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Good job, you look fantabulous!

I am up to about I think six ounces and I was sleeved on 03-19-18. Here is what I ate today. Breakfast: Protein Shake Snack: 2 pieces of string cheese Lunch: 3 ounces of meatloaf 3 ounces of veggies Dinner: 3 ounces of chicken marsala, 3 ounces of veggies Snack: 6 apple slices w/ 2 tbsp of peanut butter Also about 90 ounces of water a day.

Protein shake or scrambled eggs w/turkey sausage.

Thank you! I can always count on you for a fantastic response.

I am about 9 months post-op and down to my goal weight (actually below). I have worked hard to get to where I am. My family bought a cake for my birthday which is upcoming. I have not cheated with any desserts ever!!!!!!!! Will it kill me to have a piece of cake? I know the answer to this but I feel super guilty even thinking about it. I can never go back to where I started. On one hand I know it won't kill me, on the other hand it's like I am relinquishing control.

I will be 41 in about a week and I had surgery 03/2018.

Everyone's body reacts differently to the surgery. We all have different metabolisms. Keep in mind you just lost about 3/4 of your stomach. Your body and your system has to take time to catch up to get used to this huge change. It will work, give it some time. Also, don't obsess over the scale, the first six weeks should be dedicated to your healing. The sleeve needs to heal. Follow the program that was given to you.

I echo the sentiments of some of the other posters. My only regret is not doing it sooner. I am 8 months post op. The first month was difficult, but it was worth it. Looking at where I was a year ago and where I am today justifies my decision to have the surgery.

I had a death in the family, so Thanksgiving canceled. I plan on having chinese food too. Probably steamed shrimp with veggies and some hot sauce on it. No rice. I have never craved hot sauce before VSG, now I use it quite often.

Stunning, fabulous, amazing, beautiful, grand, great job!! Keep up the good work. Chicka Bow Bow

My guilty pleasure is........drumroll................sliced green apples w/peanut butter.

Einstein's definition of insanity: repeating the same behavior over and over expecting different results.

After waking up from surgery, and enduring the recovery room, I was wheeled to a non-bariatric floor because it was full. After getting situated. I decided to take it upon myself to go for a walk. Well, we all know where the gas they pump into you goes, I stopped let one rip for what seemed like 30 seconds. I then heard a voice behind me say "did someone start a lawnmower?". I was mortified and hobbled back to my room.

I hated shopping before, I love shopping now. I actually bought a pair of 32 inch slim Levi's at Kohl's that I fit into. If you would of told me a year ago that I would be a 32 inch waist I would of told you that you were crazy.

IG is @ heygoomba Non VSG related more life related. Just made it a few weeks ago. Looking for friends too.

This seems more like a pissing contest rather than a true regard for other peoples health. It wreaks of, "I know more than you". It's basically the equivalent of "I know you are but what am I" but with fancier vocabulary. Not to name names or anything.

I finally made an Instagram account, it is not VSG or WL specific, looking to add friends, Instagram/com/heygoomba Feel free to add me.

I noticed this too, mine lately have been watery almost. Not like a few months ago it was thicker.

March 19, 2018 checking in. I am doing well for the most part. I am way below my goal weight which I am not sure how I feel about. My doctors goal was 200, mine was 185, and I am 174. I am debating if I should just get down to 170 and see how I feel. Everyone keeps telling me to try and gain a few pounds back. How do I do that in a healthy manner? I eat plenty and I exercise 5 days a week. I am 89 lbs down since surgery and 112 overall.

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I am a 34 right now but my jeans and pants are getting big on me. I might have to try 32's. One thing I noticed is that jeans, khakis, dress pants all fit differently. I am a 34 with one, and some a 36 and vice versa. The madness of constantly having to buy new clothes is crazy.

Ever since I can remember, I have been the "fat guy". That is what I was known for. I never took my shirt off at a pool or a beach, ever! That is something I want to change though. So, my best friend who I graduated high school together has always been much slimmer, popular, girls flocked to him; I sure you get the drift. Although we have been friends for over two decades I feel he never took me seriously because of my weight. At parties, clubs, bars, social situations I was always the one who was ignored and not payed attention too. Well, he moved out of state and we see each other about twice a year. He has a very stressful job and as a result has been emotionally eating and gained a significant amount of weight. He is one of the few that know that I had my surgery and he is very supportive. We saw each other for the first time in over a year last week and guess what...drum roll.....I weigh less than him. He even made a comment on how I was flirting with the waitress at the restaurant we met at. It felt like I was in his shoes for once. It felt truly that the tables have turned.

I thought I would bump this thread. I hung out with my friend a few weekends ago. We went to a football game together. It feels so surreal being on the opposite end of the spectrum. What I mean by that is I no longer have to worry about the little things while being heavy such as walking long distances, worrying about sitting in chairs, and constantly being out of breath. For once, he was telling me to slow down! The walk from the parking lot tailgate to the stadium is significant, and when I was at my heaviest I would dread walking it. I really feel like am a totally different person, literally and figuratively..