couldnt find my black jeans. i knew i washed them but i couldnt find them anywhere. What joy to find out that i had accidentally put them in my 16 year old daughters pile!! Im not used to my pants looking so small!! Second... I came across an old concert shirt that i had saved from 1995. Never ever did i think i would ever wear that shirt again. i was holding onto it for memories. i thought what the heck i'll try it on. i honestly thought it would be too tight or wouldnt fit at all. But no!! Not only did it fit its a little big on me!!! Needless to say i have been rockin my Tom Petty shirt ever since!! My kids think im crazy lol!!

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155 today! Good luck everyone!!!

Wow thats amazing! Congratulations all your hard work has paid off!!

I love fitting into my old pants that were WAY to tight! I love zumba! I love trying all kinds of new healthy recipes! I love feeling good about myself!

I have been googling different foods to find the nutritional info and then just writing it down on paper. the problem is im finding different sites give different numbers and then i sometimes misplace my paper. there has to be an easier way! Does any one know of any helpful apps?

Gee so many choices! Thanks for all the suggestions! Ill be busy checking them out..

Well since my original post I have eaten fish several times! I really like salmon the best. It was so good and melted in my mouth! Ive also tried cod catfish and halibut (spelling) I cant believe im a fish eater now!!

Ok this is a really strange question! I hate fish! ive always been repulsed by any kind of seafood at all! I had the sleeve almost 2 months ago and for some STRANGE reason my body wants fish!! So my questions are... Is this uncommon? not sure why i would even want to try something i dislike so much And does anyone have any suggestions on which fish i should try? probably the least fishy tasting. I dont even know how to cook fish so any recipe ideas would be great too! Thanks!!