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Hi all. I havent been here for a while. Which is sad- I found so much encouragement here-both before and after my surgery. I am just this morning heading into the 180 digits. My one year anniversary is coming up at the end of October. I have come so far..and have far to go.. but I wouldnt change it for the world. I am healthier and stronger and happier..good luck to all on here. you can do it. one day at a time. I am down 58 lbs..I am still nervous to post some before and afters..but I am getting there and I will. and am just so thankful..Happy Monday Ya'll .. peace out trouts!!

sorry to hear this hun.. vomiting is no fun..it still happens to me..especially when I do noodles-rice or anything that expands.. and sometimes chicken for no good reason. I try to listen to my stomach.. I really cant hold a lot in. but no matter how perfect I try to be..no one is perfect. take it easy..feel better.. big hugs

This is a very sensitive thing. I did not tell anyone except my husband what was going on. I lied a little bit to my boss I told him I was having surgery to remove scar tissue from my stomach which the doctor actually did take care of while in there. I had colon cancer about 12 years ago and have had some trouble with scar tissue so it wasnt an all out lie but not the main reason for surgery. I just didnt want to hear that I was taking the easy way out. we all know this is not easy. I had internal bleeding and almost died from this surgery and had two blood transfusions. I did throw up for about 8 weeks after the surgery and I hinted that I was losing weight because I was sick from the surgery. It really is no ones business but your own. I agree with everyone that was very unprofessional. but sounds like she is young. but if she is in that position she should not pry like that. good luck sweetie.

hi there. looks like I am a little late to this post..but slider foods for me are ..beer..ice cream.. caramels. Reese cups.. for me anyways it is food that goes down real easy and doesnt fill you up like protein will. when I eat a steak or a chicken breast, I can only eat about a third of it. the protein is dense and sits in my stomach and I cant eat anything else. hope that helps. I just try to be very aware of these things and not indulge too often.

thanks everyone. that is why I came back..all this support and how everyone encourages each other. and all the great ideas that are shared here.

HI all. I have not been here for a while. I had surgery the end of October . Had a sleeve done. I started at 247 and am now at 191. I had hoped I would be down more. But I also had surgery to have a tumor removed off of my arm. I also had pneumonia. Not to use those things as an excuse but I did have some set backs. I am looking forward now to getting back in the gym and getting more exercise in. I am doing good with food. Sticking to Proteins and avoiding Snacks. Snacks were my downfall. I have an office job so I really have to make myself move when I am off work so that I get my exercise in. Wanted to say hi and I look forward to being more active on the board. You all give me lots of encouragement and great ideas!! I made this before and after pic today. You guys/gals should do this -it helps me when I get discouraged or have a set back. We have to keep on keeping on!! This surgery was a blessing. I aint ready to stop my progress just yet. Hugs to you all!!

Yep I totally get that. I even had a nurse on the second night I was at the hospital AFTER I had my sleeve done ask me-*so you tried all the other ways? you just had to do this??* I thought it was the drugs. I mean seriously she is questioning -a very serious decision I obviously made and just went through. Like what you couldn't do it like what everyone else does? oh wait they dont. It is annoying. That is why I didnt tell anyone except my husband. I dont need to be judged. good luck to you Lady!!

sounds like a load of .. you know what. they arent doing anything down under-- they did say do not shave your belly..which I thought was funny..but hey probably someone has done that. this seems made up. sorry.. I would ask again. just me.. good luck

thanks guys!! we can do this!!

I started this journey at 247 -My highest was 250. I had a goal by Feb 1 to be under 200. Had my sleeve done on Oct 19th 2015. Well I didnt make that goal yesterday. but today 2/2/16 it is happening. woot woot. I have not been under 200 since before my youngest was born- he is now 18. I thank God for this surgery. I have a better attitude in general- am happier-doing things that make me happy-making myself a priority. selfish much? ha. Wanted to share with the great people here who are so encouraging and so supportive. Hugs and mushy stuff to all of ya'll. feeling happy- feeling determined. My doctor has never given me a goal weight. I am still working on figuring that out. what is good for me. I still have more to lose. but it is happening.We can do this!!! Dont let a stall mess with your head. It will happen. Keep doing what you need to do. skipping off to work...ok not really but walking with a pep in my step.

@@DaisyAmy you will do it!!! and you will feel amazing!!! Happy New Years!!!

Mine was pretty easy. I did have to agree to get off of some anxiety meds..I had lost a son to cancer two years ago and was kind of dependent on them. so I got off of them. best thing every. it was hiding my good feelings along with my bad feelings. he wanted to know about my marriage and how it was doing. I have been married for the last 25 yrs.. he said 75 percent of all marriages fail after this kind of surgery. wow? My husband has been the only one I have told. he is very supportive. he is not in perfect shape but way better than I was. he just wants me healthy. he also wanted to know when I started gaining and I said after my last son was born he is 18 now.. he said sometimes women do that taking care of everyone else and not themselves.. pretty basic make sure you are strong mentally-if that makes sense-cause this is a big change and people see you differently.I have noticed a few looks here and there that I never got before..but there was no deep soul searching questions to see if I was crazy.. well I am but its a good crazy. I am sure they expect people to be nervous. He wanted to stress this is a tool. to help. but it wont fix everything. all the problems you had before this surgery you will still have..I am still NOT a morning person. I still have road rage.but I am a christian so I only cuss with the windows rolled up.. ha.. good luck with everything..hugs

@@jenn1 thanks Lady..you are an inspiration. I see you have lost a lot in the past year and kept it off!! way to go. Happy New Years to you!!

Amen sister!!! they are showing their true colors. always happens when something good happens to others..they either lift you up or try to pull you down with them.. stay strong!!