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I love WW too. It's the only program that I thought I might actually win my battle with food. I will probably do it for maintenance. Deb

Welcome Kim. Sounds like you are doing awesome!!!! Good luck on your journey. Deb

Interesting. Iam about 7 weeks post op and I have never vomited until yestersday. It seems like everytime I eat or drink I feel like I'm going to throw up. I been feeling off for several days. I go in for my lab work this week and see the surgeon in two weeks. I too do not smoke or drink. Maybe I can get some answers. I hope you feel better soon. Best wishes to you !!! Deb

My guidelines are NO corn, peas, lima Beans, lettuce, cabbage, or raw veggies for 6 MONTHS. WOW that's a long time for me to wait for a salad, but I will do what my doc's guidelines say to do. It's kinda frustrating when you see others eating foods you can't eat for several months. Deb

Baby girl I think you are perfectly NORMAL. I too feel the same way about food as you do. I was so happy to be cleared to start eating some veggies and fruits. When I cooked some fresh green Beans the other day all I could have was three strings and the whole time I was thinking is these are not as good as I remember. :sad0: I've tried some apples, pears and plums. I even tried chewing some gum and after about 5 mins I can't hardly wait to throw it out. NOTHING TASTE GOOD!!!!! I WOULD RATHER NOT EAT!!!!! :( I too am wondering when food taste GOOD again. I am HAPPY I am losing weight, but sad about what small amounts of food I am eating does not taste good. Deb

I am 6 weeks post op and I have not had a stall so far. {Knock on wood}. I am a heavy weight so that might be why I haven't had a stall yet. My surgeon's diet is centered around Protein and low carbs. Deb

Hey girl. I am one of the peeps who carbs count is pretty low per my doc's instructions. My typical day's menu is Breakfast 1 large egg. Sometimes I can finish it sometimes not. Snack 1 Protein shake. lunch is 1 string cheese. Snack I Protein Shake. dinner is 1/4 to 1/2 of a cup of refried Beans. Sometimes I will eat fresh green beans with a little bit of lite butter. Plus I drink plenty of Water. As you can see my calories are low and carbs are really low. So far I have not had a stall. Grant you the last two weeks have been slower, but I have still lost weight. When I started my pre-op diet on Aug. 3 I was 304, now I am 245. food to me now has no taste and is something I would rather not deal with it.:thumbup: I am hoping this gets better as I remember food being pretty tasty. :thumbup1: Deb

As long as you continue to eat your protein you will lose the weight like you have never seen before.

Congrats. Keep up the good work!!!!

Ohhh.... Dave so sorry to hear that your insurance might not cover the sleeve. THAT SUCKS BIG TIME!!!! Please keep us posted with whatever decision you decide. GOOD LUCK!!! Deb

HUH?? :thumbup: I never heard that before. I see my surgeon in three weeks and I will be sure to ask him about that. Interesting. Deb

EXCELLENT!!!! The pic that you are taking with your camera phone is AWESOME. You were a very attractive person as a heavy person, but NOW..... WOW. I bet hubby LOVES IT. :thumbup: Keep working the sleeve.... girl. Deb

My surgery was 7:30 in the morning and by the next day at 6:00 pm I was home. I felt good in the hospital and when I got home. I hardly used my pain meds once I got home. GOOD LUCK WITH THE BABIES!!!! Deb

Best of luck to you and your mom. I look forward to your update. Deb

Your stats are AWESOME. I can not see the pics tho. I too have used your name when I'm talking to peeps at work or at home about success stories. Tiffy, please keep up your no nonsense attitude and thank you for being an inspiration to all of us. When's your book coming out?? Deb P.S. I am a sucker for jewelry. Do you have a website?:thumbup1:

If you look at the directions on the bottle the max. amount you can take in a 24 hour period is 10 oz which would be one bottle. Not sure why your surgeon would recommend you take two bottles. I would think that would be overkill.:thumbup1: When I drank my magnesium citrate the afternoon before surgery, I had been on my pre op diet for 2 weeks and I went to the bathroom a total of two times in a six hour timeframe. I just didn't have very much to give. LOL. Was there a time your surgeon wanted you take the magnesium? My doc wanted me to take it between 1 and 4 in the afternoon of the day before surgery. Good luck. Deb

Your pics and story are totally inspiring. GO ANNA... GO GO GO ANNA.:thumbup1: One hundred pounds gone forever... doesn't that feel awesome? Much more success as your journey continues sleeve sista : ) {{Hugs}} Deb

Good luck and best wishes on your surgery on Monday. You will be totally amazed with the results from the sleeve. Take care and please update us when you are able to after surgery. Deb

WAY TO GO SLEEVE SISTA!!!! :thumbup1: Keep up the AWESOME work and you will be at goal before you know it : ) Deb

THAT IS TRULY AWESOME!!!! I am so happy for you. Keep up the excellent work and you'll get there. Deb

CONGRATS GURL. It only gets better and better each day. My pre op diet started on Aug. 3 and I was 304 pounds. I am now down to 248 pounds and four jean sizes. THE SLEEVE ROCKS!!!!! :thumbup1: You guys need to try Zumba and pole dancing. I think you will get a kick out of both. Good luck and best wishes to everyone!!!!! Deb

Thanks Mary for sharing your story. Best wishes on a smooth operation and a swift recovery. I'll be thinking about you and sending positive thoughts your way.:mad: Move over VST family another member is joining the loser's bench. WOO HOO. Deb

WAY TO GO!!! :mad: Keep up the great work. Deb

Starting weight-303 August 3, 2010 day of surgery -288 August 17 9 days later - 274 August 25 currently - 248 Sept.23 2010 Deb

CONGRATS!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup1: I am very happy for you. I bet hubby and kids are loving it too!!! Good luck on your next goal. Deb