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Funny, I've had pain on my left side! not bad, just annoying.

Congratulations! I know that's a wonderful feeling : )

You are going to have to change your name to High Functioning Skinny Man!

good job..... always nice to hear a compliment

Congratulations! Milestones are fun.

Congratulations!!! Awesome progress!

Yay!

I don't actually know, I haven't weighed since my last doctor's appointment, which was a little over two weeks ago. I will record my weight again at my next doctor's appointment, whenever that is The scale has always been my enemy when it comes to weight loss, it affects me mentally too much. So I'm not in any hurry to weigh!

I understand.

Whole pieces of meat? Raw, no doubt. I sense the approach of a raging lion.

You missed the rest of the story, they were a-salt-ed before they were battered and the cops grilled them for 20 minutes...

LOL, love the comments!

@High functioning fat man - you're too cool for school. @Moogle -- you're just right for Corny High.

You're killing it!!! Way to go!!!

awesome work.

You are the cat's pajamas.

The big issue that same weekend is my 30th High School Reunion. That should be interesting.

Ooooh, let me know how that goes!

just around the corner!

Seriously. I ate about 3 strips of fajita steak (probably about an ounce) very thinly sliced, a few **teaspoons** of refried beans, about 6 corn chips and some salsa.

FOAM, burp, FOAM, burp, FOAM, burp. Then up it came! My tummy randomly says NOPE every once in awhile. No rhyme or reason.

All this talk about foaming...makes me wanna foam. Been there, done that.

All this talk about foaming...makes me wanna foam. Been there, done that.

Yay! Isn't it funny how much that scale number can get to us? I'm so glad you are seeing progress, with or without the scale moving!

@Caribear everyone should take their measurements every month. It is really more helpful than the scale.

I'm down to monthly weighing for that reason.

what is your favorite protein snack?

So far hummus or cheddar cheese.

It certainly does and is.

@WLSResources - mine used the word "only" as well. She had asked what my final goal weight was and asked how I would feel if I only got down xxx instead of my goal. I think she specifically chose the word "only" to see what sort of reaction it would trigger in me. I was pretty impressed with her - there were definitely times where she used likely trigger words to gauge my reactions, not because she was being insensitive.

@heidikat72 I believe that's what mine was doing as well. I don't remember the exact wording she used but it didn't bother me.

I had my sleeve there two years ago (surgiversary is tomorrow in fact!). I had a good experience there and have received excellent follow-up care. In fact, I just got my two year follow-up survey today.

That is great, and you look great. I am planning to go in December because I have that whole month off work, I am financing the surgery and that way payments won't be due until January. I am just a little unsure about going to Tijuana for surgery. I really just need to know if your experience with Dr. Ortiz and the OCC where on par with what is explained on the website.

I have been to TJ twice for surgery. Once for VSG and once for plastics. I had no issues either time. I received excellent care and always felt safe. My experience with OCC was exactly what I expected it to be, based on the research I had done. The only hiccup was transportation from the airport across the border. I was supposed to be shuttled across with another couple and their flight was delayed, so I had to wait quite a long time at the airport for them to get in before the shuttle took us to the hotel. That was nothing within OCC's control though, obviously. Everything else was smooth sailing,

If you weren't nervous you would be ---well-----just-----WEIRD!!! You've got this!

Good job!!! You're on the right track. Every little bit of extra activity helps our endeavors

You are almost there!

I do love my sleeve.

I noticed I put on 3lbs over the last month or so. I have not been as good as I usually am. We have gone to some events where I found myself eating things I usually don't and too much of it. The good news, I will just get back on track and take those few pounds off quickly. I LOVE MY POUCH too!

five years out and I still don't get hungry. Once a "routine" for eating/drink gets established it will become easier for you. You're going "Maaavelous, Daaaling". really--great job!

Thanks you too!

Both of you ladies have terrific attitudes. You've got this WLS ! It will be a pleasure to follow your joyful journeys.

Yay! Keep rockin' it girl. You've got this covered! Keep up the good work!

Lifting my protein shake to you! Go girl!!!