twoboysandagirl

So happy for you! Sounds like you have a great attitude. I am sure you will surpase all your dreams.

I think you should call and if they seem frustrated with your call just tell them you are trying to say the dr time and save yourself the co-pay. It is hard to wait...but from this side of the fence that long wait and all the hoops were worth it!

I was told no by my nut. You should start a poll. I'd be curious to see what the results are.

I have always taken Flinstones complete (2 chewable aday) 1 B100 a day 1 B12 sublingual a week 3 calciums chews a day (for women only I think) and I buy all of these at the grocery store. I buy my Protein from GNC because they let you return what you dont like and they carry wide variety of whey Proteins. Hope that helps.

What a difference a year makes! You look great! Congrats on all your hard work!

I have read the risk of leaks is minimal after 6 weeks. But I think it is a good question to ask your doctor the morning of when he comes in right before surgery. I am a stay at home mom(of 3 kids, 9 yr old, 3 yr old, and 18mth old ) and really after the first week I was ok...My husband stayed home until nap time and then went to work the second week and my oldest helped after nap time. But for the most part I was fine. Couldnt lift my kids until 4 weeks. I would say you will be ok if you dont lean from a standing position too much...if you do most of your work sitting I think you will be ok. I wouldnt plan on much after work though! It is so normal to worry pre-0p. I couldnt sleep at all the night before my surgery but when I got to the hospital that morning I was very calm. Blessings to you!

Your doing SOOOO great! Congrats to you!

My advice is to wait until you are at goal. Stick with healthy foods avoid junk until you are there. But just to give you something to look forward to...I eat two small slices of thin crust pizza now at 16 months out. I havent tried brownies or popcorn.

6 months for me..but my Nut was very srtict. If I eat them too often (even now 16 months out) like more than 2 times a week I have a bit of an upset tummy.

yippie! Great job.

Keep your chin up...saying a prayer that they find out what the cause is and your able to go home soon! Keep posting!

Wow! That was a wonderful letter. I pray all of your family decide to support your efforts. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Blessings to you.

You may not be at goal but you sure have accomplished a lot! Keep it up, you will get there in no time.

I also had PCOS. But I can tell you that the sleeve works and your body is trying hard to hang on to that weight but it wont last! Hang on ladies it you will see the scale move just keep on doing what you know is right!

Ashley, Your doing great! Those are great NSVs!

So happy for you. You did it!!!

This may not be a popular reply but that is ok...In my opinion, in society today people throw away marriages any time they want. There is this thought that if you are unhappy it must be because of your spouse and you should maybe try a few things but if that doesnt work its ok to get a divorce. I am so frustrated with the throw away marriages in our culture. Marriage takes gobbs of work. Constantly. You will fall out of like with your spouse and it will be up to you to change that. If you think you will find that perfect person who will please you and excite you 100% of the time you are crazy...they dont exist. And one reason is because you change too. I pray you do whatever it takes to fight for your marriage and that you and your husband work together to make it a happy life for both of you! I just wanted to encourage you that you can get through this and come out on the other side with a better marriage!

Felicityand Alovio~praying for you now...remember to get up out of that bed as soon as you can and walk, walk, walk-especially if you dont feel like it!

What kind of clothes get you through? Baggy ones:) I started at size 20. I bought a few capris at size 16. Then a couple of skirts and shirts at 14. Then I spent about $100 at size 10 because I thought I would be there for a while but I was blessed with shorts and shirts at size 8 and 6 from a friend. Then settled at size 4 and have bought only what I can find on sale and still wear 6's that were given to me. I tried on clothes constantly but just didnt buy. I am a stay at home mom bu t I do have to be dressed up for church every Tuesday and Sunday. I just didnt sweat how I looked knowing that it was only temporary and then when I hit goal I would get to buy nice clothes a lot cheaper! I tried shopping at good will and thrift stores but I dont live in a big city so the selection wasnt there. I definatly recommend this if you live in a city.

Marisa~no body has the right to treat anyone like that. I just want to tell you I am sorry you were treated this way! I know it doesnt make it all go away but I am saying a pray for you right now! blessings