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And I don't get why we lost two good BPers. I know they were upset over the Run in's with a couple idjits but hey. Why punish the rest of us? (I hope they are lurking).

Oh , girlfriend. I'm "fixin" to start kicking too! I am now on Vets Forum. . Haven't had time to get started. I'm always on Vet so dropped The age specific forum and Alex addede to Vet. Sick em!

Yep I have days like that to and especially if I eat the sugar free crap!

I'm 2 months from being four years out. It definitely is a tool and it will keep you under control if you use it correctly. With that said at around three years I gained back approximately 27 pounds. Got serious about finding something that worked for me and stumbled upon the five- 2 diet. With alternate fast days twice a week of 500 cal. Me and several others launched onto it and took off the excess weight some of those had never reached go and finally reached goal. Again it has to become a way of life and this is a tool that helps my sleeve do the right work. now if I eat a lot of sliders which the last week I have you will gain. For me I know it is a lifelong challenge. we are not originally skinny people. we will gain easily. we cannot look at life and maintenance the same way as others. It takes much less calories for me to gain than others because I believe my body is metabolically altered. I love my sleeve. I would do it again tomorrow. and four years out it's a new life for me!!!

Mine does me That way too. If I step on and off every time I step on it pretty much a new number. And then other days I'll step on it stays right there come back same number. DIGITAL!!!

Yes, we have krogers and it's the ONLY kind of yogurt I buy because it's good, cheap and low carb!!'

How far out from surgery are you now? What time frame did you regain? I regained 27 pounds over a couple years but took it off from June-Oct with an addl 10 pounds. It's MUCH harder relosing the 2nd time around. I'm hoping you are putting a good plan in place now. We had success with 5:2. Keep at it! You can do it!!!

I think that was Bowl!!!! Bahahaha

Mine has never recovered. Four years out but age, stress, no hormones etc have all played a part

What is BBW?. Big beautiful women?

Yep! And my BP was a little bit high normal. My PCP said probably caused by pain and to cut salt etc. Umm, well....

I, too, am having somewhat hard time sticking to fast day cals. I've been coming in around 600 so I'm okay with that but my Non fast days are out of the roof !!!!!! Seriously, yesterday ( day after fast) started well. Oatmeal for breakfast and then lean cuisine lunch with small snack THEN went to small group meeting and had small amt spaghetti, 4 green bean bundles (small), piece garlic toast and A BIG PIECE of homemade strawberry cake! Came home and the GB bundles BLEW OUT OF me! Lol. Seriously, grrrr osssss! So then once settled down, I proceeded to eat four packages of PB crackers! Ha!!! I think I wound up at 2500 calories!!! GOOD LORD!!!!!! That's not a norm but again, Good Lord, Georgia!!!

Yep,sounds like you might have a touch of a bug. Maybe try some "defizzed" Sprite or 7up and a few crackers. You look very cute in the pic and that Water!!!!!!

You look soo cute!!!! Congrats!

That's exactly why I decided to have VSG! My Mom developed Type 2 Diabetes, HBP and arthritis. I found her on the floor w3ith a massive stroke Christmas Day 2009. She didn't make it. THAT decided me!. Now, 3 1/2 years out - 110 pounds lighter - size 6/8. I'm 60 - no meds, no sleep apnea and no diabetes. It will pass quickly!!! Good luck!

Not sure about this, but many of my friends who are "more mature" (as in older) and were in the middle or almost through menopause started having a period again after surgery! It definitely affects the female hormones. Here's what Web MD says, If you are not pregnant, other causes of missed or irregular periods include: Excessive weight loss or gain. Although low body weight is a common cause of missed or irregular periods, obesity also can cause menstrual problems.

Well, I have always had a very sensitive, "um" smeller! LOL But, yes, right after surgery everything was gross and if it has ANY smell to it, I cannot stand it! It does get better - some of it is just the nausea of ANY food smell to me. My stomach sorta revolted at the mere thought of food! This too shall pass!!! And then you might wish it was still stinking to you! HA! Good luck.

My idea of fun at Disney is riding the rides and laying by the pool! Ha! It DOES look like a great challenge and in a GREAT PLACE!!

Keep the pics coming!!! You look great!

You look awesome and I love the dress!!!

I've got my DVR set to record!!!!! Hope they follow up with a series.

I never had to take anything until just recently. (3 1/2 years out) Some people who have had reflux prior will continue to have excess cid or GERD and others who never had it, develop it. It seems to "crop up" around year three if not before. My PCP prescribed Prilosec as a maintenance drug when I had to take some severe steroids for a cervical problem and said, "I'm of the opinion everyone should take a small dose acid blocker every day!" So It's not unusual. What IS unusual is if it really kicks up and causes extreme issues. Be on the look out for this - if not treated correctly, acid reflux can cause esophogeal cancer and ulcers.

Well, just had to share this NSV with my pals. Somebody gave me a beautiful Brighton belt about four years ago. Of course, you know I couldn't remotely wear it! Today, almost four years later I have it on! I couldn't even wear it when I reached goal the first time! Thanks, 5:2 and an additional 10 pounds down! I seriously couldn't believe it when I just reached for it today and buckled it right up!!!! AMAZEBALLS, Coops!

You can do it! Your sleeve is still the best tool you have just work it correctly with the right foods.

At almost 4 years out, it's WHAT I eat that decides how much I can eat. Things that used to be harder to eat in smaller ants now easily "slide" bread for example! Crackers. If I eat dense chicken still a few ounces, maybe half a chicken breast. And if veggie soup probably about a cup. Same with other things such as salad. A few bites, one taco, couple bites rice and Beans. Half a piece of any meat. But, oh, the sliders! ????. PB crackers is my CRACK!