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I was completely sold on the lapband until I started reading the percentage of 2nd surgeries.. Nope.. not going under more than once!!!

Congrats on your sleeve!!.. I have to echo what's already been said... Plan your meals and schedule your Fluid intake... I bought a 32oz Water container... and I fill it up once on the way out of the house.. and again after lunch break... I try to keep high Protein Snacks around and get at least 25-30g of protein during breakfast.... It was very difficult for me initially because I wasn't used to having to work and think about getting all my food/liquids down..When I plan and stick to my schedule, it's no problem.. But if I get super busy at work and get thrown off, I have a heck of a time trying to get all my water and meals in...

Salad w/ 1 cup of organic baby romaine, egg, turkey, cheddar cheese, bacon and a little dressing...

LOL... That's hilarious!!! Congrats Lady!! I'm so proud of you!!!

Congrats!!!! Welcome to the Loser's Bench!!!!

Yes it was!!! Getting sleeved was one pf the best decisions I've ever made!

Sounds like you needed more meds!!! Wow! Sorry you guys had to go through that!

Uh huh.. rub it in... I mean... brag why don't you!!!.. LOL...

Energetic... Cool!! I'm originally from MS... Thanks for the birthday wish!!!.. I'm very excited for you!!! Be sure to check in on the board okay??!!!!

No you won't know... Trust me.. I am one of the most "pain sensitive" people I know... They have you start swallowing the scope while you're going under.. and before you know it.. it's over and you're awake!!

Muscle is definitely more dense as Lisa said... People think because it's more dense that it weighs more... but that's not the case... a pound is a pound!! Building muscle will speed up your metabolism....

Good thoughts and prayers toward you...

Congrats!!! Thursday is my birthday!!!!... Best wishes!!

hey Guys... Though I was sleeved 3 months ago... March 22 is my birthday!!!! Prayers and best wishes for your surgeries... and you will have a special seat on the Loser's Bench.. right beside me!!! LOL.. Congrats again!!!

Consolidation!! YEAH!!!... I want my chins and stomachs to meet and become a much smaller one and not a duo!!!

Welcome Newbie!!! It's my pleasure.. I'm even move comedic in person!!! LOL... Trust me, if I wasn't considering running for public office someday, I would post stuff that would make you lose 10 pounds just laughing!!!! Congrats on starting this journey... Let me know if I can be of service to you...

Thanks guys... I enjoyed the bike.. I think I'll do it again this evening and probably a little on the treadmill... I start a boot camp class on the 26th... I'm excited and scared!!!!

I guess for me... one of the best was when my ex saw me at an event, chasing my 2 year old niece around... I was told, he stood there and stared for about 5 minutes... LOL.... When he finally walked up to greet me... he just stared w/ that fish mouth thing going on!!! Also, my students call me pretty more often now...

Yes, you're desperate.. BUT... grits and eggs are good TOO!!! LOL..

I was nauseous from the morphine... so, I didn't want much of it.. I was in a drug induced daze for the first day... after my swallow test, I was switched to lortab and wasn't nauseous again... I think you'll be fine... Most surgeons give their nurses strict orders about pain management after major surgery...

Thanks guys!!! I appreciate it... To celebrate my birthday... I bought a gym membership and actually worked out on the bike.. 7 miles!!!! I was talking to my friend and didn't realize I was still just pedaling away... I wasn't "dog tired" like I would have been 50 pounds ago.. but my legs are SORE!!!... I think I'll go back!! LOL...

Congrats!! That's awesome!!!

MeeMee Awesome job!!!! You'll get your protein in more and more as you heal and your food options open up... Congrats again!!!

I've started losing some hair.. Not a lot, but way more than my normal shedding... I'm a little concerned, but, I'll get a haircut!!! I'll take 3 sizes gone over long flowing locs anyday!!!! It grows back!!! I hope!! LOL.. just kidding.. it does... I think...