*susan*

I enjoy the Kashi ones, especially the Peanut Butter chocolate flavor. Sent from my iPad using VST

Everyone, please remember our rules, attack the idea, not the person and take the really personal arguments to private messages. If you feel the need to continue to attack one another, you do so at the risk of disciplinary action.

I eat corn and popcorn all the time, with no bad side effects whatsoever. I am also curious as to why your doctor said no to this?

Glad to hear all went well and you are up and walking around already. Take care! Sent from my iPad using VST

I haven't had to give up anything, and that makes me happy. Everything in moderation. Sent from my iPad using VST

Yashi, are you sleeved? If so, did you not research the sleeve and how it works prior to doing so? I am concerned because you post like you are sleeved, but do not sound very informed about the process. Sent from my iPad using VST

Weight loss surgery is just one piece of the puzzle to achieving and maintaining long term weight loss. It is so important we continue to monitor our daily food intake, see what works for us and what doesn't. If you eat junk, you will gain weight. You have to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat nutritious meals and exercise. Just because you reach goal, you can't stop doing what helped you get there and revert back to your old habits or you will end up back where you started. I know, I was headed that way but fortunately caught myself before it got out of hand. Now I am back on track again and even lost five pounds this week, yay me! Sent from my iPad using VST

Mine is the iPad 3 and I am not having any problems. Are you all running on 6.1? Sent from my iPad using VST

That's strange, mine works in both portrait and landscape modes just fine, and I have the latest update.

Wow, looking fabulous, Ms. Skinny! Sent from my iPad using VST

You look beautiful, love that smile! Sent from my iPad using VST

For me, after being several years out, I have had to play around a bit and figure out what other tools work best for me and with my sleeve. In the beginning, I was adamant that I would never "diet" again. I swore I would not track food or anything else. I said I got the sleeve because I didn't want to have to diet. But, that was naive of me. Sure, it worked well in the beginning, during the infamous "honeymoon stage", but then I became three years out, life happened, back problems happened, family issues popped up and I turned back to my old comfort foods. I realized, especially with my somewhat limited mobility due to my back problems, I had to do something. So, I started experimenting with different weight loss programs. I tried mynetdiary, myfitnesspal, and several other plans. While those didn't work for me, I did come to accept that in order for me to lose and maintain long term weight loss, I was going to have to track every bite of food I put in my mouth. I just have to. And, I need a program that makes me think about what I am putting in my mouth as well, making sure I get the proper amount of dairy, fruits, veggies, etc. Even though it isn't free, good ol' Weight Watchers is the program that does all that and works for me. I am making healthier choices again and feeling so much better about myself. I guess my point is, as former or soon to be former obese people, I believe part of that is accepting that we will always have many of the same issues we had that caused us to gain weight to begin with. So, we need to have a plan. Don't go with one because it is popular and all your friends are doing it, go with the one that works for you and that you can commit to. It is never too late to start losing again, you will always have the ability to lose and then maintain once you get there. You just have to be willing to do what it takes to get there. Sent from my iPad using VST

Welcome to our forums and congratulations on your decision for a healthier you. We look forward to following you on your journey. Sent from my iPad using VST

That is great news! The holidays are tough for all of us. I have decided just to enjoy and not stress over what I eat. Sent from my iPad using VST

Congrats, and thank you for being such a great member of our forums! Sent from my iPad using VST

Welcome to the forums, you will find lots of great information here. Let us know if you have any questions. Sent from my iPad using VST

It is okay and normal to be scared. You just have to keep reminding yourself why you are doing this and that your reward is a healthier you. Let us know how you are doing soon as you feel up to it. Sent from my iPad using VST

Welcome to our site, we are excited to have you join us. I can't wait to follow your progress. Sent from my iPad using VST

Yashi, you have posted several times now that you vomit daily? This concerns me. Are you vomiting because you are eating too much which results in vomiting, are you physically making yourself vomit, or is there some sort of another problem? You should definitely not be doing this, and I would like to be able to offer you some assistance, but need to understand your issues a bit better first. If you prefer, you can respond to me via pm.

Um, hey, no one is allowed to die here at VST, so you guys better get busy and liven things up here! Sent from my iPad using VST

Wow, just WOW! What an amazing transformation. Sent from my iPad using VST

I have had three without any problems. Sent from my iPad using VST

Hope it works for you! Sent from my iPad using VST

Oh my, that was the story of my life the first few weeks I was sleeved. I called my doc and he recommended good ol' MOM, Milk of Magnesia. I would take it and within thirty minutes feel a great deal of relief. I just made sure to only take it when I was at home, for obvious reasons. LOL. Sent from my iPad using VST