KathyLev

Thanks for posting that video. I was on the lower BMI and also wondered about the success of weight loss. Good to know !

It IS funny how the signals change. Now as I'm getting full ,I start to burp . It's like the food is filling up the last of the air space in my stomach. I've been stopping before that happens ,but it's like my stomach is sending out an alarm that says "for God's sake -- STOP eating !!" LOL

What a great report !!!! I'm a slow loser,so I've been looking at the "non-scale victories" . Like you - my health has improved so much since this surgery - it's amazing !!! I was on the verge of diabetes,too ... now it's in the rear view mirror Congratulations to you !!!!! I hope you have many more years of good health !

Catching bronchitis and having my first stall at the same time had me bummed out especially since it was only a month after surgery. 2 months of feeling bad and on top of it watching the scale stall was so disheartening. What kept me going was reading about all the successful losses from people on here and cheering them on ! Now it's finally my turn My motivation is back ! The bronchitis is nearly gone and I'm starting to walk again (even in the damn heat ...gggrrrr ) and the scale is once again my friend . I just thought I'd share my good news with you !!! I'm so happy I found you all !

LOL--MsTeeTee ....... our wallets are losing more weight than we are !!!!!!! That stuff IS expensive !!!! LOL

I'm very lucky - since my surgery 3 months ago I've never had hunger signals. I have no full or hunger feelings. I'm Loving it ! I know it won't last - sigh- but I'm enjoying it while I can.

ONE-derful !!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look gorgeous !!!!! Truly a number to celebrate

WOW ! You turned into a totally new person !!!!! Everyone here has turned from a caterpillar into a butterfly - you ,too ! That's just amazing .......

I see ALOT of red flags here ! PLEASE try and find someone else . This whole situation scares me just reading it. If you do get surgery , after care might be a nightmare with him. You are NOT being petty ! Find someone else and look up their reviews from patients before you schedule anything. Thanks so much for sharing with us -that's what this place is for ! (((( hugs )))

My dietician told me to aim for 12 oz. every meal. I'm only 2 months out and that's still alittle too much for me.

Great numbers - especially the B.P. ! I was in the 145+ range before surgery , now I'm down to 114 . This surgery does wonders for us

I've been eating this on my low carb diet for years. I'm not sure if the Eden brand black soy beans are available everywhere , but I thought I'd share the recipe anyway .All amounts and ingredients can be changed to your liking. 2 cans of Eden Black soy beans , drained & rinsed ( half a cup = 11 grams of protein ! ) 1/2 c. sugar free Ketchup 2 TBsp. Yellow Mustard 4 TBsp. sugar free maple syrup 1 # hamburger , fried and drained ( 3 oz. = 20 grams protein ) Bacon strips ( 3 grams protein per slice ) 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green peppers salt & pepper Brown hamburger,drain. Saute onions and green peppers.Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. Lay bacon strips on top. Bake at 400 degrees till bubbly & bacon is crisp.

Isn't it strange how some docs just don't seem to give a darn about their patients ? Then others - will go out of their way for you . It boggles my mind how these bad docs still stay in business.

That's all great news ! Sounds like you are on your way to a happy ( and skinny ! ) life !!!

My dietician told me to try Laughing cow cheese spread with tuna. It comes in little triangles and you just use one and mash it with tuna . ( it's a substitute for mayo ) It's really good and it's a pure protein meal. It's also a good topping on a couple of Ritz crackers.

All my life,I've been constantly constipated. The sleeve really "streamlined" my gut ..Food in - food out ! I would suggest fiber powder . Always worked for me in the past.

I was told that sometimes you can feel a lump under the incisions and that it is normal and will fade. I do agree though,if it is red and warm , it might be infected,Keep an eye on it and don't wait too long to see your doctor.

50 pounds !!! My dog weighs 50 pounds. Just visualizing that amount of weight is astounding ! You deserve a standing ovation for that !!!

I missed chewing,too ! LOL One day , I couldn't stand it anymore and I snuck a ritz cracker. I chewed that one cracker till it was just molecules - it was heaven ! LOL

I've only lost 12 lbs. so far . I'm on reg. food now. ( surgery was May 22 ) I'm eating low calorie,low carb low everything and the dumb scale just laughs at me. I see my surgeon Mid, Aug ... I'm going to ask him if he's SURE he took anything outta me , cuz it sure doesn't seem like it !! LOL

You sound so much like me .... LOL I'm 2 months out and I've been stalled for 3 weeks.... ugh. I keep thinking ,hey- as long as I'm not losing or gaining-maybe I can pig out on junk food while my body is deciding what to do.

I don't mean to laugh,but I told my surgeon the exact same thing ! I gained weight at my first appointment and I told him "if this keeps up,I want my money back !" ...LOL He said don't worry about it - your body will adjust and you'll start losing . They pumped me FULL of liquids in the hospital , too . I guess I just had to play the waiting game. Are you writing down what you eat ? Sometimes it helps to see things in black and white so you can figure out what's happening.

I can't get over how that hospital room is set up ..... unreal . Those pictures just have me shaking my head !

I'm in my 3ed week of a stall. It sucks !!!

Hearing you so happy is making me happy !!!!! You've been to hell and back and if there's anyone who deserves this happiness - it's YOU !!!!! You Go girl !!!!