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I am a clothes horder so to speak, and have lost and gained weight a lot over the years. . . i never got rid of my clothing, I kept most of them so I had an array of sizes all over the place. . .when i had the surgery, i kept wearing my now clothes until they really looked out of place, then got brave and tried on others. . . it was funny cause many times i missed the sizes and they were just too darn big and fell off. . . hehehe. . . i loved that. . but what i didn't find too cool was my really nicer smaller clothes that i hardly wore became too big or i missed the size and can't wear them anyhow. . .now i'm in a W18's or XL. . . I used to wear 28's or 3XL . . . I know huh, this forum is great to discuss things. . .i don't feel embarrassed or anything

Honey, never think your questions are dumb, they are very very valid questions. . .the only dumb question is the one not asked. . . so ask away. . . i can't answer your question regarding Mexico, I had my VSG done here in Texas. I'm sure there are others who could answer your questions much better. . . I just wanted to say hi and good luck!

Hi, I know this will bring the question up "why bother then" but this is what I do. . .i'm 7 months out and love my diet sodas. . . i pour a can into a glass, stir it like crazy until the majority of the fizz is out and then slowly drink it! Its sooooo good!

Your mind is made up so that is good, I've always been an advocate about autonomy, but I was a Canadian from Winnipeg MB and I personally KNOW a lot of canadians who are not happy about the healthcare system, however, a lot of them don't know any other system except their own . . . anyhow, we are not here to discuss politics, this is a subject that we can't change anyhow . . we are here to help and support each other with their VSG. . . have a happy day!!!

ugh. . . coming and having had worked as an RN in good old canada and having had family members die because they were put on the "list" i would have to say yes, it's socialized medicine (government suicide). . . and if it comes here God help us all. . . .

globetrotter, it's your brain talking, not your tummy. . . . you really DONT want that tomatoe. . . it's going to hurt, and i mean hurt! I'm 7 months out and tried salad the other day. . . good lord, why did i do that i have no idea. . . your just craving, drink water! how about tomatoe juice????? ummmm maybe or V8? just a thought. . .your doing great so far. . . keep up the great work

You have done so well. . . remember how sad you were when your scale wasn't working? you were ready to toss in the towel and get the d-switch thing? bless your heart. . . you are strong and you have done this ALL by your self. . . keep up the great work!:001_smile:

bless your heart, i am like that sometimes now every after 7 months post op. . but know what at least it's not half of what i used to eat before the surgery. . i'm an emotional eater. . .i feel your pain

You look great! Keep up the excellent work! :001_smile:

My physician takes those patients that got messed up in Mexico. However you would have to come to San Antonio and that could cost you a bit. . if your interested in that, PM me and i'll give you his number so you can call and discuss this further. . . be aware however, he is not cheap by any means. . thanks and good luck

I was pretty darn lucky my first 5 months, the weight flew off, but now I'm at a major stand still for the last 2 months. . . I've been told the body hits a stage that it is comfortable with and no matter what you stay at that weight. . I gain 2 lbs, drop 2 pounds, gain 2 pounds drop 2 pounds for the past 2 months. . . but i'm happy at my weight now and feel really comfortable. . .hubbie now stays i could afford to lose another 30 lbs or so, but hey i've done excellent this past 7 months . . . i love the fact that i eat during the day what i ate in one sitting before! i have whatever i want foodwise, however meat and salad still don't agree with me, and am truly enjoying my life. . . i wouldn't stress over your weight loss at this time, i know that its new and you want it all gone right now, but hey you didn't gain all the weight in one day and you won't loose it in one day either. . . be patient, enjoy your new found luxury, focus on something else other then the weight, it's going to come off eventually. . . everyone does this at a different pace. . . good luck!

Alex or someone! engirls10 is a porn site. . .GET them off!!

Have a concern, I've been doing really well for 1 month now, eating all that i'm supposed to and getting in protein, etc. . . suddenly on sunday I had (and I'm not kidding) explosive diarrhea tons of it and watery. . (sorry) but where that came from I have no idea! then since that time, I'm having a tough time eating 4 oz of anything, milk, tuna, anything, I'm just plainly not interested, and when i do try to get in "just one more spoonful" I start getting nauseated. . . my water intake since sunday has decreased by about 15 oz . . . and it takes me now about 40 - 45 minutes to eat or drink 2 - 3 oz . . . whats going on? Am I getting sick? I'm feeling ok physically. . .errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. . . thanks for any help, suggestions.

So, here i am losing away at an interesting rate, however, hubbie has noticed that "I eat worse then a kid". . . well it's true sorta, I can't eat more then my 4 oz if that, 1 jumbo shrimp fills me up and then thats it for supper. . . i run off to go wash dishes or do something else. . . so now here is the problem. . . DH is starting with "you could have done this the normal way you know" "Why did you have to do it this way?" " If I would have known this is how it was going to be I would never have agreed to it" I tell him yes and amen, and remind him that it's done already and there is no reversing it, but boy i sure do hear about it a lot and it's getting REALLY sickening. . . so that is DH, then comes DD (darling daughter) with "I really don't like this" "I sure hope you don't get sick" " I hope when your older you can stop the weight loss and not keep losing" "This was not a good idea". . . .:cursing:errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I am getting so irked! I know that my family is well meaning, but it's really bothersome to me. . . any suggestions, I don't want to argue about something that is done already. . .I'm really sick of defending myself all the time over a irreversible situtation.

WTF! Why are those posts on here???? This is totally disgraceful and they tell us to watch our language! Ridiculous!!!

I haven't lost in one month. . . stay the same. . .then thought i would try something different and went back to day 1, Clear liquids, Soups, sf Jello, Protein shakes, etc. . just like day 1 . . . guess what??? Gained 3 freakin pounds over the weekend. . .now go figure???? Probably water weight, yup thats it. . .and i worked like a sob in the yard all weekend in 98F heat! so i am just continuing for this entire week and on friday will see whats up. . .but i can tell you one thing, it's working that carb monster, not craving as much carbs anymore. . .are you diabetic? This could be a problem? Call the doc and find out whats going on if your not. . good luck

well sweetie, the only thing i can tell you is that your trying too hard. Why want a boyfriend? They are nothing but trouble, they cheat on you, they use you, abuse you, then throw you to the curb, not to mention you could end up pregnant without a father for the kid and even worse, HIV/STD or syphilis and they don't give a damn. . .you don't want that either I'm sure. . .work on yourself, be kind to yourself, love yourself for the person you are and like you've heard soooooo many times, your young, enjoy your life and once you stop trying so hard, they will come to you. . . don't run to them. . .you know what that may make them think. . . and yes, I know what i'm talking about, been there, done that.

LanK, I can relate to you! My bougie is 32 and i'm 6 months out. . I have that kind of restriction too when i eat normal foods. . but man if i eat slider foods wow, is it ever good. . .so this past weekend i started back to my Protein shakes, jellos, Soups, Water, diet soda, etc. to try to get away from the carbs . . i feel so much better, but guess what? I gained 2 lbs WTF! I'm really hoping it was because of water gain and not anything else. . .i will continue to do with the liquids cause they make me feel really good! and the best part is no pain, no slimming, no major bloating feeling. . .some folks say we rock the sleeve, i don't feel that way at all. . .

so this web site is for those of you who are getting really sick of your protein shakes. . the recipes are really good. . . enjoy and hope you like 'em!

Hey all, here is a fantastic site for different ideas for your Protein shakes . . . i love it! I started back to day 1 and am on shakes, Soups, Jello, zero cal drinks, etc for the next week or so. . .and needed a bit of variety for my Protein Shakes, well here it is. . . enjoy! theworldaccordingtoeggface: My Favorite Protein shake Recipes

So totally agree with you jachut big aint necessarily better. . .i absolutely hated my boobs when they where 58FFF so much i had them drastrically chopped off to a 42DD (14 lbs each side:scared0:) Now after i've lost a bunch of weight i'm a 40D and feel just right, they aren't flopping around killing my hubbie or my back! to me i couldn't care less what happens to them, just along as i get to goal one day, i'll be very, very, happy!

hi jolanda! sorry to hear about that kidney stone. . hope your betternow. . . looks like you have done fantastic with your weight loss! Good work! bet you feel fabulous! keep up the great work!

i soooo feel you! i completely understand what your going through, i did/am going through the same thing. . .i found that eating everything bad for me went down so good, so much better then the good food. . i started to feel sleepy alot and lacked alot of energy, just like before surgery. . .it was the carbs. . . tiffykins suggested that i try the 5 day pouch test. . . what would it hurt right? well i'm on day 2 now and let me tell it's tough, i'm craving rice of all things really badly, but haven't eatten anything. . .today i'm doing better, only Protein shakes, Soups, Clear liquids, Jello and zero calorie drinks . . i feel really good, i'm actually detoxing, it's given me the runs big time, but that is ok, i'm getting cleaned out. . . i'm going to stay on this liquid thing for 1 week or so and then slowly advance, just like the first time after surgery. . .we did so good back then. . . i remember i vowed i wouldn't ever screw up after having spent so much money on this surgery, well i did and now i have to get back on track. . . i'm lucky i haven't gained a pound but i'm really not wanting to either. . so best to nip it in the bud and get on living and losing. . . i posted a fabulous site on what to do with Protein Shakes under the food and nutrition section . . . some fabulous recipes. . my favorite is the pumpkin spice vanilla one. . . soooooooooo yum! Good luck and get back on track . . you spent too much on this, you invested yourself. . .

just google it on the search engine, 5 day pouch test

HAHAHAHA SAM i never noticed your logo before I totally love it! I'm a registered nurse now for over 20 + years and so believe that!!!!!! You'll make it girl! just keep going! you have come this far and it's not permanent, only for 21 days! you will have a fabulous surprise at the end of the 21 days. . . you CAN do this you are strong, you are in control and not your body! Don't give in to weakness, it's the obsticle that got us into all this trouble the first time. . . good luck!