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Great job cupofjojo! I know I'm ready to shop also! I think I'm close to done losing. Got further than I ever thoughts would. This was such a great choice! I used to have so much back pain and pain from arthritis in both knees, previously had knee replacement on both knees. Now I'm pain free. I feel like a new person.

Great job cupofjojo! I know I'm ready to shop also! I think I'm close to done losing. Got further than I ever thoughts would. This was such a great choice! I used to have so much back pain and pain from arthritis in both knees, previously had knee replacement on both knees. Now I'm pain free. I feel like a new person.

You look fantastic!

Is anyone else still losing hair? Any suggestions? It just keeps falling out. Luckily I ha extremely thick hair before surgery. But I'm nervous if it doesn't stop soon. I'm getting 50-60 grams of protein a day, but not much in dairy.

Yes! I get a racing heart and light headed. Only in the mornings after showering and having my protein shake. I used my mom's pulse oximeter and it shows my heart rate jumps up to 130-135 beats per minute. But when I lay down for about 10 minutes it goes back to normal. Talked to my cardio about it and will have to wear a heart halter monitor for one day. With my luck it won't happen the day I wear it! I didn't have this before surgery, but I do have mitral valve prolapse and always had the fluttering feelings come and go. Good luck to you! Hope it's not anything serious.

Surgery was Feb 11, down 58 pounds and finally in "onederland"!! ????????????

You look amazing! What are you eating? It's working. I started at 246 and am only down to 207. I feel great and think in doing well with the right foods. It's just sooo slow!

For fast on the go protein I also love the P3 packs. I do cottage cheese single packets. To get some veggies in I get a prepackaged thing in the produce section that has hummus, carrots, celery and sunflower seeds. I've also been doing a nature valley protein chewy bar. It has 10 grams of protein and tastes sooo good. I have to limit those because they do have some sugar, but not too much. Mcdonalds has a decent wrap and if u get it w grilled chicken not too bad. I've also been in a stall with weight loss, but think I'm still losing inches. When I get compliments from people I haven't told I just say thanks and if they ask how I say 'I've been working really hard, met with a dietician and now eat several small high protein meals. It's the truth... ????. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that has slipped up here and there. Keep up the great work everyone!

I haven't tried it yet, but curious to know how it goes for you! Enjoy your date!

Wow, everyone is doing so awesome!! Date of surgery 2/11/14 Starting weight 257 Surgery weight 246 Current weight 216 I also stall if I don't get enough calories. For me, the right range is 800-900 calories and 70-80 gms of Protein. I never get my Water in, usually only 40 ozs. Went from a size 20 to 16. I am 5'10" and I had a lower BMI. I miss the diet coke!!!

I'm exhausted, too! Was in almost a 2 week stall between weeks 3-4 but it finally moved down 2 pounds. Clothes are also fitting much better. But I'm so tired!!! Even with getting good sleep at night. My nut said it was because of such low calorie intake, but still wants me to eat healthy. So not sure when it will get better. I just try to get naps whenever I can.

I had my 4 week follow up yesterday. Frustrated with slow weight loss over last 2 weeks. They say it's because I'm not eating enough and body is fighting to hold onto everything. I'm eating exactly what they said to and often. I get hungry every two hours, just can't get much in. They said to be patient and will will start coming off faster soon. It is great to be getting some regular food now. Love the Mission Carb Balance tortillas. Great with chicken, or beans, or to make a pizza, etc. if you haven't already, check out the recipes on The World According to Eggface's website.

Hi Angie. I also had mine on 2/11. I lost the same amount and then stalled a few days. Then today was down another 2. I've been lucky to be off of work this whole time and going back to full time on Monday. I also burp a lot, but it seems to be getting less and less. For some reason I find the easiest thing to drink is Powerade zero calorie, fruit punch flavor. So much easier than drinking water and less burping.

I'm on day seven. Feeling pretty good. Easier to swallow now and very little pain- except for an awful pinched nerve in my neck. Not sure if that's related to surgery or not. Just tried a cream soup for lunch and could only eat 1/4 cup before feeling too full. Having trouble getting all of the water in. So far I've lost 23 lbs since starting the 2-week pre-op shakes.

Hi Glitter, sorry to hear it was rough, but glad to hear you are doing better. Yes, I had a painful sensation when swallowing. It would last about a couple of seconds and then go away. At first it was with every swallow. Now it only happens if I take too big of a swallow and is getting better every day. To me it feels like the liquid goes down and sits on top of the entrance to the stomach and slowly drips into the stomach. As the swelling goes down, it gets better. It still happens with water if I forget to take tiny sips. I miss being able to gulp cold water down.

Wow! You are doing so. Awesome! Congratulations!

You'll get there Superfab. Are they giving you any fluids to avoid dehydration? Have you tried the room temp water? Good luck!

Does anyone else use the app My Fitness Pal for tracking protein and food? My nut suggested it yesterday and it's pretty cool. I'm getting more protein than I had thought. Here's a typical day on the full liquid diet: Light yoplait banana yogurt w vanilla protein powder(took 45 mins to eat) 4 oz protein shake (milk+unjury+carnation) 1/2 cup cream of chic soup w protein powder 1/2 cup FF cottage cheese 1/2 cup cream of chic soup w protein powder DQ sugar free Fudgesicle (yummy!!) Between eating every two hours and trying to get the water in between food and then the calcium chews and vitamins I feel like I'm always trying to get something down! But I was down 15 lbs at my first week follow up!! Yay!! OMG that pain syrup in the hospital was awful! I had to plug my nose to get it down. Good news was the prescription I filled after discharge had some cherry flavor and wasn't quite as bad.

Yes, it makes a little gurgle at first. That is starting to go away. I also had pain with each sip the first couple of days. It felt like even the smallest sip would just sit above the stomach for a few seconds before entering the stomach that also went away. The dr said it was because of swelling and it went away like he said. I'm surprised how it can still take 30 minutes to eat a 1/2 cup of soup because the stomach gets full and I have to wait to take more.

Loved seeing the temps in the 40's today. Roads are still messy from the 6" we got yesterday. Can't wait until I can walk outside.

Good luck SJ. I'm also from Michigan and got my sleeve on 2/11/14 in Niles, MI. I also didn't have much happen with the bowel drink.

Good luck! I am on day 7. Would love to keep in contact with all of you.

Hi! I'm a newbie also. Had my sleeve on Feb 11th and go for my one week follow up tomorrow. Having trouble getting all of the liquids/ water in.