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I agree with Diva. My dr. told me the same thing and told me he would not do RYN, even though I did not want that procedure because I took ibuprofen for back pain and other meds. He said with the sleeve I would be able to continue to take my medications and not have to worry about stopping them. Especially the Ibuprofen because with the other procedures you CAN NOT take it, but with the sleeve you CAN! Kelly

That is funny you say that too!! I stalled big time when I was doing the low carb thing. I upped my calories and carbs and what do you know?? I started losing again. I now stay about 700-850 a day and DON'T low carb. I mean I really don't eat bread, Pasta or rice EVER, but I eat veggies and fruit and those have lots of carbs in them. I find that I lose just fine most weeks (with exception of TOM), but when I don't have many carbs, I stall!! Today, for my carbs, I had a banana 23 carbs and a Pure Protein bar 24 carbs, my calcioum chews have 6 carbs in them for 2, so for today so far I have had 53 carbs and I have not had dinner yet. Probably won't have many more cuz I will just have chicken breast and that doesn't have any carbs in it! Kelly

You look beautiful Amanda!! GOOD JOB!! Kelly

And the fact that you physically can not overeat was the whole reason I got the surgery in the first place! I always could lose weight, I just could never keep it off!! I needed something that would restrict my intake. I was a relativley healthy eater, I just ate too much of it! This will not let me eat too much and this is what will keep those pounds off of me in the future!! If I physically can not eat 5 pieces of pizza, then I won't! I may have 1, but not 5 like before! That is what I needed to keep me from putting the weight back on and I know for me, long term, this is my cure! As far as the hunger goes though, I still am hungry! That never left. I am not one of the lucky ones! I have days where it IS better than others, but my stomach still growles all the time like before surgery! Best of luck to you!! Kelly

I was sleeved on 5/9/11 and went back to work on 5/16/11. I was very tired as I became anemic too. I also have a desk job and work 7:30-4:00 m-f. I found it to be much easier when I was able to get more liquids in and actally got to put more food in me...probably about week 3. I was in bed asleep most nights by 8 pm and slept till 5:30 when the alarm would go off! LOL I am now 9 weeks out today and feel like a million dollars!! Everyday gets better and better!! Kelly

If you eat too much you will either be in serious pain or you WILL puke! You will not be able to hold more than what your sleeve will hold. Didn't your dr. or nut give you guidelines on how much to eat? Like 1/4 c on what stage??? I am 9 weeks out today and can only eat about 1/2 MAX and usually only eat 1/4c. if it is really dense protein. I can eat a 1/2 of cottage cheese, but only 3/4 of a scrambled egg, 1/2 of that egg if it has cheese on it. I really undereat my sleeve at this point because I DO NOT want to be sick or feel awful!! Kelly

I didn't really cook anything for the first two weeks. My husband just ate whatever. He CAN cook, but chooses not to!! After two weeks, I cooked for him, but ate what I was supposed to eat. It was killer when I would grill him a steak and I could not have it!!! Now, that I am 9 weeks out, I pretty much can have anything, but salad and raw veggies. I cook just about everyday and eat what he does meat wise. That is about all I can fit in maybe a bite of fruit OR veggie, but not much more than my 2.5 oz of meat! Kelly

I use Pam when cooking eggs, but I do have I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray and the Lite butter in the tub for cooking when it is called for. Kelly

I don't do net carbs, I do total carbs. That way, I know I am not going overboard on carbs for the day. I also count all carbs including the ones in my Vitamins. Kelly

I agree with COOPS!! Do what you can!! If you feel like you can do more then do more, if you feel like you need to take it easy, then do that too!! Only you know how YOU feel! Good job!! Kelly

WOOO HOOOO!! that is AWESOME!! CONGRATS!! Kelly

Welcome Lily! You will find answers to all of your questions here and if you don't just ask! Everyone is so nice and helpful and NEVER judgemental!! How lucky are you to be doing this at such a young age??? I wish I could have done this at 20!! Good for you!! Keep us posted on your journey! And good luck! Kelly

My mom lives in a completly different state than me. I did not tell her and still haven't. I will when I see her in a few months. I did not want the comments either. I knew that she would be concerned and worried as well, but she will be thrilled I am sure when she finds out I no longer have to takeb/p and diabetic meds and stick my finger 5 times a day!! AND that I have lost 88 lbs too boot!! Kelly

Well, if you are happy with your progress that is all that matters!! I am happy for you! Kelly

July 30th works for me for Sac meet up! And yes, let's do Vacaville for the other. Everyone else seems to be on board for that so, LET'S DO IT!!! YAY!! Kelly

Wendy's chili is so satisfying and was the ONLY thing that tasted like I was actually eating during the first 4 weeks after my surgery! I got it after 3 days on purees and I think I ate it like 3-4 times a week for 2 weeks! A large chili was like 5 meals for me!! LOL I think it is because not only was it fast food and made me feel "normal", but it was sooooo spicy and soothing! Get some, it will make you feel better! Kelly

I had surgery 5/9/11 and have bought new work pants 4 times. About every few weeks I need new ones! I usually shop at places like Goodwill, Ross, Marshalls, TJ MAX and Kohls. They have great selections of clearance clothing for cheap. That way when I can only wear pants for 2-3 weeks, I don't feel so bad when I pay $10 for them! I have went from a 22/24 to a loose 12. I just bought some new pants yesterday. I tend to buy them a little tight because in about a week or so, they will fit perfectly! LOL Kelly

He meggie!! I wanted to say that have you tried snacking?? I know most dr.'s discourage this because they say that is how we got fat to begin with. However, I have to snack or I can not get in enough calories either. My plan calls for 1/2 c 3 times a day and that is it! If I do this, I can not eat but about 3-400 calories a day! If I add in 3 Snacks a day, I can get up to 650-850 easy!! Maybe if you are getting that with food alone and add a snack or two, you could get in more calories and lose more. When I added in more calories, I started losing more. Just a thought!! You could try it for a week and see how it goes anyway! Hugs, Kelly

I take my lunch to work everyday and I eat before I leave if I am going out to do errands on weekends. That way I don't get myself in a perdicament to have to eat fast food. I also carry nuts and beef jerky in my purse for a snack if I should need one. I am 9 weeks out on Monday and I can not see myself eating that food for a LONG time! Kelly

That is sooo awesome!! Good for you! And welcome to ONDERLAND!! It is nice here!! Kelly

5 days out and it is probably the gas trying to break loose. i had terrible rumbling for about a week and then all hell broke loose and i had terrible squirts for 3 weeks!! sorry, just a heads up for what might be getting ready to happen. i didn't feel bad or sick, but my stomach was really noisy and rumbling!! i had horrible gas pains and then when it broke loose it got all noisy and that is what happened. kelly

Oh my goodness Michelle!! That is so AWESOME!!! You are ROCKIN" that sleeve for sure!! You are going to be a mere shadow of your former self in no time!! Keep up the good work girl!! I am so very happy for you. :) Hugs, Kelly

I don't burp, but I gurgle like a kitchen drain!! It is almost like I am going to burp, but I don't!! I use to do it when I would drink anything and eat. Now at 8 1/2 weeks out I only do it when I eat. My dr. told me that it WILL stop! That is encouraging because it is sooooo annoying!! Kelly

That is so great!! I am so very happy for you!! Keep up the good work and soon, you will no longer have a "2" for a weight either!! CONGRATS!! Kelly

Have you tried the Bariatric Advantage chewable calcium?? They are chewy like candy and I look forward to them everyday. Each one is 250 mg, so I eat 4 a day. I love them and they are NOT NASTY!! The lemon ones taste like a starburst and the caramel ones are like Werther's caramels and soooo yummy too! They also have chocolate and raspberry, but i have not tried them. bariatricadvatage.com is the website. Try some!! Kelly